La Prensa Muñoz, Inc., PublicationsVol. XXXIII

1976 2010

FEBRUARY 10, 2012Vol. XXXVI No. 06

36 YEARSof Publication

1976-2012

In Benjamin Black’s 8th grade sci-ence class at Hilltop Middle School,students don’t get ready for class bysharpening their pencils, opening theirtextbooks and preparing to take notes.Instead, they reach for their iPads,power up their devices and make surethat they are logged on to the school’sWi-Fi.

Earlier in the school year, Black,like a few other teachers in the Hill-top Middle Foreign Language andGlobal Studies (FLAGS) Programbegan using the iPad as the primarytool for instruction in class. The iPadswere bought through a fundraisingeffort and students are paying for thedevices in monthly payments so thatthey can keep the devices.

“IPads are minimum mainte-nance,” said Black. “The iPads usean operating system that students areused to. It’s very intuitive.”

In a warm-up exercise, Black’sscience class is asked a series ofquestions to which the students re-spond on their iPads. Black, who iswalking freely about the classroomcan immediately see the students’ re-sponses and then using a web-basedapplication called Socrative, asks stu-dents to vote on the best responsesfrom among their peers.

Students in Black’s class gothrough all the regular routine as theywould in any other class in terms ofreviewing the subject material, dailylearning targets, use of standards-based curriculum, homework andeven exams. However, use of the

Missing Papá –Latino FamiliesDismembered byUnequealTreatmentBy Adam Gettinger-BrizuelaMA, CATC-IV, SAN DIEGO FATHER-HOOD NETWORK

There is someone very importantmissing from the lives of tens of thou-sands of Latino children in San Di-ego County: their father. AlthoughLatinos are not the majority in SanDiego County, our men are dispro-portionately jailed and imprisoned, sothey make up the majority of the in-carcerated population. Latino childrenmake up the largest ethnic group ofchildren removed from the homes andplaced in foster care, often with fami-lies of a different culture. Drug use,which includes alcoholism, and vio-lence, both of which lead to legal prob-lems, divorce and homelessness, alsoplague our community. What has hap-pened to us?

Latinos are by far the largest mi-nority group in San Diego County. Inthe interest of brevity the term“Latino” will be used throughout thisarticle. It is understood that the vastmajority of Latinos in California areof Mexican origin. Whether we callourselves “mexicanos,” “Mexican-Americans” or “Chicanos,” there iswide acceptance of the concept of one“Raza,” which does not exclude ourPuerto Rican, Cuban, or Central andSouth American brethren. Althoughmany us are proud that our physicalappearance and mestizo cultureevokes the heritage of the original na-tions of this hemisphere, we are alsoheirs to the conservative Catholic cul-ture of Spain. For centuries, Spanish-speaking people have lived in power-fully-connected family groups, and fa-thers were the central figures in each“familia.” The Hispanic tradition of us-ing both fathers’ and mothers’ sur-names demonstrates the deep respectwhich Latino men and women havehistorically felt and demonstrated to-ward one another. Latino men werejudged, in the eyes of their communi-ties, not by how much money theymade, but by how they treated theirloved ones. Latino men have a longhistory of being devoted to their chil-dren, and it is only in the past few de-cades that the fabric of that devotionappears to have started to unravel.

For centuries, the vast majority ofLatino men and women have mar-ried for life. Today, the Latino divorcerate is only slightly lower than the50% cited for the general Americanpopulation. Recent changes in oursociety have not always been ben-eficial for Latino men. Thousands ofthem lost their jobs in the recessionand economic pressures are consid-ered the number one cause of prob-lems that lead to divorce. In addition,for many Latinos, anti-immigrant hys-teria has created even more prob-lems. Those members of our com-munity who do not have the properwork or residency papers are beinghounded by an increasingly racist cli-mate. Even those of us who wereborn here, or have been “naturalized”(as if that were necessary for a hu-man being) are being subjected toundue scrutiny and pressure thesedays. These social ills, which con-tribute to high rates of addiction, vio-lence, divorce and homelessness, arealso behind one of the great socialtragedies of our time; millions ofLatino children growing up withoutknowing their fathers. In San DiegoCounty alone, tens of thousands ofLatino children do not live with theirnatural fathers. Many do not knowtheir fathers at all. Thousand of Latinochildren have been removed from boththeir parents and are languishing infoster care. There are not enoughfoster care homes licensed to Latinos.Amiable co-parenting by divorced

Science Students Using Technology to Get Ahead in the ClassroomHilltop Middle teacher incorporates iPad into daily classroom activities

iPad has made this routine completelypaperless and has given students andteachers the opportunity to see im-mediate results.

“We get our assignments fasterand we can even see our grades rightaway,” said 8th grader SamanthaDow.

Black says that although students

have only recently begun using theiPads, he has already seen an increasein academic achievement. On a re-cent exam, he says that this year’sstudents are outperforming studentsfrom the same class last year.

Superintendent Dr. Edward Brandbelieves that these examples of us-ing technology in the classroom are

important to the success of students.“If we want our students to be

competitive in the global economy, wehave to make sure that they haveexposure to the latest technology,”said Brand. “Teachers like BenjaminBlack are leading the way for not onlyHilltop Middle, but the entireSweetwater District.”

iPads being used in Hilltop Middle classrooms to learn science.

(see Misssing, page 4)

Por Pablo Jaime Sáinz

Como nuevo obispo coadjunto deSan Diego, el Obispo Cirilo Floresestará un paso más cercano de hacerhistoria.

Como obispo coadjunto, el ObispoFlores está automáticamente en líneapara reemplazar al Obispo RobertBrom cuando se jubile en el 2013,convirtiéndolo en el quinto obispo deSan Diego y el primer obispodiocesano de origen mexicano en laDiócesis de San Diego. (En el pasadoel Obispo Gilbert Chávez, quientambién es de origen mexicano, fueobispo auxiliar.)

Flores fue asignado por el PapaBenedicto XVI el 4 de enero y serárecibido oficialmente en la Diócesisde San Diego con una misa el lunes,13 de febrero.

“Estoy aquí para escuchar yaprender”, fue citado el Obispo Floresen The Southern Cross, el periódico

oficial de la diócesis. “El Obispo Bromes el obispo de San Diego hasta eldía que se jubile. Tengo mucho queaprender de él acerca de los dones ylos retos, de los recursos y admi-nistraciones de esta diócesis”.

El Obispo Flores dijo que se sientemuy bienvenido en San Diego.

“Le doy las gracias a nuestro SantoPadre, Papa Benedicto XVI, por estamaravillosa y retadora asignatura yextiendo mi gratitud al Obispo RobertBrom, quien me ha dado su apoyo ybienvenida”, dijo el Obispo Flores enun comunicado de la Diócesis deOrange. “Estoy entusiasmado detrabajar con el Obispo Brom y deayudarle durante este momento detransición, el cual será un momentopara que yo aprenda acerca de laiglesia local de los condado de SanDiego e Imperial”.

El Obispo Flores, de 63 años, nació

By Pablo Jaime Sáinz

As the new coadjutor bishop ofSan Diego, Bishop Cirilo Flores willbe a step closer to making history.

As coadjutor bishop, Bishop Floresis automatically in line to succeedBishop Robert Brom upon his retire-ment in 2013, making him the fifthbishop of San Diego and the first di-ocesan bishop of Mexican origin inthe Diocese of San Diego. (In the pastBishop Gilbert Chavez, who is also

of Mexican origin, was auxiliarybishop.)

Flores was appointed by PopeBenedict XVI on Jan. 4, and he willbe formally received in the Dioceseof San Diego with a Mass on Mon-day, Feb. 13.

“I am here to listen and learn,”Bishop Flores was quoted in TheSouthern Cross, the diocese’s officialnewspaper. “Bishop Brom is thebishop of San Diego until the day heretires. I have much to learn from him

regarding the gifts and challenges, re-sources and stewardship of this dio-cese.”

Bishop Flores said that he feelsvery welcomed in San Diego.

“I thank our Holy Father, PopeBenedict XVI, for this wonderful andchallenging assignment and I extendmy gratitude to Bishop Robert Brom,who has been most supportive andwelcoming,” Bishop Flores said in aprepared statement by the Dioceseof Orange. “I look forward to work-

ing with Bishop Brom and assistinghim during this time of transition,which will be a time for me to learnabout the local church of San Diegoand Imperial counties.”

Bishop Flores, 63, was born June20, 1948, in Corona, when Coronawas still a part of the Diocese of SanDiego, and he spent the first 30 yearsof his life in this diocese. His fatherwas from the northern Mexican state

Nuevo obispo de San Diego tiene raíces mexicanas

(vea Nuevo Obispo, página 4)

New San Diego Bishop has Mexican roots

Perspective

By Jessica González-RojasNEW AMERICA MEDIA

When I was 16, a health educatorcame to my high-school gym class,corralled the girls in the locker roomand talked about breast health.

My experience that day provedfateful for me, and those memoriescame back this week with the unset-

tling news that the Susan G. KomenFoundation would end its support ofPlanned Parenthood clinics. Thefoundation then recanted that deci-sion on Friday, a victory for thousandsof women who rely on Planned Par-enthood for breast cancer screenings.

The news of the Komen Found-ation’s reversal draws attention to theunderlying issue—the need for wide-spread access to breast cancerscreening, especially by low-incomewomen.

“My Heart Sank”That day in school, we learned how

to do a breast self-exam, and thehealth educator made us practice onthe spot. When I asked about a hardknot I found in my right breast, sheexamined it briefly and said, “Youshould see a doctor.” My heartsank—could this be breast cancer? Iam too young!

As a young Latina whose motherwas a secretary with union benefitsat a New York City hospital, I had

access to premier health care. Iquickly saw a doctor who wasalarmed by the size of the lump, andbefore I knew it, I was laying on anoperating table.

The surgeon removed a fibrocysticnodule from my right breast and, af-ter a biopsy, I was relieved to learn itwas benign. Thanks to very earlydetection, my breasts are healthy, andI am cancer-free.

Komen Reversal a Victory for Latina Fight Against Breast Cancer(see Bishop, page 7)

(see Komen, page 7)

Nuevo obispo coadjunto de San Diego, el Obispo Cirilo Floresde origen mexicano.

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It might be called PuertoVallarta’s “Stairway toHeaven.” Climbing up a doublerow of steps and fronting whitehomes with red-tiled roofs, thecobble-stone heights ofIturbide Street offer a magnifi-cent view of blue BanderasBay and its population of win-tering humpback whales andplayful dolphins. From the highground, the eyes can see thefar-off flutter of sail boats, themedium-shot profile of the up-right Sea Horse statue on theboardwalk below and theclose-up touch of the down-town’s historic Roman Catho-lic Church.

Usually exuding calm,Iturbide Street is actually oneof the flashpoints in an ongo-ing struggle to shape, re-defineand direct the Mexican resortcity’s future. On a recent Janu-ary day, as workmen poundedaway with a jack hammer tomake way for a new gardenat the bottom of the street, asmall group of residents held aprotest against a city projectthey contended would chokeoff circulation in the neighbor-hood.

A placard posted on the con-struction enclosure read: “Noto street closures.” The newgarden, they charged, wouldmake parking impossible andhurt small, struggling local busi-nesses in tough economictimes. “We need ambulancesto have access,” added BertaElena Martinez, a 57-year resi-dent of the neighborhood.

Busily collecting a growinglist of signatures on a stack ofpetitions, Alicia Munguia as-serted that Puerto Vallarta’s

municipal administration, whichleaves office after local elec-tions scheduled for later thisyear, had not taken residents’opinions into account. The of-ficial dissing, she continued,was reflective of a larger gov-erning style that included lastyear’s demolishment of the oldboardwalk, or Malecon as it isknown locally, and its replace-ment with a newer, more mani-cured one.

The ongoing Malecon reno-vation, Munguia added, evendared to move the Sea Horsestatue to a new spot on theboardwalk, thus tinkering witha community symbol whereVallartenses had long gatheredto celebrate events such as thelatest victory of the popularChivas soccer team.

“First it was the Malecon,”Munguia said. “It was torndown without a consensus.”Adding insult to injury, the long-time resident said, was thepending plan to finish movingPuerto Vallarta’s downtowncity hall to a new facility lo-cated in an outlying part of thePacific Coast city this year. IfMexican downtowns havetwo elemental institutions,Munguia and her husbandjoined in, they are the churchand the city hall. “The authori-ties have to be downtown,”Munguia argued.

In response to the IturbideStreet controversy, PuertoVallarta’s municipal govern-ment published a display ad ina local newspaper. “We areworking for the improvementof the historic downtown withthe construction of the Iturbidewalk-way,” the ad proclaimed.The city-sponsored messageincluded the photos and words

of three local merchants andresidents. Salvador PenaDavalos, who was listed as liv-ing in the immediate neighbor-hood since 1945, was quotedpraising the project.

“I find it acceptable,” Penawas quoted on the new gar-den, saying that Iturbide Streethad become a “pig-sty” wherepasserby openly urinated anddrivers double-parked. “Thispart is going to be prettier andmore visible from above here.”

At first glance, the IturbideStreet skirmish might seem likea strictly local spat of a pass-ing nature. In the bigger pic-ture, though, the conflict is partof a larger one that has alsoflared up around rapid growthand traffic congestion, illegalcondominium developments,invasions of street vendors, therazing of Puerto Vallarta’sdowntown parks for parkinggarages and, of course, theMalecon renovation began in2011. Underpinning the contro-versies are the contradictionsbetween commercial develop-ment and community planning,mass tourism and sustainablevisitation and the uncertain, tur-bulent transitions from old-school authoritarian rule todemocratic governance, anunresolved matter acrossMexico.

Perhaps ironically, one ofthe last exhibits to likely gracethe interior of the old munici-pal palace was a recently-concluded show of Jaliscophotographers that focused onthemes of democratic par-ticipation and access toinformation. Images ofprotesting citizens stood outin black and white.

Undoubtedly, Puer to

Vallarta’s long, spectacularMalecon is a defining if not thedefining tourist attraction in thegrowing resort city of morethan a quarter-million people.

By day, jogging and dog-walking locals scurry alongsidecrawling groups of now-mainlyolder foreign tourists that me-ander by a wishing well, elabo-rate sand sculptures, statues,hustlers and restaurant/barspromoting cheap margaritasand beer. Street vendors dartin and out of the throngs, sell-ing dolls, gum, jewelry,popsicles, and even massages.Flying v-formations of pelicansglide over the bayside board-walk, while a trio of Aztecdancers performs for the tipsof gabachos. On another endof the Malecon, the indigenousflying men from Papantla,Veracruz, scramble up a tallpole and then hurl themselvesover a platform suspended up-side down by ropes, slowlytwirling down to the sand whileaccompanied by the breaking,dramatic notes of a flute. Abilingual Spanish-English signstaked in front of the spectacleappeals to the onlooker:

“Papantla Flyers: On eachflight risking life to give conti-nuity to ancient culture. Yourdonation is important becauseit is our only wage.”

By night, the Malecon un-dergoes a metamorphosis.Flashy night-clubs with nameslike Mandala or the Zoo poundthumping, pill-friendly soundsfor hopping, gyrating bodiesfrom Mexico and abroad-muchto the disdain of old-timers whocomplain of the loud disruptionsto their lives. The party neverreally ends. Early one morn-ing, a pair of shirtless young

men wandering down a sidestreet spotted another shirtlessyoung buck standing on a bal-cony. One of the men on thestreet barked in English: “Hey,angel baby, got any bud?”“Yeah, come on up!”

