Los Gatan October 2 2024 by Weeklys

STUDENTS TURN TO AI TO SELECT ACADEMIC MAJORS

Youth share how the powerful technology is guiding studies

Saara Piplani, Contributor

While they may have been introduced to it as a way to cut corners on English homework, students are now increasingly saying AI has advanced into a multi-purpose tool they can’t ignore as they prepare to enter the workforce.

As of March last year, Goldman Sachs found an estimated two-thirds of US occupations are already being affected by AI, and as many as 300 million around the world could become automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence.

“Although the impact of AI on the labor market is likely to be significant, most jobs and industries are only partially exposed to automation and are thus more likely to be complemented rather than substituted by AI,” the authors wrote.

That will affect hiring, as AI is predicted to contribute more

FANTASTIC 4 Portia Zeidler, Britt Melinauskas, Maya Walker and Mia Halsey will

championship. Read the story on P10.

AUTHOR TACKLES CHESS AND GENDER BIAS

Campbell-based Zhao discusses her new novel for young readers

Abigail Monti, Contributor

Before Kyla Zhao became a talented adult fiction author in Silicon Valley, she was a young chess player in Singapore. Starting at

age six, she played throughout her childhood before leaving the chess world after middle school.

In her newly released novel May the Best Player Win, Zhao brings her childhood experience to life through the story of May, a young girl navigating the pressures of competitive chess while confronting gender bias in the traditional-

ly male-dominated sport.

“It’s a family-friendly version of ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’” Zhao told the Los Gatan, referring to the hit 2020 Netflix mini-series that sparked a surge of interest in chess. Like the show, Zhao promises that no prior knowledge of

➝ Kyla Zhao, 16

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Beautifully updated one level "Leep" built home located on a tree lined steet. Formal living room with high ceiling, skylights, and fireplace. Separate family room with an abundance of windows and high ceiling. Gourmet chef's kitchen with a large center island, breakfast bar seating, slab granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, tiled floor. Informal dining area/sitting room. Inside laundry/mud room. Hardwood floors throughout Spacious bedrooms with closet built-ins. Remodeled hall bathroom with tiled surfaces Primary suite with sliding glass door to exterior and newly remodeled bathroom. Outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, two pergolas, and patio with sitting area and exterior lighting. Stroll to Howes Playlot Park, Safeway, Starbucks, La Pesca Blue Restaurant. Alta Vista Elementary, Union Middle, and Leigh High School.

Beautifully updated one level "Leep" built home located on a tree lined steet. Formal living room with high ceiling, skylights, and fireplace. Separate family room with an abundance of windows and high ceiling. Gourmet chef's kitchen with a large center island, breakfast bar seating, slab granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, tiled floor. Informal dining area/sitting room. Inside laundry/mud room. Hardwood floors throughout. Spacious bedrooms with closet built-ins. Remodeled hall bathroom with tiled surfaces Primary suite with sliding glass door to exterior and newly remodeled bathroom. Outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ, two pergolas, and patio with sitting area and exterior lighting. Stroll to Howes Playlot Park, Safeway, Starbucks, La Pesca Blue Restaurant. Alta Vista Elementary, Union Middle, and Leigh High School.

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“We are so thankful for Kim and her team. They recently helped us sell our home. From start to ﬁnish, Kim and her team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication that made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Kim took the time to understand our needs and goals, offering insightful advice on how to present our home in the best light. Their knowledge of the market was evident, and their strategic approach helped us price our home competitively, attracting multiple offers. They kept us informed at every stage, patiently answered all our questions, and provided all the right people to ensure our home was ready to be put on the market. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were apparent in every aspect of the transaction.”

- M & P | Sellers

“We ﬁrst met Kim when she was the listing agent for the house we purchased. As buyers we were impressed with her professionalism and how she ran the selling process and so when it came time for us to sell, we decided to hire Kim to represent us. With her strong knowledge of the Los Gatos market and buyer preferences, Kim encouraged us to update colors and styles to maximize our home’s appeal, even if they were outside of our “comfort zone,” and her judgments were right on!”

- S & D | Sellers

“I am incredibly grateful to Kim and her team for their outstanding support in preparing and selling my home. Kim’s experience and professionalism were evident from start to ﬁnish. She navigated every step of the process with conﬁdence and expertise, making the entire experience seamless. A special mention goes to Chad, who was instrumental in ensuring everything stayed on track. His availability and readiness to assist with any concern or question were invaluable. I highly recommend Kim and her team for anyone looking to sell their home.”

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MARIONETTES, MUSIC, VOLUNTEER SPIRIT

Fundraiser for local broadcaster a colorful, sudsy outdoor affair

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

Now celebrating 40 years, KCAT TV & Radio did it again for this third-annual Oktoberfest. Hats off to all who volunteered, and attended showing support for our local Channel 15.

This event was supported by the attendees and a grant from the Town of Los Gatos. Well done.

The large eating tent filled up around 2pm, and revelers were treated to the “um, pa, pa” polka sounds provided by the German Guys and The Internationals.

Lederhosen and dirndls were everywhere.

Our perfect fall weather and the Los Gatos Morning Rotary volunteers helped make for quite an enjoyable day.

Afterwards, KCAT Executive Director Melissa Toren sent out an email blast saying the event was a success thanks to this voluntary labor force.

“You made life so easy for us by simply smiling and giving us the thumbs up that ‘you got this’ every time we came to check in,” she said.

In her post-mortem, Los Gatos Morn-

PATH 2 ‘GERMANY’ Each year, the Civic Center Lawn becomes a Bavarian village.

ing Rotary’s Ginger Taylor McDonald congratulated supporters.

“Oktoberfest was an 'off the charts’ successful crowd pleaser,” she said.

“KCAT's team did an outstanding job.

