PLANNING COMMISSION WARMS TO LOS GATOS MEADOWS PROPOSAL
Front Porch’s upscale senior living project wins over all commissioners
Drew Penner, Editor
Back on Jan. 13, 2022, when Covia Communities’ Los Gatos Meadows senior living community redevelopment proposal came before Planning Commission, it faced unanimous opposition.
Since then, the company merged with Glendale-based Front Porch Communities and Services—which agreed to pay a $1.125 million settlement over asbestos violations at the 110 Wood Rd. site and other locations.
And on Nov. 13, long after Council declined to rubber-stamp the Meadows pitch, it was back at Planning Commission. This time it would be much smoother sailing.
“The current plan that we’re talking about tonight is the minimum scale that we need to make it work financially,” said Mary McMullin, chief advancement
THE JOY OF SHOPPING SMALL, FOR ONE AND ALL
Prescription for a happy holiday: retail therapy in Los Gatos
Laura Ness, Contributor Santa arrived prematurely at many large retailers, and despite the economy being cited as the reason for voting preferences, consumer spending is at an all-time high. Oscar Wilde said “living well is the best revenge,” but perhaps in today’s parlance it’s more like shopping well. And lucky us, as Los Gatos is truly a mom-andpop commerce mecca. Were parking less of a hassle, this town’s businesses might see even more foot traffic during the holiday season.
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NEW TOWN MANAGER JOINS SENIORS FOR EARLY THANKSGIVING
The event even included a “turkey shoot” with Nerf guns
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
An early fall feast was served-up at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center on Monday at lunch to approximately 170 55-Plus members, ahead of Thanksgiving. And it was delicious. Los Gatos Meats and Smokehouse roasted the turkeys to perfection. The moist stuff-
ing complemented the gravy and mash, “just like mom used to make.” It was a traditional meal with pumpkin pie.
The attentive staff at the Center made it a really fun meal. New Town Manager Chris Constantin was there, too, as was Councilmember Maria Ristow. Sue Monahan played the piano wonderfully. County Supervisor Joe Simitian spoke of how he’ll lose his job in December, as he terms out of office. At the entrance, one could write what
they were thankful for and post it on the wall. There was even a “turkey shoot” with Nerf guns.
Some of the LGS Recreation 55Plus members dressed up. We used to call this “putting on the dog.” And this added to the festive atmosphere. This was more of a “feast in training,” as we are gearing-up for the actual Thanksgiving Day on November 28.
“This event has been going on for 20+ years and this one is our largest
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Simitian’s gratitude
Thank you for the opportunity to serve in public office for more than 40 years at five different levels: as a local school board member, city council member and mayor, county supervisor, state assemblymember and state senator.
At the end of next month, by virtue of term limits, I will step away from my current role as a county supervisor.
I know our region, state and nation face daunting challenges, but I am confident we can meet and master those challenges if our community is caring, committed, attentive
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Troop 62629 preparing ocean-themed float
I am writing to share the inspiring efforts of Saratoga-based Girl Scout Junior Troop 62629, who are dedicated to educating our community about the importance of reducing plastic use and keeping our oceans clean.
As part of their Bronze Award project, the girls have been actively working on initiatives to
spread awareness about plastic pollution and its harmful effects on marine life.
One exciting highlight of their project is an ocean-themed float that they are creating for the Los Gatos Christmas Parade on Dec. 7. This float will not only showcase their creativity but also serve as a powerful message about the need to protect our oceans from plastic waste.
They hope that by participating in the parade, they can inspire others to take action in reducing plastic use and help protect our beautiful ocean ecosystems.
LaSandra Brill
Troop Leader, Girl Scout Troop 62629
yet,” Recreation Manager Emily Sprugasci told me. “We have two seatings of 85 members today, and donations of underwear or socks served as the entrance fee.”
The Center is also working towards the upcoming Children’s Christmas/ Holiday Parade. This year’s participation level is expected at around 7,000 individuals, and outside judging of the marching bands has been arranged.
See you at the Parade!
Bus-ride-and-eats program a success
We just completed our first full year of Ride & Taste LG with our luncheon at Hercules Draft House and Cantina on Thursday, Oct. 24. This was made possible by businesses such as: Double D’s, Los Gatos Cafe (Uptown), Baja Fresh, See’s Candies, Aldo’s Cafe, The Bywater and Hercules Draft House and Cantina.
VTA and the Senior 55-Plus program at LGS Recreation have been wonderful partners.
Bob and Susan Buxton Los Gatos
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SERVICE (L-R) Mary Ellen Graham, past president of the Los Gatos Lions Club, Tom Du Clos, of the Capitola Coast Lions Club, Steve Chen and Dennis Shrader helped prepare the meal.
