BOND PASSES, WILL ENABLE $163 MILLION TO RENOVATE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITIES
Critical Lakeside
Joint School District funding also approved
By Drew Penner , Editor
Los Gatos residents’ support for the $163 million “Measure CC” bond to upgrade classrooms and other facilities at Los Gatos Union School District—which needed 55% to pass—was confirmed at 66.19% of the vote on Tuesday.
There were 10,033 votes cast from the Yes side, compared to 33.81% against (5,125 votes), in unofficial results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (of 15,158 votes cast).
According to the Yes of CC camp, while the Los Gatos Union School District “provides our children with one of the best educations in the State,” too many structures are more than half-a-century old.
“Measure CC will provide locally controlled funding for elementary and middle school classrooms that support
WILDCATS SENIOR STEINER A TOUR DE FORCE
Girls volleyball team in CIF State tournament
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
One day before its regular-season finale against Monta Vista High School on Oct. 28, the Los Gatos High School girls volleyball team met after practice to praise the seniors who
have made an impact this season, on and off the court.
“We’re sitting in a room and everyone goes around and says what they like about the seniors,” Wildcats senior Nicole Steiner said. “Last year, this took 30 to 45 minutes and it wasn’t too sad. This year it took over two hours and everyone was bawling. Coach Nicole (Ciari)
was like, ‘Oh my God! I know you love each other, but I didn’t know it was this much.’ So, it was pretty emotional.”
The love fest was proof that the Wildcats forged bonds that will last well beyond this year.
“I couldn’t have asked for anything more in my final year
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SJ WATER COMPLETES LATEST STAGE IN PUSH TO PRESERVE KANGAROO RAT TERRITORY
Effort continues to promote forest health in area gopherlike creature calls home
Drew Penner, Editor
SCHOOL MEASURES PASS
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programs like STEAM, literacy, music, and the performing arts — all of which will help us maintain the high-achieving, well-rounded education our students need,” the safeandstronglgschools.com website argued.
The bond measure was supported by former County supervisor Mike Wasserman, Councilmember Rob Rennie, Loma Prieta Joint Union School District Trustee Denise Ramon Herrera and R.J. Fisher Middle School special education teacher Tina Nguyen-Lee, among others.
It will levy $30 per $100,000 of assessed value (averaging $11.5 million a year), with audits and oversight built in, and no money going to pay administrators. All funds are to stay within the local district.
Meanwhile, as of Tuesday night, support for Lakeside Joint School District’s
which had just reappeared on the Santa Clara County side of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
“In 2019, a species of narrow-faced kangaroo rat (kangaroo rat) was discovered in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve (Sierra Azul) by an independent researcher,” parks agency staff report read. “To date, kangaroo rats have been discovered in five locations within Sierra Azul. A habitat assessment and botanical surveys within known kangaroo rat habitat would allow a better understanding of the habitat characteristics that supports the species.”
So began the soil core analysis, mapping of individual burrows and baseline drone imagery for the animal known—apparently affectionately—as the “k-rat.”
It is neither a kangaroo or a rat, but rather a gopher-like creature.
And last week, San Jose Water Co. told the Los Gatan it had just wrapped up its contribution towards safeguarding the kangaroo rat subpopulation’s stopping grounds.
k-rat is fundamental in promoting this habitat.”
Lewis is talking about the fact that the species was found near their Lake Elsman reservoir that provides drinking water to customers throughout the South Bay.
The kangaroo rat making its presence known for the first time since 1947 was a definite positive, Lewis adds.www“Our lands are managed largely for source water protection and conservation, so from our perspective it’s exciting news,” he said.
They’re learning a lot about how the kangaroo rat is important to dispersing seeds and aerating the ground.
“This particular k-rat really speaks to the larger ecological health of the watershed,” he said, noting the animal is what’s known as a keystone species. “If you have these keystone species, generally what it means is you have an intact ecosystem.”
San Jose Water’s forest health efforts included getting rid of invasive trees, thinning out the understory and conducting biological surveys.
In Dec. 2022, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District agreed to a $100,000+ deal with Nomad Ecology of Martinez, Calif., to study the population of the “critically imperiled Santa Cruz Kangaroo Rat,”
“Measure HH” parcel tax renewal continued to inched up—from 63.29%, to 64.59%, and now 67.45%) of the vote (230 votes), compared with 32.55% of the vote (111 votes) against in Santa Clara County. However, in Santa Cruz County, support continued to dip (from 74.16% of the vote, to 73.99%, and now 73.92%—309 votes), compared to 26.08% (109) who rejected it. So, 539 people voted for, while 220 opposed it out of a total of 780 votes cast—meaning 69.1% of voters supported it.
So, as the school week came to an end, it looked as though the District had just eked out the 2/3rds minimum needed to maintain education services.
In the District 16 Congressional race, Evan Low conceded to Sam Liccardo.
As of Tuesday, Liccardo had achieved 57.46% of the vote in Santa Clara County (134,012 votes), while Low was at 42.54% (of 233,219 votes); Liccardo was at 62.62% of the vote (31,305 votes) ahead of Low’s 37.38% vote share (18,687 votes) in San Mateo County.
“It’s in our interest as a water utility to maintain these habitats in an ideal condition where they can hold and maintain soil,” said Jared Lewis, SJ Water’s manager of environmental planning and natural resources. “The
“The work that we’re doing is really building off of some of the really important work that Midpen, UCSC and others have been doing for several years now in this general area,” he said. “The research is ongoing.”