LGMR (Los Gatos Morning Rotary) volunteers were glad to be a part of the event and to lend a helping hand.”

We’re so fortunate we have so many dedicated individuals who can pitch in and help each other, aren’t we?

CORRECTION

Due to a reporting mistake, our 9/11 memorial article, titled “A solemn morning of remembrance in Los Gatos,” stated Maj. Gen. Kent Hillhouse (Ret.) was in the Pentagon building on Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, he was in San Jose at the time. We regret the error.

CLARIFICATION

Swenson Builders’ 12-story, 500unit “original design concept” for 15495 Los Gatos Blvd. (referenced in our Sept. 11 article, “Builder slashes 50 feet from ‘Residence at Newton’”) did not refer to the initial preliminary application submitted to the Town.

There was no change in the number of units (238), building height (72’2”), or number of stories (7) after the SB 330 preliminary application was submitted.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It’s Developers Who Should Reflect on their Impact

I was ready to get the “fixins” out for a batch of s’mores after reading your contributor's piece "Transformative Mediation: A Tool for Balanced Growth” (Los Gatan Sept. 18).

That is, until I reached the conclusion where it says “Transformative Mediation offers a promising approach to achieving balanced development by promising dialogue, understanding and collaboration, mediation can help ensure that new housing projects are more welcome additions to the community.”

Sorry, but the implied notion that the housing projects can be more welcome additions to the community flies in the face of the uproar over the multiple housing towers proposed for LG and residential areas.

Eighty-foot towers staring down into peoples' yards—some residents spent their entire savings to live in a quiet, peaceful and "private" location—does not need to be "sugar coated" now that artists' conceptions of towering megaliths and population increases of up to 6,000 are showing up on Nextdoor.

You can get the flavor of the majority sentiment.

Perhaps the inverse of the author's thinking: through Transformative Mediation, developers eager to cash in on the ill-conceived Builder’s Remedy, might understand the angst their projects are creating and decide to pull back and reconfigure, knowing the catastrophic impact they are creating.

C raig S teen —via email

Opera in the House

First of all, I very much enjoyed the recently published story about the Opera House. I sincerely enjoy these types of stories.

The story certainly implies that opera has never been performed in the Opera House. I had always known that, so when I produced the first TEDx Los Gatos in 2012, I made certain to make that happen. (Another group did a TEDx in Los Gatos at Netflix five years after the

one I did in 2017, and there was a TEDx Los GatosHighSchool in 2017 as well).

I invited a friend of mine to give a talk about opera and perform during the event.

You can see her on YouTube here: youtu.be/CVgx07KccLY

In fact opera has been performed once—and only once—in the opera house in our fine town!

J onathan K nowle S —via email

Jyl Lutes for Board of Education (Area 3)

I’ve lived in Santa Clara County for over 60 years, and during that time, I’ve seen the critical issues impacting our public education system—declining enrollment, inadequate school funding, increased demand for student services and gaps in equity.

One candidate running for Trustee Area 3 for the Santa Clara County Board of Education stands out: Jyl Lutes.

As a former teacher of 30 years, Jyl Lutes has shown she can tackle these issues head-on and understands the challenges schools face.

From advocating for increased funding for classrooms, to supporting teachers and students with real, impactful solutions, her leadership has been invaluable as a school board member, city council member, and educator.

I’ve witnessed her dedication to improving education for all students, not just a select few.

We need a leader with real-life classroom experience to navigate the complex issues in education, and Jyl Lutes is that leader.

Together, we can ensure that our students, educators, and families have an ally in Trustee Area 3 by voting for Jyl Lutes on Tuesday, November 5.

t im w alla C e , Naglee Park

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2ND ANNUAL LOWRIDER ART SHOWCASE AT MONTALVO ART CENTER

A once-illegal pursuit has become the basis for a day of family-friendly fun

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

On Sept. 22, a fleet of over 50 classic lowrider cars were driven up to the Great Lawn at Villa Montalvo for the 2nd Annual Lowrider Art Showcase. This event was in collaboration with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose, and Local Color, a San Josebased art organization.

ART AND CULTURAL IDENTITY

The Lowrider culture started down in Southern California in the ’40s, with stock cars being altered, so their frames sat closer to the ground. They became a cultural touchpoint of the Mexican-American community—and an important art form.

ILLEGAL TO SB436

In 1988, Vehicle Code Section 21100 and Section 24008 were written to allow local jurisdictions to make-up their own rules on body height and cruising speed. Local municipalities began dictating the height and the speed of lowriders. If these requirements were not met, the cars and their drivers could be cited and fined. During the 2021-22 legislative sessions, Assemblymember David Alvarez introduced SB 436, which amended and removed this restriction statewide.

CONSTRICTIONS OFF

Today the Lowrider culture is flourishing. That was on full display at the art showcase. Enthusiasts showed off retrofitted cars with unique wheels, hydraulic lifts and other custom accessories that can now legally drive on public roads. Bicycles and skateboards in the lowrider style were also on display at this event.

The event included an art market and hands-on art activities for families, Lucas Artist Fellow Gretchen E. Henderson reading “Dear Body of Water,” Local Color art technique demonstrations, dj4fifteen, Lincoln High School Folklorico Dance Team performances, Mariachi Tapatio strolling around, and panel discussions.

This Showcase received over 2,500 advance registrations. There was no charge to enter. Parking was at West Valley College with a shuttle service

to the Villa. Delicious food and treat options were offered from food trucks. Support was provided by Applied Materials Foundation, Al Castellano, the George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation, and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian.

This family-friendly event was well attended, and was very well organized. That was a tribute to the efforts and coordination of all involved. The stunning lowrider cars, DJs, art-making, vendors, dancing performances and children’s activities all made for a culturally enlightening, relaxing afternoon. And if you missed it this year, look for the dates next year, around the same time.