DIGNITARIES City Manager Chris Constantin and Councilmember Maria Ristow.
TURKEY & CIDER Some people even dressed up for the luncheon, including Brooke Moreno, an activity leader with LGS Recreation.
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SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPER FINDS PLANNING COMMISSION MORE RECEPTIVE THIS TIME
Senior Living, from page 1
officer for Front Porch. “On balance, this rebuild will be a significant contribution to the town, a valuable asset to the community and we see it as the best use of the property. And we request your swift action. We are ready to move forward.”
Frank Rockwood said there was more community outreach for this project than with any other development he’s worked on in 30+ years in the real estate business.
Architect J. David Hoglund, of Perkins Eastman, said the Meadows had been redesigned so more of the development was in the hillside, as the company sought to address neighbor concerns about the project’s overall size and sight-lines.
“We have tried to be good listeners to the neighbors, balancing their concerns while creating a financially-sustainable and vital community in Los Gatos,” he said. “The material colors are generally organic and darker in nature than the existing buildings, which are beige and white roofs—with the intent to blend more into the hillside.”
One of the major frustrations last time was the lack of affordable units at the care facility.
But commissioners seemed to have moved past that, this time evaluating the development in the context of other luxury senior living projects.
Now, Council will have its chance to scrutinize the plans, as Front Porch seeks approval of a planned development, removal of large protected trees, and a grading permit.
In the months since Planning Commission had its last kick at the can— where residents raised concerns that the development could become the tallest building in Los Gatos—the Meadows plans have been dwarfed by a number of Builder’s Remedy applications across town.
However, that didn’t quell dissent entirely.
On Nov. 11, for example, neighbor Julie Southern wrote to Planning Commissioners to comment on how the development would impact views from her property, tree impacts and worries about proper handling of harmful materials.
“Given that the site involves the demolition of older structures, there is a significant concern regarding the management of hazardous materials such as asbestos as has also been in the papers recently,” she said. “The developer must provide detailed plans for the abatement of such materials, adhering to all environmental regulations, to prevent health risks to the community.”
That same day, the Planning Department received an email from Evelyn Mitsunaga, who lives on Broadway Ext., in support of the redevelopment.
“In the re-design, I think they have bent over backwards to address the concerns of residents on Tait Avenue as well as those of the neighbors on Wood Road,” she wrote. “Including bridge units between buildings is an example of how they have come up with solutions to maintain the lower height
and, at the same time, meet the financial feasibility of the project. I sincerely hope the revised plan of this important project gains your approval.”
Councilmember Rob Moore previously said he planned to press Front Porch on affordability levels at the facility when the item returns to Council—where it’s now headed.
Drew Penner / Los Gatan
HILLSIDE LOCALE While some neighbors shared concerns about the rebuild reducing their views, other residents expressed support for the project.
Drew Penner / Los Gatan
TOWERING Front Porch reps said they redesigned the Los Gatos Meadows redevelopment to further reduce the visual impact to neighboring properties.
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DINAH’S EVENT LOG
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Wow, did we ever get a downpour last week! Part of the ceiling at the Safeway fell in and they were briefly closed. Seems like it might be a wet winter. Git out those galoshes, an atmospheric river is incoming. Now, where did I put the umbrellas?
Ah, fall! The leaves are dancing on the wind, inviting in winter’s chill.
The Children’s Parade is taking shape—with over 160 entrants so far, by my count. Will the Zucchini Mafia be back this year? I have missed them the
and our new community center. For more information or to pre buy tickets go to losgatosthrives.org
Los Gatos Music and Arts #GivingTuesday is Dec. 3. It’s a global day dedicated to giving back. You can even donate to support local music education in the South Bay. givingtuesday.org
RIBBON-CUTTINGS:
The Spa’s 25th anniversary bash, 100 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Dec. 5, 3:30pm. Tickets are $20. All ticket proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please call The Spa for tickets 408-354-5901.
At 5pm, also on Dec. 5, LaVie, at 652 N. Santa Cruz Ave Suite A, will have a grand-reopening at 5pm. The open house, from 4-7pm, will provide a look at non-surgical cosmetic services, with Dr. Neetu Nebhawani.
Head to Montalvo Arts Center at Villa Montalvo Saratoga to check out “A Christmas Carol,” by Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s roving production group, Dec. 5-21 (at 8pm with matinees at 2pm on Dec. 8 and 21) Tickets are $42-$75. The theater has limited seating. The organizers have partnered with Family Giving Tree to provide families in need with gifts this holiday season. You are also invited to bring new and unwrapped gifts from an approved-item list, located online.