For months last year, theMalecon was virtually shut-down after work crews movedin and commenced ripping upthe pride and joy of PuertoVallarta. New palm trees wereplanted and a new, more pe-destrian-friendly boardwalkclosed off to vehicular trafficand rolled out for the walkingshoes. Sporting a leprechaunon its sign, a new casino, theFoliatti, opened its doors inDecember. The Foliatti is partof a new gambling culturethat’s taking hold in the portcity. In residential neighbor-hoods, so-called “tragamone-das,” cheap slot-like machinesthat reputedly pay small cashprizes to a winner, are crop-ping up inside and just outsidesmall stores, notably wheremany children gather.

As part of the Malecon’snew look, the local governmenthas installed new public bath-rooms, albeit with a 40 cententrance fee. There is nocharge to use the bathroom inthe soon-to-vacated old city hallnext to the Malecon.

While relieving oneself onthe Malecon bears a cost, bi-cycling and kayaking can beenjoyed for free. The munici-pal government now lends 15bicycles, 20 baby carts and 15kayaks for intervals rangingfrom 30 to 60 minutes. A userhas to leave a piece of identifi-cation as collateral. “Many,

Los funcionarios de la Ofi-cina de Aduanas y ProtecciónFronteriza de los EstadosUnidos (U.S. Customs andBorder Protection, CBP)inaugurarán el 23 de febreroun carril rápido piloto parapeatones en el puerto deentrada Otay Mesa. De modosimilar que para los actualescarriles rápidos para vehículos,todo viajero con un documentoaprobado que tenga la tecno-logía de identificación defrecuencia de radio (Radio Fre-quency Identification, RFID)puede utilizar el carril paracruzar la frontera más rápido.

El “Ready Lane” para pea-tones estará abierto de 4 a.m.a 8 p.m. de lunes a viernes yde 8 a.m. a 10 p.m. los sábadosy domingos. Los documentosque pueden utilizarse en el“Ready Lane” son la tarjetapasaporte de los EE. UU., latarjeta del Programa deViajeros Confiables (SENTRI/FAST/Global Entry) y lasversiones más nuevas de lastarjetas de residentes legalespermanentes y de las tarjetaspara cruce de fronteras/visasláser emitidas después de2008. Todos los viajeros ma-yores de 16 años deben poseeruna tarjeta de viaje habilitadapor RFID para utilizar el carril.

“Esta prueba piloto nospermitirá evaluar la mejormanera de sacar provecho dela tecnología existente parareducir el tiempo de pro-cesamiento para los viajerosque cruzan la frontera a pie”,explicó Chris Maston, directorde Operaciones en Campo, enSan Diego. “En la CBP, te-nemos el compromiso decontinuar buscando manerasde hacer que nuestra fronterasea más segura y eficaz”.

La CBP instalará tres pun-tos nuevos de escaneo en elpuerto de entrada Otay Mesapara el “Ready Lane” parapeatones. Los viajeros quecumplan con los requisitos parautilizar el “Ready Lane” parapeatones ingresarán a lainstalación desde la izquierda, enuna línea separada de los viajeroscomunes sin docu-mentosválidos para el “Ready Lane”.

Cuando un viajero llegue alpunto de escaneo, escanearásu documento acercándolo allector de tarjeta, que permiteleerlo de forma electrónicaantes de dirigirse a la cabinade inspección. Esto le permiteal funcionario de la CBPrecibir la información delviajero por adelantado parapoder realizar el procesa-miento más rápido al mismotiempo que se mejora la se-guridad general.

Los funcionarios de la CBPnecesitan acceso en tiempo reala la información de un viajeropara tomar una decisión deadmisibilidad rápida y mi-nuciosa. Al recibir la infor-mación por adelantado, despuésde que el viajero escanea supropio documento en el puntode escaneo, el funcionario de laCBP puede centrarse, encambio, en la persona, lo quemejora la seguridad del fun-cionario y permite acelerar elprocesamiento.

Un sistema algo diferentede procesamiento rápido parapeatones, que utiliza docu-mentos de viaje aprobados porla Iniciativa de Viaje delHemisferio Occidental (Wes-tern Hemisphere Travel Initia-tive), ya se encuentra instaladoy en prueba para peatones queutilizan el puerto de entradaPaso del Norte en El Paso,Texas. Los resultados de laspruebas piloto en El Paso yOtay Mesa ayudarán a la CBPa determinar si los sistemasameritan extender su uso anivel nacional.

Los “Ready Lane” paravehículos han probado sereficaces para mejorar el proce-samiento con un rendimientodel 20 al 25 %, que se traduceen un beneficio para los via-jeros al reducir el tiempo ge-neral de cruce.

La construcción de lospuntos de escaneo en el“Ready Lane” para peatonesen Otay Mesa comenzará el 5de febrero, pero se realizarásolo durante la noche para noincomodar a los viajeros.

La CBP continúa alentandoenérgicamente a los viajeros aobtener documentos de viaje

habilitados por la RFID paraagilizar su entrada a los EE.UU. y ayudar a que el crucede la frontera sea más eficaz.Los viajeros que tengan uno delos documentos de viajeseguros habilitados por laRFID pueden utilizar tanto elnuevo carril “Ready Lane”para peatones como el actual“Ready Lane” para vehículos.

Para obtener más infor-mación, visite www.GetYouHome.gov o www.CBP.gov.

Antes de inaugurar el carrilrápido para peatones en OtayMesa el 23 de febrero, los

The Struggle for the Heart and Soul of a Mexican City

(see Struggle, page 5)

Próximamente “Ready Lane” para peatones en Otay MesaInicio de la construcción: 5 de febrero. Inauguración del carril: 23 de febrero.

funcionarios de la CBP pro-barán el sistema e invitarán alos medios de prensa para ver

y utilizar los nuevos puntos deescaneo en una fecha aconfirmar

¿Cómo robar aniños ciudadanos,hijos deindocumentados?Por Rafael Prieto Zartha

Estuve leyendo loscomentarios que hicieron ami columna “Mitt Romney:¡Ay, Chihuahua!”, acerca delpadre nacido en México delcandidato presidencialrepublicano y de su bisabuelorefugiado en el vecino país,que se publicaron en el portalde internet del diario ElNuevo Herald de Miami.

Entre los mensajes, lamayoría en mi contra,encontré una catilinaria de431 palabras colocada por unusuario que se identificócomo “comejenalpiano”,quien trataba de calmar lamolestia de otro internautapor mi escrito.

Transcribo sus palabras:“Felicitaciones. Pero no secabree mucho con esta ratainfecta de Zartha, que es sóloun impenitente odiador deEstados Unidos y un agentóncomunofascista, que viveaquí y se aprovecha denuestra espléndida y a vecesdemasiado permisivademocracia”.

En el resto de la diatribame llama otra vez rata y meacusa de ser parte de unaconspiración en contra estepaís, al que amo y del quesoy ciudadano naturalizado.

Pero, cinco minutosdespués de leer la monsergaentera, recibí una llamadadesde Lafayette, Luisiana.En la otra línea estaba elactivista comunitarioFernando Pérez-Viart delProyecto Hispano de Ayudaa la Comunidad, quien medijo que había reproducido unescrito mío contra la leyHB56 de Alabama.

El activista, originario deCuba, quería alertar a lacomunidad de Luisiana sobrelas desastrosasconsecuencias que ha tenidola medida antiinmigrante en elestado hermano del sur ypara que nada parecido hagametástasis en su área.

Después de colgar conPérez-Viart, tenía otracomunicación en el celular.Clarissa Martínez, ladirectora de Inmigración yCampañas Nacionales delConsejo Nacional de LaRaza (NCLR), estabarespondiendo a un pedido dedeclaración sobre el últimoinvento de los intolerantes deWashington contra losindocumentados y sus hijosciudadanos.

Se trata de la Ley H.R.1956: Acta de Reforma deVerificación de Elegibilidadpara Reembolso del CréditoTributario por los Niños. La(vea Cómo Robar, página 4)

LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO FEBRUARY 10, 2012 PAGE 3

Reseña Historica, Parte 2Por Herman Baca

Sería realmente increible sialguien en nuestra comunidaden 2012 pudiera honestamentedecir que, “politicamente algoesta fundamental o sistemati-camente mal en nuestra cre-ciente comunidad.” Las re-cientes acusaciones en elDistrito Sweetwater por la Fis-cal, Bonnie Dumanis, lo dejaclaro.

En la politica hay un viejodicho que dice, “ a veces loque ves no es lo que ves, aveces lo que oyes no es loque oyes, y a veces lo que es,no es!”

Mirando el panorama ge-neral la verdad es que, algo estáfundamental y sistemática-mente mal politicamente. Estoestá confirmado a nivel local ynacional por la legal (legisla-cion gubernamental) e illegales(vigilants) ataques a los de-rechos humanos, civiles yconstitucionales de nuestragente. Muchos creen que losataques no son casos aislados,sino que son bien planeados yorquestados ataques politicos,por una reducida minoría angloque sabe que no tiene tiempo ytienen miedo que perderán con-trol político y económico.Muchas personas han empe-zado a cuestionar el por qué lospolíticos, desde el PresidenteObama hacia abajo nuestrosHis/Her Panics dicen poco onada políticamente sobre losataques.

Numerosas personas hanatestiguado los ataques a nivelnacional que han emanadodesde Arizona con SB 1070,legislacion para destruir Chi-cano Studies (nuestra historia)y la prohibición (estilo Nazi) delibros Nativo Americanos yChicanos. Aparte de eso,antiguos estados esclavistastales como, South Carolina,Georgia y Texas han legisladoleyes de immigracion tipo “JimCrow” en contra de los Mexi-canos. Para agregar daño al

insulto, la Gobernadora malin-chista de Nuevo Mexico,Susana Martinez, desgraciada-mnete se ha echado a cuestasdirigir los partidos linchistas desupremacia blanca y Partidodel Te (Tea Party) en contrade su propia gente. La legisla-ción aprobada en esos estadosha resultado en la muerteviciosa de odio en Pennsylva-nia del immigrante MexicanoLuis Ramirez por matonesracistas y el horrible asesinatode la niña de 9 años BriseniaFlores por los Minutemen.

En CA la situación políticaBell con población de 37,000,90% Mexicanos, entrada do-méstica media $29,946 fuerobada por políticos y admi-nistradores con total partici-pación y adquisión de políticoselegidos Her/His Panics. Laratería incluyó al Adminis-trador de Bell (un blanco)ganando $787,637 por año,Asistente de Administrador(blanco) $367,288 y el Jefe dePolicía (blanco), $457,000!

En el Condado de SD ten-drían que estar ciegos para nover las notables similitudes en-tre Bell, CA y National City.NC como Bell es una ciudadpobre (la más pobre en elCondado de SD), población70% de ascendencia Mexi-cana, entrada doméstica me-dia de $39,000, con empleados(no de seguridad) de la ciudadentrada promedio $55,000 ypolicias de seguridad pública ybomberos ganando $86,000!

Como la reportada rateríaen Bell, NC ha sido y continúasiendo saqueada con su lla-mado impuesto sobre la ventade 1 centavo (uno de los másaltos de CA) y suma de 80-90millones de dólares en unperiodo de 10 años. Un im-puesto que ha sido gravadosobre las espaldas de losresidentes más pobres delCondado de SD!

Como en Bell, NC estáhaciendo lo mismo… Con latotal participación y adquisiciónde su Alcalde blanco y (4)

políticos electos Her/His Panics.En el Norte del Condado la

población de cerca de 50% depersonas de descendenciaMexicana, cinco personasindocumentadas y desarmadasfueron muertas por agentes dela ley. Escondido es una ciudadcon segregación racial deMexicanos, con una fuerzapoliciaca tipo guardabosquesTexanos del alguacil JoeApario y un consejo municipaldel cual Hitler se hubierasentido muy orgulloso en laAlemania Nazi. Continuan consus puntos de control policial,pasó ordenanzas en contra derentar a Mexicanos, y per-mitiendo que los agentes de losIce Migra viajen con susoficiales de policia, irónica-mente.

Entonces ¿por qué estápoliticamente sucediendo estoa nuestra comunidad?

Solo la historia nos puedecontestar esta pregunta.Muchos olvidan que a finalesde los 60’s nuestra gente ni tansiquiera existía para las institu-ciones políticas, sociales yeconómicas de E.U. A nuestragente se le refería como laminoría silenciosa,invisible yolvidada. Politicamente esta-bamos representados por elAsembleísta Alex Garcia, laúnica persona de descendenciaMexicana en la Legislatura delEstado de California y en elCondado de San Diego, elConsejal de National City,Louie Camacho.

Esta triste situación políticano empezó a cambiar sinohasta1959 con los esfuerzosorganizativos de Bert Corona,Ed Roybal y Eduardo Quevedoquienes organizaron (MAPA)la Asociación Política deMexico-Americanos. Irónica-mente las primeras victoriaspolíticas con base en la co-munidad fueron ganadas pre-dominantemente en las ele-cciones de la junta escolarfidecomisarios del Sur de LaBahía. Individuos como ErnieAzhocar, Ben Moreno, Oscar

Acusación a Altos Políticos de SweetwaterCañedo y otros abrieron laspuertas políticas a individuosque les siguieron, tales comoPete Chacon (2do Asembleístaelecto de CA) y después Con-sejal Ciudadano, Jess Haro.

¿Cuáles son las razoneshistóricas por lo que lo antesmencionado le ha pasado anuestra comunidad?

1. Como un professor deEstudios Chicanos preguntó,“¿qué ha cambiado en los 43años en los que has estadoenvuelto?” Mi respuesta, “Sisomos honestos la únicacuestión tangible que hacambiado políticamente es…Datos Demográficos”. Teapuesto, le dije “ que nuestrapoblacion en esos 43 años seha incrementado 10 veces”pero desafortunadamente,agregué, “nuestra estupidezpolítica se ha incrementadoen 50!”

2. La falta de infraes-tructura política para proteger,avanzar y hacer políticosespecialmente de los nuestrosque rindan cuentas a nuestrosintereses. Como un político lodeclaró: “Si vas a estar enla política, tienes que sabercomo contar, ya sea gente odinero, porque eso es labase de todo el poder po-lítico.” No obstante agregó,“tienen que ser personasorganizadas y dinero orga-nizado porque la política noes un juego de individuossino de intereses en compe-tencia.” Nuestra preguntaes… ¿En dónde está nuestragente organizada y el dinero?

3. Por último es el asuntode nuestra explosión demo-gráfica, una población que noshará la mayoría en un futurocercano en CA y otros estadosdel Suroeste. Si nuestra gente

no se educa (no sólo en lasescuelas, pero en conoci-miento de su historia, lenguajey cultura), politicarse paraentender los aspectos queafectan sus intereses, y se or-ganize, las cosas seguirán igualo se pondrán peor. Finalmente,si lo arriba mencionado no sehace, nosotros y nuestros hijosy nietos podríamos posi-blemente vivir bajo un sistemade tipo apartheid, tal como elmundo lo vio en Sudafrica!

Baca es presidente del Com-mittee on Chicano Rights enNational City. La parte 1ra deesta perspectiva se publicóen Enero 20. Puede encon-trar este artículo en nuestrapágina web en: http://laprensa-sandiego.org/?p=16147(Gracias, traducción por Sr.Hector Juarez)

tinctly qualified to negotiatewith banks and help financiallystrapped homeowners to re-gain peace of mind and a senseof stability for the future.

Marilu has developed a freereport entitled, “Are You Liv-ing Under the Cloud of an Un-manageable Mortgage?” thatis accessible from her website,www.CasasChulaVista.com

The report provides an over-view of qualification criteria forthe most common foreclosurealternatives, cites red flags forscams, and reminds home-owners why avoiding foreclo-sure needs to be a top priority.

Upheaval on Wall Street hasgotten a lot of attention, butuntil recently, homeownershave been left to their owndevices. ORTIZ is on a mis-sion to change that.

