Residents on trip to Lanzhou got taste of Chinese culture
Dinah Cotton , Contributor
In early July, Los Gatans Rosemary Coates and John Eichinger found themselves on a plane headed to the 30th Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair.
This trip was organized by the Silicon Valley Division of the China-US Business Summit and led by Diana WeiPing Ding, president of the China-US Business Summit Silicon Valley Division.
Former IBM and Intel executive Kris Singh, who is president of SRII, and Dean of Applied Sciences at Ensign College Gregory William Fox were also among the more than 20 members of the trade mission.
Lanzhou is located in Gansu Province in the northwest corner of China.
This area has a rich history as a stop along the Silk Road. Camels would bring in goods from Europe and the Middle East; silks, spices, metals and precious stones would be sent out.
It is a cultural hub with many
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Haley Batten trained at Montevina Ridge, Aquinas Trail
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GARDENIA’S GLORIOUS OPENING
Wang's dream comes true
Los Gatos luminaries came out to welcome Gardenia into existence on Friday evening.
For Carol Wang, the creator of the North Santa Cruz Avenue restaurant, it was the realization of months of hard work—not to mention a dream she’d had for a long time.
Wang’s daughter Sarah Liao was just one of many loved ones in attendance.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Lin spoke before Mayor Mary Badame and Wang together sliced the red ribbon with a giant pair of scissors.
General Manager Nicole Saffiae watched as people packed in for a group photo.
It was a little muggy out, but that didn’t seem to bother anyone, as they sipped on drinks in the outdoor dining area.
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TRADE MISSION TO LANZHOU
Economic Delegation, from page 1
religious sites that’s known for its agriculture, textiles and—more recently— its nuclear power industry.
I recently joined Coates, Eichinger and Ding at Gardenia to discuss their recent foray overseas.
They told me how Lanzhou officials are eager to stay current within today’s fast-moving global economy.
NEW SILK ROAD
The modern version of the old Silk Road has become a vital part of the many supply chains that circle our planet.
A large share of the world’s semiconductors, phones, computers, clothing and oil still traverses portions of the ancient route.
And both Silicon Valley and Lanzhou officials see opportunities to create partnerships.
In addition to presenting at the international trade fair, plenty of sightseeing was offered.
The region is known for its beef noodle soup, and the group was given a demonstration on how to make noodles. Note: for this dish, lots of pounding is involved.
From traditional Chinese opera to the ancient caves, the Americans were invited to many interesting events and locations.
Coates, president of Blue Silk Con-
“The hard-working people of Gansu Province were welcoming and inter ested in learning about us—so differ ent from what we’ve heard in the press and from our politicians about China over the past few years,” she said.
“While attitudes toward Americans have changed in the big cities along the eastern seaboard and eastern re gions of China due to geopolitics, the people of Lanzhou were open, friend ly, and interested in building con nections. We met many dignitaries, business leaders, and entrepreneurs in Lanzhou, and hopefully established connections for the future.”
CREATING UNDERSTANDING
Eichinger, upon arrival, walked to a nearby grassy area to take his shoes off.
He wanted to go barefoot to ground himself after the long flight.
An official came up to him and noti fied him this was not permitted.
Eichinger used a translation app to try to explain what he was up to.
“The official sort of understood and allowed me to continue grounding to help the jet lag dissipate,” he said. “We came to enough of an agreement.”
sulting, gave a talk called “Resiliency in Post-Pandemic Global Supply Chain,” highlighting supply chain strategies.
The critical importance of supply chain management came into stark focus during the pandemic, when the backlogs of silicon chips led to auto mobile production gridlock.
Singh delivered an insightful pre sentation titled “Innovation and En trepreneurship for the 21st Century’s Digital Economy,” which emphasized the importance of continued techno logical advancement.
Fox discussed “Building Coopera tion between Lanzhou/Gansu Region and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs.”
Crystal Tilton, the Foster City Cham ber of Commerce executive director who was also part of the trip, said the trip was productive and inspiring.
“The connections made and the ideas exchanged have laid a solid foundation for future collaboration,” she said in a release on her organiza tion’s website. “We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to fostering stronger business relationships with our coun terparts in Gansu Province.”
In a July 25 Supply Chain Manage ment Review post, Coates said she’s always surprised by what China has to offer.