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KEYSTONE SPECIES The company that manages the drinking water for Los Gatos residents has been working to safeguard the habitat of the Santa Cruz kangaroo rat.
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FROM BRAZIL TO BLOSSOM HILL
Boas shares her journey to becoming the Bentley and Rolls-Royce brand manager at Los Gatos Luxury Cars
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Adriana Boas interviewed for a position to represent luxury cars in 2015 not knowing much about cars. Months earlier, in Aptos at the shoe and purse shop where she was working, a regular customer presented her with her business card and asked her a question that changed her life.
The card identified the customer as the vice president and controller at San Francisco British Motor Cars and Los Gatos Luxury Cars.
“If you want to change your life, just give me a call,” Boas recalls being told.
It took Boas six months to work up the courage to follow through.
She remembers what this automobile executive then told her: “I cannot promise you a job, but I can promise you an interview.” The meeting was set up with Tim Wood, the general manager at Luxury Cars Los Gatos.
“What do you know about cars?” Wood asked.
“Nothing,” Boas replied, “—except that I drive a stick.”
To her surprise, she was hired on the spot.
“I can teach you cars, but I cannot teach people to be you,” she recalls Wood saying. “You have it.”
She started Nov. 2, 2015, and began to learn about the luxury car lifestyle.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
One of her teachers at the location was Wout Stockman, who took the time to share his detailed knowledge of the cars.
“What specifications can you order?” he’d quiz her. “What type of engine?”
Boas no longer drives “just a stick,” as she put it. And Wood remains a mentor to this day.
Eventually, Boas became the dealership’s brand manager for Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
THE TV JOURNALIST
Boas immigrated here almost 20 years ago. In her native Brazil, Boas had worked as a TV journalist for about a decade-and-a-half.
This included working her way up from radio reporting to scoring a job at ESPN Brazil.
She was a curious person with a keen eye for detail.
But her English wasn’t strong enough to work for a non-Brazilian outlet here. Taking jobs in sales, she
FUN FACTS
As the absolute symbol of having it all and needing to spend it, consider the following: Jay-Z and Beyonce have the $28 million Rolls-Royce Boat Tail (it looks a bit like a Chris-Craft on wheels).
Then, there’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, who in 2011 owned around 600 Rolls-Royce cars.
Oh, and have you ever heard about the fleet of Rolls-Royce garbage trucks?
Years ago, it was very important when determining who was allowed to purchase a Rolls-Royce that the buyer would have the resources to take care of it. Chauffeurs were also mechanics, and the cars came with complete tool kits to do repairs on the road.
In the 1920s, Maharaja Jai Singh visited a Rolls-Royce showroom in London. As he was dressed casually, the staff did not recognize him as royalty and he was dismissed rudely, the legend goes.
He left without buying a car and later returned dressed in full royal attire and bought several cars on the spot.
To teach the company a lesson, however, when the cars arrived in India, the royal used them as garbage trucks in his kingdom.
What would you do with yours?
found out she was good at convincing people to make purchases. And she took pride in what she was doing.
Boas worked in marketing for TGI Fridays and consistently exceeded her sales goals while at the Aptos shop.
VISIT TO THE DEALERSHIP
As we walked around the showroom at 620 Blossom Hill Rd., I was reminded that owning a luxury car is about more than just owning an expensive object.
Boas credits her success to the three main people who gave her a chance in the industry: the woman who offered her a business card; the man who hired her; and the salesman who schooled her on cars. Now this immigrant from Brazil is working in Los Gatos, representing cars from Great Britain.
BOUNTY OF SELECTION
One has a lot of choices when ordering a luxury car.
For starters, when ordering a RollsRoyce, there are 40,000 colors to choose from. And the carpeting—perhaps you might go for lamb’s wool shag? For the dashboard, a selection of ethically sourced wood.
Almost every element of a RollsRoyce is hand-built with expert craftsmanship.
ROLLS-ING AROUND THE PENINSULA
Since these are high-status cars, one's behavior while traveling around in one is very important. Good behavior is encouraged, and standing up through the moon roof and waving is discouraged.
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One day, I was loaned a Rolls. It was white with a navy blue interior.
My son acted as chauffeur and cruised towards the McDonald’s on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Then, we navigated up 280 towards Palo Alto.
The machine was huge and barely made it through the drive-thru. But we did get envious looks, even though it was an older model.
There was a privacy window between the driver and the passenger area. The rear windows had drapes to pull closed in case you did not want anybody to see you.
And there were pull down tables— like on an airplane—and a crystal set for liquor service.
We parked at the Pulgas Water Temple in Redwood City, and both sat in the rear seats to eat our burgers.
Not a bad way to travel. I could get used to this, I thought.
However, the Rolls-Royce was due back, much too soon.
GLEAMING The 2024 Spectre Rolls-Royce EV. Dinah Cotton chatted with Bently and Rolls-Royce Brand Manager Adriana Boas and reflects on an episode where she explored the peninsula with her son in a Rolls-Royce.
SPORTS THERAPY OFFICE PLANS ‘ELITE HOOPS’ CLINIC
Female high school basketball players can attend for free
Drew Penner, Editor
Erwina Kwan started playing basketball in 1st grade. Now 35, she just finished playing in a tournament this past weekend.
She grew up to be a sports physical therapist and says she wants to make sure the next generation of athletes can enjoy the sport into their adult years, too.
CIF STATE TOURNEY
LGHS girls volleyball , from page 1
of playing competitive, organized volleyball,” said Steiner, who will play basketball at Cal State Fullerton next year. “There are no cliques on this team, it’s a fun group and we have such good chemistry. We clicked right away.”
