GRAPES YIELD A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST THIS YEAR AMIDST BIG CHANGES
Blessings, woes part of creating 2024 vintage
L aura n ess , Contributor
The wine industry is experiencing a glut of grapes and bulk wine. Vineyards are being pulled out in the Central Valley and in parts of Europe. Many vines will not even be picked this year, making a field day for the birds. Vineyards here in our area have been removed as well, including one below Camel Hill on Bear Creek Road.
Others, including the Pichon Vineyard (formerly farmed by Burrell School Vineyards) above the Lexington Reservoir, and Heart O’ The Mountain, in Scotts Valley, have been abandoned. Incidentally, the latter used to be the home of Alfred Hitchcock.
When I visited the Sierra Foothills last week, in a vineyard that grows prized grapes for top Napa wineries, hundreds of birds were feasting in waves on the juicy ripe primitivo, cabernet sauvignon and malbec.
The owner told me that he grows 700 tons of grapes, but has thus far sold only 30 tons this season—and that was mostly
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TOWN COUNCIL DIRECTS STAFF TO PRIORITIZE A RESTROOM
Mild disagreement over where it should go
D rew P enner , Editor Los Gatos is one step closer to having a permanent public potty downtown.
On Sept. 17, at their regularly scheduled meeting, Council voted to put the project on the list of prioritized capital builds, and directed staff to begin design work.
“I’m really glad to see us moving forward,” said Councilmember Maria Ristow. “I really want this project to happen. My youngest daughter is 24, and I just remember all the time with little kids being downtown, and the only option to find a restroom was to pop into a store or a coffee shop.
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A FIESTA, A GALA AND AN UPCOMING FLICK PERMANENT PUBLIC POTTY
Public Potty, from page 1
And 1, that just feels so unfriendly to our visitors. And, Number 2, our two coffee shops that have older plumbing are going to be very grateful for this.”
No one spoke during public comment for the item.
There was some difference of opinion about where exactly the restroom should go—in (or around) the location of the recently added port-a-potty at Town Plaza Park (by the bus stop), or across the street in the parking lot near the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce office.
Ristow argued for the Plaza Park option, which was supported by the Parks and Public Works Department and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
“This is way overdue,” she said, noting many retailers stopped letting the customers use their restrooms during the pandemic. “I’m grateful that we have the port-a-potty right now. It’s used on a regular basis. I’m glad that we have a location that will feel safe for all users in a highly visible place. And it also won’t be hard to find.”
She said she’d like the structure to have a nice design.
Ristow moved to make it a priority capital project and have staff begin design work at this location.
Councilmember Rob Moore said he fielded two questions during a recent event about whether or not there’s a public restroom downtown.
“One of the people was okay with the port-a-potty, and the other person said, ‘I think I’m going to go home,’ which was disappointing with Taste of Los Gatos happening. I really think it’s critical for us to do this. And I really appreciate the thoughtfulness that went into this,” he said, also voicing his support for the Town Plaza Park option. “I feel like having this in a very easily accessible location is going to be really important.”
But Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes presented an alternate motion. While he didn’t oppose having a restroom in the park, he said he’d rather have it put in the median at the entrance to the parking lot across the street.
He suggested an automated public toilet right next to the old bank building could make a lot of sense.
“The advantage of these automated public toilets is that they come with
a great degree of security. You can’t stay in there, because they open. They give you good warning. They are very hygienic. I had the opportunity to use one in San Francisco last week,” he said. “And what happens is that… it goes through a cleaning cycle for a few minutes where the whole thing is cleaned and then it becomes available to the next person. And they’re very secure. They come with I think a quality look to them. They started in Paris, with sort of an art deco look. They’re green. But they have a more modern one that’s more stainless steel and glass that you see in Manhattan. And Palo Alto has implemented these as well.”
Hudes’ preferred location was not recommended by Town officials, due to the potential for crime and other issues.
Mayor Mary Badame seconded this alternate motion, which allowed for consideration of both sites.
Ristow said she was happy to vote in favor of the superseding motion, in order to make progress on the project.
“I really think that having a public restroom on a median between cars moving—and in a parking lot—is about the least desirable place to put it,” she said. “However, if the motion allows us to explore both locations with a variety of designs, and that keeps it going, I’ll support it.” It passed unanimously.
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The reason for food shortages at some booths during the Taste of Los Gatos festival was not related to same-day ticket unavailability, as suggested by last week’s article on the event.
Diana and Phil Quinet are the owners of the Happy Hound at 15899 Los Gatos Blvd., not Sarai Mejia. Mejia has been the manager for 14 years.
We regret the errors.
D inah c otton , Contributor
ANOTHER OUTDOOR FESTIVAL?
At the urging of our fearless editor I drove downtown to the Civic Center Lawn this past Saturday—always a daunting task with the beach weather and an unreliable Highway 17.
An article was needed to cover the 52nd Fiesta de Arts. Oh, correction here. It is the Los Gatos Art & Wine Fiesta de Artes (yes that is the correct— fancy—spelling of art) Festival 2024, Sept. 21-22.
OUR WONDERFUL KIWANIS CLUB
The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos—which also represents Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Almaden Valley and beyond—provided us with another great Fiesta/ Festival. Local since 1923, the Kiwanis have been, humbly, helping our communities for over 100 years.