Throughout the trip, Eichinger, an entrepreneur and real estate ex ecutive, helped Ding coordinate the schedule, since, as he says, he’s very supportive of fostering positive inter national relations.
REFLECTING (L-R) John Eichinger, Rosemary Coates and Diana WeiPing Ding looked back on their recent trip to China during an interview at Gardenia.
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TASTY Lanzhou beef noodles, a popular dish in Gansu Province, China.
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Junior Championships for cross-country racing. Batten pursued a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree at Quest University in Squamish, BC, even while continuing her mountain biking career. These days, when she’s not training in Europe, Batten lives in Santa Cruz. So, where does Los Gatos come in? Batten spent the pandemic years living with her family in Los Gatos while she trained for the Tokyo Olympics. Her brother Nash told the Los Gatan about how Los Gatos has “some of the best climbing” in the area, making it optimal for training. Montevina Ridge Trailhead is his sister’s favorite climb, followed by other local trails, including the Aquinas Trail in Monte Sereno and Mount Umunhum. Nash also noted that his sister “still rides in Los Gatos often for the terrain there.”
With so many local trails throughout Los Gatos’ mountainous terrain, perhaps it’s no wonder that a professional mountain biker might hail from the area. Early in the morning, you can catch dozens of teams and individual bikers pushing themselves to summits across town. But Haley Batten just took Los Gatos’ mountain biking legacy to a whole new level.
Her second-place finish on July 28 made national history. Silver was Team USA’s best-ever finish in the event. The only other medals won by Americans were bronze by Susan DeMattei in 1996 and Georgia Gould in 2012.
But Batten’s success came far from easy. A year ago, Batten suffered a concussion on this same course, preventing
Rachel Sung says her parents, sisters helped pave path to Paris
Drew Penner, Editor
Table tennis was just part of family life for Rachel Sung, who made her Olympic debut yesterday in the team competition in Paris—and became part of a viral storyline with US basketball greats.
Her parents met playing for their colleges in Taiwan, and she grew up practicing with her sisters.
“I feel like I really lucked out in that aspect, where there was always someone with me at tournaments,” Sung said in a video posted to the USA Table Tennis Instagram account this week. “It was always nice.”
her from reaching the World Championships in 2023. While that was an important qualifier for many riders looking to represent their team in Paris, Batten had already accumulated enough World Cup points to make Team USA.
She faced even more challenges during the Olympic race. Batten punctured a tire mid-race, forcing her to stop and get it replaced by the on-deck US team of mechanics. Once fixed, Batten found herself at the back of the chase group battling for bronze. After working her way through the group, she finally swapped positions with Swedish rider Jenny Rissveds—the third-place finisher—on the final lap before pulling away and capturing second.
Prior to her performance in Paris, Batten landed on several World Cup podiums, including her first-ever World Cup win in Araxá, Brazil in April. She is coached by Kristin Armstrong, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and the most decorated US women's cyclist of all time.
Despite the adrenaline-pumping sport’s dangerous rugged terrain and incredible technical challenges, mountain biking has struggled to draw viewers ever since its debut at the 1966 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The event is conducted on a cross-country circuit, where riders compete through steep climbs, sharp descents and natural obstacles. Batten finished the 30-kilometer Elancourt course in 1:28.59.
While the mountain cycling events have wrapped up, interested viewers can still catch track cycling through Aug. 11.
Previously, Sung competed in the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago and the 2021 World Junior Championships. But, she explained, there’s nothing quite like making the Olympic team.
“It didn’t feel real,” she said in the clip. “I was kind of overwhelmed once it hit me. Tears came, and I saw my parents in the audience.”
That only made her get more emotional, she reflected.
“I think it’s just the fact that I know how hard it was for them to financially put us through all those years of training, especially since it wasn’t just me,” she said. “There was two other sisters.”
She was thinking about how much her immigrant parents had sacrificed to give them the chance to succeed.
“To actually put us through the sport and drive us back and forth every day for practice—like, I know how hard it was,” she said. “In that moment, it just really felt like it paid off for them, too. And I was happy to show them something that came out of their work.”
Sung also encouraged other young athletes hoping to one day realize their own Olympic dreams to persevere through difficulties.