On Nov. 22, the Friday before “Black Friday” is “Pink Friday.” It is a day to support small businesses and encourage people to shop small first, before the biggest shopping day of the year.
Los Gatos in Lights: The Town Plaza Park tree lighting ceremony is Dec. 6, 5-7pm. With: Fisher Middle School Chamber Strings, Winter Wonderland Light Show, snow flurries, story walk. And the big guy himself—Santa. The tree lighting will happen at 6pm.
Santa Visits his “workshop” in Old Town Dec. 12-14, 4-7pm and Dec. 15, 1-4pm. Parents, this is a fun photo op for your kids. Donations are welcome and will benefit local charity partner Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. Mrs. Claus approves. Did somebody say “Ho Ho Hoooo?” Yep.
At Town Civic Center Lawn, Dec. 14-15, 10am-4pm, there will be free live music, gourmet food, as well as regional and local artists. Find unique holiday gifts here and support Live Oak Senior Nutrition & Services Center. This one was approved by Santa. Nutcracker at the McAfee Center Dec. 16-19. For tickets head to LosGatosBallet.org.
You can donate your used books to the Friends of Los Gatos Library. And if you do, why not pick up some recycled reads while you’re at it. Rinse and repeat. When your-out-of-town guests are driving you crazy, have them download the Discover LOST Gatos mobile app and suggest they take one of three self guided walking or virtual tours of historic Los Gatos: LOSTgatos.com (contact info@LOSTgatos.com with any questions). Better yet, take one the tours yourself and impress them with your local knowledge.
past few years. And the IBM drill team?
As I ponder these deep questions, here are some upcoming events to consider…
“MMMM” - Monday Monthly Morning Movie at CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Monday Dec. 2, 9:45am. “Wicked,” the movie, comes to Los Gatos. $10 includes: movie, coffee and a pastry. The primary purpose of MMMM is to provide community socialization for older adults. “We do check ID’s,” a spokesperson confirms. Any profits go to the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation to support future events
Holiday Trolley: Debuts at Town Center Plaza Dec. 6 (tree lighting ceremony night). It continues Dec. 13-14, 5-9pm, and Dec. 15, 1-5pm. Complimentary hop-on, hop-off service. Fantasy of Lights Vasona Park, walk through Dec. 7-8, drive through Dec. 10-Jan. 5.
Holiday Heritage Tea at the Ainsley Carriage House, 300 Grant St., Campbell, Dec. 6-8 and 13-15, 12pm. Reservations are required.
The 68th Annual Christmas / Holiday Parade will take place Dec. 7, at 11am. Rain or shine. Get your spot along the route early as many streets downtown will be closed. Email parade@lgsrecreation.org for a map, or with any questions. Usually ends around 3:30pm.
Notice is up on the chain link fence at California Home and Garden, formerly the Cornucopia Fruit Stand, as “progress” marches into Los Gatos. It says, “A 13-story building is proposed with 119 housing units, 154 feet high.” From the rendering it looks like half the units will have a pretty good view of Highway 85. Cornucopia was a landmark for so many years and had the best local fruits and veggies. It’s in the “development proposal” phase. Shall we all keep an eye on this?
And of course, there’s the “Café Dio” project at 143 & 151 E. Main St. (by the high school), too.
It also looks like we will be getting a French Champagne bar at 3 N. Santa Cruz Ave. close to Oren’s Hummus, early next year. We can hang out there and reminiscence about old Los Gatos and how the developer’s “remedy” changed our town.
A scheduled reopening this week for Pedro's Restaurant and Cantina. Sadly, it will not have the chips trough folks. You remember the huge tub of chips we all dove into, way before Covid?
However, it will have a horseshoe bar and large community table. So, I’ll take it.
Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan
PREPPING Town of Los Gatos workers get Town Plaza Park ready for weeks of holiday festivities. After all, the big man himself—Santa Claus—is set to visit.
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SHOPPING SMALL
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Despite that inconvenient detail, there are as many reasons to shop in Los Gatos, as there are plenty of options. These range from sophisticated and sexy, to fun and funky; from stylishly practical, to entirely fur-trimmed frivolous. Take your pick. Today we’re highlighting some of the town’s stars with ideas for gifting and self-directed retail therapy.
Azuca has adorable ornaments from local craftspeople and clever hands in Peru and the Himalayas. There are oneof-a-kind original art pieces created by owner Amy Fasnacht, who is renowned for her totems made of repurposed materials. She takes items that might have hit the scrap heap and transforms them into fanciful forms fit for any décor agenda. You’ll also find a huge selection of affordable made-in-the-USA earrings arranged by color. The stuffed gingerbread people are utterly adorable, as are all the alpacas and reindeer, along with lots of gifts for cat and dog lovers.