DINAH’S EVENT LOG

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Once a year, over 600 communities across the nation join in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s,

The Silicon Valley Alzheimer’s Association Annual Alzheimer’s Walk for Silicon Valley was held on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Our “Let’s Go Los Gatos” team of approximately 18 people was one of the top fundraisers, bringing in over $11,000 this year.

Many generously contributed funds and their time to raise awareness of the fight for a different future.

A special mention goes to the Los Gatos – Saratoga Recreation 55 Plus program and Tom Picraux for spreading the word. Meanwhile over in the Saratoga Village:

Former Mayor of Saratoga, had this to say about an upcoming spooky happening in that community…

“Over 20 years ago Witchy Walk-A-Bout, an event for Saratoga's children with Halloween as the theme, was started for all to enjoy. Big Basin Way has been crowded with 300-500 children dressed in costume, with their parents, too, all decked out. Village merchants hand them candy or some form of treat. Every year we look forward to this event sponsored by the Saratoga Village Development Council.”

The Witchy Walk-A-Bout will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2-4 pm. Merchants will hand out candy and there will be entertainment centers for children. Scarecrows have begun sprouting in the village.

The Los Gatos Community Center Design Event will be held Monday, Oct. 14, 5-7pm, at the Masonic Hall, 131 East Main Street, Los Gatos. This Phase 2 workshop will engage locals to share ideas, needs and wants for a new community center proposal.

Quadruple-M Presentation

“OUT OF AFRICA” at Cinelux Los Gatos, 43 N. Santa Cruz Ave.

Part of the MONTHLY - MONDAYMORNING - MOVIE series in support of the Los Gatos Thrives foundation. $5 All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices are available upon request. This theatre has very comfortable seating.

• Town of Los Gatos Council Meeting Oct. 1, 7pm, Civic Center.

• Gallery 24 North Santa Cruz Avenue Oct. 4 - all new art and a gallery reception.

• Los Gatos Women’s Business Networking Group Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8-9am, 10 Station Way, Los Gatos (held every second Wednesday of each month).

• Los Gatos Wine Walk, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2-5pm rain or shine. Buy tickets at the Chamber of Commerce office.

ZENITH A beautiful lowrider wheel.

Dinah Cotton

WITH HIS WHEELS West Valley College Language Arts and Social Science Dean John Ulloa.

Dinah Cotton

SUPPORTIVE The Let's Go Los Gatos walkers during their walk to help end Alzehimer’s.

PREPARING FARM-FRESH MEALS FOR SENIORS

EXECUTIVE CHEF Ron Garrido loves cooking with fresh ingredients so much he visits the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market weekly to score amazing herbs, vegetables and more.

Watermark at Almaden chef Ron Garrido spills his healthy-cooking secrets

Ron Garrido, Contributor

Every Sunday, I head to the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market to pick out produce for the week. It’s a big part of how I plan the meals for the residents at Watermark at Almaden, the senior retirement community where I’m the executive chef.

I grew up on a farm in Brentwood, just north of here. One of the reasons I prefer buying produce from a farmers’ market is that it allows me to get the freshest ingredients possible. When you go through a produce company, things pass through several hands before they get to your kitchen. But at the farmers’ market, the food goes directly from the farmer to me, then straight to the kitchen and onto the table. You can’t beat that.

Figs are one of my favorite things to work with this time of year. You can do so much with them. They’re great paired with prosciutto or other cured meats, or you can use them in desserts. I’ve even added them to oatmeal or salads. You can get really creative with them, which I like. And since they’re in season, they taste amazing.

I also know my residents’ tastes, so I look for things they like. One resident loves her potato salad, so we make that for her when the right ones are in season. Another resident requests clam chowder, so we make sure to prepare it when the ingredients are at their best.

I think it’s important to use the best-quality ingredients. It’s part of what makes our gourmet dining and comfort food so delicious. We want to make sure it’s the highest quality, because seniors need their food to be nutrient-rich, and some may have immune systems that are more sensitive, so I want to make sure I’m using non-GMO, fresh ingredients whenever possible.

CHEF SAYS: Here are a couple of my favorite recipes for fall. One we serve regularly at the Watermark at Almaden; the other is something that can more easily be made at home.

RECIPE 1: TURKISH LAMB SLIDERS

Number of servings: 8 Portion size: 2 oz / 1 leaf / 1 tbsp

Ingredients

• Yellow onion, fresh 2 oz

• Whole garlic clove, 1/4 oz

• Ground cumin 1 tsp

• Ground ginger 1/2 tsp

• Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp

• Sea salt 1/2 tsp

• Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp

• Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp

• Thyme, fresh 1 tsp

• Parsley, fresh 2 tbsp

• Mint leaves, fresh 2 tbsp

• Ground lamb 1 1/2 lb

• Butter lettuce, Fresh 1/2 lb

• Yogurt tahini raita 1 tbsp

• (See “Yogurt Tahini Raita” recipe for sauce instructions)

I like getting to know the farmers, too. Over time, you build relationships. Once they know you, you can even talk to them about what you’d like to see them grow for the following season. It’s a nice feeling, having that kind of connection and trust with the people who grow the food we use in our cooking. I’ve worked with some of these farmers for years, and it’s a great partnership. That’s not something you can get from a grocery store.

There’s something special about cooking with in-season produce. We’ve had some really hot weather, so stone fruits like plums, nectarines and peaches have stuck around a little longer than usual, which has been great. But soon, we’ll be shifting more into apples, pears and citrus. After that, we’ll move into winter vegetables like Brussels sprouts. Cooking seasonally keeps things interesting in the kitchen. It also means that the residents get the best flavors, since everything is at its peak.