After getting bounced by St. Ignatius in the opening round of the Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs, Los Gatos (19-6) received the No. 15 seed in the CIF State Division I playoff bracket and plays at No. 2 seed Clovis West (29-11) on Nov. 12.
The highlight of the Wildcats’ season came in a riveting five set win over Palo Alto High on Oct. 3. Palo Alto entered the match ranked No. 2 in the CCS only to be upended by a Los Gatos team that was firing on all cylinders.
“That was definitely our best game and it literally was the best volleyball game of my career,” said Steiner, a three-
“Basketball has taught me so much, on and off the court,” she said, but adds. “A lot of my friends that I’m playing with are getting injured.”
This weekend, she’s offering a one-day clinic for female high school athletes, called “Elite Hoops,” at her workplace, Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy, at Suite 101, 16615 Lark Ave., from 8am-2pm.
And, it’s totally free to attend.
“It’s basically for me to give back to the community that has meant so much to me,” she said. “Hopefully it’s a start to something bigger.”
sport star who has qualified for the CIF State Track and Field Championships in the shot put since her freshman year. “We were all locked in and made minimal mistakes. We had a really clean game and played with a sense of urgency. Sometimes we’re slow to get it going, but we channeled everything that night and it showed.”
Entering this week’s play, Steiner ranked second on the team in kills (220), digs (208), blocks (41), and hitting percentage (.269). Mia Halsey, a Cal State Long Beach-commit, ranks first on the team in kills (241), receptions (383) and aces (53).
Freshman Caylin Thomas ranks first on the team in digs (246), Maya Walker has a team-best 539 assists and Portia Zeidler–a Notre Dame University-commit–leads the team with 44 blocks.
Steiner’s career has been marked by improvement. In her freshman and sophomore year, Steiner’s serve-receive wasn’t one of the strengths of her game. However, she developed into a six rotation player by her junior season, a testament to her work ethic and determina-
Kwan recalls all the days spent making baskets in high school competitions, and in college intramurals. Now she plays in an LGS Recreation league.
The plan this weekend will be to run students through a series of stations to test range of motion, strength, jumping and agility.
The physical therapists that will be on site all have doctorates.
Kwan says the idea is to set participants on a journey of learning how to be more resilient and think more holistically about their approach to sports.
Imran Qureshi, the Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy CEO, says she hopes the clinic will help foster stronger ties with local teams.
“We see it as a way to engage and support youth athletes by helping them optimize their physical abilities in a safe, encouraging environment,” Qureshi said. "We see this as an investment in the community, and we want to spotlight the importance of early athletic care.”
In fact, Kwan has been dreaming of holding such an evaluation session for a couple years now.
She says it’s important to her to be able to reduce instances of meniscus tears, achilles ruptures and cruciate ligament problems.
tion to elevate all aspects of her game.
“I can credit my passing to Vision (Volleyball Club) and also Nicole playing me a lot got me better,” Steiner said. “Having to work and face pressure in game situations really helped me. I just love that I was able to improve because I could contribute to the team on my serve-receive and not just with my swing.”
Up until her junior year, Steiner was convinced volleyball—not basketball— would be her sport in college. After all, Steiner displayed poise and maturity on the volleyball court at an early age. But in the last few years, Steiner’s ascent on the basketball court has been nothing short of meteoric.
At 6-foot-1, Steiner is a bull on the low block, a rebounding machine and passes exceptionally well. Indeed, it was Steiner’s passing that caught the eye of CSU Fullerton women’s basketball coach Jeff Harada.
“He came to one of my games and liked how aggressive I was with everything, including my rebounding and passes,” Steiner said. “I made a
Essentially, coaches will have to spend less time responding to crises, if the importance of strength training and other protocols are built in earlier on.
“If they have limited ability or range of motion that’s something we can target,” she said. “If there’s any weaknesses we can help address that.”
One thing that the specialists will be looking for this weekend is any issues with what’s known as “landing mechanics”—basically, how you land from a jumping move, such as a layup.
“People don’t necessarily know how to land,” Kwan said. “A lot of them don’t necessarily know how to absorb force… You want to prevent knee valgus.”
Kwan’s particularly fascinated by the science of slowing down.
“An alarming percentage of injuries happen from deceleration,” she said. “My big thing right now is really the deceleration, change of direction and landing.”
It’s almost like teaching a whole new way of life, she ventures.
“We know that injuries are going to happen regardless,” she said. “If we can do everything we can to help prevent that, and mitigate that, we’re heading in the right direction.”
“Elite Hoops” will take place at Los Gatos Orthopedic Sports Therapy, at Suite 101, 16615 Lark Ave., Los Gatos, from 8am-2pm, Saturday, Nov. 9.
one-handed, half-court bounce pass that he said blew his mind. He said I can be very versatile and play the five (center), four (power forward), or the three (small forward). He’s excited to work with me and see where I can go.”
Steiner credited her club basketball coach, Alex Carbonel, for connecting her to Harada.
“She worked so much on my behalf calling all the college coaches she knew,” Steiner said. “She talked about me and hyped me up, and the coaches would come to watch me.”
Knowing the Clovis West match could be the final one of her volleyball career, Steiner is prepared to leave it all on the court.
“A few days ago I was rewatching the SI game, and it was hitting me the next time could be my last time ever playing organized volleyball,” she said. “That feeling made my stomach drop a little bit because I still love the sport. So I’ll obviously go all out because I don’t want to lose this one. I want it to be the biggest upset and want the season to continue because I love being on this team.”
