THIS DEVELOPER BONANZA HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEW STATE LAWS, TOWN INERTIA
Los Gatos boasts of its proud history, but will its charm be harmed beyond repair by development?
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
In case you didn’t know, 1887 was the year Los Gatos was established upon a vote of 126-44. Since then, this community has been no stranger to change. Back in the day, the local economy thrived thanks to milling, logging and orchard cultivation—and now largely because of multinational technology companies.
Sure, the community has gone through major shifts, both large and small. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake dismantled many structures, for one. But now, the community is set to grow taller than ever before. This change, which doesn’t exactly feel comfortable to many residents, has been ushered in by new State laws.
Senate Bill 330 was approved by Governor Newsom in 2020 as “The Housing Crisis Act
LOCAL RETAILERS JOIN FORCES TO HELP RE-CLOTHE LA FIRE VICTIMS
Soquel Demo Forest a lab to study best practices for handling Mother Nature’s fury
Drew Penner, Editor
On the second day of the Moss Landing battery fire to the south—as mask-clad shoppers along North Santa Cruz Avenue took in an especially colorful, if hazy, evening display—Raschel Archambeault, the assistant manager of East Kennedy, helped load about $60,000 in merchandise into my car. While hauling garment bags and boxes filled with beauty products and apparel destined for victims of fires in the Los Angeles area, she couldn’t help but be reminded of the 2020
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SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ALEX SHULTZ ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
LGSUHSD board tables decision on hunt for a new superintendent
Anthony Luo, Contributor
After serving half of his four-year term on the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District’s school board, trustee and former Los Gatos High science teacher Alex Shultz announced his resignation from the position, effective Jan. 24, at the board’s first meeting of the year.
During the Jan. 14 proceedings, he said his decision was due to an “extremely difficult and ongoing family matter” which has hindered his ability to fulfill his responsibilities as a trustee over the past six months. He added he’’ missed community meetings, as well as an important school board convention.
“I appreciate all the support and understanding given to me and my family,” Shultz said. “I’m really confident in our leadership here—at the school sites and in our district—and the stewardship shown by the board, including our student representatives.”
Shultz taught for 34 years (six years at Gunderson High School; 28 at Los Gatos High) before retiring in 2020. He was elected to the board in 2022, promising to increase the district’s parcel tax to fund new programs from coding curriculum, to stress-relief activities, to a teacher-mentorship initiative.
In the two years since then, he campaigned to increase the parcel tax from $49 to $128. The measure passed in May of last year by an eightvote margin.
Acting superintendent Heath Rocha complimented Shultz’s commitment to the campaign. “He never missed one parcel tax community meeting and spent countless hours meeting with community members to educate them,” Rocha said.
All three of Shultz’ children graduated from Los Gatos High. He also served on Los Gatos High’s Building
Committee, helping refurbish classrooms across the campus.
Shultz said his departure is unrelated to the recent controversies surrounding former superintendent Bill Sanderson, who resigned in October following a breakdown in community and staff relationships.
The Los Gatan reached out to Shultz for comment but did not receive a response.In his remarks at the meeting, Shultz indicated he supports the strategic plan developed under Sanderson.
“I’m happy that we did accomplish a lot, and I wish that I would be able to continue on with this,” he said.
“But I have all the confidence in (the board) that we’ll move forward in the right direction.”
He also distanced his departure from a change.org petition that gained traction a few months ago, which contained “malicious, untruthful personal attacks” on him and his wife with regards to the parenting of their son, Tyler Shultz. The petition—parts of which have since been
deleted—alleged that the elder Shultz failed to support his son when he blew the whistle on fraud at the medical startup Theranos. In reality, their family spent over $400,000 in legal fees and even considered selling their house to cover the costs, according to the Wall Street Journal.
“It’s been a particular privilege for me to be able to serve as a trustee with Alex for the last two years,” said board vice president Katherine Tseng. “I have witnessed firsthand an extraordinary, life-changing educator become a trustworthy, dedicated trustee.”
In a statement to the Los Gatan, Rocha described Shultz as “the kindest, most thoughtful and selfless human being I have ever met.”
The school board will decide during their Jan. 28 meeting whether to fill the vacancy through an appointment or a special election.
Shultz’s decision comes as the board weighs their options on how to elect a new superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. On Tuesday, the board ta-
bled a decision on the hiring process. The choices under consideration are: hiring an external search firm; conducting a search via the District’s own HR department; or appointing Rocha without a search.
Instead, to increase community involvement, the board on Thursday sent out a survey to gather insight on what parents, students, and staff would like to see in a superintendent. Since Rocha is a finalist for the role, the board will also host a public meet-and-greet with him, before the Jan. 28 board meeting. In a similar effort to answer community questions, the board will host a “Special Study Session” to discuss statewide PE credit requirements on Jan. 23, using the same format as the town halls held at Saratoga High last October. Over the next three months, the board will also host five public hearings as part of the transition from an “at-large” to a “by-trustee-area” election system. The first two elections under this system will take place in November 2026.