At the market, I can find heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peaches, potatoes—things that haven’t been modified. The residents seem to appreciate that, and some have even told me—and I’m not making medical claims here— that since they’ve been eating from our menu, they’ve noticed improvements in their health. Blood pressure and weight are going down, and their doctors are happy with the changes.

One of the great things about the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market is that it’s a community. The farmers help each other out. If one doesn’t have something you’re looking for, they’ll tell you which farmer down the way has it. They’re not all growing the same thing, so it gives you a variety of options. Plus, they’re happy to answer questions and guide you to the best products.

If you’re thinking about going to the market yourself but feel intimidated, just smile and ask questions. They’re friendly people who want to share their produce with you.

Chef Ron Garrido is the Executive Chef at Watermark at Almaden. He has been Executive Chef at some of the most prestigious restaurants in the Bay Area, including the Carnelian Room, in addition to owning his own restaurant Avalon, in Eureka, before serving as Executive Chef for Amazon Business.

Critical control point: Under cool, running water rinse whole peeled onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, mint and romaine. Mince onion, garlic, thyme, parsley and mint.

Remove core from lettuce, carefully separate head into separate leaves or cups. Cover and refrigerate (41°F) until needed in the recipe.

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, parsley and mint. Mix until evenly distributed.

2. Shape raw lamb mixture into 3 oz patties. Place patties on a parchment-lined sheet tray and refrigerate (41°F) for at least an hour.

Note: Preheat the broiler and place the rack 4-5 inches below the heating element. Place the sheet tray with patties under broiler and cook for three minutes on each side.

Critical control point: At completion of cooking the internal temperature must reach 155°F for 17 seconds.

3. Place one cooked patty on one lettuce leaf. Top with 1 tbsp yogurt tahini raita.

4. Serve one slider per portion.

Note: May serve with toasted pita bread on the side, when diet allows.

Courtesy of Watermark at Almaden

YOGURT TAHINI RAITA

Number of servings: 8

Portion size: 1 oz

Directions

• Plain Greek yogurt, non-fat 1/2 cup

• Tahini paste 1/4 cup

• Lemons, grated or zested, 1 tsp

• Lemon juice 2 tbsp

• Sea salt 1/2 tsp

• Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp

• Maple syrup 1/8 tsp

• Water 1 tbsp

• Cucumbers, fresh, seeded, minced 2 oz

• Mint leaves, fresh, minced 2 tbsp

Critical control point: Under cool, running water rinse whole peeled and seeded cucumbers, mint and lemons.

Mince cucumber and mint.

Zest and juice lemon. Cover and refrigerate (41°F) until needed in the recipe.

• In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, tahini, lemon zest, juice, salt, cayenne pepper and syrup.

• Note: Stir in water to reach spoon-able consistency. Fold in cucumber and mint. Critical Control Point: Cover and refrigerate (41°F) at least 1 hour prior to allow flavors to develop.

• Serve 1 oz per portion.

RECIPE 2: AVOCADO CITRUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP OR SALMON

Number of servings: 4

Portion size: 3 oz

Ingredients

Dressing:

• Grapefruit juice, 100% 2 tbsp

• Lemons, grated or zested 1 tsp

• Lemon juice 1 tbsp

• Lime juice 1 tbsp

• Honey 1 tbsp

• Ginger Root, fresh 1 tsp

• Sea salt 1/8 tsp

• Olive oil, blend 1/4 cup

• Salmon filet, boneless/skinless 4 oz

• 1/2 lb shrimp, raw, peeled, tail off, 21-25 ct 3/4 lb

• Olive oil, blend 1 tbsp

• Sea salt 1/8 tsp

• Lettuce spring mix, fresh 1/4 lb,1 oz

• Fennel, fresh 1 1/2 oz

• Mint leaves 1/4 Cup

• Ruby red grapefruit, fresh 1 medium (4in dia)

• Avocados, fresh, 1 each

• Oranges or tangerines may be substituted for grapefruit in this recipe. Arugula may be substituted for mixed greens.

• Under cool, running water rinse

grapefruit, lemon, peeled ginger root, avocado, fennel and mint leaves.

• Supreme the grapefruit (*see note), finely grate/zest the lemon peel, grate the ginger, shave the fennel (or celery, if using) and chop the mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate (41°F) until needed.

NOTE: * inch supreme inch means cutting the skin and the membrane away from the segments of the citrus fruit.

Using a sharp knife, trim the bottom of the orange to create a flat surface. Place the orange with the flat surface on a cutting board and trim the remainder of the skin and white pith, by curving our knife downward in the shape of the fruit's natural shape.

Then segment by segment slice to the left and right of the membrane, freeing the flesh of each segment from the membrane.

Another option is to pare away the skin and the white pith and slice the oranges in circles.

Prepare Dressing:

1. Combine grapefruit juice, lemon zest, lemon and lime juice, honey grated ginger, and salt (#1).

2. Stir to combine. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking all the while and continue whisking until smooth.

3. Transfer to a small container with a fit-

ted lid and shake well. Hold until needed in the recipe.

4. Prepare salmon or shrimp: 2. Season salmon filets or peeled deveined shrimp with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt (#2).

5. On a grill or grill pan, over medium high heat, grill salmon or shrimp until fish is done. Shrimp should be cooked just until opaque and salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. Critical control point: At completion of cooking fish internal temperature must reach 145°F for 15 seconds.

Assemble Salad:

Just before assembly, slice avocados lengthwise in half.