The mission of the Kiwanis Club is to “improve the world by serving children and communities, one at a time.”
Their motto is: “Serving the Children of the World.”
And there is also a golden rule: “To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you) in all human relationships.”
The Kiwanis raise funds as we enjoy this Fiesta of music and arts—with a dash of wine and beer.
All proceeds go toward supporting important programs, especially scholarships for students who have turned their lives around.
Students are referred to the Kiwanis by school counselors to become eligible for these scholarships.
HAIL MARY
Heading out to the Civic Center Lawn Fiesta, I began reciting my “parking prayer.” This parking prayer, which I decline to share here, usually works. And when a parking place magically appears, gratitude is given.
Magically, a parking space appeared right in front of my face. What luck! As I hopped out of my car thanking Mary, one of the vendors came out and notified me that this is a temporary No Parking zone.
Back to the mantra: “Hail Mary, Mother of grace…” Okay. No more clues.
Mary only has so many magical parking spaces.
AN EXPENSE ACCOUNT, PLEASE
Covering this Music and Art fiesta was costly for this contributor. I was determined to not buy anything. However, a friend pointed out an interesting political booth in one of the corners.
So, being a curious writer, I set out to see what was happening.
However, along the way: the sweet potato pies were calling; and the sparkly earrings; and the hanging wind art. It was distracting.
You know all of those things that you do not really need but must have? After all, it is a festival to raise money for a very good cause.
UNINVITED GUESTS
While at the Fiesta, I’d noticed a few unusual/questionable tents on the fringe of the main areas. Afterwards, I emailed Kiwanian Nancy Pearson about what was going on.
“This was the first time that we’ve had people just show up at our event and set up a booth for their ‘cause’ with no prior contact or permission,” she stated. “There was a political group, a wellness group, a religious group and a few more, but by Sunday they were either gone or at least not in the footprint of our event.”
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LITTLE LOVED ONE Putting “on the dog” for the Fiesta.
“This
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FIESTA / GALA
Dinah’s Event Log, from page 4
Kiwanis is not a political organization, she noted.
“It’s even written in our bylaws, so we had to ask them to leave,” she said. “We are also not affiliated with any religion. Fortunately, we were able to get them to move on easily. Otherwise, it was a fantastic weekend that broke all of our past records!”
Again congratulations to the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos for this year’s “Fiesta de Artes.”
GOING STRONG
Their 52nd Festival was outstanding.
The music, the crafts, the food—and most of all the people—all made for a huge success for the Kiwanis and the youth they serve.
Thank you, Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos and volunteers. And see you all next year.
“Final numbers aren’t in yet, but we definitely raised over $150,000,” Pearson said in an email afterwards. “All records were broken on attendance, number of sponsors, number of artisans and wine sales. To add to that, all of the musicians were just fantastic—best ever.”
If you missed The Houserockers, who headline the entire weekend, you missed arguably the most special moment.
“Paul Kent—after their finale of ‘Love Train,’ where we all joined the conga line—asked the Kiwanis volunteers (club members and Key Clubbers) to come on stage, and they played ‘All You Need is Love.’ It brought tears to my eyes.
“I’m still reeling from all of the love and support of this fabulous community,” Pearson continued. “By the way, there were a lot of folks who came to the event from out of town—more than normal. Hopefully we helped to make an impact on our local economy.”
In addition to funding Turn-Around Scholarships for Los Gatos and Saratoga high schoolers who have been through tough times, the money will also go toward Special Games for specially abled kids, youth leadership and community service clubs at schools like Van Meter, Daves, Blue Hills, Fisher, LGHS, Bellarmine, Prospect, Leigh, Stratford, Pioneer and Leland, as well as education supplies for underserved communities.
“We couldn’t be more thankful to all for helping us put some smiles on kids’ faces,” she said.
REWINDING THE CLOCK TO THE ’40S
Los Gatos Music & Arts (LGM&A)
GALA and live auction was held at Hotel Los Gatos this past Sunday evening.
Volunteers and supporters came together to raise money for this non-profit organization.
With dollars raised over the summer (Sounds of Summer, Wednesday Jazz in the Plazz) and what was collected at this event, a 22-year town tradition will continue.
El Camino Hospital along with Star One Credit Union were major supporters of this event.
There was, of course, the live auction.
And after, Gunhild Carling and her mostly family band entertained us.
Carling, also known as the Queen of Swing, highlighted the evening with rousing music as well as tap dancing.
SERIOUS BIDDING AND A KEY TO THE VAULT
Several very nice vacation get-aways had been offered up.
A villa in Carmel; a luxurious Lake Tahoe condo; and there was the wine vault.
Keys were sold to open the vault; the one that unlocked it got to keep the wine.
The excitement mounted as the almost-very-last key was the one that turned.
Or, you could buy a playing card,
and if it matched one drawn on stage, you’d be a winner.
A SONG DEDICATED TO LOS GATOS TOWN
For the first time ever, Carling performed her original piece “Los Gatos Town Jazz,” played on a medieval recorder.
It is a happy, uplifting tune, much like our town.
And the audience appreciated it with a standing ovation.
Well done.