TENURED TRUSTEE Alex Shultz speaks during the board meeting on Sept. 24, 2024. He was elected to the school board in 2022 after retiring in 2020 from a 30-year career as a science teacher at Los Gatos High.
GATHERING THE GARMENTS
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uted new goods include Romantiques, French Lessons, Jackie ’O and Tassels.
From East Kennedy came duvet covers with a champagne Greek key pattern, silk sleep sets, Mac Duggal evening jumpsuits, green athleisure leggings from Joah Brown, and short velvet dresses and classic sweat sets from Juicy Couture—among other items.
Hayley Aurelio, the owner of East Kennedy, spent much of her adult life in and around the LA area.
And on Jan. 9—just two days after the Palisades Fire sparked—she shared her plan in an Instagram story.
“We are dedicated to donating at least 300 items and collaborating with our designer friends, vendors (and) other small businesses to acquire brand new garments directly from showrooms & boutiques for those affected by the fires,” she wrote. “While we acknowledge that clothing may seem trivial in light of larger issues, we understand the emotional value of a wardrobe. Items like a favorite pair of jeans, a sentimental shirt, or a meaningful dress may not have been prioritized during such a crisis, yet they hold significant memories.”
Aurelio said she couldn’t help but be inspired by the “overwhelming support” bubbling up.
“Our goal is to create an opportunity for those impacted by the fires to ‘shop for free,’ selecting only brand new items. These garments are intended solely for them, helping them to create new memories.”
The concept was to manifest “a true retail therapy experience”—essentially conjuring up a small positive moment in the wake of tragic circumstances. The next step, she added, would be to concentrate on the logistics of how to bring the vision to life.
“A heartfelt thank you to all our local Los Gatos boutiques, our designers across the US, and vendors who have generously committed to donate new and unworn items! The support has truly been remarkable!”
On Jan. 16, as Archambeault prepared the items to ship, in walked Jaclyn Blackwell, the owner of Jackie ’O next door, sauntered in with a bag of jumpsuits, shorts, pants and tops to add to the load.
Her own brother, who lives in the Hollywood area, evacuated to San Diego as flames crept closer.
Their mom, Andrea, remembers her son as the situation unfolded.
“All you heard in the background was sirens,” she said in an interview. “So many of us have people in LA.” Jaclyn says, in the end, her brother’s residence wasn’t impacted. And she’s happy her small business can do something to help those who have lost their homes.
“I’m glad that we’re able to do something like this—and have enough clothes to give,” she said. “I can’t imagine losing everything. It’s devastating.”
At the time, East Kennedy was raising money to cover the cost to ship the wall of boxes that was stacking up.
I’d mentioned in passing to Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm that I was considering driving a load of goods to LA and he offered to pitch gas money.
Timm said he has friends in Calabasas who were ordered to leave during the fire, and his wife’s parents were on evacuation-standby in Woodland Hills.
One Weeklys editor who worked on this article also evacuated during the Palisades Fire.
wildfire that threatened her home in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
“I’m having flashbacks to the CZU Fire,” she said, recalling how she was mistakenly stopped by law enforcement, with guns drawn, who thought she might be a looter taking advantage of a natural disaster.
As local firefighters remain in Southern California, monitoring the impact of Santa Ana winds on fire zones that have claimed more than two dozen lives and leveled entire communities, Archambeault says she’s just happy her place of work can do
its part to provide a sense of respite to those who have lost everything.
“You’re trying to rebuild your life,” she said of the impact she hopes the brand-new items—with tags still attached—they’re donating will have on SoCal’s grieving quarters. “It’s going to rebuild your identity.”
East Kennedy teamed up with Kristen Doute, a reality TV star who was part of the “Vanderpump Rules” cast, and now appears on “The Valley,” to host a free shopping day for “anyone that has been affected” by the wildfires.
Los Gatos retailers who’ve contrib-
“If you have any ideas or suggestions to help us make this event possible, please reach out!” she typed. “The city I once called home is in crisis, and many cherished memories are at stake. We are committed to doing everything we can.”
Within a day, she’d secured the partnership with Doute and her brand James Mae.
“We did it, everyone!” she announced in an all-caps font displayed tastefully at an angle on another IG story. “Since we can’t be there in person, they have graciously volunteered to host a ‘free shopping’ day for the victims of these disasters in the coming weeks.”
There’d be more details to come, Aurelio promised.
Susan Testa, the owner of Romantiques and French Lessons, said contributing top-of-the-line undergarments and loungewear was a no-brainer.
“I have a friend that’s still evacuated in Topanga Canyon,” she said. “Especially with intimates—that’s one of the things that people really need when they evacuate a fire zone. They grab all their other stuff and forget their underwear.”
At least one of her customers—a former Los Gatos resident—lost her home to the fire, she added.
“I’m sure they’re happy to take whatever they can get,” she said. “It’s just nice to get something clean and fresh.”