1. Remove the pits. Slice each half into four slices, remove peel.

2. Combine mixed greens or arugula, shaved fennel, and chopped mint in a large bowl.

3. Add 1 - 2 tablespoons of dressing and toss.

4. Place about a cup of salad mixture on the plate.

5. Top with avocado and grapefruit segments and 3 oz salmon (or 5 ½ - 6 oz shrimp, if using).

6. Drizzle each salad with any remaining dressing.

7. Serve one salad per portion.

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SPORTS

LOS GATOS FACES PALO ALTO IN SCVAL DE ANZA SHOWDOWN

Wildcats hope to ride balance, depth to league title

Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor Fresh off a 3-1 performance in the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions, the Los Gatos High girls volleyball team enters a crucial week in the ultra-competitive Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division.

The Wildcats have matches with Gunn High and league favorite Palo Alto High on Oct. 3, a contest that will go a long way in determining the league champion. Los Gatos began this week’s play at 11-4 overall and 3-1 in the De Anza, while Palo Alto (15-2, 4-0) was ranked No. 3 in the Central Coast Section by Max Preps.

“We’ve started off pretty strong,” Wildcats coach Nicole Ciari said. “The team is working really hard toward the goals we set at the beginning of the season, which is to be league champs and all the other championship goals (beyond CCS).”

Never bereft of talent, Los Gatos has balance and three athletes–Portia Zeidler, Mia Halsey and Nicole Steiner–who have received offers to play at the Division I level. Zeidler, a 6-foot-4 junior middle blocker, has committed to Notre Dame, one of the marquee name brands in collegiate athletics.

Halsey, a 5-11 senior outside hitter, has committed to Long Beach State. And Steiner, a 6-1 middle, has committed to play basketball for Cal State Fullerton. Steiner has been an impact player on the LGHS girls basketball and volleyball teams since she was a freshman, improving every succeeding year.

“Nicole is one of our top receivers and a clean hitter who can do all the things in the front row and back row,” Ciari said. “She’s really doing well and is going to end her fourth season with a bang.”

A lot of the sets have gone to the outside with Steiner and Halsey, whose smooth swing and explosive 30-plus inch vertical leap allows her to terminate the ball with efficiency.

“Mia is just a wonderful player,” Ciari said. “Her technique is solid, she’s

really tall in the front row and just super dynamic on offense. It’s nice to have her and Nicole playing together. They really challenge each other and hold each other accountable, and they use that healthy competition to make each other better.”

Zeidler has made a meteoric ascent since her freshman year, growing in every facet of the game.

“Portia has been doing really well and provides a big presence for us,” Ciari said. “We’re really counting on her to do a lot for us this year and take up a lot of space at net blocking. We’re very excited to see how she plays this season.”

Los Gatos is running a 5-1 offense with senior setter Maya Walker at the helm.

“This is something Maya didn’t do last year so she’s definitely taking on a bigger role helping us to run our offense super efficiently,” Ciari said.

The Wildcats have depth up front,

with sophomores Sadie Bins and Sienna Mcgrath competing for the other middle blocker position alongside Zeidler. Libero Caylin Thomas is one of three freshmen on the team, which bodes well for the future of the program.

“We have a couple of girls brand new to the program who have been doing a really good job,” Ciari said. “Caylin has this innate confidence and composure no matter what is going on around her. She’s really doing great things for us in the back row and is able to keep pushing through even in the toughest moments.”

Sophomore right side Britt Melinauskas is a rising star who affects the game both offensively and defensively.

“It’s really nice to have well-rounded players like Britt who don’t have to be taken off the court,” Ciari said. “She can still be offensive even when she’s in the back row, which helps us out a lot.”

Ciari has gained a great appreciation for how this group has meshed from the start of the season.

“We’ve got players in every grade, so our team is super balanced in that regard,” she said. “We’ve got senior leadership, veteran juniors like Portia and the younger freshmen and sophomores are filling in the gaps left by the graduated seniors off last year’s team.”

The Wildcats have already beaten Salinas High twice this season–including a three-set sweep on Sept. 10–exacting a small bit of payback against the team that beat them last season in the Central Coast Section Division I championship match.

“The girls played seamlessly, really clean and really fast,” Ciari said. “They were prepared to get some redemption and played really top-tier Los Gatos volleyball.”

Jonathan Natividad

STEADY Senior setter Maya Walker has taken on a larger role with the Wildcats this season, running a 5-1 offense.

THINKING ABOUT GETTING A NEW WOOD STOVE?

Amodern wood stove, insert, or fireplace is an excellent choice as a primary source of heat for your home.

Heating your home with a modern wood stove is both economical and eco-friendly, not to mention the bonus of coziness and beauty. While open, wood burning fireplaces do not generate a meaningful amount of heat, modern wood burning stoves, inserts, and fireplaces are intended to be used as the primary source of heat for your home. With overnight burn times and air controls, heating your home with wood is now simple and green.

ARE PEOPLE STILL ALLOWED TO HEAT WITH WOOD?

Yes! Because modern wood stoves are so clean burning and efficient, and because wood is a renewable fuel source, there’s even government incentives for investing in a wood stove or insert. There’s a federal tax credit for investing in a new wood stove or insert that began last year and goes through 2032. The Monterey Bay Air Resource District is also providing rebates for homeowners who replace their wood burning heating

devices with a cleaner wood burning home heating device option.

IS HEATING YOUR HOUSE WITH WOOD ECO-FRIENDLY?

Heating your home with a modern wood stove is eco-friendly. Wood is a renewable fuel source, locally sourced and carbon neutral. Efficiency and clean burning go hand in hand. The pollution controls are what make a modern wood stove a better and more efficient heater. A very old wood stove or open, wood burning fireplace can produce 100 grams of emissions per hour. Particulate emissions are fuel going up the chimney and polluting the air, instead of being turned into heat for your home. Modern wood fireplaces have pollution controls that burn those particulate emissions inside the stove, so that what’s coming out the chimney is mostly steam. All modern, EPA certified wood stoves emit less than 2 grams of emissions per hour.