At Blacy’s, owner Jeanette Blacy will guide you to the on-trend jewelry of today, with a sparkling collection of gems for every occasion. For the holidays, the Christopher Designs Crisscut star drop earrings are stunning, and the opera length diamond necklace, from A Link Metropolitan Collection, will set you back the price of a new Fiat 500e. But diamonds are generally far more reliable. Jennifer Candler at JEN Statement Jewelry carries striking Damaso pieces from Bilbao, Spain, including items from their alluring Moonspell collection.
Kismet has the fashions you’re looking for this holiday, whether it’s an abstract feather-look Joseph Ribkoff midi coat, a Girl Gone Plaid mixed pocket shirt in holiday red from Habitat or vests in fab faux fur. Their Anorak midlength down vests are nicely layerable with Flaherty sweaters. Owner Jennifer McRay tells us that cashmere wraps are always in, but this year the buttery feeling chamois-like snugs are the cat’s meow. Nobody beats their selection of real Frasier Fir candles, in every size, or their Brighton collection.
Jackie O. has stylish clothing with a youthful flair: we love the camel-colored shawl-collared Macey coat, while Jennifer Croll has unique long dresses and superb men’s shirts.
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Los Gatos pajamas: check out the Jungle Cat pattern from Rails. Statement dresses like the Kariselle chiffon maxi in the Blossom pattern, featuring a v-neckline with pico edging and delicate diagonal ruffles, are sure showstoppers. Find headwear for men and women, along with accessories like gloves and scarves, at Black Cat Hats. If you’re seeking the finest in bespoke menswear, Franco Masoma should be your destination. The fabrics are lavish and the experience of designing a custom shirt, suit or Italian leather duffel bag—priceless. One should not miss what’s new at 2 N. Santa Cruz Ave., a place that has housed everything from French antiques and linens to telephones. It is now filled with the incomparable exotic floral motifs of Johnny Was, emblazoned on robes, pajamas, loungewear and evening wear. Store Manager Kiya Dryer says their silk scarves make great gifts, as do their travel blankets. Velvet embroidered tunics are irresistible, as are buttery soft car coats with vibrant linings reminiscent of the interiors of the finest French boudoirs. They’re like donning a Monet. Jill Stapleton has filled She She Shoes with giftable feminine fun, like holiday sweaters, a self-care Advent calendar, Sexy As Hell hand crème, Christmas shower steamers and a slam dunk selection of pickleball-themed ornaments, towels, bags and hats. On trend are “In My Christmas Era” cocktail napkins: Taylor, you will not swiftly be forgotten. Glam up the adorable ribbed sweater bubble skirt mini-dress or widelegged pantsuit with a pair of Sam Edelman “Bianka” sling heels in shiny silver or black leather.
Michiko Marron-Kibbey of Deux Cranes offers artisanal chocolates and custom confection sets, crafted from Valrhona chocolate imported from France and inspired by Japanese aesthetics and traditions. All are robed in exquisite packaging. A holiday cookie and bon bon assortment includes two cookie bar flavors: spiced apple cheesecake and kokutō, and passionfruit and kinako, plus bonbons in flavors like cassis and chestnut, dark chocolate peppermint and white chocolate yuzu koshō. Hapa Chocolat’s single origin bars make ideal and special stocking stuffers, especially the Spice Cake from Ecuador, infused with cinnamon, cloves and ginger. The chocolate for this bar comes from local star Dandelion Chocolate, who roast the beans in their San Francisco roastery.
Carnico is the new place in town to find supplies for the live fire grill maven in your life. Check out their dry aged steaks, Mibrasa ovens, Ibérico ham, and more.
Gooseberry Designs specializes in stylish hand-drawn maps and illustrations of your favorite towns and states across the country, rendered on bags, cutting boards and towels.
Don’t forget The Butter Paddle, “a gift-givers best friend,” with all manner of items, from serveware to Los Gatos-themed towels. Plus, they have cool jewels, kid stuff and home décor, as well as jams, condiments and Roxanne’s Biscotti in irresistible flavors like triple ginger and butterscotch. Proceeds from shopping here go to Pacific Clinics. The Butter Paddle is the fundraising arm of the EMQ Auxiliary, which has served
the needs of local children since 1934. Margaret Smith of Domus says her high-end knife collections, especially the Shun knives, are an absolute hit. “We just brought them in, and certain styles are already sold out,” she told the Los Gatan. She also recommends whiskey “golfballs” that you refrigerate before placing them in a beverage. Her collection of nutcrackers continues to be a big hit, especially “eight maids-a-milking” and “seven swans-a-swimming.” She increased her order from last year, yet is already headed for an early sell-out. “Wooden boards for charcuterie presentations are also a big hit,” she said. “It seems we are wrapping a few every day.” Time to get cracking on that holiday list. Tout de suite
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DINAH COTTON’S LUXURY GIFT GUIDE
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Does anyone go to the malls anymore?