LONGEVITY Erwina Kwan is spearheading a free clinic for high school girls and women to help ensure young basketball players can continue enjoying the sport into adulthood.
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FOUNDER OF LOS GATOS SALON GROWING HER FELTON BUSINESS IN NEW SPACE
'Felton Creamery' ice cream business also in the works
Drew Penner, Editor
It’s a Wednesday afternoon and Sydney Jayne, 42, is in an empty room with walls as white as a blank painter’s canvas. Milky rays spin in through the skylight she installed with her boyfriend Tachu Soto, for the new incarnation of her Jayne & Co. salon she’s planning to open next to the Quik Stop gas station in Felton in a few weeks.
Here, at the beginning stages of iterating her business—in a space she and her boyfriend own—she can’t help but reflect on her earlier entrepreneurial efforts, such as the business
she co-founded in Los Gatos a few years back that still bears her name.
“I saw that this building was for sale last year and didn’t think much of it,” says Jayne, who was, at that point, going strong at the storefront she rents at the Highway 9 and Graham Hill Road intersection. “I contacted the realtor and asked the realtor if I could speak to the owner. And it was a match made in heaven really.”
She’s got a lofty vision, but has carefully plotted out the steps of just how she’ll arrive there.
Jayne & Co. started as a single-chair salon, but quickly grew to a six-chair operation.
The new location will feature eight chairs on one side of the building. The other self-contained area will be re -
served for an ice cream shop, which she says to expect in about a year— perhaps sooner if they can get funding together more quickly.
Her salon business will still be known as Jayne & Co. They’ve already registered their frozen treats business, calling it Felton Creamery.
“It was one of those things that was scary,” Jayne says about pulling the trigger on the big purchase. “But, I’ve learned that fear is just a feeling. It doesn’t really hold me back from doing anything anymore. It’s been great just going through the motions and everything falling into place perfectly. It’s just asking for what you want and, I don’t know, I just feel I have some really good karma right now. And this building is perfect.”
She sees açaí bowls and boba bev-
erages in her future. As she sits on the overturned gray bucket covered by a beach towel, she pictures the Spanish modern style interior design that’s about to appear.
And while the creamery opening is still a ways off in the distance, the salon move is coming up pretty soon.
“I’m just really excited about my future and growing more,” she said, noting she’s hoping to open by the first week in December. “My goal is really to get out from behind the chair and run the business, because now I’m doing everything.”
It’s been quite the long road to get here. Her first haircare business was one she opened in Live Oak, called Practical Magic, with her mom. She was just 19 then.
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WORKFORCE Tachu Soto, Sydney Jayne, her youngest son Mason and her mom Suzi Edwards were hard at work preparing the new salon site over the weekend.
“I was a beach bum and didn’t want to work as hard as my mom wanted me to,” she recalls. “It was: get up in the morning, go to the beach and hang out at the beach all day.”
The party life of her late teens and early 20s is a world away from where she’s ended up—sober and industrious in the San Lorenzo Valley. The mother-daughter duo ended up selling the business after a couple years.
“Fast forward to 2012,” says Jayne, jumping to her second business—Taylor & Jayne—which she launched up the peninsula toward San Francisco in Belmont with Michele Mirassou. “It was a two-chair salon.”
They were blessed with a loyal clientele, drawn primarily from surrounding communities, such as Woodside and Burlingame.
“It was very different,” she says, comparing her first two companies. “It was great.”
She’d been out of the workforce for two years, and now had three boys to care for. After three years cutting hair in Belmont, they figured they’d try a new location.
“We both lived in the Los Gatos-San Jose area and decided we were going to move and open a salon in Los Gatos,” she remembers. “We were very nervous about it.”
She wasn’t sure their customers would be willing to make the trip all the way down to the South Bay. They needn’t have fretted.
“All of our clients followed us,” she says. “It was amazing.”
FROM SALON OWNER TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Business was steady and Jayne was able to focus on parenting.
“Michele and I had a great partnership,” she says of the three-chair business at Blossom Hill and Harwood roads. “The biggest thing was we were closer to home, and closer to our families. My kids were still young at the time. And Michele had two kids. We were able to be more involved in our kids’ lives.”
Jayne was able to purchase a house in Twain Harte, part of the sprawling “Gold Country” in Tuolumne County.
“I was driving back and forth, still working at the Los Gatos salon,” she says, explaining she’d sometimes stay with her mom, and other times with Mirassou. “Then, all salons got shut down.”
The Covid-19 pandemic had clouded her economic outlook.
“It was scary. We got shut down
the first time; and they let us back in. Then, it got shut down again,” she recalls. “I struggled with, you know, ‘Is the salon going to open back up?’ And I decided that I was going to go to fire academy.”
She applied to Columbia College Fire Academy and let go of her half of the Taylor & Jayne partnership.
“It was a hard decision, but I was happy that I did it,” she says. “I loved going to school. I loved fire academy.”
She got a volunteer firefighting position with the Mi-Wuk Sugar Pine Fire Protection District.
“It was incredible,” she says. “I felt like I could have sat around forever and waited for salons to open back up, or I could join the people that were helping in the pandemic. And I feel like (doing) hair is helping people. I was still helping in any way that I could.”
At the end of 2021, she and her husband separated, prompting some serious soul-searching.
“It was probably the lowest and hardest point in my life,” she says. “I didn’t really know where I wanted to go. And I ended up back in Santa Cruz. I was staying at AirBnBs at the time.”