About: Marilu Ortiz - Bro-ker Owner of Real EstateCasablanca, DRE. Lic.#01376496 651 Third Ave, SuiteD, Chula Vista, Ca. 91910.

U.S. NationalEducator of the Yearsay’s “AmericasEducation System isbeing BLOWNAWAY by theChinese!”

Local public school veteranteacher and national recog-nized educator including the“Milken” United States Na-tional Educator of the Year,Keith Ballard, traveled to Chinaand India to learn from theirpublic education system in com-parison to the United States.This coming week, Feb. 16,Ballard will share his experi-ences and perspective from histravels with South Bay audi-ence at Chula Vista HighSchool.

Ballard will reveal that theUS Public School System isbeing “Blown-Away” and sim-ply won’t be able to competewithout undergoing majorchanges! Making the compari-son to a football game, Ballardcontends that the Chinese pub-lic school system (K-12) is sogood that is something like theNFL, where as the UnitedStates is playing high schoolfootball. Ballard states “themain reason I did this project isbecause I have a 7 year old sonand I have “deep concerns”weather his education in the USpublic school system will suffi-ciently prepare him to competefor the best jobs in the future.”

Event: Understanding theNew Tsunami “The ChinesePublic School Educational Sys-tem” & How to prepare yourChildren to Compete for theHigh Tech, High Paying Jobsof the Future!

Date/Time: Thursday, Feb-ruary 16th (6:30pm – 8:30pm)

Location: Chula Vista H.S.,Jack Tygett Performing ArtsCenter (820 4th Ave. ChulaVista, CA 91911).

“The stress of an unman-ageable mortgage can cloudeverything,” said Marilu OrtizCDPE, at Real Estate Casa-blanca. “With nearly one-fourth of all homeowners ow-ing more on their mortgagethan their home is worth, thenation’s overall stress level isin the stratosphere,” Ortizadded.

Connected to a network ofprofessional committed tosolving the nation’s foreclo-sure crisis one homeowner ata time, Marilu’s message to fi-nancially strapped homeown-ers: “more help is available thanever before. Since 2007, 7.9million homes in the UnitedStates have been lost to fore-closure, and my mission is tostem the tide of foreclosureswithin South San Diego.

As a Certified DistressedProperty Expert (CDPE),Marilu is knowledgeable of theentire landscape of foreclosureavoidance options and is dis-

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LA COLUMNA VERTEBRALEl Soporte Informativo Para Millones

de HispanosPor Luisa Fernanda Montero

Durante todas las épocasdel año las actividades de-portivas ya sea a puertacerrada o al aire libre hacenparte de la vida de niños yjóvenes. Por eso es importantetomar las precauciones nece-sarias y evitar accidentes.

De acuerdo con los datos delos Centros para Control deEnfermedades de EstadosUnidos – CDC - las lesionesson la principal causa demuerte en menores de 19 años.Anualmente, cerca de 9.2millones de niños entre 0 y 19años de edad reciben atenciónmédica en salas de emergenciapor lesiones y unos 12,175niños mueren por esta causa.

Es claro que todos que-remos evitar accidentes ylesiones, pero a veces eldescuido le gana a la pre-caución y las consecuenciaspueden ser fatales.

Para empezar es importantemonitorear las actividadesextracurriculares de sus hijos.Si los ha inscrito en algunaactividad deportiva después dela escuela, debe asegurarse delas certificaciones de la ins-titución en la que inscribió a sushijos, conocer a los maestros einstructores e identificar lasrutinas y las personas con lasque su hijo estará compartiendoparte de su tiempo.

La meta es proteger ymantener seguros a nuestrosjóvenes y ayudarlos a disfrutarde sus actividades. Los padrespueden hacer la diferenciasiguiendo ciertos pasos paramantener a sus hijos seguros

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsulahas the draw of turquoise seas,white-sand beaches, azurecenotes and the mysteriousMaya. The region’s cuisine isjust as delectable, as foodieswill be discovering in ever in-creasing numbers this year.

Some 52 million visitors areexpected to visit the region thisyear according to the Mexicantourism agency, and the Glo-bal Heritage Network hasnamed 2012 the Year of theMaya, This might have some-thing to do with the much an-ticipated end of the 13th MayaCalendar set to take place onDecember 21, 2012. Whilesome hype it as an apocalypse,folks in the Yucatán see it as atime of renewal and worthy ofcelebration.

Just in time for the year-longcelebration is the new cookbookSabores Yucatecos: A Culi-nary Tour of the Yucatán(WPR Books: Comida, 2012),which explores the foods ofMexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

“This cookbook boasts morethan 140 recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and morethan 120 mouthwatering pho-tographs,” says co-authorKatharine A. Díaz. “The cook-book is also jam-packed withinformation about the region, itsculture and the stories behindits foods.

“In fact, this is the firstcookbook in English onYucatecan cuisine by a cheffrom the Yucatán,” adds Díaz.

That chef is Gilberto Cetina,the award-winning chef/ownerof Chichén Itzá Restaurant inLos Angeles, whose cookinghas been hailed by food criticsin such publications as GQ,Travel and Leisure and His-panic magazines, as well as byfoodies and other restaurateurs.

The Pulitzer Prize-winningfood writer from the L.A.Weekly, Jonathan Gold, hasraved about the food atChichén Restaurant morethan once, and has writtenthat the foods of the Yucatán“make up one of Mexico’smost thrilling cuisines.”

“I am very proud topresent this cookbook thatdelivers the tastes of myhomeland—theYucatán,”says Chef Cetina. “We havecaptured the essence of acuisine with an allure thatmatches the mystique of theancient Maya with Spanish,Middle Eastern and Dutchinfluences mixed in.

“Readers will learn aboutsuch classic ingredients aslima agria, achiote, recadosand chile habanero,” notesChef Cetina. “They will learnto make everything fromdelectable appetizers likepanuchos and kibis, toYucatán’s signature dish,cochinita pibil, and my per-sonal favorite, puchero detres carnes.” The cookbookalso features recipes for theregion’s banana-leaf-wrap-ped tamales and a wide se-lection of refreshing tropicaldrinks and delicious desserts.

Chef Cetina, who was

born in the Yucatán, begancooking as a young boy at hismother’s knees as she pre-pared breakfasts, lunches anddinners for loggers in the tim-ber town of Colonia Yucatán.After a brief detour workingas a civil engineer, Cetinaopened h i s res tauran t ,Chichén Itzá Restaurant, in2001. It regularly tops the listsof the best Mexican restau-rants in Los Angeles.

Katharine A. Díaz is theformer managing editor andfood editor/critic for His-panic magazine and has writ-ten widely about Latino cui-sine and culture for a num-ber of publications. She hasfaithfullly interpreted Cetina’sdelicacies step-by-step inSabores Yucatecos: A Culi-nary Tour of the Yucatá.Díaz notes that GilbertoCetina, Jr., also contributedto the cookbook, lending hisskills to recipe developmentand food styling.

Luisa Fernanda Montero

Flavors for a New EraNew cookbook explores the cuisine of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula

Deporte, recreación yseguridad

en campos de juego, canchasy escenarios deportivos.

Asegúrese de que su hijocuente con el equipo necesariopara practicar el deporte o laactividad que haya escogido yque cumpla con todos losrequerimientos de seguridadcomo el uso de equipos deprotección —cascos, rodi-lleras, coderas y bandas deprotección en las muñecas—además de las otras prendasdeportivas adecuadas para laactividad o posición en quejueguen.

De acuerdo con la infor-mación difundida por los CDCes importante asegurarse deque esos equipos deportivos deprotección estén en buenascondiciones. Un equipo deltamaño inadecuado puedeincomodar y distraer peroademás, es posible que noofrezca la protección nece-saria.

Muchas veces el amor quele tenemos a nuestros hijos noslleva a complacerlos en cosasen las que no deberíamoshacerlo. Si su hijo no tiene lascondiciones necesarias paracierto deporte es mejor que loentienda y lo supere. Si suscondiciones físicas no sonadecuadas para determinadaactividad su riesgo de salirlesionado puede ser mayor.

Es importante que los niñosaprendan y practiquen lashabilidades que requiere eldeporte o la actividad querealiza. Por ejemplo, el manejode las técnicas adecuadas debloqueo y defensa son claves

en la prevención de lesiones enla práctica de deportes comoel fútbol tradicional o el ame-ricano.

Las denominadas técnicasbiomecánicas o relacionadascon el movimiento y la ali-neación, también juegan unpapel en la prevención delesiones en deportes como elbéisbol. Además, asegúrese deincrementar la actividad pocoa poco y en forma segura paramejorar la condición física delniño, ya que esto lo protegerácontra las lesiones.

Los cambios bruscos detemperatura pueden tenerconsecuencias. Dé tiempo alos niños deportistas para quese ajusten en forma gradual alas temperaturas calientes y alos ambientes húmedos, asípuede prevenir lesiones oenfermedades relacionadascon el calor.

Los padres y los entre-nadores deben estar muypendientes de que duranteestas actividades los jugadoresestén hidratados y vestidosadecuadamente.

La comunicación entrepadres, entrenadores y de-portistas es siempre impor-tante, igual que el buenejemplo. Usted puede dar buenejemplo practicando conductasseguras, como usar casco yseguir las normas de segu-ridad.

Sabores Yucatecos: A Culinary Tour of the Yucatán, available onAmazon, features more than 140 recipes and 120 mouth-watering

photographs on the foods of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

normativa fue introducida elaño pasado por elcongresista republicano porTexas, Samuel Johnson,junto con 37copatrocinadores, y fueaprobada por la Cámara deRepresentantes el 14 dediciembre pasado.

Básicamente lo queprende la normativa, queactualmente se encuentra enlas negociaciones de uncomité de conciliación de laCámara de Representantesy el Senado, es negarle losreembolsos a que tienenderecho los indocumentadospor sus hijos ciudadanos, sipagan sus impuestos con elnúmero de identificacióntributaria, ITIN o W-7.

La devolución, que fue underecho adquirido desde1998, con el propósito deimpedir que los niños nacidosen Estados Unidos entren enel renglón de pobreza, seríaabrogada por la propuesta deltexano.

Más de 4 millones de niñosciudadanos resultaríanafectados por la medida, pesea que sus padres esténcumpliendo sus obligacionesfiscales con el Tío Sam.

Contrario a las mentiras delos antiinmigrantes que dicenque los indocumentados nopagan impuestos, el añopasado los trabajadoresirregulares aportaron 9billones de dólares (en inglés)para sostener el seguro socialy el medicare. Y se calculaque en los últimos diez añoshan aportado 90 mil billonesde dólares.

Lo irónico de la normativaes que está siendo negociadapor 20 legisladores, de ambospartidos, para subvencionaruna porción de la extensióndel recorte de impuestossalariales, iniciativa queentregaría 1,426 dólares enlos bolsillos de 121 millonesde hogares estadounidenses,incluyendo los de losdesempleados. Es decir, quese trata de quitarle el pan de

la boca a los niñosciudadanos, hijos deindocumentados, para dárseloa otros.

Si por defender losderechos de menores deedad nacidos aquí, me llegana calificar de rata infecta yconspirador, no me importa.Sé exactamente que no estoyactuando como roedor, sinotodo lo contrario.

PD: Siempre he dicho que

no estoy a favor de unapolítica de fronteras abiertas,pero creo que se debelegalizar a losindocumentados afincadosaquí que no son bandidos odelincuentes.

Rafael Prieto Zartha es eldirector editorial delsemanario Qué Pasa-MiGente, en Charlotte,Carolina del Norte.

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parents is uncommon amongLatinos.

So, again, the rhetorical ques-tion: “¿Que nos ha sucedido?”(What has happened to us?)There are social theories, ofcourse, but what is clear is thatmany Latino family lives havebeen disrupted and dismem-bered. Perhaps the most impor-tant thing is not to lament thepassing of the traditional strongLatino family, but the active in-tention to seek a solution to ourcontemporary reality. Doesanyone seriously suggest thatLatino men have stopped lov-ing their children? The reasonmany of our men make the sac-rifice of leaving the old countryand coming to work very hardin a hostile, racist society is toprovide a better life for theirchildren. Tens of thousands ofLatino men right here in SanDiego, including those who aredivorced, get up with the sunevery weekday morning to pro-vide for their children. Evenamong the most die-hard Chi-cano “vatos” we see the namesof their “morritos” tattooed ontheir bodies. Fathers are absent

from Latino families, but it is notfor lack of love or concern.

In our work with the POPSorganization and the San DiegoFatherhood Network, we haveseen Latino men struggle withall their might just to be allowedto see their children. Somehave taken on the ultimate com-mitment and become single fa-thers, stepping up when thingsgo wrong for mothers, andkeeping their children out of fos-ter care. Case examples includemen who have been attackedand battered by the mothers oftheir children, yet have full cus-tody of the children given tothose same violent women bythe courts. Men, especiallyLatinos and other men of color,are generally considered too un-stable and untrustworthy to beresponsible for children unlessthey are part of a marriedcouple. In many cases, childrenare removed from mothers whoare drug addicts or have abusedthe children, yet their fathers arenot even contacted, since theyare not considered a viableplacement option.

Not only do children sufferserious consequences frommissing their fathers, men paya heavy price for being ex-cluded from the joy of father-hood. It is well-documentedthat children of all ethnicgroups do better in school,

have fewer behavioral and dis-cipline problems, are less likelyto use drugs, bully, act out sexu-ally or run away, if their fathersare in the home or maintain arelationship with them. Simi-larly, men who have no con-tact with their children are themost likely to engage in crime,active addiction, gang activityand violence. It should be ob-vious but it bears saying: Chil-dren need their fathers and fa-thers need their children. Forthe past two or three genera-tions, children have increas-ingly been treated as property,usually of the mother, butsometimes of the county or thestate. It is our contention asmen who work with fathersthat children are not propertyat all, but persons, with rights.Among these is the right to beknown and loved by their fa-thers. Without it children cangrow up feeling abandoned andunworthy. Little boys need tobe taught how to act like de-cent men (and fathers) andlittle girls need to know how tobe treated with love and re-spect by a man. No one cando this like Papa’.

Adam Gettinger-Brizuela is the Di-rector of Paternal Opportunities,Programs & Services, (POPS) andCo-Chair of the San Diego Father-hood Network.

el 20 de junio de 1948, en Co-rona, cuando Corona era to-davía parte de la Diócesis deSan Diego y pasó sus primeros30 años de vida en esta dió-cesis. Su padre se mudó delestado de Sinaloa con su familiay llegó primero a Arizona para

trasladarse a Corona, donde elmayor Flores fue barbero por40 años.

El Obispo Flores recibió sulicenciatura de Loyola Mary-mount University, un doctoradode Stanford University y unamaestría en divinidad del St.John Seminary en Camarillo.

Fue ordenado sacerdote enla Diócesis de Orange en 1991.Después sirvió en diferentesparroquias en esa misma dió-

cesis.En el 2009, el Papa Bene-

dicto lo nombró obispo auxiliarde Orange.

Aunque el Obispo Flores dijoque está emocionado de servira la gente de San Diego, dijoque extrañará la Diócesis deOrange, donde “pasé todo misacerdocio. Ahí aprendí comoservir a la gente a través delejemplo de los sacerdotes queconocí en Orange”.

MissingPapá(con’t from page 1

Nuevo Obispo(con’t from page 1

Adelante MujerConference, LatinasInspiring YoungLatinas

The Adelante Mujer Con-ference is an all day celebra-tion in hopes of inspiring ahigher percentage of Latinasto continue their education be-yond high school. The 19th

Annual Adelante Mujer Con-ference will provide variouspresentations by professionalSan Diego Women who serveas exceptional examples foryounger Latinas and theirmothers. Many presentershave had to overcome barri-ers and struggles in order to

accomplish their success. Thefestivities will include a smallbreakfast, several breakoutworkshops, lunch and enter-tainment.