By the time I left, the fire at the Moss Landing battery plant had finally been quenched, though Highway 1 was still closed.
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ADDING ITEMS Jaclyn Blackwell, the owner of Jackie ’O, drops by East Kennedy with a bag of clothing for the free shopping day for LA fire victims.
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DINAH’S EVENT LOG: WINTER FIRE SEASON
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
“All the leaves are brown / and the sky is gray. / I’ve been for a walk / on a winter’s day. / I’d be safe and warm / if I was in LA.”
—the Mamas and the Papas
For now, we are safe (enough) right here.
We knew the Santa Ana winds would blow intensely, just not quite so fiercely—carrying sparks so far, so fast. The wind and fire-ravaged people that have survived this epic event have a long way back, and re-building codes may need to include protection against hurricane force winds that seem to be becoming the new norm.
Meanwhile, here in chilly Los Gatos, we can layer-up and enjoy the season. Our deciduous trees are resting up for spring, while the stately redwoods maintain their stoic silence.
A few weeks ago, Dick Conrad and friends planted over 100 daffodils along Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue—as now is a good time to plant those bulbs (not to mention new roses or citrus).
I should also add, it’s the perfect time for a leisurely walk through Vasona Park. Stroll along the bubbling creek, and enjoy what winter brings us. Try a different coffee shop or restaurant and be brave enough for a winter's ice cream or gelato.
In case you missed it, Jan. 19 was National Popcorn Day, and we do have Silicon Valley Pizza Week coming up. Did you know the Weeklys newspaper chain developed an app (wklys.co/pw) to help you navigate to all the participating eateries?
This past Sunday, a standing-roomonly celebration of life was held at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. for Timothy McKinney. McKinney, originally from Kentucky, passed away last September. During the event, he was remembered for his kaleidoscope of talents: musical songwriting, guitar playing and singing. He was known for his fabulous cooking and love of traveling the world.
McKinney was the master coffee bean roaster at LGCRC for many years and was also a shareholder there. He called Los Gatos home for over 40 years and was missed from the moment he went home to Kentucky. At his memorial, many of the songs he
wrote were performed—and appreciated—by those who knew him, and those who would’ve loved to know him. A true Los Gatan.
OUT & ABOUT
SV BICYCLE COALITION “Beautify the Bike Path: Stevens Creek Trail” will be held Jan. 25, 9:30am-1pm. Meet at Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St. in Mountain View. Join in a morning of riding, learning and trail work with SVBC, a 501(c)3, and Friends of Stevens Creek Trail.
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Jan. 26, 10-11am. TK-eight grades. 30 Lyndon Ave. 1:10 ratio of teacher to students.
DOWNSIZING SEMINAR 208 E. Main St., Jan. 30, 10-11:00am. By the 55-Plus group. How to begin, a stepby-step guide. Offered by Nelly Cotto and Brian Schwatka.
SILICON VALLEY PIZZA WEEK Jan. 31-Feb. 8 (National Pizza Day). Los Gatos has seven or so pizza restaurants. And many others have pizza on their menus. The super markets have freezers full of fix-at-home pizzas. And it is fun and easy to make your own. This ten-day extravaganza will celebrate America’s favorite food with unique pizzas and special pricing.
CRABFEST The 22nd Annual Rotary Club of Los Gatos Crabfest & Auction. Feb. 1, 5pm at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga. A bountiful dinner of all-you-can-eat crab, soup, pasta and salad benefits the Los Gatos Rotary Charities Foundation.
POLICE OFFICERS BALL Testarossa Winery 300 College Ave, March 8, 6:30pm plan for a glamorous evening of culinary excellence and fine wines, black tie optional seated gourmet dinner supporting Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department. lgmspolicefoundation.org
BEYOND TEXT 318 N. Santa Cruz Ave . Feb. 2, 2pm reading and book signing of “The Holy Doves,” a thought-provoking spiritual thriller by L.E. Austen. A book swap will be held Feb. 8-9, 10am-6pm, outside the store.
MONDAY MORNING MONTHLY MOVIE The next MMMM is Feb. 3, 9:45am at CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N. Santa Cruz Ave. $10 includes: movie, coffee and a pastry. losgatosthrives.org
FUTURE HOMES
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of 2019.” The law is designed to force changes to zoning to spur affordable housing in areas that’ve been more reluctant to allow housing in. Along with SB 330 comes the Builder’s Remedy, which allows developers to overstep the Town’s ordinances to further Sacramento’s aim of creating affordable housing. In layman’s terms, the State has determined the Town did not create its fair share of housing to satisfy demand from people across the income spectrum, so this legal tool (Builder’s Remedy) lets developers to overstep traditional barriers to generate living options for a broader audience.
The Professor + the mayor
The Los Gatan reached out to Kelly Snider, a professor of urban and regional planning at San José State University, to better understand the interplay between SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy. “SB 330 was passed because a majority of California’s legislators observed that towns and counties were taking unethical votes with the purpose of avoiding new housing and residents,” she said. “So, SB 330 was specifically put in place to correct poor behavior, statewide.”