To top it off, she realized, at her age, it would still be a long time of climbing the ladder in the fire world to make good money. Luckily, she had a friend who had a chair for her at her hair salon in Capitola.
And her Pleasure Point party days finally paid off in a big way, when she reconnected with a guy she knew from when she was “running around” Pleasure Point—her current partner Soto.
“I definitely fantasized about still doing fire,” she says. “But it was one of those things where I needed to get back on my feet and do what needed to be done.”
TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY
Jayne began volunteering at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park. And one day, while passing through Felton, a “For Rent” sign jumped out at her. It was hanging off a black and white building, which, she says, is “very much my style.”
She couldn’t wait to tell her boyfriend about it. “You should check it out,” he told her. “I think it would be awesome.” At the time, she didn’t even have her own home. It was hard to wrap her head around the idea of opening another business.
“It felt like a pipe dream,” she says. She decided to meet with the owners anyway. The gears in her head began to turn, as she compared the rent-
al cost with her past haircare ledgers.
“I was like, ‘Dang! I could make that much money a month by myself,’” she says.
It helped that she had a new handyman boyfriend to help transform the address for her salon.
“I just kept doing the next step,” Jayne says. “For 30 days I slept in this space, because I didn’t really have a place to live. And we remodeled it.”
Now, as she executes her new business move, she gets a little emotional thinking about that period in her life.
“I was still going through a really hard time with my divorce. Life was not easy. I feel like I was just tenacious and I just made it happen. And my boyfriend always said, ‘I believe in you. And I will help you,’” she recalls. “I had a feeling that it would be a successful business.”
And boy, was it ever.
“From the day that I opened, I was blown away with all of the clients coming in, all of the clients saying, ‘Oh my gosh, we needed a salon like this here.’ That turned into stylists starting to come in, wanting to work there. I’d make a little money; I’d buy another chair—another station—and hire another stylist. And then that stylist would get booked,” she says. “That went on and on. And I went from one chair to six chairs and six stylists. And all of them quickly getting booked.”
Jayne says it took her just three months to build what likely would’ve taken three years anywhere else. She credits the supportiveness of the community, and the team of like-minded
stylists she attracted.
“It’s just created an amazing environment,” she says. “It’s all about the customer, the client. Making them feel beautiful. It’s the best. I’m very lucky.”
Jayne believes she’s also benefiting from recent demographic changes.
“A lot of people have moved here from Silicon Valley,” she says, reflecting on the work-from-home shift that’s allowed more people to live in the San Lorenzo Valley. “They want to live in a beautiful place.”
They’d arrive and discover that the community didn’t have the same high-end amenities as Los Gatos or much of the rest of the Bay Area.
“When I opened they were like, ‘Oh shoot! I’ll give her a try,’” she says. “A lot of people in the mountains don’t want to leave the mountain.”
It was like a perfect positive storm that translated to a hoppin’ salon scene.
“I think it was the luxury of convenience, combined with my 25 years of experience doing hair and my desire to take good care of clients. That was the winning ticket,” Jayne says. “I needed them and they needed me.”
Plus, she still has clients who will make the trek from the Belmont area—and even San Francisco.
“Just with the success of the business, and how it’s growing, and the amount of clients, and the amount of stylists that have inquired about working with us, I thought it would be great to expand,” she says. “I thought it would be awesome to own and build equity, not only in the business, but in the building.”
Drew Penner / Los Gatan
TRIO (R-L) Sydney Jayne, her boyfriend Tachu Soto and her mom Suzi Edwards take a break from construction work at the new space along Highway 9 in Felton, Sunday.
CANCER DISCOVERY SHOP LOS GATOS SEEKING ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS
In their auspices you’ll find everything from cookware to apparel to ski gear
Laura Ness, Contributor
The Discovery Shop in Los Gatos is now open at their new location, 150 W. Main Street, in the former Joseph A. Banks space, adjacent to Breaking Dawn. It’s a far cry from their smaller former location on East Main Street near the Garden Hotel, which they simply outgrew. More elaborate and inviting window displays are now possible, and the separation of items makes for easier shopping.
You’ll find some delightful holiday décor, and many affordable treasures, including some handsome mirrors, tableware, cocktail sets and lamps that once graced someone’s stately home, likely right here in Los Gatos. The selection of women’s slacks, dressy pants and workout attire is plentiful, and you’ll find an abun -
dance of sweaters, jackets of all types and a variety of vests. A rack with high-end brand name clothing, some never worn, is well-worth browsing, if just for the nostalgia factor. There are some pretty righteous coats, too, and down parkas, along with jewelry and shoes. There are items for men, women and children, and it’s always an adventure to drop in.
General Manager, Rita Melamed, tells us that the recent ribbon cutting, which included the chance to take selfies with an antique car, along with the opportunity to bid on auction items, was a success.
“We had a great day and lots of happy customers,” says Melamed.
“Our auctions had several bids and two people kept outbidding each other on the PaddleOut for 4, offered by Outrigger of Santa Cruz. Snacks and boxed drinks were donated from two of our local grocers, and we send a huge thank you to both of them. Shoutout to Outrigger Santa Cruz
and Double D’s Sport Grill Bar for their support with their generous auction items.” Double D’s donated a gift certificate.
Melamed reminds us, “The Mission of the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. Most of us have had an experience with cancer, whether personal, or within our circle of friends and family.”