“There’s always going to be so many moments where you feel like you can’t continue, or, like you just can’t see yourself pushing through this barrier that’s in front of you,” she told the interviewer. “But I feel like it always ends up working out. Or, even if you don’t get the result you want, you always learn something new.”
Sung and her teammates Lily Zhang and Amy Wang ended up falling 3-2 to Germany on Tuesday.
Yet, they ended up making quite the impression on some of the biggest superstars in the world—namely the US basketball team.
As the table tennis team sailed down the River Seine during the Opening Ceremonies, they posed for pictures with LeBron James, Steph Curry and Anthony “Ant” Edwards.
A video of an interaction where they challenge Edwards to a table tennis battle has garnered nearly half a million likes on TikTok. But it didn’t stop there.
The “Antman” ended up cheering on Zhang as she defeated Brazilian Bruno Takahashi.
And the table tennis crew sat courtside during the basketball team’s practice Aug. 2.
They asked Curry for his autograph. Then, he asked for theirs.
“Appreciate yall coming thru!!” he posted on Instagram.
USA Table Tennis commended them for the big splash they made in Paris.
“Thank you to our Women’s team— Lily Zhang, Amy Wang, and Rachel Sung—for your unwavering commitment and effort,” a USATT spokesperson said yesterday on Instagram. “Everything you’ve achieved for Team USA is truly impressive.”
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PROUD Siblings Nash and Haley Batten celebrate Haley's new piece of hardware in Team USA House.
WORLDS COLLIDE The USA Women’s table tennis team’s Olympic journey was made quite memorable by interactions with some of the world’s most famous basketball stars.
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STATE’S 2 BIGGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS BOTCHED AI DEALS
Educators have faced pressure to adopt the technology quickly
Khari Johnson, CalMatters
With all the hubris of a startup founder, Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, took to the stage in March to launch Ed the chatbot. He told parents and students it had “the potential to personalize the educational journey at a level never before seen in this district, across the country, or around the world.”
“No other technology can deliver real time on this promise,” he said. “We know it will succeed.”
In June, after only three months and nearly $3 million, the district shelved Ed following layoffs of more than half of the staff at AllHere, the startup that made the conversational AI assistant. District spokesperson Britt Vaughan refused to answer questions about the bot’s performance or say how many students and parents used it before the shutdown.
Also in June, an AI controversy unfolded in San Diego, where school board members reportedly weren’t aware that the district last summer bought a tool that automatically suggests grades for writing assignments. The dustup began after Point Loma High School teacher Jen Roberts told CalMatters that using the tool saved her time and reduced burnout but also gave students the wrong grade sometimes.
A week later, Voice of San Diego quoted two members of the school
technology. Educators who previously spoke with CalMatters expressed fear that if they miss the revolution, their students could get left behind in learning or workforce preparedness.
GRADING AI TOOLS
Staff shortfalls, techno-optimism, a desire to be on the cutting edge and a fear of missing out all push educators to adopt AI, said Hannah Quayde la Vallee, a senior technologist at the Center for Democracy and Technology, a nonprofit that’s studied how teachers and students are adopting generative AI.
summit in March attended by educators from 30 states and more than 100 school districts.
He thinks the recent AI problems in San Diego and Los Angeles demonstrate the need to avoid getting caught up in hype and to vet claims made by companies selling AI tools.
board saying they were unaware the district had signed a contract involving AI. In fact, no one on the board seemed to know about the tool, the news outlet said, since it was included as part of a broader contract with Houghton Mifflin that was approved unanimously with no discussion alongside more than 70 other items. None of the board members responded to CalMatters’ requests for comment. San Diego Unified School District spokesperson Michael Murad said that since AI is a quickly evolving technology, “we will make an increased effort to inform board members of additional relevant details related to contracts presented to them in the future.”
Mistakes in Los Angeles and San Diego may trace back to growing pressure on educators to adopt AI and underline the need for decision-makers to ask more and tougher questions about such products before buying them, said people who work at the intersection of education and technology. Outside experts can help education leaders better vet AI solutions, these people said, but even just asking basic questions, and demanding answers in plain English, can go a long way toward avoiding buyer’s remorse.