Snider, who is also a developer, explains that, because the government doesn’t have enough money to just build all the affordable housing that’s needed, it chose to incentivize the marketplace with carrots and sticks. “Developers can build, and with that, they are creating 20% of their development to be affordable for people who make less than 80% of the median income of the town,” she said.
Mayor Matthew Hudes says he’s concerned about the trajectory of State legislation. “What I am interested in is the quality of this community,” he said, adding he wants teachers, police and firefighters to be able to continue living in Los Gatos—but doesn’t think Sacramento’s approach will work. “I think there’s a balance between local control and measures to try and encourage housing. I am skeptical of the current process of using inclusionary requirements to create affordable housing.”
Hudes says he isn’t a fan of a onesize-fits-all approach imposed by the State. “Inclusionary requirements don’t necessarily take into factors the
evacuation routes,” he said. “So, if you have housing developments with parking capacity, then you are going to have those cars parked on potential evacuation routes. Fire safety, public safety and health are important considerations for evaluating plans like the Housing Element.”
He added that SB 423, which was passed last year, allowed developers to lower the percentage of affordable units that allow the suspension of local rules—from 20% down to as low as 7%.
But from Snider’s standpoint, Sacramento’s approach has already borne fruit. “SB 330 just says read the zoning code, put a proposal in, and if it complies, the city must say yes ,” she said, adding SB 330 is on a stronger legal footing than the Builder’s Remedy provision at this point. “Builder’s Remedy projects are ones that do not comply with the zoning code or the law, so therefore they can be taller. Builder’s Remedy is not settled law. SB 330 is settled law.”
Many Los Gatos residents have been blindsided by the arrival of dozens of proposals for housing—much of it larger than anything built before in town—that have landed on the Planning Department’s desk in the past couple years. Snider sees an ongoing tussle between local height and density limits and State codes, such as Builder’s Remedy. “There are two laws that are in conflict,” she said. “The question is, who is going to win in that battle?”
For Snider, the LA wildfires have shone a light on what happens when you don’t build enough homes. “The housing shortage in California is so bad,” she said. “We aren’t even keeping up with the destruction of them.”
More than 10,000 houses burned down in the LA fires this month alone. “I believe that the State is correct in forcing cities to accept projects that they don’t want…and Builder’s Remedy is an extreme way to force these small towns and counties to allow these projects to succeed. Otherwise, we are going to collapse even more upon ourselves.”
As development renderings have popped up at the locations in town, people scurried to Town Hall, developer meetings and social media platforms like Nextdoor to voice their concerns. Will Los Gatos change to the point that it’s no longer recognizable?
Los Gatans have already begun to get a glimpse of projects already in the works, as they walk past official signage at 14849 Los Gatos Blvd., 101 S. Santa Cruz Ave., 143-151 E. Main St., 178
Twin Peaks Dr., 647 N. Santa Cruz Ave., 980 University Ave., 14789 Oka Rd., 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd. and 15495 Los Gatos Blvd.—just to name a few.
The architect speaks Some of these addresses may ring a bell as they currently house existing businesses. 15300-15330 Los Gatos Blvd., for example, is home to one of two Ace Hardware locations in town. But if Kurt Anderson, of Anderson Architects, has his way, it will soon be known as “The Arya.” The potential eight-story apartment complex—with a commercial podium with seven stories
of residential above (175 units)—is one of four SB 330 projects he has in the works. The others are: 14288 Capri Dr., “Vista Capri” (120 units, 24 affordable); 14849 Los Gatos Blvd., “The Luxe” (117 units); and 101 S. Santa Cruz Ave. (58 units, 12 affordable).
“SB 330 was enacted to encourage all the municipal counties to have higher densities,” he said, pointing to how including 20% affordable housing opens up development possibilities—and how Los Gatos’ slow-growth approach to residential construction opened the door to the current bonanza for developers. “The jurisdiction didn’t have the RHNA (re-
PROJECT SITES This map shows all the active SB 330 housing applications the Town has received
received (and are currently proceeding) as of press time, and where in Los Gatos they’re slated to sprout.
gional housing needs allocation) numbers. They are the numbers that are established by the state of California for the next eight years.”
According to Anderson, because the Town didn’t enact a “housing compliance plan”—known as its Housing Element—fast enough, that gave the go-ahead to developers to essentially do what they thought was best. “Basically, the Town didn’t work fast enough. They had several reiterations,” he said, referring to how the Town kept turning in draft after draft Housing Element that wasn’t up to Sacramento’s demands. “It went on for months.” Also man -
STANDING TALL: WHERE THE TOWN CAME FROM
From sporting the name of “Forbes Mill,” to earning the distinction of top destination for retirees in California a few years ago, to serving as a hotbed of tech innovation—not to mention the home base for the most successful streaming platform in the world—Los Gatos has gone through plenty of different phases.