While donations of clothing in good condition and gently used household décor items like glassware and serveware are welcome, they are also set up to take cash donations as well. Says Melamed, “I would like to ask the community to consider year-end giving to the American Cancer Society at the Discovery Shop in Los Gatos, as we are now able to accept year-end giving.” They recently had a surprise donation from a gentleman who walked in with a $500 check for the American Cancer Society. You can make their day by doing the same. Submitted
THRIFTMAS SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES
Melamed says she heard the word "thriftmas" from one of their customers and liked it. Here are many ways to participate.
Nov. 15 Festive Holiday Outfits event begins
Nov. 21 Ski/Snow wear pop-up event
Nov. 28-29 Shop closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 30 Gobble Up the Savings, with 25% off entire store
Dec. 5 Gifts That Give Back Event. New items for Thriftmas gifting Dec. 6 Visit the Shop until 8pm before or after the Tree Lighting ceremony at Los Gatos Town Plaza
Dec. 13-14 Semi-Annual Sale event. 50% off everything on the sales floor in the Shop Dec. 24-Jan. 2 Shop closed for the Holidays
Although the Shop currently enjoys the talents of its 18 committed volunteers, the need for more is especially keen during the holiday period. Volunteers who can commit one day a week for four hours to help at the Shop would really be appreciated. There are two shifts per day: 10am-2pm, and 2-5:30pm. They are open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm.
Here’s what some of them have to say:
“I enjoy contributing my time to a good cause and interacting with the variety of people who come to the store for different reasons. I like arranging displays to give donated items a new lease on life! And really like all the other volunteers!” – Kelly Morgan
“I am retired and strongly felt that I should contribute some time to a good cause. I feel good about volunteering at the Discovery Shop.” – Namita
“Volunteering at the Discovery Shop in Los Gatos is deeply rewarding. I love being a part of a team that supports the American Cancer Society, connects with the community, and brings new life to donated items. I encourage anyone looking for meaningful volunteer opportunity to join us. It’s a welcoming, fun, impactful experience that makes a real difference.” – Rose
If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Rita Melamed at rita.melamed@cancer.org or 408-354-5917.
NEW DIGS Rita Melamed with Discovery Shop volunteers, including Kelly Morgan, at the ribbon-cutting at their new home on Main Street.
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Rufus is part of the team, now going on 16 years.
DINAH’S EVENT LOG
Cool fall weather is here
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Oh my goodness, there’s so much going on…inside—and outside.
Bundle up; take a walk; enjoy the cool fall weather; head to the heated library; or perhaps our cozy movie theater…
Mayor Mary Badame will cut the Chamber of Commerce welcome ribbon for CÁRNICO Tools & Provisions, at 501 N. Santa Cruz Ave., #1, on Nov. 14, at 5pm.
At Safeway, at 470 N. Santa Cruz Ave., on Nov. 16, the Bay Area Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser will
kick off. It’s a partnership with NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and Kiwanis Key Club.
Mt. Umunhum-Sierra Azul Preserve Guided Hike: will occur Nov. 22, 10am-1:30pm, as the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District celebrates Native American Heritage Month, with their “Following in Ohlone Footsteps” hike. To register visit sccl.bibliocommons.com/ events/6716df605f5993d30fa34931.
The next Monday Monthly Morning Movie (MMMM) will take place at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, at 43 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Monday Dec. 2, at
la Montalvo Saratoga, for A Christmas Carol by Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s roving production group. Performances take place Dec. 5-21 at 8pm, with matinees at 2pm on Dec. 8 and 21 only. Tickets cost $42-$75. FYI, the theater has limited seating. This event is partnered with Family Giving Tree to provide families in need with gifts this holiday season. You’re invited to bring new and unwrapped gifts (accepted items listed online).
The holiday trolly begins at Town Center Plaza on Dec. 6 (tree lighting ceremony night). It features a complimentary hop-on, hop-off service.
9:45am. The feature presentation will be “Wicked.” Profits go to Los Gatos Thrives Foundation to support future events and towards a new community center. For more information: losgatosthrives.org
A quarter-century party for The Spa, at 100 S. Santa Cruz Ave., will be held Dec. 5, at 3:30pm. Tickets cost $20. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. There will be a wine tasting, appetizers, mini-treatment demonstrations, discounts and swag gift bags. Call The Spa for tickets 408-354-5901
At 5pm, also on Dec. 5, LaVie (652 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A) will hold an open house from 4-7pm. Grand re-opening festivities will include a look at non-surgical cosmetic services, with Dr. Neetu Nebhwani.
Head to Montalvo Arts Center, Vil-
The Holiday Heritage Tea at the Ainsley Carriage House, at 300 Grant St., in Campbell, takes place Dec. 6-8 and 13-15, at 12pm. Reservations are required.
Los Gatos’ Christmas/Holidays Parade magic will unfold Dec. 7, 11am rain or shine. Many downtown streets will be closed. If you are not a participant in the parade, as most of us have been, you better snag your spot early. Contact parade@lgsrecreation.org with any questions.
Don’t forget, Santa will be visiting Old Town from Dec. 12-15.
At Town Plaza, from Dec. 14-15 (10am-4pm) you’ll find live music, gourmet food, regional and local artists as part of a free festive gathering. Find unique holiday gifts and support Live Oak Senior Nutrition & Services Center. Approved by Santa.
WINE WALK At Time Out, Chuck Packer tastes an organic pinot noir with Monroe looking on.
WARM BEVERAGE A tasty honey rose latte at Gardenias
LGS REC HOLDING VETERANS DAY EVENT ON SATURDAY
Gathering to begin promptly at Rec Center at 10:30am
Staff Report
LGS Recreation will hold a ceremony in honor of Veterans this Saturday at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center at 208 E. Main St.