WHAT WAS WORN
Many attendees took the ’40s Glam (with black tie suggested) dress code seriously.
Ladies chose to wear fascinators, those flirty, ornamental head pieces that fall somewhere between a headband and a hat.
KUDOS TO ORGANIZERS
After summer’s end and the Los Gatos Town Plaza goes quiet, the GALA is held.
The event organizers deserve kudos, as does the Morning Rotary Club, and the volunteers for their commitment and dedication to producing the Jazz in the Plazz concert series (and the Gala). They all make it look very easy. Yet, behind the scenes they put in many hours of preparation.
See you next summer!
THE QUADRUPLE-M GATHERING
A screening of “Out of Africa” will be held at Cinelux Los Gatos, 43 North Santa Cruz Ave. on Oct. 7. Doors open 9:45am. Movie starts at 10:30am. This renovated 1915 Art Deco-style cinema offers state of the art digital entertainment. No, not Netflix—real movie magic in comfy seats, with an amazing sound system.
This 1995 Sydney Pollack film, which was awarded seven Oscars, including for Best Picture, Best Original Score and Best Director, stars Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. It tells the story of a man who could not be tamed, and the woman he loved who tried to.
The event is part of the Monthly Monday Morning Movie (MMMM) series in support of the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation. Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.
• Town of Los Gatos Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7pm.
• Los Gatos Women’s Business Networking Group: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8-9am, 10 Station Way, Los Gatos (Second Wednesday of each month).
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PLEASANT Perfect Fiesta weather.
BLUE GARB 1940s class and charm at Sunday night’s Gala.
ROCKING ON RPM, a Fiesta performer, has been playing for 43 years.
SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS FAST OUT OF THE CHUTE
Aydon Stefanopoulos and Shea Elmore race to victories
e M anue L L ee , Sports Editor
If senior standouts Aydon Stefanopoulos and Shea Elmore can finish the season the way they started it, the Los Gatos High boys and girls cross country teams are on pace for a truly spectacular season.
Stefanopoulos and Elmore both won their first two races of the season in impressive fashion, collecting firstplace finishes in the Jackie Henderson Memorial Invitational on Sept. 7 and a week later in the Ed Sias Invitational.
Stefanopoulos continued his early-season surge in the prestigious boys sweepstakes race in the Woodbridge Classic on Sept. 21. He finished the three-mile course at Irvine’s Orange County Great Park in a personal-record (PR) 14:00.4, good for 14th place in a field featuring some of the top runners in the nation.
Stefanopoulos bettered his previous best by 23 seconds in one of the most competitive meets in the Western U.S. In the Ed Sias Invite at Hidden Valley Park in Martinez, Stefanopoulos broke the course record, covering two miles in 9:58.93.
At the Jackie Henderson Invite at North Monterey County High, Stefanopoulos ran away from the field for a 27-second victory.
“Aydon had some injuries in the track season that put him back a little bit, but he’s back in true form,” said Ibet Allan, who along with Geoff Elmore are the Los Gatos High coaches. “Aydon’s win at Ed Sias was the first time in nine years someone broke nine minutes, so that was wonderful.”
Elmore won the season-opening Jackie Henderson Invite girls race in 17:32, a competition that featured some of the best runners in the CCS, including Prospect’s Kylie Hoornaert and St. Francis’ Sabrina Zanetto. A week later in the Ed Sias Invite, Elmore finished first in 12:13.61, 11 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher.
“Shea is in exceptional form,” Allan said. “She’s dominating at practices, dominating at races. Shea has been committed and so ready for the season.
Jackie Henderson was a convincing win for her, ahead of some of the strongest competitors in our area. I think it was a bit of a surprise for her. She finished strong and did amazing.”
Both Stefanopoulos and Elmore look to lead their respective squads to a top-three finish in the CCS Championships, which would secure a berth in the CIF State Championships.
The girls team advanced to State last year while the boys team came up just short, finishing only eight positions behind Branham High for third place in the Division II race. The boys have plenty of depth, with seniors Ben Klarich and Adam Wang posting fast times coming off a strong 2023 season. Klarich had a 10th-place finish in the Jackie Henderson Invite and ran 14:57.3 in the Woodbridge Classic.
Wang’s time of 10:52.3 in the Ed Sias was a full minute faster than last year’s race, proof of the work he put in over the off-season. Before a recent practice, Allan asked the boys and girls teams what they wanted to share after being notified they’d be featured in the Los Gatan
“Adam said you have to tell the reporter we’re a very strong team, we work very hard and we have a lot of potential,” Allan said. “And he’s completely right. They know this is their year.”
Sophomore Peter Malone, senior Cooper Codding and brothers Kevin and Ryan Sacco round out the varsity lineup, but Los Gatos has a couple of younger runners who could crack the lineup by season’s end.
“That battle between (numbers) six, seven, eight, nine runners is very strong in a very healthy way,” Allan said. “The boys are so close in terms of times, and it depends on whose day it is in any given race. Some are stronger on the hills, some are stronger on the flats. They are on fire for sure.”
The girls squad has high aspirations as well, though it did suffer a setback with injuries to sophomore Elise
Greenstreet and Sarina Salzer-Swartz, the team’s Nos. three and four runners, respectively.