It wasn't too long ago that trains were passing through Lexington Reservoir, down the creek trail. You can still see the stilts that held up the tracks. There’s the miners who came through with twinkles in their eyes. The Los Gatos Times Newspaper was first published in 1937. Lumber drove much of the economy at one time. Retirement communities have blossomed. Despite economic downturns, Los Gatans have reaped the rewards of Silicon Valley’s rise—and stamina.
Self-driving cars have been creeping their way down the peninsula. And now you hear people talking more seriously about the possibility of flying cars. From rails, to batteries, to rotors and wings, this Valley sure likes to test its ability to soar, in one way or another. But what if I like my 1950s-era Ford Thunderbird parked in my shaded garage, and don't want to trade it in for a mini-helicopter? Could both coexist?
People began changing their Facebook profile photos to include the text “TOWN NOT CITY,” a few years back. Phase 1 of the North 40 development arrived, but took over a decade to approve. Phase 2 is now moving forward. But what shadows will it cast down the boulevard?
Mountain lions provided the name “La Rinconada de Los Gatos,” around two centuries ago. At least some of their descendents are still prowling around. The original Forbes Mill is no longer active—but its storage annex remains. The home where John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath in Monte Sereno still stands. And shortly, buildings that reach upwards 4-7 stories (or more), could stand, too.
But what about us? Will we still be standing tall? And just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should.
—Faizi Samadani
KEY DATES
1839 El Rancho RInconada de Los Gatos land grant
aged by Anderson is 101 S. Santa Cruz Ave., home of the USPS building that so many visit each week. The proposed mixed-use development is seven stories, including 58 condominium units.
Local voices
By law, only 20% of the total units built under Builder’s Remedy need to be affordable housing. Or, 100% of the units need to be sold or rented to moderate or middle-income households. For instance, 151 E. Main St.—sited right beside Los Gatos High School—is a
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1878 Railroad begins service to the community
1883 John Bean invents his pump sprayer
1887 The Town of Los Gatos is established
1910 The Los Gatos Telephone Co. founded
1911 The First National Bank of Los Gatos opens
1912 Sept. 30. Bond passed for Town Hall on Main St.
1913 Snow fell in Los Gatos on Jan. 15
1937 Ground broken on Vasona Dam
1938 John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath published
1962 Los Gatos Community Hospital built
1963 Population: 13,450
1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
2020 Coronavirus pandemic begins
SPORTS
LGHS WRESTLING TAKING FOES TO THE MAT
Rodriguez, Pile are both ranked No. 2 in California
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Few things excite Greg Varela more than the Central Coast Section’s wrestling ascension.
The Los Gatos High School wrestling coach is absolutely stoked that the CCS will now be sending the top four placers in each weight class from its Masters Finals to the CIF State Championships.
A veteran of the sport, Varela can’t remember the last time the CCS had its fourth-place finisher from each weight class advance to State.
“A decade at least, probably more,” said Varela, who is in his seventh season
as LGHS coach. “Getting a fourth qualifier shows the quality of our section. It’s a sign of the times that the CCS is on the rise and we’re all getting better.”
Year after year, the Wildcats put a tremendous product on the mat, and this season is no different. Slotted at No. 11 in the state rankings, LGHS returns a pair of section powerhouses in junior Antonio Rodriguez and senior Dylan Pile.
Rodriguez, ranked No. 2 in the state at 126 pounds, showed his mettle in the prestigious Doc Buchanan Invitational on Jan. 4, reaching the final before falling to two-time state champion Ronnie Ramirez of Walnut High.
“Antonio beat a high-ranked kid on his way to the final at Doc B, and that
pectations. Well, those expectations and what people think doesn’t matter. None of that matters. We just want him to wrestle his match and do his best, and we’ve gotten to the point where he’s relaxing.”
Pile, a Stanford University-signee, is ranked No. 2 in California at 175 pounds. In his sophomore season, Pile won a CCS title at 160 pounds and finished fourth in the State Championships. Last year, Pile couldn’t compete in the year-ending tournaments after getting stricken with pneumonia midway through the season. This season, the Wildcats are hoping Pile can regain his health—he got sick in early December before being shut down from tournament action—in time for the postseason.
“Right now we’re working on his conditioning and hoping to get his lungs 100% for the state meet,” Varela said. “He’ll do a couple of mandatory (league) duels, but we’re trying to limit his exposure to big groups of kids. We’re not going to chance it. If he gets sick now, forget it—his season’s over.”
Senior Joseph Ramirez is another stalwart in the program, having won some key matches in the last couple of years. Ramirez is ranked No. 11 at 138 pounds but has his hands full in the weight class.
was a huge deal,” Varela said. “He’s getting a lot of college offers now— full scholarship offers—and that’s all due to his hard work and commitment from his family and those around him to put him in a position to be his best.”
Rodriguez advanced to a state final in his freshman season before taking fifth last year after suffering a broken thumb in his first match of the tournament. Varela and his coaching staff have been emphasizing the mental aspect of the sport with Rodriguez.