This year’s Adelante MujerConference will take place atEastlake Middle School on Sat-urday March 3, 2012 from 7:45am - 2:00 pm for girls in grades6th-12th and their mothers. Ascholarship is awarded to anoutstanding Latina senior whohas maintained a high gradepoint average while being ac-tively involved in her commu-nity. Adelante Mujer presentsan opportunity to maintain andstrengthen the connection be-tween students, schools andthe community.

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The 14th AnnualCésar E. ChávezHigh School EssayContestPOSTMARK AND E-MAILSUBMISSISION DEADLINE ISFRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

The University of Califor-nia, San Diego Early Aca-demic Outreach Program hasfor fourteen years been aleader in honoring the life andlegacy of Cesar Chavezthrough their annual essaycontest. Please distribute thisinformation widely. If you arein education please downloadand share the application atthe link below. Be part of thisSan Diego traditions by help-ing us promote the longestrunning essay contest honor-ing Cesar E. Chavez in thestate!

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February 16 Public Meetingto Discuss Water Quality,Tijuana River FloodControl, and WatershedPlanning

The United States Section ofthe International Boundary andWater Commission has sched-uled a public meeting of theUSIBWC Citizens Forum onThursday, February 16, 6:00 –8:00 p.m. at the Tijuana Estu-ary Meeting Room, 301 Cas-pian Way, Imperial Beach, CA91932. The meeting will focuson water quality and flood con-trol issues.

Members of the public whowould like more informationabout the meeting may call619-662-7600 or e-mailsally.spener@ibwc.gov.

Boost Mobile, una empresagalardonada por ofrecerservicio inalámbrico sincontrato y líder en la industria,continua su asociación con elClub Deportivo Guadalajara(CD Guadalajara), México, elequipo de fútbol de famamundial mejor conocido comolas Chivas de Guadalajara,como su patrocinador ina-lámbrico oficial de su giraestadounidense. La asociaciónestá asegurada por SoccerUnited Marketing, quien sirvecomo agente comercial delClub Deportivo Guadalajara enEstados Unidos.

Como patrocinador inalám-brico oficial, Boost Mobileseguirá teniendo presencia enlos partidos en la gira esta-dounidense y trabajará con elportero, Luis Ernesto Micheldel CD Guadalajara comoembajador de Boost Mobile.El patrocinio también llegará avida en las tiendas de BoostMobile con materiales y mer-cancía de las Chivas desple-gados.

A lo largo de la asociaciónBoost a patrocinado “la ZonaChivas”, un área interactiva

Boost Mobile Anuncia su Continua Asociación comoPatrocinador Inalámbrico Oficial de Las Chivas de Guadalajara

con actividades, premios yoportunidades para los fa-náticos a que se tomen fotoscon su jugador favorito.Además, nuestro embajadorLuis Michel y otros jugadoresde las Chivas han hecho apa-riciones en tiendas de BoostMobile. Estas actividades ymuchas más continuarán en2012.

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many people have used thisservice,” said city stafferSusana Quesada. “It’s a per-manent thing.”

As the Christmas seasonloomed late last year, theMalecon renovation was be-hind schedule and workersstepped up the pace to com-plete Vallarta’s new crownjewel just in time for the highseason. Then tragedy struck.

On December 28, AideMaribel Pacheco Arizmendiand her younger sister Rociowere in town for the holidays.A 31-year-old teacher from thestate of Mexico, Aide Pachecowas posing for a photo at oneof the new metal sculptures onthe Malecon. Making the un-foreseen mistake of touchingthe work of “art,” the educa-tor was reportedly zapped witha charge of electricity. Whileattempting to rescue her col-lapsing sister, Rocio was alsoshocked.

Interviewed on a You Tubevideo, Rocio claimed that ittook paramedics 10 minutesand an ambulance about 15minutes to show up at PuertoVallarta’s most-visited touristdraw. When the emergencyresponders showed up, it wastoo late anyway. Aide Pachecowas pronounced dead, killed ina freakish accident while on amuch-deserved vacation withher little sister. It’s unclear pre-cisely how Pacheco was elec-trocuted, and weeks later thepress is mum about the youngwoman’s death.

“It’s not right that this shouldhappen,” a tearful Rocio saidon You Tube.

Generally outraged by thePacheco death, locals havemixed opinions about the out-come of the Malecon project.Berta Elena Martinez and herson Juan Agustin Murillo havesold children’s toys and flash-ing plastic lights on the Maleconfor 11 years. The renovationput them out of business for sixmonths, and left a pile of debtthey are still trying to pay off.Murrillo said the verdict is stillout on the positive or negativeimpact of the new boardwalk.“This is something new,” hesaid. “We’re accustomed tohaving a flow, and we have toadapt ourselves to this model.”But Murillo added that somebusinesses were probably un-able to survive the long closure,as he noticed more and moreclosing near the constructionzone.

With more than a decade inPuerto Vallarta, Liliana Cuevanow manages the two Huichol

Collection outlets on the Male-con. Featuring on-site crafts-men, the stores sell the stun-ning art of the indigenousHuichol people of Jalisco,Nayarit and Durango. Made ofpaper maiche, wood, clay orceramic, many products alsocome in the form of the ani-mals central to Huichol cos-mology. Striking beads fromthe former Czechoslovakia- the“best” in the world- are the“principal part” of the Huichol’sartwork, Cueva said.

The young retail managersaid the new Malecon is a toss-up in commercial terms so far,with extra business in one storeand about 50 percent less in theother because of the detour ofpedestrian traffic away from thelatter’s particular location. Yetthe Huichol Collection’s overallbusiness is still down beforepre-economic crash levels, ac-cording to Cueva. “People onlypay their stay and their food,”she said. “People don’t havemoney to spend on souvenirs,like they do in other ways.”

Cueva said her businesswas given a 30-day notice be-fore the Malecon constructiongot underway, but still had topay rent and utilities for the onestore that remained open dur-ing the project’s peak activity.

Some people approachedfor their opinions declined togive their names for this story.A woman behind a counter ina jewelry store quickly cut offthe conversation, crypticallywarning of being “watched” byneighboring businesses. A U.S.citizen with nearly two de-cades under her belt as a regu-lar visitor to Puerto Vallartasaid she went by the Maleconone day last year and cameback the next for a big surprise.

“One day all of a sudden,these gates are up and thereare armed guards all over theplace,” she recalled. The newMalecon, she continued, is“nice but I don’t think theyshou ld have spen t themoney.”

The woman was very criti-cal of the way constructionbegan, nearly ensuring that citi-zens who had earlier protestedthe renovation would be caughtoff-guard. The frequent visitorsaid she preferred to remainanonymous because herfamily has property inPuerto Vallarta and did notwant “trouble.” Speakingout in Mexico is not thesame thing as in the U.S.,she insisted.

For Puerto Vallarta’s pow-ers-that-be, the ultimate ac-ceptance of the new Maleconis a high-stakes affair. Consid-ered Mexico’s second most-popular tourist destination,Puerto Vallarta is showing re-newed spunk at a time whencompetition is fierce for scarce

tourist dollars. The federal Tour-ism Secretariat reported a 11.4percent in local hotel occupa-tion during the first two weeksof January, compared withsame period in 2011. The in-crease in hotel occupancy evenbeat out Cancun and the RiveriaMaya for the first two weeksof the year.

Recently, Puerto Vallartascored a major coup when itlanded the decades-old TourismTianguis, which had previouslybeen held every year in Aca-pulco. Set for next month, theevent draws thousands of indus-try heavies who wheel and dealfor short-term and long-termtourism packages and profits.And Puerto Vallarta deliveredanother blow to violence-riddenAcapulco when the relativelytranquil, smaller city on Ban-deras Bay got some of the leg-endary Spring Break businessthat has fled the tarnished oldpearl of Mexican (and world)tourism.

The big, U.S.-based SpringBreak promoter Student City isadvertising 2012 Spring Break“party packages” at PuertoVallarta clubs known for all-you-can drink sprees.

“From tequila manufacturingand bullfights, to raging day par-ties-you’ll be sure to have ablast chilling with the thousandsof other students who flock toPV,” read a Student City Inter-net promotion that was a littlesloppy on Mexican economicgeography but more accurate onthe endless party scene, or“reventon,” as it is known inMexico.

In the current scheme ofthings, the fate of Puerto Vall-arta’s downtown and its belovedMalecon are tied to national andinternational currents of fame,fortune and failure.

Interviewed at his street dis-play, one artist contemplatedPuerto Vallarta within a globalcontext.

“I love the Malecon. I loveVallarta. That’s why I livehere,” he said. Nonetheless, headded, local developments arebound to the rise of China, thedecline of the US, the turbu-lence in Europe and the historicemergence of the frugal tour-ist. “We understand the worldis in crisis, and the reduction intourism is not exclusive toMexico,” he said. “If part of theU.S. hurts, it affects our wholebody..there are no sales. Thething to do is to put up with itfor a spell. We have to continuecreating our art for bettertimes,” he concluded. “It’s notthe end of the world.”

Frontera NorteSur: on-line,U.S.-Mexico border newsCenter for Latin Americanand Border Studies NewMexico State University LasCruces, New Mexico

The Strugglefor the Heart(con’t from page 2)

Free Tax Assistancenow available atChula VistaLibraries

This tax season don’t dealwith the frustration of mis-placed forms and tax publica-tions or struggle to answer taxquestions. To help low andmiddle income residents withtheir taxes, the Chula VistaPublic Library has free taxassistance offered by trained

volunteers under the auspicesof AARP, as well as papercopies of many tax forms andinstruction booklets. Specialattention will be given toresidents over 60.

We invite our residents touse the library’s services tohelp prepare their taxes, saidLibrary Director Betty Waznis.

Whether you need copies offorms or come in for personalassistance, the library is hereto make this stressful and busytime easier.

Free personal tax assistanceis offered on the followingdays and times:

· Civic Center Branch, 365F Street: AARP has scheduledsessions every Monday,Wednesday and Thursdayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

· South Chula Vista Branch,389 Orange Avenue: Mondaythrough Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.

The library is unable to of-fer appointments in advance.The service is offered on asame day first come, first servebasis and will end on April 15.In addition, paper copies ofmost basic tax forms and book-lets are available at both branchlibraries.

For more information, visitthe Chula Vista’s library, or goonline at www.chulavistalibrary.com.

MTS Kicks Off the 10thAnnual MTS Coca-ColaLaptop Scholarship

Entries are now being ac-cepted for the 10th AnnualMetropolitan Transit System(MTS) Coca-Cola LaptopScholarship.

Application forms are avail-able on-line on the MTS web-site at www.sdmts.com or atThe Transit Store at 1st andBroadway in downtown SanDiego. Information is alsoavailable at high school coun-seling offices.

PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 10, 2012 LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

José Díaz-Balart, chief political analyst forTelemundo, had one important task during theSeptember 7, 2011, Republican debate—toask the candidates about immigration. Díaz-Balart asked his question, got his answer andwas dismissed from the stage. The stereotypewas fulfilled; a Latino asked one question andthe one question was about immigration. Withthat box checked, the moderators and candi-dates were able to return to “non-Latino” is-sues.

The problem is, the issues that keep Latinosup at night—like double-digit unemploymentrates, living at the poverty end of the wealthgap and having the highest high school drop-out rates in the country—go well beyond im-migration. Herein lies the challenge for Presi-dent Obama. He must recast his connectionwith Latino voters beyond a narrow focus onimmigration and engage Latinos as the multi-issue electorate they are.

It’s easy to see why Latinos have been type-cast within the narrow frame of immigration.The vast majority are immigrants or the chil-dren or grandchildren of immigrants. In 2008then-candidate Barack Obama used the is-sue to connect with Latinos by highlighting theimportance of immigration reform. This strat-egy was wildly successful and netted him closeto 70 percent of the Latino vote. Today thatstrategy is counterproductive. Latino votersare keenly aware that “La Promesa deObama”—as his campaign pledge for com-prehensive immigration reform becameknown—was not fulfilled. And now they haveother priorities: according to the latestimpreMedia-Latino Decisions tracking polls,economics have eclipsed immigration as theirtop concern. For Latinos, the economy andthe related issue of education have come todemand the same level of attention that Presi-dent Obama once gave immigration.

Since 2009 minority unemployment hasbeen in the double digits. At its height in 2010,Latino unemployment was at 13.9 percent;today it’s 11 percent. Latinos have been thehardest hit in the recession, and they have thesteepest climb to recovery. According to thePew Hispanic Center, Latino median wealthplummeted 66 percent between 2005 and2009. The decrease in wealth nationally wasthe most acute among Latinos, leaving one-third of the community either with debt or noassets.

Latinos are losing not only their jobs, ben-efits and homes but their hard-earned posi-tion in the middle class. Within one generationfamilies have gone from working class tomiddle class and back to working class again.The wealth gap between minorities and non-minorities is the largest since the Census Bu-reau began providing this information in 1984.The white-to-Latino ratio of median wealth in2009 stood at 18 to 1, more than twice theratio before the recession. The gap betweenrich and poor has also become a serious prob-lem within the Latino community, with theirwealth disparity the greatest of any group.

In addition to having experienced the steep-est decrease in wealth, Latinos have the high-est birthrates and the lowest levels of educa-tion. Latino dropout rates are triple those ofwhites and double those of African-Ameri-cans. Education is particularly important toLatinos because more than one-third are un-der 18. In 2008–09, in the two largest publicschool districts, New York City and Los An-geles, Latino children made up 41 percent and74 percent, respectively, of incoming first grad-ers.

At first glance it would seem that becauseof the magnitude of their economic losses and

their grim educational position, Latinos wouldbe the most punishing of the president’s poli-cies. But the data suggest that Latinos wantmore government involvement, not less, mak-ing them unreceptive to the message of theGOP and particularly the Tea Party. Duringlast summer’s debt debate, an impreMedia-Latino Decisions poll showed that(83 percentof Latino voters supported some sort of taxincrease in the debt reduction plan. Forty-fivepercent supported a taxes-only route. Even amajority of Latino Republicans preferred sometaxation over a cuts-only approach to the defi-cit. For Latinos, economic well-being is inti-mately tied to the economic recovery of thenation; they are progressives who support arobust federal government. The proposal tocreate a National Infrastructure Bank to bringabout job creation is exactly the type of policythat resonates with them.

The GOP has also failed to win the supportof Latinos on education. The impreMedia-Latino Decisions polls show that 57 percentof Latino voters support President Obama andthe Democrats’ education policy, which hasemphasized early childhood education, schoolreforms and developing community partner-ships. Republicans were seen as the betteroption by 20 percent and a disillusioned 14percent lacked confidence in both parties.

Indeed, the Latino community’s most tan-gible achievements under the Obama admin-istration are in the realm of education. Theeducation gap between Latinos and non-Latinos shows clear signs of shrinkage. Drop-out rates are decreasing, and from 2009 to2010 Latino college enrollment grew 24 per-cent, an increase of 5 percent over the previ-ous year.

And yet, despite recent comments by JimMessina, President Obama’s 2012 campaignmanager, Latino support is not a given for thepresident. In a December 2011 impreMedia-Latino Decisions poll, 54 percent of registeredLatinos said they were certain to vote forObama. This is a long way from the 70 per-cent of 2008. Tangible disillusionment was alsoapparent in the decreased rate of turnoutamong Latino voters in the 2010 midtermelections, the Pew Hispanic Center reported.In 2011 the president’s approval ratingsamong Latinos hovered in the 60 percentrange. However, this aggregate figure com-bines “Strongly Approve” and “SomewhatApprove,” obscuring the fact that more thanhalf of his approval is from the lukewarm“Somewhat Approve” category. The implica-tion is grave, since participation is fueled byenthusiastic voters who have strong feelingsabout their candidate.