“Sarina has lost the whole season so far and she’s talked with a sports doctor to determine what is holding her back,” Allan said. “Elise is in PT (physical therapy) and started back up (last week), so we are hopeful we can have her healthy for the end of the season.”
Despite not having Greenstreet and Salzer-Swartz in the lineup this season, the Wildcats have had other runners emerge with solid performances. Their second fastest athlete, senior Taylor Chesarek, has springboarded a tremendous 2024 track and field season last spring into the cross country campaign. Chesarek finished 14th in the Jackie Henderson, fifth in the Ed Sias and went sub 18 minutes in the Woodbridge Classic.
“Taylor is looking fantastic,” Allan said. “She is very good in the longer distances and is looking phenomenal. She’s very fit and in the next month I think she’ll gain even more sharpness.”
The Pyle sisters, sophomore Piper and senior Tatum, are off to a solid start. In the Ed Sias Invite, Piper finished in 10th place in 13:45.2, bettering her previous best by 1 minute, 38 seconds.
“Piper is one of our captains and is very well respected,” Allan said. “Her organizational skills are phenomenal and she’s completely CEO material. She’s starting to play a very strong role as a leader on this team. And Tatum is in phenomenal shape and has been running well.”
Seniors Erika Snell and Zoe Williamson are stalwarts in the program, while sophomores Aleida Nunn and Tahlia Jones have emerged as cornerstone pieces going forward.
“Our sophomores are learning what is expected at the varsity level,” Allan said. “One of the things we’re focusing on is developing the newer girls to take over for the senior girls so by next year they’ll be ready to help lead the team.”
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WINNER Wildcats senior Aydon Stefanopoulos crosses the finish line first on Sept. 7.
VICTORY Los Gatos High senior Shea Elmore is all smiles after winning the Jackie Henderson Memorial Invitational.
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sauvignon blanc. He didn’t even make red wine last year, as he’s got such a backlog in tank. In August, the largest winery in the region, Terra D’Oro, abruptly shut its doors and announced it was for sale. Many growers all over the state bemoaned the slowdown in grape sales, while wineries complained about a serious lack of foot traffic.
We are at the pinch point of vari -
ous converging factors, among them increasingly negative press regarding alcohol, generational changes in consumption habits, and the plethora of wine alternatives that have come about in the last 10 years.
When large wine conglomerates like Vintage Wine Estates, owner of over two dozen brands, including B.R. Cohn, Cherry Pie, Cosentino, Firesteed, La-
etitia and Windsor Vineyards, implode overnight, and only two bidders step up to feast on the carrion, you know there’s trouble afoot. In the past, the major players would have swooped in and created a bidding war for the assets. But those same bloated big boys were already full from opportunistic feasting over the past couple of years. The writing on the wall is becoming clearer.
When Gallo purchased Hahn’s brand and assets last year, but did not buy the Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey) vineyards that produced those wines, it signaled that the mega giant was already full up on grapes. Consequently, Doctors Vineyard, Lone Oak and Smith & Hook, three revered names in grapedom, sought buyers. Although Lone Oak was subsequently purchased by
Courtesy of House Family Vineyards
FROM THE SARATOGA HILLS A beaming Jim Cargill of House Family Vineyards, with pinot noir grapes.
Jackson Family, and Doctors was picked up by Riboli Family, all three sought homes for their fruit this year. Testarossa is a long-term buyer of Doctors Vineyard fruit, and winemaker Bill Brosseau expressed concern over how it would be managed going forward. Only time, and wine, will tell.
BRIGHT SPOTS IN OUR BACKYARD
Wineries that are fairly new or have tasting rooms in high traffic areas, and who also have good social media and brand presence, are doing well. Up-and-coming wineries, like Alamitos in San Jose, find themselves running short of product. It doesn’t hurt that their wines have done extremely well at competitions. Owner Shaun Coleman told me, “Our sauvignon blanc is in demand, and our Touriga Cabernet blend, Malbec and our estate Syrah are club-only.”
Wineries with a solid wine club, like Perrucci Family Vineyards on Kennedy Road in Los Gatos, are grateful to have a decent crop this year. They ran a bit short last season, due to yellow jacket and mold damage. Co-owner Greg Perrucci reports all his estate fruit has been sold (he grows syrah, sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon). He’s hoping the pinot noir he gets from Regan Vineyard in Corralitos will come in strong, because it’s in high demand. He just had a grower dump a bunch of chardonnay on him that he is having trouble selling.
Several other small vineyards in our area also have fruit to sell, when, in the past, buyers jostled to get hold of some. And yet, vineyards are still being put in.
Many winemakers have cut way back on their production. Jeff Emery of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards revealed, “This is the smallest harvest I’ve had in years. I’m sticking to Santa Cruz Mountains AVA fruit, plus getting albariño from Monterey, and chenin blanc from Handley Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I look like a genius because Chenin is suddenly a darling among wine connoisseurs.”
Increasingly, winemakers report that white wines, besides chardonnay, continue to attract consumers. Ian Brand, who got his start in the Santa Cruz Mountains, runs a custom crush operation in Salinas. He’s bringing in the most acreage of albariño ever, and yet the crop is showing up light, due to strong winds at fruit set. He’ll have no trouble selling out.