“It’s all about getting Antonio in his mental zone where he’s not feeling pressure,” Varela said. “I think sophomore year he was trying to overperform because of people’s ex -
“Joseph has to wrestle a little more tactically and with more strategy because guys in this weight class are a little bigger than him,” Varela said. “He’s a little undersized, but he’s adjusting to the weight pretty well. I think he’s going to have it figured out by the time State comes around.”
The Wildcats have an outstanding freshmen class, led by Wesley Hayden, Luke Schoch and Michael Terrell. Varela was effusive in his praise of the trio.
“They’re exceeding our expectations every weekend,” Varela said. “They’re learning how to cut weight, managing their homework and pushing themselves in the classroom. We’re not just striving for titles—we’re striving for good grades. I’m proud of these guys because they’re not happy with a B grade—they’re going the extra mile to get the A. That’s admirable. They’ve bought in and it’s spreading to other kids on the team as well.”
DOMINANT Los Gatos High School wrestling standout Antonio Rodriguez has top control during their home duel match against Mountain View High School on MLK Day.
MAKING THE DROP
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Otherwise, the drive—through the night to avoid traffic—was uneventful.
By the time I got to the Southland, the worst of the fires were over. The air appeared cleaner than it had been in Los Gatos.
The local strike team on the Eaton Fire had been sent home days earlier; however, there was still a Cal Fire contingent and a Santa Clara County Fire Department group assigned to the fire in the Pacific Palisades.
When I arrived in Venice, the sun was rising past lavender clouds that obscured the view of the Malibu area.
A woman I met on the beach named Zoe Thompson, who was out walking her dog Maui-Wowie, said it was nice to finally feel like LA was finally turning a corner.
And she said it felt amazing to see help coming in from far and wide.
For example, she said she’d heard of another clothing initiative happening that weekend.
At the drop point I met Suzanne Jones, Doute’s partner on the James Mae brand, who helped unload the items.
“It keeps evolving,” she said of the free shopping day plan. “We’re getting such an outpouring of donations from brands.”
Suzanne Marchese, founder and designer of made-in-LA brand RESA, pulled up in an SUV.
Her company manufactured a line specifically for fire victims.
“I just wanted to make something
that’s comfortable,” she said. “So, like unisex T-shirts and sweats.”
Later that day, I met up with Colin Noyes, a forester whose day job is at Cal Fire’s Soquel Demonstration State Forest, at 29400 Highland Way, Los Gatos.
In 2020, he responded to the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, and was now assigned to public information officer duties on the Palisades incident.
“The big difference was the fuel types,” he said. “This was grass and brush; that was 200-foot redwood canopy.”
But, he added, both cases underscored how people need to put more effort into hardening their home against wildfires.
“They need to maintain adequate defensible space around their structure,” he said. “They need to contem -
plate upgrading their structure to be more fire-resilient.”
As we cruised up Sunset Boulevard in his pickup, I was reminded of the time I went to a job interview for a local newspaper in the Palisades; and the day I watched skydivers descend on a Fourth of July parade on a downtown that—particularly given the military checkpoints—now resembled a conflict zone.
“It’s very similar to old Los Gatos,” Noyes remarked as we got out to survey the rubble along one residential road. “It’s just blocks and blocks of this.”
A couple guys from NW Natural, a Portland-based company contracting for SoCalGas, were checking to see what was left of the heating infrastructure.
“There’s about 20 of us running around,” said one who gave his name
as Michael. “They just gave us a spreadsheet and said, ‘Go.’”
On the other side of the street, Noyes pointed to one tree with tips extending in a similar direction.
“We call it leaf-freeze, or needle-freeze,” he said, as the sun dipped below the brick chimneys that were still standing.
There was an off-kilter, mournful aspect to the scene. The fires have left many in a state of uncertainty.
“It brings up a lot of questions about how people are going to move forward,” Noyes said. “Look where we’re at.”
The Soquel Demonstration State Forest has been somewhat of a laboratory for solutions.
“We’ve done lots of forest-thinning projects,” he said, noting this is one way to handle wildfires more effec -
IT’S GONE Daniel Marcus takes a break from shopping for a new wardrobe at a Manhattan Beach boutique Sunday to show what’s left of the mobile home park where he was living when the Palisades Fire broke out.
VENICE GARAGE Suzanne Jones (left), of James Mae, and Suzanne Marchese, founder and designer for LA-based clothing company RESA, take delivery of merchandise from Los Gatos retailers. Drew Penner/ Los Gatan
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tively in the future. “We’re not going to stop it, but maybe when It burns, it will be at a lower intensity.”
Daniel Marcus, a 67-year-old physician, was living just down the hill at a mobile home park. He was supposed to move out the day the fire ignited.
He knows he’s luckier than many— lots of his possessions were housed in a different location.
Nevertheless, the following night, there he was at a Manhattan Beach boutique shopping for brand-new clothes.