PROJECT COST

Different options for brand and material, along with variables with installation make it so there is a wide range of cost for getting

a wood stove. Your local fireplace store will be able to give you specific pricing, so that you know exactly how much the project will be before you commit to moving forward. With the tax credit and Monterey Bay Air Resource District rebate that’s happening, now is a great time to invest.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Stop by your local fireplace store and have an industry professional help you pick the right wood stove for you. It’s good to be prepared with the approximate square footage of the space you’re heating. Photos are also helpful, especially if you’re interested in getting an insert. While in the showroom you can look at displays and make choices about which options will be best for you and your home. If you need an installer, a professional installer will then come to your home for a site check. They will put together your pipe list, make sure everything will fit and look nice, then give you an exact bid for installation.

RETAILER

There are many decisions to be made when choosing a fireplace. These decisions can be

made easier by working with a great local retailer. The best stores will have knowledgeable, experienced staff who can help walk you through the project. They’ll be able to provide technical advice, or connect you with a qualified, experienced installer if needed. The store you choose to do business with will help you with post-installation service and answer any questions that come up. A high-quality fireplace is built to last 20-25 years, so the folks you choose to work with are people you’ll be connected to for years to come.

Please consider choosing Woodstove and Sun to help you with your fireplace or outdoor living needs. We offer wood, gas, pellet, and electric stoves, fireplaces, and inserts, as well as Polywood outdoor furniture, kitchens, grills, fire pits, pizza ovens, and umbrellas. Our showroom is located at 510 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz. Please call, email or stop by! Our friendly staff will be happy to help you and answer any further questions you may have to begin this process. We can be reached at 831-425-5123 and woodstoveandsun@ gmail.com. ■

STUDENTS CONSIDER IMPACT OF AI

AI, from page 1

BIG CHANGES Students are keenly aware that the technology landscape is shifting rapidly. What that means for them it isn’t always so clear.

than $15 trillion to the global economy by 2030. A wide-ranging poll of 2,000 executives, conducted by Swiss staffing firm Adecco Group in collaboration with research firm Oxford Economics, showed that 41% of them expect to employ fewer people because of the technology, with 66% of executives buying external AI-skilled talent.

As students here in Silicon Valley watch technology rapidly advance with their own eyes, they say it’s important not to ignore these shifts.

This week, the Los Gatan reached out to Los Gatos High School students and graduates who shared their thoughts on AI—and what they think it could mean for their careers.

Gavin Seiler, a junior, is leaning towards studying finance with some sort of tech underpinning. Having recently started a podcast, The AI Ripple Effect, he has done his fair share of research on the topic.

“What I’ve learned is that, for the most part, teachers and students are pretty enthusiastic about AI, but they don’t know how to use it effectively,” he said. “So, I think now it really boils down to how we can democratize AI in high school by just putting a little bit more effort into the education around it.”

Seiler says developing AI literacy is pivotal. He believes students should become comfortable with AI, as corpora-

search with machine learning models. He believes it could ultimately even replace professors.

Los Gatos High School junior Estelle Paduano, who is planning to go into design, has similar thoughts.

“AI did not directly influence me to choose design, but it did make me wary of pursuing a career in visual arts,” she wrote. “I suppose (AI) could eventually be used to replace people in the design field, but this has not impacted my decision.”

While she is concerned about AI art replacing human creativity, she says she thinks there are plenty of sectors that will face major changes at its hands.

“I am not worried that I will personally be impacted more than the rest of the world,” she said. “I think society, as a whole, will continue to gradually adapt to new AI tools, just as they have in the past few years.”

While on a recent job shadow at Adobe, the subject definitely came up, she said, adding it taught her how industries are seeking ways to profit off the profound societal shift.

Los Gatos High School graduate Anthony Furman, who now studies at UCSC, agrees.

“In terms of AI automation, it seems likely that a lot of basic CS jobs can get replaced,” he said.

The robotics major and computer science minor, explained he focuses on working within the AI field, specifically with machine learning.

While he created some models in high school, working with neural networks and image classifications, he’s gotten a lot more exposure to AI tools at college.

“We're basically using neural networks to teach a robot dog to walk on any terrain using onboard depth sensors,” he said. “I find that really interesting and I'd say it makes my outlook good because I get to work on cool AI projects, possibly in industry or at least in research.”

He’s also become an AI club leader.

“We basically teach people the basics of AI and neural networks even if you know nothing about AI,” he said. “I enjoy talking to people about how it really works.”

tions are starting to base hiring decisions on it. He noted AI application knowledge may soon trump coding skills.

“Although it's important to be a specialist in something in the age of AI— which is the next 10 to 15 years—it's probably better to be a generalist,” he said. “So, if you can have some sort of understanding of broad domains, you'll be able to figure out how you can tailor AI to be used in those domains.”

Seiler added that in order to understand the technical aspects of artificial intelligence, having a good grasp of calculus and linear algebra was key. But despite reading about recent developments around things like algorithmic trading, Seiler isn’t sure how AI will impact his own career.

“I think it can have positive and negative effects,” he said. “But it's important for me to just know as much as I can about it.”

Colleges are mirroring this mindset, as recent Los Gatos High School graduate Gavin Tamasi’s experience shows. He’s been studying physics and astrophysics.

“At Berkeley, there is a lot of hype around AI and its potential in CompSci and research,” he said.

The Class of 2028 student says AI hasn’t had much of an effect on his current studies, but he expects it will impact his field—by strengthening re-

“Adobe is in a very unique position because they are getting into the AI business and incorporating AI into the products that they sell,” she said.

But Paduano doesn’t think AI will completely override human production.

“I think there will be a gradual increase in the use of AI tools to aid human productivity,” she said.

According to Benjamin Chen, a Los Gatos High School graduate majoring in Applied Math at UC Berkeley, concern is emerging in fields like computer science.