No one disputes that educators face increasing demands to find ways to use AI. Following the release of OpenAI’s generative AI tool ChatGPT nearly two years ago, the California Education Department released guidance referencing an “AI revolution” and encouraging adoption of the
She thinks recent events in Los Angeles and San Diego show that more education leaders need to engage in critical analysis before bringing AI tools into classrooms. But whether a particular AI tool deserves more scrutiny depends on how it’s used and the risk that use poses to students. Some forms of AI, like the kind used for grading and predicting if a student will drop out of school, she said, deserve high risk labels.
The European Union regulates AI differently based on risk level, and in the U.S. the National Institute of Standards and Technology released a framework to help developers, government agencies, and users of AI technology manage risk.
California’s state schools superintendent, Tony Thurmond, was unavailable to respond to CalMatters’ questions about any action he could take to help prevent future school AI snafus.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the superintendent to convene a working group to make recommendations on “safe and effective” use of artificial intelligence in education. The bill was introduced by Josh Becker, a Democrat from Silicon Valley, and supported by Thurmond and the California Federation of Teachers.
Quay-de la Vallee suggested that educators work with organizations that vet and certify education technology tools such as Project Unicorn, a nonprofit that evaluates edtech products.
When education leaders rush to adopt AI from education technology providers anxious to sell AI, both may cut corners, said Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda, who hosted an AI
School districts can assess how well AI tools perform in classrooms with help from tech-minded teachers and internal IT staff, Matsuda said. But assistance is also available from nonprofits like The AI Education Project, which advises school districts across the nation about how to use the technology, or a group such as the California School Boards Association, which has an AI task force that tries to help districts and counties “navigate the complexities of integrating artificial intelligence.”
“We have to work together, consider what we learned from missteps, and be open about that,” he said. “There’s a lot of good products coming out, but you have to have the infrastructure and strategic policies and board policies to really vet some of these things.”
Education leaders don’t always have an intimate understanding of tech used by teachers in their school district. Matsuda said Anaheim Union High School District uses AI to personalize student learning material and even offers classes to students interested in a career in AI, but he said he doesn’t know if Anaheim educators use AI for grading today. Following events in San Diego, Matsuda said the district may consider high risk labels for certain use cases, such as grading.
USING COMMON SENSE
You don’t have to be an expert in AI to be critical of claims made about what AI can do for students or teachers, said Stephen Aguilar, co-lead of the Center for Generative AI and Society at the University of Southern California, and a former developer of education technology. District officials who sign contracts with AI companies need to know their own policy, know what the district seeks to achieve by signing the contract, and ask questions. If contractors can’t answer questions in plain English, that may be a signal they’re overselling what’s possible or attempting to hide behind technical jargon.
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FORWARD-LOOKING Educators are looking to introduce AI, but this can come with pitfalls.
lessons learned from LA Unified and do the post mortem, ask questions that weren’t asked, and slow things down,” Aguilar said. “Because there’s no rush. AI is going to develop, and it’s really on the AI edtech companies to prove out that what they’re selling is worth the investment.”
The challenge, he said, is that you don’t evaluate an AI model once. Different versions can produce different results, and that means evaluation should be a continuous process.
Aguilar said that while events in Los Angeles and San Diego schools demonstrate the need for greater scrutiny of AI, school district administrators seem convinced that they have to be on the cutting edge of technology to do their jobs, and that’s just not true.
“I don’t quite know how we got into this cycle,” he said.
The market is pressuring edtech providers to include AI in their products and services, foundations are pressuring school leaders to include AI in their curriculum, and teachers are told that if they don’t adopt AI tools then their students might get left behind, said Alix Gallagher, head of strategic partnerships at the Policy Analysis for California Education center at Stanford University.
Since AI is getting built into a lot of existing products and contracts involving curriculum, it’s highly likely that San Diego’s school board is not alone in discovering AI unexpectedly bundled into a contract. Gallagher said that administrative staff will need to ask questions about supplemental curricula or software updates.
“It’s close to impossible for districts and schools to keep up,” she said. “I definitely think that’s even more true in smaller school districts that don’t have extra people to devote to this.”
Gallagher said AI can do positive things like reduce teacher burnout, but individual teachers and small school districts won’t be able to keep up with the pace of change, and so trusted nonprofits or state education officials should help determine which AI tools are trustworthy. The question in California, she said, is who’s going to step up and lead that effort?
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IS IT ‘GAME OVER?’