“We have become an extraordinary white wine house,” says Brand, who brought in some Sémillon for his biggest client, Birichino, along with
verdelho from Pearce Ranch, Melon de Bourgogne from Chalone and sauvignon gris and pinot gris from Eden Rift in San Benito, adjacent to Calera. “Across the board whites are killing it.”
Marty Mathis of Kathryn Kennedy and M. Mathis Winegrower, is very bullish on Godello, grown at Guichard Vineyard in Saratoga. He feels the climate matches that of Galicia, Spain, where the grape originated. Says Mathis, “That climate is very matched to Saratoga, minus the summer thunderstorm rains that they get and we never do. This is my most premium luxury white bottling.”
He was a bit disappointed to get a smaller than usual crop of albariño from his estate vineyard on Pierce Road. “Albariño has become the #1 alternative white for California,” says Mathis. He’s also recently planted sauvignon blanc at a new vineyard near the Lexington Reservoir, by the Cal Fire station above Los Gatos. It looks splendid.
Winemaker Dave Moulton at Burrell School Vineyards on Summit Road just brought in 5.5 tons of pinot noir for rosé and red wine. He’s still waiting for his Bordeaux varieties to ripen. He recently ripped out a big block of merlot for a parking lot. Just across Summit Road, Wrights Station has already harvested their chardonnay. Winemaker Dan Lokteff tells us, “Yields are back to normal after two low years. Pinot was picked ‘on schedule,’ i.e. 9/7, on my birthday! Pristine fruit. Chardonnay was ready shortly after, rather than the usual two-week lag. That August heat really pushed things along. Perfect balance of sugar and acidity on this fruit.”
He’s still awaiting cabernet franc, zin and sangiovese. “That cool week gave us a needed respite,” says Lokteff. “Should finish harvest over the next two weeks.”
Jim Cargill of House Family in Saratoga said harvest got off to “a very heavy start. No warm up, just a full sprint! Yields look very good, maybe slightly less than last year.” He brought in pinot noir from a vineyard in the Saratoga Hills in late August, and has been busy since. He’s grateful that this tasting site, Izumi Point, just had its permit renewed. Even if you make the best wine, if you don’t have a place for people to taste it, all bets are off. So far, no seriously deleterious weather conditions have derailed Harvest 2024. Knock on wood. But it’s not over yet. And one thing’s certain: the birds are partying.
WRIGHTS STATION CHARDONNAY
came in right on the heels of the pinot
Courtesy of Marty Mathis
NEAR LEXINGTON RESERVOIR Marty Mathis of Kathryn Kennedy and M. Mathis Winegrower recently planted a new sauvignon blanc vineyard.
DISCOVER LOST GATOS
THE LONG LOST OPERA HOUSE
Venue was used for movies, meetings, lectures, school plays, graduations and rallies
a L an f ein B erg , Contributor
Like many small towns in the west, Los Gatos prospered in the late 19th century after the arrival of the railroad. Eager to shed their town’s rustic image, civic-minded citizens and businesspeople sought every opportunity to establish a more cosmopolitan reputation.
A performing arts center was one measure of a town’s sophistication. But since a theater was considered low class and crude at the time, the term “Opera House” was chosen as a more dignified name for such a venue, even if an actual opera would never be performed there. Between 1850 and 1920, no respectable town or city in America was without at least one opera house.
The first opera house in Los Gatos was built on East Main Street by blacksmith George Seanor in 1885. It stood
for five years before it burned to the ground. The fire was thought to have originated from a lighted cigar stub thrown away at a political rally. Early settler Peter Johnson built the second opera house, also on East Main. It was said to be the “Pride of Los Gatos.” However, financial problems plagued the investors and it operated for only five months before it burned down in 1894.
The fate of the first two opera houses didn’t seem to deter newly arrived residents Eugene and Nellie Ford from building a third one. The couple had relocated to Los Gatos from Tennessee in 1886 and settled at 60 University Ave. in 1897. Eugene was the station agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad and Nellie was an accomplished pianist. When a development site became available on West Main Street after a fire, they wisely chose brick and stone construction materials.
Ford’s Opera House opened on the evening of Oct. 10, 1904, to the delight of the town. It featured a 500-seat au-
graduations and rallies.
The project was a great success and Eugene became quite a prominent citizen until a rumor began to circulate that he had an affair with one of the actresses. The San Jose Evening News ran a story explaining that Los Gatos was “all agog” over the mystery of a baby left on a doorstep by a strange man who had arrived on the train looking for Eugene L. Ford. The “bouncing baby, fat and good looking” was subsequently turned over to the authorities for adoption.
In 1916, J. Walter Crider purchased and remodeled the Opera House into Crider’s Department Store. The store closed in 1957, a few years after Crider’s death. An unattractive modernization covered the façade with cheap-looking rectangular panels which remained until the 1989 earthquake required extensive repairs to the building. The front was then refinished in red brick. The open space on the second floor was a popular event venue until 2013, when it was subdivided into offices. All that remains of the original opera house interior is the elegant curved stairway.
ditorium on the second floor, complete with a grand piano and stamped tin panels on the ceiling. Several retail shops occupied the ground floor. During the following 12 years, the audience witnessed minstrel shows and vaudeville troops of barnstorming thespians. Noontime parades advertised evening performances. The venue was popular for picture shows, town meetings, lectures, school plays,
Alan Feinberg is a local historian and founder of the LOST Gatos Project. His mission is to generate enthusiasm among Los Gatos residents for remembering and preserving our town’s unique character and historic treasures before they’re lost forever. For more Los Gatos history, download the free mobile app Discover LOST Gatos and take a self-guided walking tour through our historic downtown.
recognition.