If the president is to get past his failed immi-gration pledge and reconnect with Latino vot-ers, he must do two things: highlight the natu-ral ideological affinities between himself andLatinos, and showcase the economic and edu-cational programs he has implemented and willcontinue to promote. Simple electoral mathputs Latinos at the forefront of the president’sre-election strategy in the 2012 election.Latino voters make up at least 15 percent ofthe population in half of the top swing states—Colorado, Florida, New Mexico and Nevada.They are a crucial part of the electoral for-mula necessary to prevent President Obamafrom being the third Democratic president inhistory not to get a second term in office—and they deserve to have the full range of theirconcerns understood.

Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, a fellow at the Cen-ter for Politics and Governance at the LBJ School ofPublic Affairs at the University of Texas, is the directorof communications for Latino Decisions. Follow Dr.DeFrancesco Soto on Twitter: @DrVMDS

For Latinos in 2012, It’s Not JustAbout Immigration

A couple of weeks ago the SanDiego County Board of Su-pervisors came one stepcloser to changing the way

the Supervisors re-draw their districts ev-ery ten years. Couple this with the re-cently voter-passed term limits placedon the Board of Supervisors and changeis inevitable.

For decades the County Board of Su-pervisors has been one of the last goodold boy bastions in local politics. TheBoard has been a place where White Re-publicans have held forth, with the ex-ception of Leon Williams in the 80s. Thecurrent roster of Supervisors haveserved on the Board since the mid 90s,often times their re-elections are mereformalities. This in part has been due tothe fact that the County Board has hadthe responsibility of re-drawing theirown districts every ten years in such amanner that they have been able to con-firm their safe seats.

For minority communities, the super-visors’ race has been a constant frustra-

tion. With the exception of Williams, nominority has served on this Board. Inaddition, no Democrat has come closeto winning a seat. Democrats considerit a small victory when they are able toforce a run-off.

It is with this backdrop and the threatof a Voting Rights lawsuit that Supervi-sor Greg Cox put forth a plan to changethe way future re-districting is done. Thefirst step in taking this responsibility outof the hands of the Supervisors is tochange the state election code that wouldallow the County to establish an inde-pendent redistricting commission.Current state law requires county super-visors to draw the electoral districts.

On a 4-1 vote, naturally the only dis-sent vote was from Supervisor Bill Horn,the first step toward legislative changewas taken that would allow the Countyto establish an Independent Redistrict-ing Commission. For this, Greg Cox andand his colleagues on the Board of Su-pervisors, with the exception of Horn,deserve kudos for doing the right thing!!!

County Board of Supervisors deservesKudos!

Por Humberto Caspa, Ph.D.

De vez en cuando los medios de comuni-cación se meten en el ojo del huracán. El aprietomediático tiene raíz en diversas esferas de lacultura norteamericana, pero en general su cri-sis tiene principio y fin en la política.

A pocos meses de las elecciones presiden-ciales, los medios de comunicación tratan depisar con delicadeza el camino sinuoso de lapolítica. La prensa escrita, las cadenas detelevisión y algunas difusoras radiales hacen loposible en mostrarnos un semblante apolítico,sin tendencias ni corrientes filosóficas.

Es decir, nos dicen, a través de sus propiosmedios de difusión, que no mantienen in-clinaciones políticas, ni son proclives a aferrarsea las ideas de algún partido político. En otraspalabras, tratan de convencernos de que susvoces provienen de la objetividad, la neutralidady el equilibrio.

A pesar de que encaran con sumo cuidado eltrayecto de sus pasos, algunas veces losmedios de comunicación se tropiezan y caenen el espacio nebuloso de la política. En elsuelo no simplemente son presa fácil de losmercenarios de la política, sino también hacennotar sus tendencias reales e intereses de todotipo.

“La destructiva, viciosa y naturalezanegativa de los medios de comunicación dificultala tarea de gobernar este país, no permite latarea de encontrar gente interesada en elgobierno…”, subrayó Newt Gingrich, candidatorepublicano a presidencia durante un debateen South Carolina.

El ex jefe de la Cámara de Representantes

no simplemente supuso, sino que tambiénexpuso explícitamente que las cadenas de CBS,NBC y CNN están en contra del idealismoconservador del Partido Republicano.

A pesar de que no mencionó a los medios decomunicación en español, seguramente laetiqueta de “liberal” también se los otorga acadena de Telemundo, Univisión y al periódicoLa Opinión.

La queja de los líderes republicanos sobre elsemblante liberal de los medios de comuni-cación no es una noticia nueva. Por el contrario,se ha convertido en una estrategia oportuna yfrecuente de sus candidatos y políticos paracrear efervescencia y lograr el apoyo de susbases.

Sin embargo, los medios de comunicación, apesar de las quejas de los líderes republicanos,son entidades “conservadoras” del sistemapolítico norteamericano, propiamente de laideología liberal.

Los medios de comunicación, como entidadesdel estado “liberal” norteamericano, defiendensu constitución política, la realización deelecciones libres, los derechos humanos, elsistema económico capitalista, un Estado laicoo división del Estado y religión.

Así, Newt Gingrich puede estar gritando alos cuatro vientos la existencia de un complotliberal mediático. Empero, tanto él cómo suscorreligionarios conservadores y libertarios, sontan liberales como los demócratas y los mediosde comunicación.

Humberto Caspa, Ph.D., es profesor einvestigador de Ecomonics On The Move.E-mail: hcletters@yahoo.com

Liberalismo mediático

Chula Vista civic group Crossroadscanceled their long running Third ThursdayBreakfast meeting, to have it revived byCouncilwoman Pat Aguilar and repositionedas Pat Aguilar’s Breakfast Open OfficeHours to be held every Third Thursday…This could raise some ethic questions…especially if invites are only generated viaCrossroads email list….

Scott Peters who is running for congressscored a coupe when he received the supportof several Latinos including LorenaGonzalez of the AFL-CIO, AssemblymanBen Huseo, candidate Mary Salas, CVcouncilman Steve Castaneda, and theChicano Democratic Association…. theonly thing is we don’t remember Peters everdoing anything for the Hispanic communitywhen he was SD city council person… hellwe went on his web site and we didn’t seehim mention Hispanic community once... we

wonder what the criteria was to earn thoseendorsements….

Lori Saldana, who is in the same race asPeters, is Hispanic and supportive of theHispanic community when she served in theassembly, seemingly this wasn’t goodenough…

Mateo Camarillo who is half Filipino andMexican, has decided to run for the district 9seat. This is the district that he carved outthat is supposed to a Hispanic powerhouse… unfortunately no Hispanic saw it thisway and none file to run… Mateo is out toprove them all wrong…..

Bob Castaneda, older brother of CV citycouncilman Steve Castaneda, has taken outpapers to run the CV city council, running forthe seat held by Pamela Bensoussan…

The Arizona Supreme Court recentlyended the political career of AlejandrinaCabrera who wanted to run for city council inthe border town of San Luis, AZ, because sheno habla English good enough. Then again mostof the residents of San Luis no habla English….Still you have got to know English if you aregoing to run for office…

LA PRENSA SAN DIEGO FEBRUARY 10, 2012 PAGE 7

¡ASK A MEXICAN!By Gustavo Arellano

Dear Mexican: My family for sixgenerations have been born and raisedin Brownsville, Texas. Everyone speaksSpanish most of the time. Right now,almost every Republican in the state istrying to get redistricting to the finishline to cut out the bumper crop ofMexican-American candidates fromcoming up. They passed voter ID lawsrecently, and you begin to get the ideaafter a few citizen deportations toMexico that the Texan Republicanlegislature doesn’t really like us.

Ron Paul has gotten some tracetraction with Puerto Ricans and FloridaHispanics recently. That doesn’t fix thefact that all of his homies in Texas whohave voted for him every year HATELOCAL HISPANICS. His rhetoricsounds good sometimes because itseems so constitutional. Can you take aquick look at his immigration andborder policies and tell me what kind ofmess it would make (or not) for aMexican-American to pick Ron Paul,much less ANYONE, in the GOP?

Valley Vato

Dear Wab: I actually know more than afew Mexicans who are Ron Paul supporters(shout-out to P. Sergio!) because—as I’venoted many times before—Mexicans arenatural libertarians: want the government outof their lives, hate the drug war, and lovemoney. But when it comes to the issue ofimmigration, Paul is two tacos short of acombo plate. For a man who believes inopen commerce, he wants to severelyregulate immigration. For someone whobelieves in people being able to determinetheir own lives free of governmental diktat,he doesn’t support the DREAM Act andwants to repeal birthright citizenship. Forsomeone so right-on about America’simperial wars, he’d have America’s militarypatrol the U.S-Mexico border. That RonPaul’s immigration policy is basically nodifferent than that of his Republicancolleagues in the face of an otherwise-impressive policy platform is costing himmillions of Mexi votes and is the biggest

Commentary/Opinion Page

By Rodolfo F. Acuña

For the past six years or so I have heardconstant threats from Arizona Attorney Gen-eral Tom Horne (Canada) and Superintendentof Schools John Huppenthal (Indiana) that theywere going to ban, destroy and wipe out Mexi-can American Studies, as well as OccupiedAmerica. Now after disregarding a $177,000report that refutes their charges that the pro-gram and the book are racist and un-Ameri-can, the nativists carry out their threats. Theydestroy MAS and snatch the books from onlooking students. Their stupidity exposed them,so they now say it wasn’t so.

The problem is that witnesses saw TucsonUnified School District Superintendent JohnPedicone’s (Illinois) swaggering thugs “re-move” the books from MAS classes as stu-dents looked on.

Their cowardly behavior reached new lowswhen blogger Jeff Biggers wrote that the bookshad been “banned.” They protested that theywere not “banned” but only “removed.”

Let me see if I understand: If the books wouldhave been put on a prohibited list of readingsthey would have been banned, or better stillcensored. But, because they were alreadythere and ripped from the sight of students, theywere removed.

I have been visiting Tucson for the better partof my life. I could always understand whitefolk there, although I did not always agree withthem. For example, Barry Goldwater was myideological opposite, but he had an affinity forArizona that few of the carpetbaggers such asPedicone have today. He knew many of myrelatives, and recognized that you better talkthe talk.

Not so with the Arizona carpetbaggers (asdistinguished from those of the 1860s who hada purpose). This recent bunch has moved therefor the sun and the cash. They do not respectthe environment, its traditions or the people.Witness the systematic destruction of Mexi-can American barrios. What is Old Town Tuc-son but a pseudo replica of Disney Land?

It is difficult to dumb down language to thelevel of the locust. So to start with, censorshipis thought control. The First Amendment reads,

Congress shall make no law respecting an

disappointment aliberty-lovingMexican has facedsince the Mexicannational soccerteam.

Unlike manygabachas living inTucson, I love living in a bilingual cityand am trying to learn to speak betterSpanish. Because of this, I am watchinga lot of Spanish-language television. Myproblem? I am a science fiction nerd.Although I enjoy the novelas, horrormovies, and gameshows, I haven’tfound any good science fiction shows towatch. I see lots of Mexicans at comicbook/sci-fi cons/movies, and superheroand Star Wars cosplay seems popular withthe kids, so the genre must have enoughfans to support some programs. So wherecan I look for Spanish shows withspaceships and lots of pew-pew-pew?

Where No Gabacha Has Gone Before

Dear Gabacha: Gracias for reminding usthat normal gabachos live in Tucson and thecity’s isn’t composed of spree killers andKnow Nothings who ban Mexican-American studies and books by ShermanAlexie from schoolchildren lest Mexi kidslearn and shit. As for your query: I take ityou haven’t mined the canon of Santo, thelegendary silver-masked wrestler? Hefought diabolical brains, evil brains, andplain ol’ invading Martians when not fendingoff vampire women and other horror tropes.There was a chingón 2008 indie movie,Sleep Dealer, that was like Blade Runnermeets Born in East LA, and UCLA had afilm retrospective of Mexican sci-fi from the1950s a couple of years ago. But thegreatest example of Mexican sci-fi, as younoted, is the Star Wars galaxy—I’ll leavepeople with the examples of Chuy Baca andArturito and leave ustedes to divine the rest!

Ask the Mexican at themexican@askamexican.net,be his fan on Facebook, follow him on Twitter orask him a video question at youtube.com/askamexicano!

Giving Hypocrisy a Bad Name: Censorship in Tucsonestablishment of religion, or prohibiting the freeexercise thereof; or abridging the freedom ofspeech, or of the press; or the right of thepeople peaceably to assemble, and to petitionthe government for a redress of grievances…

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ar-gued that this freedom was critical to a freesociety.

What is happening in Tucson is a political actdesigned to control what students and the com-munity read and think. It is not a question ofgood taste or what is true or not. It was theintentional use of naked political power to sup-press a particular people.

Huppenthal was elected on the platform of“stopping La Raza [the people].”

On May 12, 2010 Horne said, “The bill[HB2281] was written to target the Chicano,or Mexican American, studies program in theTucson school system.” According to the LosAngeles Times, “He singled out one historybook used in some classes, ‘Occupied America:A History of Chicanos,’ by Rodolfo Acuna, aprofessor and founder of the Chicano studiesprogram at Cal State Northridge.”

Horne continued, “To begin with, the title ofthe book implies to the kids that they live inoccupied America, or occupied Mexico.”Horne’s language was pretty clear. He did notsay remove but targeted the book and MAS.

As with Horne, others have labeled the bookMarxist. A prominent scholar of European his-tory labeled Occupied America, a Marxistbook. When pressed on what he based thisassumption, he fumbled around and finally saidin a deposition that I used the term “hegemony”several times in the text.

In Horne’s case, he did not like the title be-cause, according to him, it “implies” that theUnited States invaded Mexico – a historicalfact. Evidentially, Horne has not read the auto-biography of Ulysses S. Grant or AbrahamLincoln’s take on the war.

The truth be told, Occupied America doesnot refer to occupied Mexico; it refers to oc-cupied America. If Horne had a grasp of LatinAmerican history or geography, he would knowthat Argentines, Peruvians, Cubans, CentralAmericans and Mexicans are Americans. In-deed, U.S. secretaries of state have exploitedthe notion of Pan Americanism for economic

advantage. Thus the occupation began in 1492not 1836 or 1848.

The touted Cambium Audit, which Horne’ssuccessor Huppenthal ordered and the citizensof Arizona paid for, said, Occupied America: AHistory of Chicanos is an unbiased, factual text-book designed to accommodate the growingnumber of Mexican-Americans or ChicanoHistory courses. It is the most comprehensivetext in this market according to Amazon. TheFifth Edition of Occupied America has beenrevised to make the text more user-friendly andstudent-oriented., while maintain its passionatevoice. This text provides a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the major historical experi-ences of Chicanos that invokes critical think-ing and intellectual discussion.

The curriculum auditing team refutes the fol-lowing allegations made by other individuals andorganizations. Quotes have been taken out ofcontext. Therefore, the ‘controversial’ aspectsare indicated in italics to demonstrate the claimsmade by concerned constituents.

Thus the nativists’ hypocrisy gives opportun-ism a bad name. They care nothing about thetruth, they care nothing about Latino students,what they care about is controlling thought by“removing” books and killing a highly success-ful program.

They want to specifically suppress thethought of Latinos. The reason that they havenot targeted Native, African and Asian Ameri-cans is that these groups are smaller and con-sequently more manageable. Latino publicschool students comprise 43 percent of thepublic schools, and they want to geneticallyengineer them.

Everyone in this country should be concernedabout the removing or banning of books. Theyare euphemisms for censorship. What hap-pened in Tucson constitutes an attack and con-straint on everyone’s freedom.