Then again, not all is as it appears online.
So, why not get your luxury fix here in town?
Luxurious has many meanings: extremely comfortable, elegant, enjoyable—and especially in a way that involves great expense.
Let’s take a stroll along Santa Cruz Avenue and look for the lux life. Get a bite to eat. Buy a few gifts. And get up to speed on après-Covid style, fashion and eats.
First up, East Kennedy , at 50 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Where is Cinderella?
Because here are her magic glass slippers: inlaid Abalone heels from London by Freya Rose, “Cher Verde Heels,” size 37, $1,399. Or the “Monica inlaid Mother of Pearl” champagne shimmer platform heels, same designer $699, size 38. Take a look at the vintage jew-
elry display, “Old is new again.”
Romantiques , at 51 University Ave., was recently awarded Best Silicon Valley Lingerie Shop. It now has a sister shop called French Lessons at 14 N. Santa Cruz Ave., where Susan Testa and her amazing staff provide exceptional fitting services. Take a look-see at the French lingerie, upscale clothing and jewelry brands. What could be more luxurious than a proper-fitting bra? And then how about a long cashmere camel-colored coat with pockets to wear over your proper fitting undergarments? Cloud soft, $950. "Elevate your look easily," Testa commented. And I agree. Cashmere sweaters, workouts and warmups to keep you cozy all winter. Pure luxury Tahitian pearl necklaces add the exotic touch.
Voluptuary, according to Oxford Languages, is a person devoted to luxurious living and sensual pleasures. It’s also a
unique boutique along Santa Cruz Avenue. Go inside and take a look. Become voluptuous. Select an artisan necklace with aquamarine center and pavé diamonds dangling. $925. By God’s Crown. Or you could have the luxurious scent from the Green Flowers diffuser waft through your home. Created in Florence, Italy, this beneficial fragrance should last all year. $125.
At 24 N. Santa Cruz Ave. is Gallery 24 , which—with the Los Gatos Morning Rotary, a 501(c) 3 charitable foundation—provides for a portion of the profits to support art and science education for the youth in Los Gatos and Santa Clara County. Why not drop in and take a look around?
Is art hanging in your home a luxury or a necessity? Get a piece of art that makes you feel luxurious.
You do not have to take the vows of chastity, poverty, devotion and obedience to savor Testarossa wines.
You can treat your palate and imbibe in wines that have been paired with gourmet food here at the former Jesuit Novitiate, without joining the priesthood. Sous Chef Jennifer Contreras can help you decide on which sumptuous item to indulge in.
If you are at a loss for what to get that person on your list who has everything already, a gift certificate might prove just the thing. Why not bring that special person here? Let them pick their favorite varietal and enjoy a meal together. Perhaps the Santa Lucia Highlands Gift Set, a benchmark wine from a blockbuster vintage: For $204.30 you’ll get three nicely boxed bottles. You can get the 2022 Doctor’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, with blood orange, black tea and herb flavor for $81. Host a dinner party—with maybe 10 BFF or so—and all you have to do is dress and show up. That, Los Gatans, is the height of luxury.
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FANCY LIFE Tricia Hancock, ownercreator of Voluptuary, with necklace and air diffuser.
“Celebrate children, offer them a safe harbor and help them find joy.”
Mary Cotter Sweeney, a Psychotherapist, Child Development and Parenting Instructor, World Traveler, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Mother, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7th in San Jose, California at age 89. She celebrated her life, living by those words with style and sophistication, dignity, independence, and pride.
Mary was best known in her community for positively touching lives through her extensive work as a child and family therapist. She helped hundreds of people deal with difficult life issues, gain personal power and live fuller lives. Outside of her psychotherapy practice, she taught parenting skills to mothers and fathers through Los Gatos Park and Recreation, and brought the same expertise to the incarcerated at Elmwood Prison, believing that better parenting skills would carry forward in better lives for their children.
Born in Corning Iowa Jan 8th, 1935 to Albert and Marie Cotter, Mary was the second youngest of six. Owing to the Great Depression, the family moved to Redondo Beach, CA, where Albert found work as a house painter, and later at Douglas Aircraft. She grew up with a love for the California coast, and always referred to Redondo Beach as “home.”
While attending Mount Saint Mary’s College College, Mary met Michael Sweeney who was going to school at Loyola
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University. They married in 1954, and following Mike’s Air Force postings, the couple lived in Albuquerque, Denver, and Dayton. In 1962, they eventually settled in Berkeley, California while Mike completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University. They enjoyed living in the Bay Area and all it offered in climate and culture. Living there during the revolutionary social changes of the 60’s, they found a vibrant, artistic and transformative community.