“It was very unsettling,” he said of the ordeal. “It was very abrupt.”
The event has been scheduled for Feb. 1 + 2, from 9am-3pm, at 4228 Del Rey Ave., Marina del Rey. It’s open to anyone who’s been affected by the LA fires. Photo ID and proof of residency is required for gate access.
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Charles “Charlie” Nicora
September 9, 1956 – December 26, 2024
Charlie passed away, surrounded by family at his home in Whitmore, California on December 26, 2024. He was 68.
Charlie was born in San Francisco September 9, 1956. His family moved to Los Gatos, where he graduated from Los Gatos High School with the class of 1974. Charlie then went on to San Jose City College and graduated with a Journeyman Certificate in Construction. He was a long-time resident of Los Gatos and San Jose, California and bought a home and property in Whitmore, California in 2004.
Charlie longed to live in the country, with mountain tops, trees and space.
Charlie was a Licensed General Contractor and skilled master craftsman.
He was employed in the building trades and operated his own construction business for many years, expertly working on many houses and apartment buildings in the bay area. Charlie was creative and as a master craftsman he designed and built furniture, art projects and so much more. Many of Charlie’s clients also became his life-long friends.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Debbie, four children and four grandchildren. Charlie and Debbie were married in Hawaii in 1980. They have four children: Christopher Pettengil (Michelle Albanese), Sarah Nicora (Matt Smith), Matt Nicora and Emily Nicora. They have four grandchildren: Riley and Charlie Pettengill and Muira and Roman Nicora.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Nicora and Beverly Nicora of Los Gatos.
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four-story development under SB 330. This development consists of 30 units, 24 market rate and six affordable units. The ground level would be for retail shopping and restaurants, with a parking garage underground.
As the possibility of welcoming new neighbors into the town is on the horizon, Los Gatos native Annette Seaborn shares her perspective on the changes ahead. Seaborn is a Los Gatos real estate area specialist, and has been living on the same street in Los Gatos since she was born.
“I actually don’t mind the heights, because I care more about the land— like fruit trees and walking our dogs,” she said. “I care about the aesthetics and how it looks. So, I don’t mind keeping the traditional look while also bringing in a modern feel. I much rather go up, even if others think that’s more city-like.”
Seaborn says, in the early 1900s, Los Gatos was a vacation destination. “Very wealthy San Francisco residents came to town to camp and holiday,” she said. “One day, they realized they needed more housing, so they built low-income housing across from the DMV. Los Gatos has always had housing issues.”
Meanwhile, Lee Fagot, a 29-year resident of Los Gatos who runs the civic discussion group called Democracy Tent, prefers a more cautious approach to growth. “These developments don’t fit the character of the town,” he said. “A minimum of 1,993 units have to be allowed to build. The Town failed in five attempts to get their Housing Element approved; therefore we have what is called Builder’s Remedy…The Town failed to make its submission on time.”
could do for safety and clogging the infrastructure,” he said. “It’s beyond disappointing. It’s scary as hell.”
Down the road from Los Gatos Boulevard is another SB 330 development at the location of 980 University Ave. Current owner of the land, James Rees, describes his journey of arriving upon this agreement to sell, considering this land has been in the family for over 25 years.
"We first leased it to Netflix in the early 2000s—before the company had even gone public,” he said. “Shortly after, Cryptic Studios leased it for their headquarters and are the current tenants until their lease ends. We think that the building has reached (the end of) its lifetime, and the land is ready for a new start.”
Sanctuary Real Estate founder Ed Dee, who has been in Los Gatos since the 1970s, embodies the complexity of the current housing market. “People want to live in Los Gatos,” he said. “As a realtor, I want inventory to sell. As a resident of the town, I don’t like the density.” He says he’d like to see more planning around public safety, education and traffic issues.
“You can add all these units, but where are all these kids going to go to school? Are the police going to keep the peace? That’s where Builder’s Remedy feels like a ramrod,” he said. “You can’t just kick the can down the road until the streets are gridlocked. Los Gatos is a very unique place. It’s a town, not a city. One of the most economic and affluent places in the world. Los Gatos has always had the charm of a small town. And although the change has been constant, at the same time, people need to live somewhere.”
Here are the formal SB 330 applications that the Town has received:
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Fagot says these projects were only able to emerge because Los Gatos’ elected officials didn’t form a united front. “The Council was divided 3-2 in developing that new Housing Element document,” he said. “With that, we now have these proposals with 7-12 stories. Whereas the town only allows 45-foot height in downtown, and in some mixed-use residential neighborhoods.”