FAMILIAR VIEW The Opera House is featured prominently in this postcard, circa 1910. Note the electric streetlight, telephone wires, RR crossing gate and trolley tracks. It was later remodeled into a department store.
MISGUIDED MODERNIZATION In the 1960s and ’70s, several downtown buildings including the Opera House were either demolished or remodeled beyond
LEGISLATURE’S UNWRITTEN RULE: NEGOTIATE IN SECRET, NOT IN PUBLIC
The governor’s office can also shape legislation behind the scenes
r yan s a B a L ow, CalMatters
State Sen. Dave Min admonished a fellow legislator recently for talking about his bill during an open hearing, saying lawmakers were forbidden from negotiating amendments to legislation in public view.
“We have a policy in the Senate … We don’t negotiate amendments from the dais,” Min told his Democratic colleague, Assemblymember David Alvarez, this summer. “We are happy to continue discussing this offline, but I just don’t think it’s appropriate—nor is it in the interest of our time—to be negotiating and discussing particular provisions from the dais.”
The exchange between Alvarez and Min highlights an unwritten rule in the Capitol, one that points to a culture of backroom dealing, where secret negotiations between lobbyists, Capitol staff and legislators are what really decide the fate
of laws whose impacts will be felt by millions of Californians.
Senate leaders said Min, a Democrat from Irvine, overstated the rule since committee chairs can make exceptions and debate amendments in a hearing. But Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire acknowledged to CalMatters that he requested “policy committee chairpersons and bill authors work to secure potential amendments prior to the (public) hearing” in order to improve the quality of legislation.
“When verbal, on-the-fly amendments are taken, there is real potential for confusion, misunderstanding and disagreement on definitions,” McGuire said. “We highly encourage robust discussion and debate at policy hearings. This is the people’s house after all. But we also want to get the amendments right because details matter on these important laws.”
The Assembly takes a similar approach to amendments, said Cynthia Moreno, a spokesperson for Speaker Robert Rivas.
Leaving the process almost entirely up to secret negotiations has critics calling the process little more than a
added in committees.
In California, that can be a highstakes discussion done in secret between legislators and staff and lobbyists representing powerful interests for or against a bill. When there are political consequences or money is involved, the governor’s office or legislative leaders can also shape legislation behind the scenes. Amendments can only be added by an elected legislator, but the amendments produced by negotiations usually have no names attached and they are often presented to a bill author as a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum.
“I calculated, I think, four-and-a-half years since I walked into a committee without having full agreement with the chair,” state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco said at an Assembly committee hearing last year where he disagreed with amendments added to his bill. In the past, “I have come into committee with five simple words: … I accept the committee’s amendments.”
Alvarez, of Chula Vista, was also protesting amendments to his bill when Min, the committee chair who made the changes, stopped him from talking about it in public.
rubber stamp for deals made behind closed doors.
As CalMatters has reported, an analysis of every vote cast in the past five years shows that Democrats who control the Legislature vote “no” on average less than 1% of the time, suggesting the fates of most bills are decided before votes are cast.
“This is exactly the kind of conversation that should be taking place in public,” said David Snyder, executive director of the First Amendment Coalition. “The public has a right to understand why lawmakers are making the decisions they’re making.”
Assemblymember Bill Essayli, an outspoken Republican from Corona, was even more critical.
“It’s very hard to figure out if there’s corruption involved when you don’t know who the drafters are and how language gets in a bill,” he said.
How amendments are drafted in private.
The original language in almost all bills that navigate the legislative process—more than 2,500 this year—is usually changed through amendments
Alvarez’s Assembly Bill 2560 would have made it easier to build housing in coastal zones. After he tried unsuccessfully to defy Min by contacting other committee members about his concerns with the amendments, he pulled the bill from consideration.
Alvarez said in a press release that amendments added by the committee would have made the bill “ineffective at building more housing.”
Alvarez told CalMatters he is used to a more transparent process. He’s a firstterm lawmaker and a former member of the San Diego City Council, where he said it was normal for members to debate policy changes during public meetings.
“For those of us who have served in local government … we’re used to that,” he said. “You make motions and change motions all the time, as you’re getting ready to make a decision.”
But Min said a policy limiting amendment negotiations makes sense because it’s better for lawmakers to read and understand the amendments before hashing them out in public hearings.
“If you are trying to negotiate new amendments to the bill from the dais, then we all have to react on the fly,” Min said. “We don’t have the benefit of thinking about these amendments.”
ASSEMBLYMEMBER Esmeralda Soria, a Democrat from Merced, and Assemblymember David Alvarez, a Democrat from San Diego, talk on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 17, 2023.