Wanting to start a family, and following three miscarriages, Mike and Mary adopted three children while living in BerkeleyMathew, Anna and Daniel. Mary loved being a Mother. True to the times, they both wanted their children to have broad life experiences, and included them in the events taking place around them. Peaceful protest marches, Shakespeare plays at the University, and even an outdoor Jefferson Airplane concert, where they pitched a small tent for the kids to nap.
The family moved South to San Jose In 1966, when Mike accepted a position teaching chemistry at Santa Clara University. The Spanish style house at 310 Sequoia Ave would be Mary’s beloved home for the next 57 years. Her pride and joy was her garden and she loved sharing it with everyone. The home was originally built by the San Jose Architect, Ralph Wycoff, for his own family in 1922.
As the children grew older, Mary went back to school and earned her bachelors at San Jose State University in Child Development, and went on to earn multiple teaching credentials. For the next 21 years, she was a Child Development Instructor at San Jose City College, where her classroom for adult students was also a preschool for SJCC students’ own young children. She also graduated from the Coro Foundation Fellows Women in Leadership Program strengthening her capacity to tackle society’s challenges.
After her marriage to Mike dissolved in 1984, Mary faced being a single mother with resilience, resolve, optimism and Cotter strength. In seeking to evolve her career, Mary earned her MA in Marriage and Family Counseling from San Francisco State University in 1996. She began counseling as an intern at the Process Therapy Institute (PTI) in Los Gatos and continued there as a licensed Psychotherapist for her entire career. At PTI, she persisted in her work helping children, and also worked with families and individuals. It was the perfect environment for her; a non-profit, charitable organization, providing educational and counseling
services to the community.
During her time there she became a scholar of the work of the Swiss psychotherapist, Carl Jung (1875-1961) studying at the Jungian Institute in Zurich, Switzerland, and incorporated his methods of sand tray therapy into her practice. She also earned certifications in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Play therapy and Bibliotherapy. Always learning and refining her skills as a Psychotherapist, she enjoyed supporting and guiding younger therapists at PTI.
She loved her career path; she was helping children and families grow into their best selves. She kept an extensive correspondence with former clients and colleagues, many sharing that Mary’s sessions had saved their lives, calling her their “Sanity Saver”. Her words; “I work with the inner child inside each and every one of us.”
Mary’s work with new parents was vast. She guided hundreds to be more confident in her decades of teaching “Mommy and Me” classes through Los Gatos Parks and Recreation. She also brought practical parenting training to inmates at Elmwood Correctional Facility. She was known to occasionally smuggle in a contraband box of See’s candy to share.
She also worked as an Advocate and expert witness in the Victim Witness program representing children in family court, who were witnesses or victims of crime. To endure the cross examination process, she always wore one of her “power” necklaces to remind her of her strength.
The world and its cultures were fascinating to Mary, and she loved to travel and meet local people. Among her treasured memories in visiting five continents were touching the monoliths at Stonehenge, riding a boat on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, visiting and teaching at preschools in Moscow and Kiev, walking on the Great Wall of China, attending a show at the Sydney Opera House, and riding a camel beneath the great Pyramids at Gizeh. “If my mother could see me now,” were her words in a phone call following a visit to the Kremlin. Many of her fondest memories were traveling with her sister, Helen, and her friend Cherie Van der Molen.
A fashionista until the end, Mary will be also known for her sophistication and impeccable sense of style. She would never pass up a sale at Macy’s. She took great pride in being elegantly dressed for every occasion.
Mary spent her last year in a beautiful apartment in the loving community of new friends at Belmont Village, Los Gatos. She was
supported and celebrated by the wonderful PAL caregivers, the Wellness Center nurses and technicians, dining room attendants, facilities team and entire staff. In her last months, she was eternally grateful to her 24 hour caregivers who kept her nourished, comfortable, coiffed and loved, with a special thank you to Mel for everything.
Above all, Mary adored and celebrated the achievements of her large and farflung family, especially her three children, their spouses and her two grandchildren, Jonathan and Sophia.
Mary’s signature sign-off, “Love you dearly,” was genuine and made everyone feel special. She also always said, “I have had a great and long life.”
And she did.
Mary is preceded by parents Garret Albert Cotter and Marie (Cronin), sisters, Loretta Hogan, Helen Czuleger, and Patricia Cotter, brother, Edward Cotter. She leaves a younger brother, John Richard “Dick” Cotter, adoring nieces, nephews, and their families, three children and their spouses, Matthew Sweeney and Kelly Neylon of Los Altos, Anna Sweeney and Brett Crockett of Brisbane, Daniel McSweeney and Sandra Villarreal of San Jose, and two grandchildren, Jonathan (20) and Sophia (18).