Community, not theory, should be at the heart of Town’s planning
Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor Urban planning thrives on informed decision-making. However, the increasing influence of game theory—a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions—can be a recipe for disaster in the messy world of governance. While game theory offers insights in some areas, relying largely on its models for urban planning can lead to policies that neglect a community’s character—and the well-being of its residents. As a mediator seeking a win-win result (not a zero-sum one), I hope our leaders will avoid using game theory in town planning.
My concern arises from reading Kelly Clancy’s book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World.” Clancy critiques the tendency to view social systems through the narrow lens of game theory. These models, designed for scenarios with well-defined goals and perfect infor -
mation, often fail to capture the realities of human behavior and community dynamics.
Game theory simplifies human behavior into a set of calculated choices. Players have clear goals and perfect information, and they always act in self-interest. However, real-world decision-making rarely aligns with these assumptions. People have diverse (and often conflicting) priorities. Information is incomplete and evolving. Furthermore, cooperation and altruism are crucial aspects of any thriving community, defying the logic of game theory.
Los Gatos residents value community cohesion, environmental sustainability and a high quality of life. Game theory struggles to quantify these values, leading to models that prioritize quantifiable metrics like profit or efficiency—at the expense of long-term well-being.
Clancy warns against the “hubris of control” inherent in some game-theoretic applications. Cities are not static entities that can be perfectly modeled and manipulated. Adherence to a game-theoretic model can stifle organ-
It is important to avoid application of the game theory approach in addressing other Los Gatos problems. Take traffic flow. Game theory models can optimize traffic light timings based on historical data. However, these models can be disrupted by unforeseen events like accidents, construction or beach traffic. Additionally, they might not account for the influence of new technologies like ride-sharing apps or autonomous vehicles. This can lead to strategies that are inflexible and fail to adapt to real-world conditions.
ic development and adaptation, leading to inflexible and outdated policies.
In Los Gatos’ 2040 General Plan, I see evidence that game theory has been applied in a variety of ways.
• Focus on Density and Efficiency—The plan proposes concentrating new housing development in “Community Growth Districts” with mixed-use and higher-density projects. This could be seen as a strategic move to maximize housing units within limited space (a core game theory concept). However, critics argue it prioritizes efficiency over resident concerns about character changes or increased traffic.
• Zero-Sum Housing Approach?
The plan faced controversy for elements focused on land use and community design. This back-and-forth could be interpreted as a zero-sum game, with residents and the Council acting as opposing players with incompatible goals.
• Limited Consideration of LongTerm Sustainability —While the plan mentions sustainability goals, some might argue a game-theoretic approach focuses on short-term solutions (e.g. immediate housing needs) overshadowing concerns like environmental sustainability or longterm infrastructure needs.
Similar limitations exist in modeling other aspects of urban planning. Gentrification models might predict economic benefits from new developments, neglecting the displacement of residents or the impact on businesses. Parking fee models might aim to discourage car use but could fail to consider the needs of residents without access to reliable public transportation or the impact on local businesses. Here’s a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of Los Gatos’ residents and the town’s long-term sustainability, and that moves beyond game theory:
• Continued engagement with residents allows policymakers to understand the needs and priorities of the community, foster a sense of ownership and ensure policies reflecting the values of Los Gatos residents.
• Urban planning should consider the long-term sustainability and resilience of the town, moving beyond short-term wins and losses. This requires considering environmental impacts, economic stability and social equity.
• Recognizing the inherent complexities of urban systems, an approach that allows for adjustments based on real-world outcomes, is crucial. Monitoring and evaluating policies, to allow for course corrections where necessary, becomes critical. Game theory offers valuable tools, but our town’s urban planning should not be a zero-sum game. By continually embracing public participation, long-term thinking and adaptive management, Los Gatos can have a people-centered approach to planning that fosters a vibrant and resilient community.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV442788 . Notice of Petition of Tsyryi Sun. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Tsyryi Sun filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Tsyryi Sun to Proposed name: Shirley Tsyryi Sun, b. Present name: a. Tsyr-yi Sun to Proposed name: Shirley Tsyr-yi Sun. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: September 24, 2024, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate . The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: July 10, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ S. Gomez /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 07/19, 07/26, 08/2, 08/9/2024)
2ND AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 23CV415885. Notice of Petition of Scott James Leard. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Scott James Leard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Scott James Leard to Proposed name: Vincent James Leard. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: August 27, 2024, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate . The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: July 15, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 07/31, 08/7, 08/14, 08/21/2024)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME.