Summons
SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW), CITACIÓN (DERECHO FAMILIAR)
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SVETLANA GRISHINA
You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.
Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.
Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del Demandante): Yurii Morozov
CASE NUMBER: (Número del Caso): 24FL00286
Electronically filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 9/4/2024 4:36 AM
Reviewed By: F. Samonte
Case #24FL00286
Env. #16488980
You have 30 days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.
For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org) or by contacting your local bar association.
NOTICE - RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petition para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Sí no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.
Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.
AVISO - LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.
EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.
The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
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201 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without and attorney, are (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Yurii Morozov
21440 Shady Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (510) 994 9226
Date (Fecha): Jun 10, 2021. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ F. Samonte, Deputy (Asistente). (Pub LGN 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708993
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: American Precious Metals, 1590 Berryessa Rd. Ste A, San Jose, CA, 95133, Ageless Tangible Assets, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 4/20/1989. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Joseph M Bumb. Owner. #C1560132. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/28/2024. (pub LG 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2024)
File Number: FBN708430. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1 . Ironstack, 2. Loud Ninja , 4984 Severance Dr Apt 125, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Greg Greene, PO Box 70078, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/07/2024 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/ Greg Greene /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2024)
File Number: FBN708341 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Grayson Community Management , 1625 The Alameda Ste 625, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Melia & Mateos Inc, 1625 The Alameda Ste 625, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/15/2024 and 08/05/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Melia & Mateos Inc, Article/Reg #2727448, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Allan Melkesian /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709092
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Futesy, 65 Washington Street, 290, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Colemart LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 01/05/2023. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Aldin Barrett. Manager. #202116010404. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2024. (pub LG 09/04, 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708945
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Richard The Barber, Barack Obama Boulevard Unit 20, San Jose, CA, 95126, Richard Hoang. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 08/27/2024. /s/Richard Hoang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/27/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
File Number: FBN709592 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. The Sandman Termite Company Inc, 2. The Building Company, 3. The Sandman Termite Company DBA The Building Company, 423 Perrymont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, The Sandman Termite Company Inc, 423 Perrymont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/03/1978 and 09/18/2024 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. The Sandman Termite Company Inc, Article/ Reg # C0835955, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Michael Anthony Spehar /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 09/25, 10/02, 10/9, 10/16/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708310
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Real Estate Mortgage Insurance Services, 1601 Silver Ranch Ln., San Jose, CA, 95138, Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/02/2024. /s/Dannie Le. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/02/2024. (pub Metro 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709088
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chromatic Critters, 1620 Hope St Apt 521, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Sydney Rose Wyatt. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Sydney R Wyatt. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/30/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709026
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Junk Be Gone Hauling and Trash Removal, 2730 Aiello Dr, Suite B, San Jose, CA, 95111, Aida Ramos. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 07/30/2024. /s/ Aida Ramos. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709177
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Northwest Landscape, 283 Kinney Dr., San Jose, CA, 95112, Bay Pro. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/01/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Anuj Gupta. CEO. #4163441. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/04/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
File Number: FBN708753. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Lunas Grading and Paving , 920 W Remington Dr Apt 5A, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Rafael Luna Jr, 920 W Remington Dr Apt 5A, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/15/2022 and 08/21/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Rafael Luna Jr /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709208
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bel Air Dental, 1299 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, Chad Truong DDS, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names
listed herein 04/02/2002. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Chad C Truong. CEO. #C2794510. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/06/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709217
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Golden Poppy Inc., 171 Main Street #612, Los Altos, CA, 94022. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 05/142019. Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware. /s/Carrol Titus. Director. #CA4274125. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/04/2024. (pub LG 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #708668
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TD Future LLC, 1199 E Calaveras, Milpitas, CA, 95035. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 08/16/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Quoc Dung Lam. Manager. #202463212087. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2024. (pub LG 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709324
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Advanced Building Matrix, 2182 Diana Pl., San Jose, CA, 95116, Thanh Dac Phung. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 01/11/2024. /s/Thanh Dac Phung. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2024. (pub LG 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2024)
File Number: FBN709200. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Born To Be Whole, LLC, P.O. Box 1999, Los Gatos, CA 95031. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Born To Be Whole, LLC, P.O. Box 1999, Los Gatos, CA 95031. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/02/2024 and 09/05/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Born To Be Whole, LLC, Article/Reg # 202463710874, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Margaret Beeuwsaert /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/9/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709378
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Able Builders, Inc., 387 Washington Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/10/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Paul Nhut Minh Nguyen. Manager. #6381874. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/12/2024. (pub LG 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2024)