“We encourage you to bring in photos or memorabilia on the day of the event to display on the Memory Table,” organizers wrote on their website. “Name tags will be available when you check in to the event. There will be gift tags and a wreath that we encourage you to add a note of gratitude, prayer, or memory to.”
Light refreshments will be served.
The service will begin promptly at 10:30am. After the ceremony attendees will be directed over to the “Flame of Liberty” veterans memorial on the Civic Center Lawn.
“We will be collecting digital photos for a digital display,” an LGS Rec spokesperson said. “Email photos to us at 55plus@lgsrecreation.org. Alternately, stop by the 55+ office and we can help scan photos for a digital display.”
Those interested in participating by doing a reading or people who’d like to nominate a guest speaker should fill out the form on their website: forms. office.com/r/zAbFPrYVnu
Event location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Large Hall –208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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MONUMENT Participants will be directed toward the Flame of Liberty as part of the ceremony.
GUEST VIEW
THE SECRET LIFE OF CAREGIVERS
Looking beyond the coffee and tissues during National Family Caregivers Month
Jeffrey P. Blum , Contributor November is Family Caregiver Month, a time to shine a light on the unsung heroes among us—those incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to caring for their loved ones. In Santa Clara County, the theme “Yes, I am a caregiver” captures the often-hidden work that these caregivers do and the profound impact they have on our communities.
In California alone, millions of family members and friends provide unpaid care, making contributions that are as significant as they are selfless.
According to the AARP, around 48 million family caregivers across the nation are quietly shaping the healthcare landscape, their efforts valued at an astonishing $600 billion. It’s not just the coffee and tissues that keep this system running; it’s the unwavering dedication
of caregivers, proving that love truly knows no bounds—or budget.
THE EVERYDAY HEROES
Most caregivers are family members, including spouses, adult children, and siblings. Many of these tireless souls average over 20 hours a week in caregiving duties, often sacrificing their own professional lives in the process. They’re the ones tackling a myriad of responsibilities. Each caregiver faces a unique set of challenges.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Imagine waking up at the crack of dawn, a million tasks swirling in your head. The morning routine might include helping to dress your loved one, preparing meals, administering medications, bathing your loved one, juggling appointments, and being the emotional anchor for your loved one. It’s a demanding life filled with both joy and heartache, often accompanied by a side of laughter as caregivers navigate the chaos.
STORIES FROM THE HEART
The tales of caregivers are as varied as the individuals they care for. Some share stories of tending to a loved one with a chronic illness, weaving in moments of humor and grace amidst the struggle. Others describe the bittersweet challenges of caring for aging parents, recounting how love and patience transform even the most difficult days into treasured memories.
CAREGIVING FOR CHILDREN: A SPECIAL KIND OF LOVE
While much attention goes to adult caregivers, let’s not overlook the incredible young hearts caring for children. These child caregivers often provide love and support for siblings, peers, or small children, including those facing disabilities or chronic illnesses. Balancing their own needs while navigating the complexities of child development can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches—an im-
pressive feat that requires both skill and a lot of heart.
A PERSONAL REFLECTION
As I reflect on my own journey, I can’t help but feel a mix of gratitude and concern. My parents passed away before they needed caregiving—my dad in a tragic accident while I was on my honeymoon and my mom from pancreatic cancer. My children are both in their 30s and I am 73. As I grow older, I can’t help but wonder if they’ll one day find themselves organizing my care. It’s a thought that weighs heavily on my heart; the last thing I want is to burden them.
CAREGIVER SURVIVAL STORIES
The reality is that caregiving can be both emotionally and physically draining. That’s why it’s crucial for caregivers to prioritize self-care. From yoga sessions to impromptu dance parties in the kitchen, these survival stories are filled with coping strategies that remind us that it’s okay to take a break—after all, even superheroes need to recharge.
RESOURCES
Live Oak Adult Day Care located in Los Gatos provides respite to caregivers as well as other help and information. The Family Action Network is a nonprofit organization that provides information and advocacy to assist caregivers. These are two of the many resources available to caregivers.
CELEBRATING CAREGIVER APPRECIATION
Too often, caregivers feel undervalued and overlooked. Their contributions are vital, and we should recognize and celebrate their efforts. Simple gestures—a heartfelt thank-you note, a surprise coffee run, or even a well-deserved day off—can uplift their spirits and remind them that they’re not alone on this journey. As we honor Family Caregiver Month, let’s take a moment to appreciate these incredible individuals. By raising awareness about the challenges and rewards of caregiving, we can build a community of support that ensures caregivers have the resources and encouragement they need. So, here’s to you, the unsung heroes— your love, patience, and strength are the true foundations of our families and communities.
OFT-UNSUNG HEROES Simple gestures, such as a heartfelt thank-you note, a surprise coffee run, or even a well-deserved day off, can uplift caregivers’ spirits and remind them they’re not alone on their journey.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Name Change
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME.