Case No. 24CV443344. Notice of Petition of Young Kyun Yoo. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Young Kyun Yoo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Young Kyun Yoo to Proposed name: Kevin Youngkyun Yoo. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: October 8, 2024, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed
PUBLIC NOTICES
in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: July 19, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 07/31, 08/7, 08/14, 08/21/2024)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV443927. Notice of Petition of Shawn Muth. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Shawn Muth filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Shawn Muth to Proposed name: Yonn Muth. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: October 15, 2024, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: July 26, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ K. Ngo /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 08/7, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/2024)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707410
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Arbor Beast, 1780 Rogers Ave., San Jose, CA, 95112, Roy Leonard Rojas. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/28/2024. /s/Roy Leonard Rojas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/28/2024. (pub LG 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707103
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: San Jose Strings Studio, 1087 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125, Evamarie Raboca Teodoro, Victorson Martinez Teodoro. 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/ Evamarie Raboca Teodoro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/21/2024. (pub LG 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707701
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rhineland Xteria Homes Construction Co, 450 Chiberg Court, San Jose, CA, 95133, Rickey Pelz. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2023. /s/Rickey Pelz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/11/2024. (pub LG 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707736
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Avcal Tech, 500 Almaden Walk Loop, San Jose, CA, 95125, Gustavius Dyer Aiton. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/12/2024. /s/Gustavius D Aiton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/12/2024. (pub LG 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2024)
File Number: FBN707626. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Q-Bit Wellness, 1287 Hammerwood Ave Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Squint Pharmacy Solutions LLC, 435 Pinehurst Ave Unit 1, Los Gatos CA, 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on
06/04/2004 and 07/09/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Squint Pharmacy Solutions LLC, Article/Reg #202121010363, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Sreevani Singaraju /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN:, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707587
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Vesper, 394 e. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA, 95008, H.R. Lavender Enterprises Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Herbert R Lavender Jr. Owner/ President. #4321085. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/08/2024. (pub LG 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707439
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: All Around Handymen, 1704 Sundown Lane, San Jose, CA, 95127, Julian Paul Gamaza. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/01/2024. /s/Julian P Gamaza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/01/2024. (pub LG 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707818
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Healing Room Hypnotherapy, 1975 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125, Dina Divya Zuccaro. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/15/2024. /s/Dina Divya Zuccaro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/16/2024. (pub LG 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14/2024)
File Number: FBN707629. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Bizzy Fit Meals, 1657 McKee Rd Ste 60, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Bizzy Fit Meals LLC, 1657 McKee Rd Ste 60, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/07/2023 and 07/09/2024 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. Bizzy Fit Meals LLC, Article/Reg # 202462918004, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Susana Torres /s/ Manager. (Pub LGN:, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07, 08/14/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #707940 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Seewa De Vida Massage Therapy, 1810 Snell Pl., Milpitas, CA,
95035, Benansia Josie Sainz. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/18/2024. /s/Benansia Sainz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/22/2024. (pub LG 07/31, 08/07, 08/14, 08/21/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708129
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lucky Soul Diner, 50 Dixon Road, Milpitas, CA, 95035, HC Ricenoodle-Dixon LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/01/2023. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Zhubin Zhai. Owner. #202355118331. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/29/2024. (pub LG 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708121
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Health Guru For You, 3394 Gardendale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95118, E P Planning LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership . Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/11/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/William Edward Pence. President. #201931910013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/29/2024. (pub LG 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708234
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Truth DNA, 2876 Flint Ave., San Jose, CA, 95148, Esters Brothers Entertainment LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Edward M Esters. Owner. #202253513650. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2024. (pub LG 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/2024)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. FBN707829, filed on 07/17/2024.
The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Heritage Village Offices, 51 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. Filed in Santa Clara county on 10/22/2021 under file No. FBN679858. Full Name of Registrant (s): MI Property Management LLC, 51 E. Campbell Avenue, Suite 400L, Campbell, CA 95008. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Mikica Iric /s/ Manager. Dated: July 17, 2024. (PUB LGN: 08/07, 08/14, 08/21, 08/28/2024)
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