File Number: FBN709041 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: I3 Ventures 15466 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 109-26, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Item America LLC, 15466 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 109-26, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/28/2024 and 08/29/2024 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. Item America LLC, Article/Reg # 201102610117, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Jumana Ghadiali /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/9/2024)
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Fictitious Business Name Statements
File Number: FBN709360. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Kat’s Shoppe of Tangled Ribbons , 2211 Gundersen Drive, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Katherine V. Pieri, 2211 Gundersen Drive, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/11/2024 and 09/11/2024 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. /s/ Katherine Pieri /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/9/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709439
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Handheld Catering, 1725 De La Cruz Blvd., STE1, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Culfornia Mobile Foods LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/13/2012. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Daniel Figone. Principal. #201218510066. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/13/2024. (pub LG 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709432
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mandy Ding, 2026 Heather Glen Dr., San Jose, CA, 95130, Mengdi Ding. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/13/2024. /s/Mengdi Ding. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/13/2024. (pub LG 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709497
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Ecopower Dynamics, Inc. 2. Apex Construction & Design, 3. Thekhomes, 4. Aduism, 5. Eco Design Builders, Inc, 6. Adu To The K, 7. K-Adu, 755 E Capitol Ave H201, Milpitas, CA, 95035, MSC General
Construction, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 07/22/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Sanghee Han. Director. #3930193. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/16/2024. (pub LG 09/25, 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709383
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZ Registration Hub, 1810 Hillsdale Ave STE1, San Jose, CA, 95124, Lopez Liliana. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/12/2024. /s/Liliana Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/12/2024. (pub LG 09/25, 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709655
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Asian Ancient Acupuncture & Wellness Center, 21040 Homestead Rd., 102, Cupertino, CA, 95014, Caiping Tang. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 09/18/2024. s/Caiping Tang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/20/2024. (pub LG 09/25, 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2024)
File Number: FBN709455. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Bristol Hospice - Bay Area , 333 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 1, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Sojourn Hospice & Palliative Care - East Bay, LLC, 206 N 2100 W, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/16/2024 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. Sojourn Hospice & Palliative Care - East Bay, LLC, Article/Reg # 201413210413, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Alex Mauricio /s/ President & CEO. (Pub LGN: 09/25, 10/02, 10/9, 10/16/2024)
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HOW CAN I SHAPE THE FUTURE?
Help design a vibrant new community center for all Los Gatans
Jeffrey P. B L u M , Contributor
Is your current definition of “community center” a dusty gym with dodgeballs older than your grandma’s knitting needles? Fear not, fellow Los Gatos residents. We’re tossing out the tired old model and crafting a vibrant, all-encompassing space that would make Michelangelo himself ditch his chisel and sign up for a pottery or painting class.
Are you passionate about building a thriving community center that caters to everyone? Do you dream of a space that fosters creativity, connection and endless possibilities? If so, then mark your calendars for the Los Gatos Community Center Design Event on Oct. 14, from 5 to 7pm at the Masonic Lodge (131 E. Main St., in downtown Los Gatos).
Organized by the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation, this Phase 2 workshop is your chance to actively shape the future of our community center. Building on the momentum from our successful June workshop and online survey, we’ll be delving deeper to co-create a space that truly reflects the needs, desires and spirit of Los Gatos.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
DREAMING BIG At the last visioning workshop, people of all ages shared their ideas for what a community center could become. assistance from this and other newspapers in the Weeklys local media group
• Multi-purpose rooms for fitness classes, lectures, workshops and community events.
• Dedicated spaces for youth activities, senior programs and after-school programs.
• A technology center offering digital resources and fostering innovation.
• Phase 1 Recap: We’ll kick things off by summarizing the valuable insights gathered from the community in the first phase. This includes the first well-attended workshop and the survey results from the very successful survey we conducted, highlighting your needs and desires for the new center.
• Space & Function Brainstorming: Gear up for an exciting evening of collaboration. Our moderator will be seeking input on ideal spaces and functions for the new center. Imagine a vibrant hub with possibilities like:
• Art studios and performance areas for budding artists and performers to improve upon and showcase their talents.
• Flexible meeting spaces for local organizations and community groups.
• And much more! This is where your input matters most.
• Site Selection Discussion: We’ll explore the potential pros and cons of various site options, ensuring we choose a location for a new community center accessible and convenient for all.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
• Be a Part of History: This community center will be a cornerstone of Los Gatos for generations to come. Your voice and ideas are crucial to creating a space that truly serves all residents.
• Shape a Center for Everyone: Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you in the new community center.
Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan File Photo
This event allows you to ensure it reflects your interests and needs.
• Meet Your Neighbors: Connect with fellow Los Gatos residents who share your vision for a vibrant and inclusive community center.
• Fuel Your Creativity: Let your imagination run wild! This is your chance to dream big and brainstorm innovative ideas for the center’s functionality and design.
• Snacks & Refreshments: Your creative energy will be well-supported with delicious snacks and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled throughout the evening.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Don’t miss this opportunity to actively shape the future of Los Gatos! Registration is quick and easy:
• Visit the official website, LGCommunityCenter.org , or visit the Eventbrite link: eventbrite.com/e/ los-gatos-community-center-design-event-tickets-1017758140997
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
Share this event with your friends, family, and neighbors! The more voices we have, the better we can design a community center that caters to everyone. Let’s build a space that reflects the lively spirit of Los Gatos, a space that fosters connection, creativity and a sense of belonging.
Remember that dusty gym with dodgeballs older than your grandma’s knitting needles I mentioned at the beginning of this article? Well, on Oct. 14, we have the chance to relegate them (and those tired old ideas) to the history books. Let’s ditch the dodgeballs and pick up our collective chisels—because at the Los Gatos Community Center Design Event, we’re all Michelangelos sculpting the vibrant future of our community, together. See you on Oct. 14. Together, we can create a community center where everyone truly thrives.