“AI made me a little apprehensive to pursue computer science, especially when it solved hard programming challenges relatively easily,” he wrote. “Though I still have a desire to do CS, I loosened my interests to include more logical fields like math and physics.”

Chen believes that AI will reduce the amount of entry level software developers at a time where there are more than ever.

Furman is especially excited about things like reinforcement learning (RL) and the things that AI can teach us.

“For example, there's a new parallelized supercomputing software made by NVIDIA that I'm using that has been crazy for robotics,” he said. “Additionally, if they think of a new algorithm to make RL that little bit more efficient…that could be huge.”

But he doesn’t exactly think sentient robots are right around the corner.

Neither does Chen.

“I think that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is very far off, because generative AI in its current form doesn’t think; it just rigidly extracts from its data,” he said. “In the same way that chess bots got better because we let it organically develop its intuition—and let go of hard and fast principles—true intelligence will have to naturally develop in order to produce its own intuition.”

GUEST VIEW

THE GRAND TASK OF NURTURING OUR FUTURE

Addressing parental stress and senior needs

Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor

During the past several years, the Community Health and Senior Services Commission has made significant strides in helping to improve senior services in Los Gatos.

Although our focus on senior services is essential, I believe we must also attend to our community’s mental health. Given the vastness of the issue and our limited authority, we must act strategically.

For me, one mental health area needing attention came to the fore after reading the Surgeon General’s report highlighting the alarming rise in parental stress levels. Over the last decade, parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults. When stress is severe or prolonged, it can have a harmful effect on the mental health of parents and care -

givers, which in turn also affects the well-being of the children they raise. Children of parents with mental health conditions may face heightened risks for symptoms of depression and anxiety and for earlier onset, recurrence, and prolonged functional impairment from mental health conditions.

As a parent and a divorce attorney, I can attest to the pressures and challenges coming with raising children. But the report also underscores the profound impact of parental mental health on children.

I’ve often reflected on my own experiences as a child and as a parent. Growing up, my parents’ parenting style was, shall we say, unique. Here are a few examples of my parents’ style:

The Clothes Dump: When I was a late teen, I ignored my mother’s repeated requests that I hang up my clothes. Typically, I piled them on a chair, until the chair nearly fell over. My mother repeatedly warned me there would

As a parent, I adopted a helicopter style, hovering over my children and pushing them to excel.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to parenting. What works for one family may not work for another. But what’s clear is that the mental health of parents and caregivers is crucial for the well-being of their children.

Here are some key strategies for addressing parental stress:

Access to Resources: Ensure parents have access to mental health services, support groups, and parenting classes.

Flexible Work Policies: Advocate for family-friendly workplace policies, including flexible hours and remote work options.

Financial Support : Promote programs that provide financial assistance for childcare, healthcare, and education.

Education and Training : Offer workshops that teach stress management techniques and coping strategies, focusing on mindfulness, time management, and self-care.

Community Building : Encourage the formation of community networks where parents can share experiences, support one another, and build connections.

be consequences if I continued ignoring her. One night, when I was with friends, my mother threw my clothes out the window. In the morning, I was dismayed to see my clothes on the ground in our backyard, soaked with water from the sprinklers.

The Report Card Modification: While I typically received good grades, when I was in 8th grade, I received deteriorating grades in mathematics (ie.; A, B, C, F). Terrified about how my parents might react to this, I decided to alter my report card. It was obvious even to a first grader that I’d modified the report card. Rather than going ballistic, my parents moved me into a lower track math class.

I don’t recall them saying anything to me about what I’d done. I realize now that their silence and action to lower track me was prudent. I felt so guilty about what I’d done that I never pulled a stunt like that again. I remain okay at math. As the saying goes, lawyers become lawyers because they can’t do math.

Government Initiatives : Support policies that prioritize parental mental health, such as parental leave and affordable childcare options.

Public Awareness Campaigns : Launch campaigns to destigmatize seeking help for stress and mental health issues, normalizing conversations about parental challenges.

School Involvement : Schools can implement programs that educate children about mental health, equipping them to support their parents and themselves.

Underparenting: A recent article in the New York Times by Darby Saxby titled “Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often” suggests in addition to the usual parental stress relievers, such as family leave and paid childcare, we should create safe environments in public spaces, where children are only lightly supervised, and they can roam freely.

By combining these efforts, we can create a supportive environment that addresses the root causes of parental stress and promotes family well-being.

MENTAL HEALTH Over the last decade, parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults, writes columnist Jeffrey Blum.

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): 24FL002986

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

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 #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)

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)

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)

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)

File Number: FBN709779. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Tupolo Enterprise LLC, 1666 Klipspringer Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Tupolo Enterprise LLC, 1666 Klipspringer Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/11/2024 and 09/24/2024 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. Tupolo Enterprise LLC, Article/Reg # 202463612991, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Tony K Choi /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 10/02, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

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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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709494

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lucy’s Fruits Inc., 1265 Manchester Dr #2, Santa Clara, CA, 95050. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 06/06/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Anselmo Gonzalez. Chief Executive Officer. #6243064. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/16/2024. (pub LG 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709814

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Geminii Esthetics, 866 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA, 95121, Vyonna Kay Gemette Lowe. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Vyonna Kay Gemette Lowe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2024. (pub LG 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709847

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dragon Pony Acupuncture, 1054 Courtland Ave., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Derek K. Lavoie. This business is being conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Derek K. Lavoie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/25/2024. (pub LG 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