Case No. 24CV451191 . Notice of Petition of David Conti. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: David Conti filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Sophia Christine Conti to Proposed name: Gianna Christine Conti. 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: January 28, 2025, 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: November 7, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed by S. Gomez, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710043
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Alviso Metal/Truck/Recycling/Towing, 1341 Archer St., Alviso, CA, 95002, John Juan Temores. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/02/2024. /s/John Juan Temores. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/02/2024. (pub LG 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13/2024)
File Number: FBN709937. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: AE Builders , 6472 Camden Ave Suite 204, San Jose, CA 95120. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. AE Builders Construction, Inc., #6159452 CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/27/2024 and 09/27/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ August Essner, CEO. (Pub LGN 10/23, 10/30, 11/6)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #710376
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): FE Drafting Plus, 1579 Delante Ter., San Jose, CA, 95118, Ferrer Emboy Jr. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 02/27/2020. under file No. 664021. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Filed on 10/16/2024. /s/Ferrer Emboy Jr. (pub dates: (10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710394
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CFRD Joint Venture, 210 Oak Meadow Dr., Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Robert Edward Dyer, Christina Marie Fantino. This business is being conducted by a Joint
Venture. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Robert E Dyer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/17/2024. (pub Metro 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710474
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mentor-Realty, 1950 Dorrance Court, San Jose, CA, 95125, Nematollah Najibi. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/21/2024. /s/Nematollah Najibi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/21/2024. (pub Metro 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20/2024)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #710305
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Integrated Bodyworks, 629 Armanini Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Mary M. Morgan Pozzi. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 10/02/2023. under file No. 699526. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Filed on 10/11/2024. /s/Ferrer Emboy Jr. (pub dates: (10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20/2024)
File Number: FBN710244. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Bailey Electric, 1453 Redmond Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Justin Patrick Bailey, 1453 Redmond Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/10/2024 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. /s/ Justin Bailey /s/. (Pub LGN: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2024)
File Number: FBN710616. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SCCIPA, 2. Santa Clara County IPA , 900 E Hamilton Ave, Suite 600, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Individual Practice Association Medical Group of Santa Clara County, Inc., 900 E Hamilton Ave, Suite 600, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/02/1986 and 10/24/2024 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. Individual Practice Association Medical Group of Santa Clara County, Inc. Article/Reg #C1530026, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ John Kersten Kraft MD /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710626
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Travel Genius Coaching, 4194 Mystic Ct., San Jose, CA, 95124, Dreams Delivered Travel, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/13/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Lisa Danielle Stenfort. Member. #201822210143. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/24/2024. (pub LG 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710417
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Barona Herb, 5426 Duesenberg Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123, Barona Herb LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious
business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Shabnam Kianpour. CEO. #202464211868. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/18/2024. (pub LG 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
File Number: FBN710710. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Gold’s Gym Hamilton , 1570 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95023. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, GGNorCal LLC, P.O. BOX 1913, Aptos, California 95001. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/27/2024 and 10/28/2024 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. GGNorCal LLC, Article/Reg # 202358810432, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Martina Solbes /s/ Member. (Pub LGN: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
File Number: FBN710511 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Follmar Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 14511 S. Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Follmar Dental Corporation, 14511 S. Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/22/2024 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. Follmar Dental Corporation, Article/ Reg # 1194021, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Troy S. Follmar, D.D.S. /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710812
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Milpitas Guitar Lessons, 1955 Everglades Dr., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Dangerous Grooves LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 08/20/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Philip Johnson. Owner. #202463316089. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/01/2024. (pub LG 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710674
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jaws Dental Lab, 1610 Westwood Dr., Suite 1, San Jose, CA, 95125. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/John Alan Wareham. President. #6428604. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2024. (pub LG 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710211
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J&B Cleaning Services, 4325 Renaissance Dr., APT 222, San Jose, CA, 95134, Ma Rubi Moralez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 06/01/2023. /s/Ma Rubi Moralez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/08/2024. (pub LG 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710826
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Code 2 Learn, 2. Dreamz Interior Exquisites, 3339 Michelangelo Dr., San Jose, CA, 95135, Rizwan Ghaffar,
Sarah Farooq. This business is being conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 03/30/2024. /s/Rizwan Ghaffar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/01/2024. (pub LG 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
File Number: FBN710875. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: THE ROCCA GROUP LLC, ROCCA AUDIOVISUAL, ROCCA AUDIOVISUAL SUBCONTRACTING, ROCCA AUDIO VISUAL , 45274 Industrial Dr, Fremont, CA 94538. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, THE ROCCA GROUP LLC, 45274 Industrial Drive, Fremont, CA 94538. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2019 and 11/04/2024 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. THE ROCCA GROUP LLC, Article/Reg # 201920510816, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Jessica Rocca /s/ Member. (Pub LGN: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710959
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Alliance Automotive, 2. Alliance Auto, 3. Alliance Auto Repair, 4. Alliance Automotive Repair, 5. Alliance Auto Service, 6. Alliance Automotive Service, 2100 Stone Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125. This business is being conducted by an Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 11/06/2024. /s/Dieu Nguyen. CEO. #6434865. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2024. (pub LG 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710982
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Everest Embroidery, 341 Robbonwood Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125, Jesus Pedro Vazquez Paz. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 11/01/2024. /s/Jesus Pedro Vazquez Paz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2024. (pub LG 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
File Number: FBN710911 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: ALMA’S HAIR DESIGN , 18 N 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ALMA DELIA HELLESOE, 4922 Polar Ter, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/05/2024 and 11/06/2024 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/ Alma Hellesoe /s/ Member. (Pub LGN: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
File Number: FBN710938 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MULBERRY PRINTS, 2. MULBERRY, 3. MULBERRY DESIGNS, 4. MULBERRY LABELS, 5. MULBERRY HOME , 2599 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, Mulberry Prints LLC, 2599 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/06/2024 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. MULBERRY PRINTS LLC, Article/Reg # 202464417758, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Jennifer Chien /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04/2024)