A private family ceremony will be held on the cliffs above Redondo Beach. For those wishing to honor Mary’s memory and love for children, the family suggests a donation to the following organizations.
First 5 California - First Five California is an organization which advocates for the strong start all Children deserve, with emphasis on Children prenatal through age 5 and their families, to optimize early Childhood Development and reduce childhood poverty.
First 5 California -Fiscal Dept. 2389 Gateway Oaks Dr. Suite 260 Sacramento, CA 95833
Process Therapy Institute (PTI) - Mary was a Psychotherapist who worked for over two decades at this wonderful non-profit that has made a positive mental health difference in so many lives.
PTI
1760 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 963-6694
A Memorial webpage has been set up at https://www.legacy.com/link. asp?i=OB56775126 and the family would live to hear your memories of Mary Sweeney.
STEFANOPOULOS WINS FIRST CCS CHAMPIONSHIP
LGHS senior rolls into state off strong performance
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
A year ago, Aydon Stefanopoulos went all out only to finish in second place in the Division II boys race in the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships.
On Nov. 16, the Los Gatos High School senior standout left plenty in the tank–by design–and still nailed a personal-record (PR) of 14:51.8 to win his first CCS title at the venerable 2.95-mile Crystal Springs course in Belmont.
Stefanopoulos will enter the CIF State Championships at Fresno’s Woodward Park on Nov. 30 as the defending Division II champion. Given his fitness level, Stefanopoulos expects to improve upon last year’s winning time of 14:58.4.
“I’m not putting a number on it, but I’m ready to run fast at state,” he said. In the CCS Championships, Stefanopoulos passed Piedmont Hill’s Yosef Berhan in the final 400 meters
to win by 3.7 seconds, establishing the fourth fastest overall time of the day among all five divisions.
That’s 500-plus competitors, for those counting. On a day when not one but two runners broke the Crystal Springs course record, the fleet-footed Stefanopoulos could only wonder what might have happened had he emptied his tank.
“My whole mentality was to run just enough to win,” he said. “I would’ve liked to do more, but I wasn’t looking for any ego boost in the race. I’m content with it and I’ll take what I can get. So, it was a little bit melancholy seeing someone else break a record and me not wanting to run my heart out before state. I know I could’ve gone a lot faster, but it was for my best interest that I didn’t do that.”
Stefanopoulos’ mission in CCS was to win, stay healthy and prepare for his No. 1 goal of the season: to repeat as state champion.
The Los Gatos boys team finished in fourth place, just 10 positions be -
hind Piedmont Hills for the third and final qualifying state berth.
Stefanopoulos said the majority of the team was hit hard by sickness, clearly affecting their times. Seniors Flynn Merriman (25th place in 16 minutes flat) and Conrad St. Dennis (28th in 16:04.3) were the only other Los Gatos runners who finished in the top 30. Senior Adam Wang and freshman Kevin Sacco rounded out the team’s scoring.
“The fact that this was going to be our final and last chance for us to go to state together, and for us to miss it, it’s just sad,” Stefanopoulos said.
Meanwhile, the Los Gatos girls are returning to the State Championships after coming up short in 2023. Led by Shea Elmore’s spectacular performance–the senior finished in fourth place in 18:17.7–the Wildcats placed third with 127 points.
As has been the case all season, Los Gatos’ deep and balanced fleet of runners proved to be the difference.
Sophomores Elise Greenstreet (27th in 19:30.4) and Piper Pyle (29th in
19:37.9) both established PRs, while seniors Taylor Chesarek and Sarina Salzer-Swartz finished 31st and 32nd, respectively.
Senior Tatum Pyle and sophomore Aleida Nunn also ran well and have been key to the team’s success this season.
“I’m super proud of the girls and super happy for them,” Stefanopoulos said. “Definitely excited to be going to state with them.”
It’s been an incredible season for Stefanopoulos, who has won eight of the 10 races he’s entered. His other two race results included a sixth-place finish in the Asics Clovis Invitational and a 14th-place finish in the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic.
Stefanopoulos held his own in a pair of meets that featured some of the best runners in the nation. Due to the injury-prone nature of the sport, Stefanopoulos has limited his mileage with the expectation that it’ll keep him healthy for the duration of his final cross country season. Mission accomplished.
PACE-SETTER Wildcats senior
Aydon Stefanopoulos runs to victory in the Division II boys race at the CCS Cross Country Championships.