The locust have a history of trying to controlMexican American Studies through prior re-straint. When this did not work, they demol-ished the program and banned the books. This

banning will have a chilling effect on the publi-cation of future books. Usually, there is theopportunity to dispute the charge in court. Thishas not happened in Arizona – there was notrial.

Aside from Occupied America, Critical RaceTheory by Richard Delgado, 500 Years ofChicano History in Pictures edited by Eliza-beth Martinez, Message to Aztlan by RodolfoCorky Gonzales, Chicano! The History of theMexican Civil Rights Movement by ArturoRosales. Pedagogy of the Oppressed by PauloFreire, Rethinking Columbus: The Next 500Years edited by Bill Bigelow and Bob Peterson,William Shakespeare, The Tempest, more thana dozen other books have been banned.

The charges of censorship have shaken theadministration. After acting brazenly they aredrawing the distinction between “banned” and“removed.” However, the record is the record.The banning of the books did not occur in avacuum.

I have personally never experienced this levelof hypocrisy in over fifty years of activism. Itseems as if the locust and I do not speak thesame language. It is also frustrating becauseup to now no one seemed to be listening. Howdo you deal with people who lie with such im-punity?

As for me, it is a badge of honor to appearon the same list as the other banned authors.But what I resent is the draft dodgers, Pedicone,Horne and Huppenthal questioning my patrio-tism. I volunteered draft during the Korean Waralthough I had a student draft deferment. Theyshould check the records; they will learn thatMexican Americans served at a much higherratio than any group in Tucson.

So my advice to them is not be so be oppor-tunistic and hypocritical. The Tucson cabal isgiving these words a bad name. Horne saidthat 2281 targeted Mexicans and specifiedwhich books it was going to get rid of.Huppenthal has not listened to facts and pres-sured the TUSD to ban MAS and the books.As for Pedicone, he is the bagman.

As I look down on the scar on my right breastevery day, I am thankful I had the educationand the access to health care to remove thelump before it was too late. However, this isnot the reality for most Latinas.

Latinas face some of the most serious chal-lenges to accessing preventative health care,with potentially deadly results. Research con-ducted at the University of Louisville revealedthat they are 20 percent more likely to die frombreast cancer than white women, illustratingthe dismaying health disparities that continueto plague Latinas.

Breast exams are therefore a particularlyimportant aspect of preventative care forLatina women.

That’s why we at the National Latina Insti-tute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) wereso alarmed to learn early this week that theSusan G. Komen Foundation had succumbedto anti-choice pressure and halted funding ofPlanned Parenthood’s breast-cancer preven-tion programs.

Free or low-cost clinical breast exams of-fered by providers such as Planned Parent-hood are often the only health care servicesavailable to Latinas, and to low-income andethnic women in general.

Latinas Twice as Likely to DieNot only are Latinas more likely to die from

breast cancer, but they are also twice as likelyto be without health insurance. Nearly 40 per-cent of Latinas have no health insurance, whilenearly 17 percent of white women are unin-sured.

Breast-cancer screening rates for Hispanicwomen are also lower than for whites—69.7percent compared to 72.7 percent—accordingto a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention. That differencemay seem small, but each percentage pointrepresents many lives.

On Friday, the Komen Foundation rightly re-versed course and announced it would con-tinue to provide funds to Planned Parenthoodhealth centers.

With Komen funds, those centers have pro-vided more than 170,000 breast-cancer screen-ings in the past five years. These funds willcontinue to support preventative care for thou-sands of the most vulnerable women acrossthe United States, offered through the healthcenters they trust.

While the rate of breast cancer amongLatinas is alarming, we are not sitting idly by.NLIRH recently launched its “¡Soy Poderosa!/I am Powerful!” campaign, which providesopportunities for the Latina community to or-ganize and amplify our voices through nation-wide civic engagement in 2012.

All women deserve access to breast-cancerscreening services, and collectively we mustbe proactive in tearing down the barriers tocare.

NLIRH continues to encourage Latinas tobe powerful, as well as to seek preventativecare and regular cancer screenings at PlannedParenthood or other health centers. Takingthose steps could be lifesaving—I can person-ally attest to that.

Jessica González-Rojas is the executive director of theNational Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, basedin New York City, the only national organization work-ing on behalf of the reproductive health and justice ofthe 20 million Latinas, their families and communitiesin the United States.

of Sinaloa with his family. The elder Flores livedin Arizona, before becoming a barber in Co-rona, where the bishop was born.

Bishop Flores attended Corona UnifiedSchool District, St. Edward School and NotreDame High School in Riverside, California.

He received a bachelor’s degree from LoyolaMarymount University, Los Angeles, a doctor-ate from Stanford University Law School, PaloAlto, California, and a master of divinity fromSt. John Seminary in Camarillo, California.

He was ordained a priest of the Diocese ofOrange on June 8, 1991. After ordination, heserved as parochial vicar at St. Barbara Parishin Santa Ana, St. Joachim Parish in Costa Mesa,

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in NewportBeach, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish inLa Habra.

He served as pastor of St. Anne Parish inSanta Ana and was a member of the diocesanfinance council and the editorial board of theOrange County Catholic diocesan newspa-per.

On January 5, 2009, Pope Benedict appointedhim auxiliary bishop of Orange. He was or-dained a bishop on March 19, 2009.

Although Bishop Flores said he’s looking for-ward to serving the people of San Diego, healso said he would miss the Orange Diocese,where he had spent “my entire priesthood. Iwas formed as a priest by the parishioners Iwas privileged to serve for 18 years; I learnedhow to serve by the example of the priests Ihave known in Orange,” he said.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBID No. 189

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE$N that Southwestern CommunityCollege District of San Diego County, California, acting by andthrough its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “DIS-TRICT” will receive up to, but no later than 10:00 AM of the 29th

day of February, 2012, sealed Bids, No. 189, for the awardof a contract for Southwestern College Central Plant Con-crete and Grading Project”. Bids shall be addressed to JohnR. Brown, Director of Facilities, Operations and Planning andreceived at the office of Southwestern College Business, Op-erations and Planning; Building 1620, Room 1625 located at 900Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and shall be openedon the date and at the time listed above at Prop R Offices,Room 1688.Bid documents will be available on February 3, 2012. Contrac-tors interested in obtaining bid documents must contact Profes-sional Reprographics at 1440 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA.92101 or (619) 272-5600. CD’s are available for a $10.00 fee.Documents may also be viewed and/or downloaded at no costby visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com. Pleasenote that you will need to login under your company’s name andpassword in order to download the plans. If you do not have acompany login and/or password, please register with the sitefirst. If you have questions about registering, downloading orordering, please contact Mark Caldwell at (619) 272-5600. Ob-taining copies of the bid documents is the responsibility of thebidder and any costs are non-refundable. Bidders are also re-sponsible for checking the website noted above for any addendathat may be posted.Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in thecontract documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of pro-posed subcontractors, and all additional documentation requiredby the Instructions to Bidders.The successful bidder shall file a payment bond issued by anadmitted Surety approved to conduct business in the State ofCalifornia approved by the District in the form set forth in thecontract documents.1

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiveany irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the generalprevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which thiswork is to be performed for each craft or type of worker neededto execute the contract, which will be awarded to the successfulbidder, copies of which, are on file and, will be made availableto any interested party upon request at Southwestern Commu-nity College. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whomthe contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him,to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workersemployed by them in the execution of the contract.Minority, women, and disabled veteran contractors are en-couraged to submit bids. This bid is subject to DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise requirements.This contract is subject to a labor compliance program, asdescribed in subdivision (b) of section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 andPublic Contract Code Section 3300, and shall be licensed in thefollowing classification as required by the scope of work requiredin the above called out bid packages: C8, Concrete, Any bid-der not licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected asnon-responsive.Contractors shall have been in business under the same nameand California contractor’s license for a minimum of three (3)continuous years prior to bid opening.A MANDATORY bidder’s conference will be held at SouthwesternCollege, Building 620-LRC, Room L238 North/South onWednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM. for the purposeof acquainting all prospective bidders with the bid documentsand the work site.Please forward any questions to the Construction Manager atRisk Balfour Beatty Construction Howard Eng, heng@balfourbeattyus.com. Contractors shall reference the bid numberin the email subject line. The final day for questions shall beFebruary 21th, 2012, no later than 4 pm.No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) daysafter the date set for the opening of bids.Dated this: February 3, of 2012

Secretary to the Governing BoardMelinda Nish, Ed.D.

Southwestern Community College Districtof San Diego County, California

1 A payment bond must be filed for a contract involving an expenditure in ex-cess of $25,000 (Civil Code section 3247(a)) and may be required for con-tracts involving smaller expenditures at the option of the District.Published: 2/3,10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBID No. 190

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Southwestern CommunityCollege District of San Diego County, California, acting by andthrough its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “DIS-TRICT” will receive up to, but no later than 1:00 PM of the 29th

day of February, 2012, sealed Bids, No. 190, for the awardof a contract for Southwestern College Central Plant Ma-sonry Project”. Bids shall be addressed to John R. Brown,Director of Facilities, Operations and Planning and received atthe office of Southwestern College Business, Operations andPlanning; Building 1620, Room 1625 located at 900 Otay LakesRoad, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and shall be opened on the dateand at the time listed above at Prop R Offices, Room 1688.Bid documents will be available on February 3, 2012. Contrac-tors interested in obtaining bid documents must contact Profes-sional Reprographics at 1440 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA.92101 or (619) 272-5600. CD’s are available for a $10.00 fee.Documents may also be viewed and/or downloaded at no costby visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com. Pleasenote that you will need to login under your company’s name andpassword in order to download the plans. If you do not have acompany login and/or password, please register with the sitefirst. If you have questions about registering, downloading orordering, please contact Mark Caldwell at (619) 272-5600. Ob-taining copies of the bid documents is the responsibility of thebidder and any costs are non-refundable. Bidders are also re-sponsible for checking the website noted above for any addendathat may be posted.Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in thecontract documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of pro-posed subcontractors, and all additional documentation requiredby the Instructions to Bidders.The successful bidder shall file a payment bond issued by anadmitted Surety approved to conduct business in the State ofCalifornia approved by the District in the form set forth in thecontract documents.1

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiveany irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the generalprevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which thiswork is to be performed for each craft or type of worker neededto execute the contract, which will be awarded to the successfulbidder, copies of which, are on file and, will be made availableto any interested party upon request at Southwestern Commu-nity College. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whomthe contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him,to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers em-ployed by them in the execution of the contract.Minority, women, and disabled veteran contractors are en-couraged to submit bids. This bid is subject to DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise requirements.This contract is subject to a labor compliance program, as de-scribed in subdivision (b) of section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 andPublic Contract Code Section 3300, and shall be licensed in thefollowing classification as required by the scope of work requiredin the above called out bid packages: C29, Masonry, Any bid-der not licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected asnon-responsive.Contractors shall have been in business under the same nameand California contractor’s license for a minimum of three (3)continuous years prior to bid opening.A MANDATORY bidder’s conference will be held at SouthwesternCollege, Building 620-LRC, Room L238 North on MondayFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM. for the purpose of acquaintingall prospective bidders with the bid documents and the work site.Please forward any questions to the Construction Manager atRisk Balfour Beatty Construction Howard Eng, heng@balfourbeattyus.com. Contractors shall reference the bid num-ber in the email subject line. The final day for questions shall beFebruary 15th, 2012 no later than 4:00 PM..No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) daysafter the date set for the opening of bids.Dated this: February 3, of 2012

Secretary to the Governing BoardMelinda Nish, Ed. D.

Southwestern Community College Districtof San Diego County, California

1 A payment bond must be filed for a contract involving an expenditure in ex-cess of $25,000 (Civil Code section 3247(a)) and may be required for con-tracts involving smaller expenditures at the option of the District.Published: 2/3,10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBID No. 191

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Southwestern CommunityCollege District of San Diego County, California, acting by andthrough its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “DIS-TRICT” will receive up to, but no later than 10:00 AM of the 1st

day of March, 2012, sealed Bids, No. 191, for the award of acontract for Southwestern College Central Plant StructuralSteel, Steel Decking and Metal Fabrications Project”. Bidsshall be addressed to John R. Brown, Director of Facilities,Operations and Planning and received at the office of South-western College Business, Operations and Planning; Building1620, Room 1625 located at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista,CA 91910, and shall be opened on the date and at the time listedabove at Prop R Offices, Room 1688.Bid documents will be available on February 3, 2012. Contrac-tors interested in obtaining bid documents must contact Profes-sional Reprographics at 1440 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA.92101 or (619) 272-5600. CD’s are available for a $10.00 fee.Documents may also be viewed and/or downloaded at no costby visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com. Pleasenote that you will need to login under your company’s name andpassword in order to download the plans. If you do not have acompany login and/or password, please register with the sitefirst. If you have questions about registering, downloading orordering, please contact Mark Caldwell at (619) 272-5600. Ob-taining copies of the bid documents is the responsibility of thebidder and any costs are non-refundable. Bidders are also re-sponsible for checking the website noted above for any addendathat may be posted.Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in thecontract documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of pro-posed subcontractors, and all additional documentation requiredby the Instructions to Bidders.The successful bidder shall file a payment bond issued by anadmitted Surety approved to conduct business in the State ofCalifornia approved by the District in the form set forth in thecontract documents.1

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiveany irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the generalprevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which thiswork is to be performed for each craft or type of worker neededto execute the contract, which will be awarded to the successfulbidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available toany interested party upon request at Southwestern CommunityCollege. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom thecontract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, topay not less than the said specified rates to all workers em-ployed by them in the execution of the contract.Minority, women, and disabled veteran contractors are en-couraged to submit bids. This bid is subject to DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise requirements.This contract is subject to a labor compliance program, as de-scribed in subdivision (b) of section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 andPublic Contract Code Section 3300, and shall be licensed in thefollowing classification as required by the scope of work requiredin the above called out bid packages: C51, Structural Steel,Any bidder not licensed at the time of the bid opening will berejected as non-responsive.Contractors shall have been in business under the same nameand California contractor’s license for a minimum of three (3)continuous years prior to bid opening.A MANDATORY bidder’s conference will be held at SouthwesternCollege, Building 620-LRC, Room L238 North/South onWednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM. for the purposeof acquainting all prospective bidders with the bid documentsand the work site.Please forward any questions to the Construction Manager atRisk Balfour Beatty Construction Howard Eng, heng@balfourbeattyus.com. Contractors shall reference the bid number inthe email subject line. The final day for questions shall be Feb-ruary 21th, 2012 no later than 4:00 PM.No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) daysafter the date set for the opening of bids.Dated this: February 3, of 2012

Secretary to the Governing BoardMelinda Nish, Ed.D.

Southwestern Community College Districtof San Diego County, California

1 A payment bond must be filed for a contract involving an expenditure in ex-cess of $25,000 (Civil Code section 3247(a)) and may be required for contractsinvolving smaller expenditures at the option of the District.