Fagot says he doesn’t believe overbuilding will solve the housing crisis. “There is also no consideration for the architectural style to fit the character of the current housing in town, and no consideration for the densities that the Town has mandated…for what it
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Virgina Martinez. Case No. 24PR198884. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Virgina Martinez. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Henry Ray Martinez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition for probate requests that: Henry Ray Martinez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 2/13/2025. Time: 9:01 AM. Dept: 2. Address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner (name): Kerren Archuleta & Kristi Barnard. (Address) 343 East Main Street, Suite 506, Stockton, CA 95202. (Telephone): (209) 490-6335 & (209) 227-8554. (Pub LGN 1/22, 1/29, 2/5)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #712190
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): 1. Pontag LLC, 2. Pontag, 3. Hurricane 3D Printing, 171 Branham Lane STE 10-641, San Jose, CA, 95136. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 11/29/20236. under file No. 700873. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 12/23/2024. /s/Tung Hsieh. (pub dates: (01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712268
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eternal Visuals, 2775 Lantz Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95124, David Garrett Sanders. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/David Garrett Sanders. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2024. (pub LG 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2025)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712281
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QT With J And C, 2988 Grassina St #320, San Jose, CA, 95136, Charisse Landicho, Julia Arndt. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/01/2023. /s/Julia Arndt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/27/2024. (pub LG 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712270
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Promise Acres, 2950 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, CA, 95020, Mengzhi Pang, Pengfei Wang. This business is being conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 06/16/2024. /s/Mengzhi Pang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2024. (pub LG 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711996
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Journey Within Coaching, 559 Cypress Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA., 94085, Shellie Lynn Benavidez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Shellie Lynn Benavidez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2024. (pub LG 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2025)
File Number: FBN712094. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: F1 Collision 2981 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Auto Shield Group, LLC, Article/Reg # 201824810581 California, 860 Civic Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 12/19/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Moises A Rodriguez; Managing Member. Auto Shield Group, LLC. (Pub LGN 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712446
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bridging To French Translations, 1742 Silverwood Drive, San Jose, CA, 95124, Virginie Jeanne Carle. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Virginie Jeanne Carle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2025. (pub LG 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2025)
File Number: FBN712550. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: C27 West Sacramento, 14830 Los Gatos Blvd. Ste. 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Cilker Sacramento LLC, 14830 Los Gatos Blvd. Ste. 201, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/29/2024 and 01/08/2025 is the file date.
Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. CILKER SACRAMENTO LLC, Article/Reg # 202464411451, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Keyston Smith /s/ President & CEO. (Pub LGN: 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05/2025)
File Number: FBN712495. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Intempus Parent Company Inc., 2. Intempus Realty, 3. Intempus Property Management, 4. Intempus, 5. Intempus Real Estate & Investment , 20640 3rd St, Suite 300, Saratoga, CA 9570. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Intempus Parent Company Inc., 20640 3rd St, Suite 300, Saratoga,
CA 95070. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/16/2020 and 01/06/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Intempus Parent Company Inc, Article/Reg # 7679911, Above Entity was Formed in the State of Delaware. /s/ Michael Khesin /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711544
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Le Boulanger, 4896 San Felipe Rd., San Jose, CA, 95124, Jeremy Ottoveggio, Britney Ottoveggio. This business is being conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Jeremy Ottoveggio. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/27/2024. (pub LG 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712586
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Le Bubble, 820 Willow St Suite 100, San Jose, CA, 95125, Steamy Bean Cafe LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 11/04/2024. /s/Jessica Yarid Huerta Nunez. Owner. #202464417766. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2025. (pub LG 01/15, 01/22, 01/29, 02/05/2025)
File Number: FBN712593. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: K Auto Body Repair, 2981 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. F1 Collision, LLC., Article/ Reg # 202465010751 California, 860 Civic Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025 and 01/09/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Moises A Rodriguez; Managing Member. F1 Collision, LLC. (Pub LGN 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712651
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brilla, 557 Mayfield Avenue, Stanford, CA, 94305, Brilla Cuisine LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/William Alexander. CEO. #202464412995. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
File Number: FBN712654. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD, 2. MORE THAN MILK , 134 Jackson St, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD LG, LLC, 134 Jackson St, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names
listed above on 01/02/2024 and 01/13/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD LG, LLC, Article/Reg # 201914910107, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Melissa Mancini /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710966
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Natalie Arola Insurance Agency, 2. Arola Insurance Agency, 280 E. Hamilton Ave., Suite G, Campbell, CA, 95008, Natalie Ann Arola. This business is being conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Natalie Ann Arola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2024. (pub LG 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712816
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Cocktail Collective, 266 Palm Valley Blvd., Apt 301, San Jose, CA, 95123, Sarah Jane Tapia, Jason Miichael Wetzel. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Sarah Jane Tapia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Liminal Hive Divination, 3498 Cuesta Ct., San Jose, CA, 95148, Stephanie Nicole Lindo. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/09/2025. /s/Stephanie Lindo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
File Number: FBN712503. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: ILLUME GROWTH , 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, Roxanne V Cardenas, 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 and Jocelyn C Firestine, 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 01/07/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Jocelyn Firestine /s/. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #712551
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Tamie-Beauty Boutique, LLC., 501 Gibson Dr Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 04/18/2023. under file No. 694795. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 01/08/2025. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: (LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