File Number: FBN709534. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Kalia Dermatology & Laser Center, 15055 Los Gatos Blvd, Ste 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C., 801 York Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/6/22 and 09/17/2024 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. Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C., Article/Reg # 1904195, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Betsy Wernli /s/ CEO, CFO, Secretary. (Pub LGN: 10/02, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. FBN709701 , filed on 09/23/2024. The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Benchmark Appraisals , 371 Sobrato Dr., Campbell, CA 95008. Filed in Santa Clara county on 11/04/2022 under file No.FBN690050. Full Name of Registrant (s): Martha Renee Jennings, 371 Sobrato Dr., Campbell, CA 95008. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman

Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Martha Renee Jennings /s/ Owner. Dated: September 23, 2024. (PUB LGN: 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709890

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. AATMA Yoga With Nanci, 2. Aum Yoga, 3. Aum Home, 261 Truckee Ln., San Jose, CA, 95136, Nanci Shakthi Nardona. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 04/23/2019. /s/ Nanci Shakthi Nardona. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2024. (pub LG 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #709018

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Mad Raven Event Planning And Consulting, 2. Putrago Mobile Batenders, 3. Gemini Catering, 7821 Church St., Gilroy, CA, 95020, Ivan D Arevalo. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 06/01/2024. /s/Ivan D Arevalo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/28/2024. (pub LG 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

Name Changes

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV444454. Notice of Petition of Alejandra G Ramos. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Alejandra G Ramos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Alejandra G Ramos to Proposed name: Alejandra Guadalupe Ramos. 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 29, 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: August 2, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed by D. Bueno, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV446487. Notice of Petition of Janice Kay Freer. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Janice Kay Freer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Janice Kay Freer to Proposed name: Janice Kay Andreetta. 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: November 26, 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: September 04, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed by S. Gomez, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23/2024)

DRAMATIZING CHESS FOR YOUTH

Kyla Zhao from page 1

chess is needed to enjoy her book.

Zhao’s own return to chess coincided with the release of “The Queen’s Gambit.” While studying at Stanford during the pandemic, she saw a growing number of friends picking chess. Zhao began reflecting on her own experience with the game, and why she left it behind.

“I kind of realized one day that none of (my friends) know that I play chess, because I kept that part of myself locked away for so long,” Zhao said. “It got me thinking—what could have happened if I continued to play chess? How far could I have gone?”

But Zhao’s return to the chess world wasn’t just nostalgia—it was a reckoning with the sexism she experienced as a young competitor. The longer she played chess as a child, the harder it became to ignore the gender biases that cast female players as unskilled, or anomalies. She left the sport after being pushed to believe a female chess player could never compete at the highest level.

“Why am I playing and studying so hard if by default I’m not going to be as good as the boy next to me?” Zhao remembered thinking. “One by one, my female friends were dropping out of chess…As I moved up the chess levels, I became aware that there weren’t that many female role models anymore.”

After her own experience of gender bias within the sport, Zhao wants to prevent any other players from feeling discouraged.

“From speaking to other chess players and coaches, it seems like the ages of 10 to 14 are that crucial juncture where a lot of players—especially female players—face the crossroads of whether to continue or to push past that or to drop out entirely,” Zhao said. “I made a decision that has stuck with me. I’m hoping that this book maybe helps other people make a decision that’s better for them.”

But Zhao hopes her novel reaches more than just an audience of young girls interested in chess, noting the universality of themes, like confronting gender biases and coping with the pressure of high expectations. In fact, she emphasized that young boys in particular should also pick up May the Best Player Win.

“A lot of the responsibility falls on both genders to be aware of the gender stereotypes that they might implicitly or explicitly hold, so that we can all consciously work through and unpack that,” she explained.

Released just over two weeks ago, May the Best Player Win has already garnered positive feedback from readers and chess enthusiasts alike. Even grandmasters have reached out with praise.

“A game-changer for readers of all ages, regardless of whether you play chess,” shared Carissa Yip, two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion and Women’s Grandmaster. “This book will have you inspired to conquer your next match in life.”

Zhao expressed gratitude for all who have reached out with praise. She hopes that non-chess players will also give May the Best Player Win a try, believing that all readers can relate to the thrill of competition or the frustration of navigating high expectations.

Although the response has been overwhelmingly positive, Zhao candidly shared that the transition from adult fiction to literature targeting younger readers wasn’t exactly easy. May the Best Player Win is Zhao’s first middle-grade novel, a category referring to books geared towards kids aged around 8-14.

“This was, by far, the hardest novel to write,” she said. “It was kind of hard for me to get into the mindset of the youthful, vibrant innocence of a child given the lens of the time, and the general pandemic depression… I

Courtesy of Kyla Zhao

OUT NOW Kyla Zhao poses with a copy of her new book, May the Best Player Win.

spent four years rewriting and editing this novel, making sure I’m doing justice to my characters and their stories.”

And the game of chess proved difficult to articulate. Zhao needed to find a way to convey the tension of a close match without actually describing every piece on the board.

“There was a challenge writing about a visual game using only words,” she said.

Reaching into her authorial toolkit to do a little bit of tinkering, Zhao was able to rise to the occasion. After all, she is a seasoned storyteller now.

Her first novel of 2024, Valley Verified, debuted in January, marking the start of a whirlwind year. Though the novels were written for readers of different ages, she acknowledged the intense pressure of back-to-back releases.

“It’s been really packed,” Zhao said. “It’s both a blessing and a curse that they are in different age groups.”

Her next novel’s release date, slated for publication in January 2026, offers some much-needed breathing room. Titled Heirs of Infamy , the young adult historical fiction book will be another genre first for Zhao.

Until then, she has no intention of slowing down. On Oct. 12—National Chess Day—she’s speaking and signing books at the Mechanics’ Institute in San Francisco, home to the oldest chess club in the country. She’ll also be attending the World Chess Championship later this year.

As for other future projects and events, she remains tight-lipped.

“I hope I can share more of them soon,” said Zhao.

DYNAMIC Cover of Zhao’s book.

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