Published: 2/3,10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBID No. 192

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Southwestern Community Col-lege District of San Diego County, California, acting by andthrough its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “DIS-TRICT” will receive up to, but no later than 1:00 PM of the 1st

day of March, 2012, sealed Bids, No. 192, for the award ofa contract for Southwestern College Central Plant Electri-cal Project”. Bids shall be addressed to John R. Brown, Direc-tor of Facilities, Operations and Planning and received at theoffice of Southwestern College Business, Operations and Plan-ning; Building 1620, Room 1625 located at 900 Otay Lakes Road,Chula Vista, CA 91910, and shall be opened on the date and atthe time listed above at Prop R Offices, Room1688.Bid documents will be available on February 3, 2012. Contrac-tors interested in obtaining bid documents must contact Profes-sional Reprographics at 1440 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA.92101 or (619) 272-5600. CD’s are available for a $10.00 fee.Documents may also be viewed and/or downloaded at no costby visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com. Pleasenote that you will need to login under your company’s name andpassword in order to download the plans. If you do not have acompany login and/or password, please register with the sitefirst. If you have questions about registering, downloading orordering, please contact Mark Caldwell at (619) 272-5600. Ob-taining copies of the bid documents is the responsibility of thebidder and any costs are non-refundable. Bidders are also re-sponsible for checking the website noted above for any addendathat may be posted.Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in thecontract documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of pro-posed subcontractors, and all additional documentation requiredby the Instructions to Bidders.The successful bidder shall file a payment bond issued by anadmitted Surety approved to conduct business in the State ofCalifornia approved by the District in the form set forth in thecontract documents.1

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiveany irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the generalprevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which thiswork is to be performed for each craft or type of worker neededto execute the contract, which will be awarded to the successfulbidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available toany interested party upon request at Southwestern CommunityCollege. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom thecontract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, topay not less than the said specified rates to all workers em-ployed by them in the execution of the contract.Minority, women, and disabled veteran contractors are en-couraged to submit bids. This bid is subject to DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise requirements.This contract is subject to a labor compliance program, as de-scribed in subdivision (b) of section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 andPublic Contract Code Section 3300, and shall be licensed in thefollowing classification as required by the scope of work requiredin the above called out bid packages: C10, Electrical, Any bid-der not licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejected asnon-responsive.Contractors shall have been in business under the same nameand California contractor’s license for a minimum of three (3)continuous years prior to bid opening.A MANDATORY bidder’s conference will be held at SouthwesternCollege, Building 620-LRC, Room L238 North/South onWednesday, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM. for the purposeof acquainting all prospective bidders with the bid documentsand the work site.Please forward any questions to the Construction Manager atRisk Balfour Beatty Construction Howard Eng, heng@balfourbeattyus.com. Contractors shall reference the bid num-ber in the email subject line. The final day for questions shall beFebruary 21th, 2012, no later than 4:00 PM.No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) daysafter the date set for the opening of bids.Dated this: February 3, of 2012

Secretary to the Governing BoardMelinda Nish, Ed. D.

Southwestern Community College Districtof San Diego County, California

1 A payment bond must be filed for a contract involving an expenditure in ex-cess of $25,000 (Civil Code section 3247(a)) and may be required for con-tracts involving smaller expenditures at the option of the District.

Published: 2/3,10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

Psomas is seeking qualified,certified SLBE/ELBE firms forthe Ci ty of San Diego, AsNeeded Consultant Services for2012-2015 (Contract #H125674).Requested disciplines include;Traffic Engineering, Geotech-nical Engineering , ElectricalEngineering, Mechanical Engi-neering, Structural Engineering,Landscape Architecture andCost Estimating. If qualified,please contact Karen Santoro atPsomas, 3111 Camino Del RioNorth, Suite 702, San Diego, CA92018. Phone (619) 961-2800,Fax (619) 961-2392, Email:ksantoro@psomas.com.Published: 2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

REQUESTING BIDS REQUESTING BIDS REQUESTING BIDS REQUESTING BIDS CHANGE OF NAME

not be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: FEB 23, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. DEPT 8The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101A Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 11, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2011-00071179-CL-PT-ECTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: NANCY ZELAYA onbehalf of XAVIER RAMIREZ, aminor, filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changingnames as follows:XAVIER ISAIH RAMIREZ toXAVIER ISAIAH ZELAYATHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 02/29/12. Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: D-14The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, East County Di-vision, 250 E. Main St., El Cajon,CA 92020A Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 12, 2012EDDIE C. STURGEON, JudgeJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00090593-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: PRISMA LOZANO akaPRISMA PARRA RODRIGUEZ,filed a petition with this court fora decree changing names as fol-lows:PRISMA LOZANO aka PRISMAPARRA-RODRIGUEZ to PRISMAPARRA-LOZANOTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 2/28/12. Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 8. Room: 2nd Fl.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101A Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 13, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00091171-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: MOSES MARQUEZ,filed a petition with this court fora decree changing names as fol-lows:MOSES MARQUEZ to MOSESMARQUEZ SIMONETTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: MAR 07, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: 8.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101, Cen-tralA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date set

for hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 24, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00090456-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: CHRISTINA GALLEGOSon behalf of YULIANNA SANCHEZ,a minor, filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changingnames as follows:YULIANNA MICAELA SANCHEZt o Y U L I A N N A M I C A E L AGALLEGOSTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: MAR 07, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: 8.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101, Cen-tral DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 23, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00090695-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: MARIA ELENA LIZAR-RAGA GARCIA, filed a petitionwith this court for a decreechanging names as follows:MARIA ELENA LIZARRAGAGARCIA to MARIA ELENAGARCIATHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: FEB 29, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: 8.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101, Cen-tral DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: 01-13-12ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00074635-CU-PT-SCTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: SARAH GENTRY andROBBIE PRATER, filed a peti-tion with this court for a decreechanging names as follows:JEFFERY BRADEN PRATER toJEFFERY BRADEN GENTRYTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 3/28/2012. Time: 8:30a.m.Dept.: 4.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., 3rdfloor, Chula Vista, CA 91910,South County Regional CenterA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 26, 2012WILLIAM S. CANNONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

REQUESTING BIDS CHANGE OF NAMECHANGE OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDSBID No. 193

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Southwestern Community Col-lege District of San Diego County, California, acting by andthrough its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the “DIS-TRICT” will receive up to, but no later than 10:00 AM of the 28th

day of February, 2012, sealed Bids, No. 193, for the awardof a contract for the Southwestern College Landscapingand Road Entry Project. Bids shall be addressed to John R.Brown, Director of Facilities, Operations and Planning and re-ceived at the office of Southwestern College Facilities, Opera-tions and Planning; Building 1620, Room 1625 located at 900Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910, and shall be openedon the date and at the time listed above at Prop R Offices,Room1688.Bid documents will be available on February 7, 2012. Contrac-tors interested in obtaining bid documents must contact Profes-sional Reprographics at 1440 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA.92101 or (619) 272-5600. CD’s are available for a $10.00 fee.Documents may also be viewed and/or downloaded at no costby visiting www.southwesterncollegeproprplanroom.com. Pleasenote that you will need to login under your company’s name andpassword in order to download the plans. If you do not have acompany login and/or password, please register with the sitefirst. If you have questions about registering, downloading orordering, please contact Mark Caldwell at (619) 272-5600. Ob-taining copies of the bid documents is the responsibility of thebidder and any costs are non-refundable. Bidders are also re-sponsible for checking the website noted above for any addendathat may be posted.Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in thecontract documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of pro-posed subcontractors, and all additional documentation requiredby the Instructions to Bidders.The successful bidder shall file a payment bond issued by anadmitted Surety approved to conduct business in the State ofCalifornia approved by the District in the form set forth in thecontract documents.1

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waiveany irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the generalprevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which thiswork is to be performed for each craft or type of worker neededto execute the contract, which will be awarded to the successfulbidder, copies of which are on file and will be made available toany interested party upon request at Southwestern CommunityCollege. It shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom thecontract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, topay not less than the said specified rates to all workers em-ployed by them in the execution of the contract.Minority, women, and disabled veteran contractors are en-couraged to submit bids. This bid is subject to DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise requirements.This contract is subject to a labor compliance program, as de-scribed in subdivision (b) of section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Cali-fornia Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15 andPublic Contract Code Section 3300, and shall be licensed in thefollowing classification as required by the scope of work requiredin the above called out bid packages: A or C10 and C12, Anybidder not licensed at the time of the bid opening will be rejectedas non-responsive.Contractors shall have been in business under the same nameand California contractor’s license for a minimum of three (3)continuous years prior to bid opening.A MANDATORY bidder’s conference will be held at SouthwesternCollege, All interested bidders are required to meet in ParkingLot “P” (metered parking) on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at10:00 AM for the purpose of acquainting all prospective bidderswith the bid documents and the work site.Please forward any questions to the Office of Facilities,Operations and Planning, attention Jenny Freeman,jfreeman@swccd.edu Contractors shall reference the bid num-ber in the email subject line. The final day for questions shall beFebruary 21, 2012, no later than 4:00 PM.No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) daysafter the date set for the opening of bids.Dated this: February 7, 2012

Secretary to the Governing BoardMelinda Nish, Ed. D.

Southwestern Community College Districtof San Diego County, California

1A payment bond must be filed for a contract involving an expenditure in ex-cess of $25,000 (Civil Code section 3247(a)) and may be required for con-tracts involving smaller expenditures at the option of the District.

Published: 2/10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

CHANGE OF NAME

REQUESTINGPROPOSALS

REQUESTINGPROPOSALS

LEE & RO, Inc. is Requesting Sub-qualificationsfrom Qualified SLBE/ELBE/DBE/MBE/WBE/DVBE/

OBE subconsultants for:CITY OF SAN DIEGO

AS-NEEDED ENGINEERING CONSULTANTSERVICES FOR 2012-2015 (H125674)

Proposal Due Date: February 24, 2012LEE & RO is seeking subconsultants for the following disciplines:Soil and Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic Engineering, SurveyEngineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fair CostEstimates, Architectural/LEED Engineering, Landscape Archi-tecture, Construction Management, Environmental Services,Commercial, Industrial & Institutional (CII) Water ConservationSurveys/Audits, Hydrogeological/Geological/Geotechnical Ser-vices, GPS/GIS Services, Water Quality AssessmentsThe RFP is available at no cost to all interested subconsultants.LEE & RO will provide assistance in obtaining necessary equip-ment, supplies or materials and/or obtaining bonding, lines ofcredit or insurance. To obtain the complete RFP or to receiveassistance, please contact our office. Please note that allsubconsultants must register with the City prior to submitting aproposal if you have not done so in the past 2 years. To obtainthe form and the address where to send it, please visitwww.sandiego.gov/purchasing/vendor/index.shtml.Please email your proposal to us no later than 5 pm onMonday, February 13, 2012.LEE & RO, Inc.6125 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 150San Diego, CA 92121Contact Person: Donna Smithdonna.smith@LEE-RO.com(626) 667-5305Published: 2/10/2012 La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2011-00070449-CU-PT-ECTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: LUCIA OROS, Fillingon behal f o f KRISTAL M.MARTINEZ AND JHESSE AN-GEL MARTINEZ, minors, filed apetition with this court for a de-cree changing names as follows:KRISTAL MICHELLE MARTINEZto KRISTAL MICHELLE OROSJESSE ANGEL MARTINEZ toJESSE OROSTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing to

show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: MAR 07, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: E-14. Room: 4th

Floor.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, East County Di-vision, 250 E Main St., El Cajon,CA 92020A Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 17, 2012EDDIE C. STURGEONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00090496-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: JONATHAN LANEGUARNIERI ETHERINGTON,filed a petition with this court fora decree changing names as fol-lows:JONATHAN LANE GUARNIERIETHERINGTON to JONATHANGUARNIERI MORENOTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name should

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of another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-000464Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:AC DC TRANSPORTS8516 Avenida Costa Blanca, SanDiego, CA, County of San Diego,92154Mailing Address: 1412 AshfordCastle Dr., Chula Vista, CA91915This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/01/12This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:David Contreras, 1412 AshfordCastle Dr., Chula Vista, CA91915I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: DavidContrerasThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 11, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001022Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SDE8468 Airway Rd., San Diego,CA, County of San Diego, 92154Mailing Address: 2498 Roll Dr.#1510, San Diego, CA 92154This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/01/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Jesus A. Carranza, 2498 Roll Dr.#1510, San Diego, CA 92154I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Jesus A.CarranzaThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 11, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001025Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:MARTHA’S CLEANINGSERVICES205 Quintard St. #E-14, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91911This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/01/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Martha Loera, 205 Quintard St.#E-14, Chula Vista, CA 91911I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MarthaLoeraThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 11, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001030Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:V.I.P. AUTO CARE1592 Masterson Ln., San Diego,CA, County of San Diego, 92154Mailing Address: 1592 MastersonLn., San Diego, CA 92154This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/01/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Eusebio Placencia, 1592 Mast-erson Ln., San Diego, CA 92154I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: EusebioPlacenciaThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 11, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-000982Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:LIGHTHOUSE AUTO REPAIR2920 Commercial St., San Diego,CA, County of San Diego, 92113This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:1/9/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Rosalba Narvaez, 2920 Com-mercial St., San Diego, CA92113 - CaliforniaI declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: RosalbaNarvaezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 12, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001215Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:ZAKER GROUP336 Euclid Avenue #503, SanDiego, CA, County of San Diego,92114This Business is Conducted By:A CorporationThe First Day of Business Was:

01/01/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:ACTNOW ENTERPRISES, 336Euclid Avenue #503, San Diego,CA 92114, CaliforniaI declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MajidMax Zaker, TreasurerThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 18, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001621Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SECOND STEP BOUTIQUE8684 Avenida de la Fuente #4,San Diego, CA, County of SanDiego, 92154This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Jose Palomino, 540 CanyonDrive, Bonita, CA 91902I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: JosePalominoThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 19, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001787Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CASA MARIA MEXICANRESTAURANT16375 Bernardo Center Drive,San Diego, CA, County of SanDiego, 92128Mailing Address: U.S. PostOffice Box 91, Escondido, CA92033-0091This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Maria Rosario Leones, 2071Summit Drive, Escondido, CA92025I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MariaRosario LeonesThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County DEC 29, 2011The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2011-035490Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:FIRESIDE RESTAURANT280 Lomas Santa Fe Drive,Solana Beach, CA, County ofSan Diego, 92075Mailing Address: U.S. PostOffice Box 312, Rancho SantaFe, CA 92067-0312This Business is Conducted By:Husband and WifeThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:1. Martin Douglas Wilson, 5205Linea del Cielo, Rancho SantaFe, CA 92067-03122. Carol May Wilson, 5205 Lineadel Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA92067-0312I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MartinD. WilsonThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County DEC 29, 2011The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2011-035487Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:B O N I TA M A I N T E N A N C ESERVICES2714 Degen Dr., Bonita, CA,County of San Diego, 91902This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Edgar Eguiza, 2714 Degen Dr.,Bonita, CA 91902I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: EdgarEguizaThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County DEC 30, 2011The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2011-035574Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT`

Fictitious Business Name:CHILDREN HOUSE FAMILYCHILDCARE29 Quintard St., Chula Vista,CA, County of San Diego, 91911This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Patricia Rojano, 29 QuintardSt., Chula Vista, CA 91911I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: PatriciaRojanoThis Statement Was Filed With

Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 18, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001666Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:LA CHIQUITA 99 CENT’S &MORE322 Highland Ave., NationalCity, CA, County of San Diego,91950Mailing Address: 5118 ImperialAve. #5, San Diego, California92114This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:Nov. 10, 2011This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Mireya Sanchez, 5118 ImperialAve., San Diego, CALIF. 92114I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MireyaSanchezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 18, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001652Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:a. FANTASY BY MODATELASb. FANTASY DE MODATELAS1058 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista,CA, County of San Diego, 91911Mailing Address: 7577 AirwayRoad Suite 107, San Diego, CA92154This Business is Conducted By:A CorporationThe First Day of Business Was:01/23/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:MODATELAS USA INC., 10583rd Avenue, Chula Vista, CA91911, CaliforniaI declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: PaulIsaac Martinez Avalos, PresidentThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 23, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002109Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:TACOS EL JEFECITO1680 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista,CA, County of San Diego, 91911Mailing Address: 2488 FaivreStreet, Chula Vista, CA 91910This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/19/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Fernando Garfias, 2488 FaivreStreet, Chula Vista, CA 91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Fern-ando GarfiasThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 23, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002111Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:VISUAL MEDIA SOLUTIONS1390 Callejon Segovia #37,Chula Vista, CA, County of SanDiego, 91910This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Santiago Cohen, 1390 CallejonSegovia #37, Chula Vista, CA91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: SantiagoCohenThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 24, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002148Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SAL CHAVEZ HANDYMAN1133 Cuyamaca Ave., ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91911This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:08/31/2002This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Salvador Chavez, 1133 CuyamacaAve., Chula Vista, CA 91911I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Salva-dor ChavezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 17, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001497Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00074812-CU-PT-SCTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: DARLENE ORTIZ, onbehalf of MALIA ISABELLAVASQUEZ, a minor, filed a peti-tion with this court for a decreechanging names as follows:MALIA ISABELLA VASQUEZ toISABELLA ROSE ORTIZTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 3/9/2012. Time: 8:30a.m.Dept.: 4.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 500 3rd Ave.,Chula Vista, CA 91910, SouthCounty DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 26, 2012WILLIAM S. CANNONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00074811-CU-PT-SCTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Peti t ioner: LESLIE LOPEZCASTORENA, on behalf ofBRANDON ISSAC PAEZ andLESLIE LOPEZ-GUERRERO,minors, filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changingnames as follows:a. BRANDON ISSAC PAEZ toiBRANDON ISSAC LOPEZb. LESLIE LIZETH LOPEZ-GUERRERO to LESLIE LIZETHLOPEZTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 03/12/12. Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 4.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 500 3rd Ave.,Chula Vista, CA 91910, SouthCounty DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: 01/26/2012WILLIAM S. CANNONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00065075-CU-PT-ECTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: RUTH MARTINEZ, onbehalf of ALINA PAOLA RAMIREZ,minor, filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changingnames as follows:ALINA PAOLA RAMIREZ toALINA PAOLA INDA MARTINEZTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 3/7/12. Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 14.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 250 E. Main St.,El Cajon, CA 92020 East CountyDivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: JAN 25, 2012EDDIE C. STURGEONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00074909-CU-PT-SCTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: ERIKA RODRIGUEZPENA, filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changingnames as follows:ERIKA RODRIGUEZ PENA toERIKA RODRIGUEZ FLORESTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below to

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:PANCHO CAB1057 Granjas #212, Chula Vista,CA, County of San Diego, 91911This Business is Conducted By:Husband and WifeThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:1. Francisco J Maldonado-Perez,1057 Granjas #212, Chula Vista,CA 919112. Julia H. Tombleson, 1057Granjas #212, Chula Vista, CA,91911I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Fran-cisco Maldonado PerezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 17, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001414Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SAFELOCK USA33 Sandalwood Drive, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91910This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/06/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Alma Engelsman, 33 SandalwoodDr5ive, Chula Vista, CA 91910I declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct.Signature of Registrant: AlmaEngelsmanThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 06, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-000607Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SUGAR GLITZ1411 Caminito Garibay #2, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91915This Business is Conducted By:Co-PartnersThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:1. Jenny Chavez, 1411 CaminitoGaribay #2, Chula Vista, CA919152. Jessica Cervantes, 1411Caminito Garibay #2, ChulaVista, CA, 91915I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: JennyChavezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 13, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001305Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:VERA’S ELECTRIC312 Rancho Dr. #D, Chula Vista,CA, County of San Diego, 91911This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/05/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Alejandro Vera, 312 Rancho Dr.#D, Chula Vista, CA 91911I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Alej-andro VeraThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 17, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001413Published: 1/20,27,2/3,10/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:COAST TITANS FLOORINGINC.5618¼ Gotham St., Bell Gardens,CA, County of Los Angeles,90201This Business is Conducted By:A CorporationThe First Day of Business Was:01/05/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:COAST TITANS FLOORINGINC., 5618¼ Gotham St., BellGardens, CA 90201I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Israel M.Cruz, PresidentThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 05, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rights

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:ALBERTO BORJA DISTRIBUTOR352 Broadway Spc A-14, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91910Mailing Address: Same as aboveThis Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/24/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Alberto Borja Rodriguez, 352Broadway Spc A-14, Chula Vista,CA 91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: AlbertoBorja RodriguezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 25, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002260Published: 1/27,2/3,10,17/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CRYSTAL GOURMET CATERINGTRUCK6410 Beadnell Way #1H, SanDiego, CA 92117This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Jesus Salvador Barajas Araujo,6410 Beadnell Way #1H, SanDiego, CA 92117I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: JesusS.B.A.This Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 01, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002997Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SAN DIEGO FATHERHOODNETWORK4305 University Ave. 6th Floor,San Diego, CA, County of SanDiego, 92105This Business is Conducted By:An Unincorporated Association-Other than a PartnershipThe First Day of Business Was:1/1/11This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:1. Kenneth R. Woods, 4305 Uni-versity Avenue, San Diego, CA921052. Carole Rainey, 4305 Univer-sity Avenue, San Diego, CA921053. Adam Gettinger-Brizuela, 2569J St. Apt. C, San Diego, CA 92102I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: AdamGettinger-Brizuela, Co-Chair (forthe Executive Team)This Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 06, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-003357Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:99 CENT STORE PLUS1432 Broadway, El Cajon, CA,County of San Diego, 92020This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Ekrima Kahla, 5550 Surf RiderWay 137, San Diego, CA 92154I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: EkrimaKahlaThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 30, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002656Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:LAST LAP MECANIC SHOP6950 Camino Maquiladora, SanDiego, CA, County of San Di-ego, 92154This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Jose Jorge Padilla, 1280 E J St.#30, Chula Vistas, CA 91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: JoseJorge PadillaThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 01, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002980Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 3-15-12. Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 4.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 500 3rd Ave., 3rdfloor, Chula Vista, CA 91910,South County Regional CenterA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: FEB 01, 2012WILLIAM S. CANNONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00091714-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: SHERRI LEE BLACK-ARD RAUM, filed a petition withthis court for a decree changingnames as follows:SHERRI LEE BLACKARD RAUMto SHERRI LEE PONTEFRACTRAUMTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: MAR 20, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: 8.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101, Cen-tral DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: FEB 02, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00091826-CU-PT-CTLTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: YARELI NORIEGA, onbeha l f o f EVELYN LAYLACANELA, minor, filed a petitionwith this court for a decreechanging names as follows:EVELYN LAYLA CANELA toDULCE CANELATHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: MAR 20, 2012. Time: 8:30a.m. Dept.: 8.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 220 West Broad-way, San Diego, CA 92101, Cen-tral DivisionA Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: FEB 06, 2012ROBERT J. TRENTACOSTAJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

(CCP 1277)CASE NUMBER:

37-2012-00074952-CU-PT-SCTO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS:Petitioner: ENRIQUE MONTOYACANCINO, filed a petition withthis court for a decree changingnames as follows:ENRIQUE MONTOYA CANCINOto HENRY MONTOYA CANCINOTHE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this mattershall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of name shouldnot be granted. Any person ob-jecting to the name changesdescribed above must file awritten objection that includes thereasons for the objection at leasttwo court days before the mat-ter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing toshow cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writ-ten objection is timely filed, thecourt may grant the petition with-out a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: 3/21/12. Time: 8:30a.m.Dept.: 4.The address of the court is Su-perior Court of California, Countyof San Diego, 500 3rd Ave.,Chula Vista, CA 91910, South-ern Division

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:a. LIVESCAN SAN DIEGOb. LIVESCAN SAN DIEGO &NOTARY3160 Camino Del Rio S. Suite301, San Diego, CA, County ofSan Diego, 92108This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Rafael A. Lomeli, 6425 Reflec-tion Dr. #106, San Diego, CA92124I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: RafaelLomeliThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 01, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-003009Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:a. GRASSROOT RESOURCESb. CORE STRATEGY22 W 35th Street, National City,CA, County of San Diego, 91950This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/18/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Jesus Cardenas, 3484 Glen Ab-bey Blvd., Chula Vista, CA91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: JesusCardenasThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 18, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-001639Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:MOBILE AUTO DETAILING OFCORONADO1336 Serena Circle #1, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91910Mailing Address: 1336 SerenaCircle #1, Chula Vista, CA 91910This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Hugo F. Castrejon, 1336 SerenaCircle #1, Chula Vista, CA 91910I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Hugo F.CastrejonThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 07, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-003572Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SERMA SALES234 3rd Ave. Suite #A, ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91911Mailing Address: 395 MontcalmSt., Chula Vista, CA 91911This Business is Conducted By:A CorporationThe First Day of Business Was:2/7/12This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:SERMA SALES. 395 MontcalmSt., Chula Vista, CA, 91911,CaliforniaI declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: MarcoNarvaez, PresidentThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 07, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-003578Published: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CHILDREN’S WORLD FAMILYCHILDCARE3017 D Ave., National City, CA,County of San Diego, 91950This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Ana Franco, 2017 D Ave., Na-tional City, CA 91950I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: AnaFrancoThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 27, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002616Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME

A Copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation printed in this countyLa Prensa San Diego, 651 ThirdAvenue, Suite C, Chula Vista,CA 91910Date: FEB 06, 2012WILLIAM S. CANNONJudge of the Superior CourtPublished: 2/10,17,24,3/2/2012La Prensa San Diego

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619-425-7400Fictitious Business Name: $25.00 * Change of Name: $50.00

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ABANDONMENT OF USEOF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAMEFictitious Business Name:CONTINENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY1999 Sweetwater Rd Suite B,National City, CA, County of SanDiego, 91950The Fictitious Business NameReferred to Above Was Filed inSan Diego County On: 10/08/2008, and assigned File No:2008-032004Is (Are) Abandoned by the Fol-lowing Registrant(s):1. Basil Shamoun, 4254 Lomo delSur, La Mesa, CA 919412. Robert Vaugh, 4660 El CajonBoulevard, San Diego, CA 92115I declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct.Signature of Registrant: BasilShamounThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 30, 2012Assigned File No.: 2012-002793Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

ABANDONMENT OFFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CONTINENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY2405 Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA,County of San Diego, 92113This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/30/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Bashar Ballo, 15325 Creek HillsRoad, El Cajon, CA 92021I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: BasharBalloThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 30, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002794Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CLAMACHON817 18th Street, National City,CA, County of San Diego, 91950This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:01/30/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Eduardo Martin, 817 18th Street,National City, CA 91950I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: EduardoMartinThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 30, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002752Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SERGI CARPET CLEANING2412 Fairmount Ave., San Diego,CA, County of San Diego, 92105Mailing Address: SameThis Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Sergio Contreras, 2412 Fair-mount Ave. Apt. E, San Diego,CA 92105I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: SergioContrerasThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 03, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rights

of another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-000093Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:TOM PRODUCE2415 Corinna Ct., San Diego, CA,County of San Diego, 92105This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:2/02/2012This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Tom Phan, 2415 Corinna Ct.,San Diego, CA 92105I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: TomPhanThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County FEB 01, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002988Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:CROUSE PETROV LAW FIRM1902 Wright Place Suite 200,Carlsbad, CA, County of SanDiego, 92008Mailing Address: 1902 WrightPlace Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA92008This Business is Conducted By:Co-PartnersThe First Day of Business Was:N/AThis Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:1. Daniel Petrov, 2376 TreehouseSt., Chula Vista, CA 919152. Joshua Crouse, 1814 Tangle-wood Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: DanielPetrovThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 26, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002461Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:SAN DIEGO IRON GATES2613 Coyote Ridge Ter., ChulaVista, CA, County of San Diego,91915Mail ing Address: P.O. Box211914, Chula Vista, CA 91921This Business is Conducted By:A CorporationThe First Day of Business Was:May 6, 2005This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:San Diego Iron Gates, Inc., 2613Coyote Ridge Ter., Chula Vista,CA 91915, California

I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: SimonShams, PresidentThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 27, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-002574Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name:MARISCOS GERMAN9410 Apple St., Spring Valley, CA,County of San Diego, 91977This Business is Conducted By:An IndividualThe First Day of Business Was:11/25/11This Business Is Hereby Regis-tered by the Following:Maria M. Vazquez, 9410 Apple St.,Spring Valley, CA 91977I declare that all information inthis statement is true and cor-rect.Signature of Registrant: Maria M.VazquezThis Statement Was Filed WithErnest J. Dronenburg, Jr. Re-corder/County Clerk of San Di-ego County JAN 04, 2012The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis state of Fictitious BusinessName in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state,or common law.Assigned File No.: 2012-000183Published: 2/3,10,17,24/2012La Prensa San Diego

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Border Wall, Mexicali, BajaCalifornia Norte February 2through April 30 “BeyondBorders” — photographs byDavid Bacon

On February 2, the Centerfor Cultural Investigation ofthe Autonomous Universityof Baja California mountedan exhibition of 18 largephotographs, taken by pho-tographer David Bacon, onthe border wall, next to thegarita, or gate, betweenMexicali, in Mexico, andCalexico, in the UnitedStates. The photographs,which measure about 6' by4', hang on the steel beamsthat make up the wall in thesection of the border thatlies between the two cities.They hang on the Mexicanside, next to the lanes wheretraffic lines up, waiting tocross into the U.S. At times,hundreds of cars spend overan hour in the lines, givingdrivers ample opportunity tolook at and react to the im-ages.

The show, called “BeyondBorders,” consists of imagesthat document the processof migration. Some show thelife of Mexican migrants inthe U.S., while others weretaken in migrants’ homecommunities in Mexico.Three photographs showchildren working in the fieldsin northern Baja California,including one taken just a

few miles from the Mexicaligate itself.

In an interview with localmedia at the show’s openingreception, in a park across thestreet from the wall, Baconexplained, “As a photogra-pher, I’ve tried to create im-ages that aren’t neutral. Theyare, first, a reality check,showing what life is actuallylike, trying to do it through theeyes of people themselves.But they are also a form ofsocial criticism - of poverty, ofthe discrimination and unequalstatus migrants face, especiallyin the U.S., but even inMexico itself. Therefore,they’re also a call for socialchange. So what better placeto show them than on the wallitself? The Center is using anobject hated on both sides ofthe border, and reclaiming it asa site for developing popularculture, and even more, aspace where people can beurged to make changes so thatsome day we live in a worldwhere the wall itself will notexist.”

Luis Ongay, director of theCenter for Cultural Investiga-tion of the Autonomous Uni-versity of Baja California, saidthat many people will see theshow, because of its locationwhere cars and pedestriansare crossing to the UnitedStates. “We know this is anopen space, it’s bringing themuseum into a public space.”He invites people to give their

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Christian Fernandez, centersubdirector, noted that the ex-hibit uses images that are partof a project of popular art andculture, and then shows themin a way that is accessible toordinary people. “We have ashow about migration, and thepeople looking at the imagesare those who themselves arecrossing the border - migrat-ing.” He pointed to two im-ages, one depicting an old la-bor camp in the Palo VerdeValley, which housed braceroworkers in the 1950s, and an-other portrait of a formerbracero, taken in Oaxaca.“Some former brac-eros, whoare very old now, come onSundays to this park to meetand talk with each other. Whatwill they think of the imagesthat show parts of their ownexperience?”

Bacon especially thankedNatalia Rojas, who wasable to create the very highquality prints. The printswere made on plastic-coated fabric, stretchedacross metal frames, andcoated with an anti-UV pro-tective film. Fernandez saidhe hoped that the printswould survive the next threemonths of the show, and thatif they did, the center mightthen bring them to other sec-tions of the border wall inBaja California.

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The show, called “Beyond Borders,” consists of images that document theprocess of migration.

The photographs hang on the Mexican side, next to the lanes where traffic lines up,waiting to cross into the U.S.