CHAMPION Los Gatos High School senior Aydon Stefanopoulos ran a PR of 14:51.8 to capture his first CCS Cross Country Championship on Nov. 16.
Ad MAN POLICE SAY CONFESSED TO MURDER PLEADS NOT GUILTY
John Maxey Yeager is accused of killing his wife and dumping her body
Drew Penner, Editor
The Los Gatos man accused of murdering his wife and dumping her body in the Santa Cruz Mountains pleaded not guilty to the two felony counts he’s charged with—as well as all additional allegations—on Nov. 1, in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
He’s charged with felony false imprisonment and felony murder charges, as well as six aggravating circumstance allegations and a use-of-adeadly-weapon enhancement.
According to a minute order, 57-yearold Yeager, who remains in custody, appeared in person with his lawyer, Leah Nicole Gillis, for the afternoon hearing, in front of judge Cynthia A. Sevely.
The court disclosed that the DA’s Office is prosecuting a separate case where Sevely is named as a victim, for being threatened.
A spokesperson for the DA’s office noted it’s likely the judge won’t preside over the preliminary examination.
That’s scheduled to start on Dec. 16, nearly a year after prosecutors say Yeager killed his wife, Yingying “Dawn” Yu (on New Year’s Eve).
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department detectives Michael Birley and Riley Frizzell said Yeager confessed to killing his wife, and say he was caught on security footage arguing with her on Dec. 31 outside their home at 285 Hershner Ct.
Yu was reported missing after she didn’t show up for work.
On Jan. 10, LGMSPD assembled a team to crack the case.
Yu’s remains were exhumed Jan. 14.
During the Police Recognition Luncheon, Oct. 17, LGMSPD Chief Jamie Field commended Birley and Frizzell for their efforts.
Yeager waived his right to a preliminary examination within 10 days of his arraignment. However, he did not waive the right to one within 60 days.
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WHAT I DIDN’T KNOW BEFORE I OPENED A BOOKSTORE
As Beyond Text marks 6 months, its owner reflects on the lessons she’s learned
Tanya Sedneva, Contributor
Beyond Text Bookstore has now been open for six months.
That’s six months the place has been filled with real people—not just my dreams and hopes.
Upon reflection, I wanted to share a little about what I didn’t know before stepping into this adventure:
Books Connect Us All One of the most surprising joys of running a bookstore is the incredible variety of people I meet—historians with stories from the past, mathematicians with numbers that dance, and, of course, authors, illustrators, and crafters. It’s
amazing how the love of books can connect such a diverse group. Once, I even received a letter from jail!
Wearing All the Hats I knew I’d be selling books, but I didn’t expect to become the social media manager, event planner, accountant and even the occasional handyman. Who knew running a bookstore meant being a jack-of-all-trades (and master of none)?
The Little Things Matter Hearing a child say, “This is my favorite store,” while bringing in one auntie after another; seeing an “I don’t really read…” adult finding a book that sparks their curiosity means as much as any big milestone.
The Quirky Questions and Remarks “Is a book a one-time thing? I read it and that’s all?” or “Which book pairs best with a glass of brandy?” or
“This book smells like granny’s house.” The conversations add to the charm.
On a more serious note, these past six months have been nothing short of incredible. You might already know that opening this bookstore was my way of fulfilling a childhood dream. But, there was another hope I didn’t dare to believe would come true: finding my place and my community— finding people who care about what I have to offer.
I can’t quite put it into words, but I had been searching for that sense of home for a long time. Opening the bookstore was my way of putting myself out there.
What I didn’t expect was the warm embrace of the community. I was heard. I was welcomed. And for that, I am deeply, truly grateful.
Courtesy of Tanya Sedneva
WORD BIZ Tanya Sedneva says there’s a warmth to life as a downtown shopkeeper she wasn’t expecting.
Courtesy of Tanya Sedneva
INTERIOR MAKEOVER Beyond Text was recently transformed for the holidays.
Courtesy of Tanya Sedneva
SHOP WINDOW The store’s unique fluttering-pages design has now been given a seasonal flare.
Fictitious Business Name Statements
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
PUBLIC NOTICES
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)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711051
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A L K Auto Sales, 2071 Ringwood Ave., San Jose, CA, 95131, Hisham A Zoaby. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 11/12/2024. /s/Hisham Zoaby. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/12/2024. (pub LG 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710350
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Gracies Barkcuterie & Treats, 2. Gracies Treats 735 Georgetown Place, Gilroy, CA, 95020, Charcuterie Guys LLC. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/15/2024. /s/Agustin Frank Gutierrrez. Owner. #202463018739. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/16/2024. (pub LG 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711090
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Success Brand, 2275 South Bascom Avenue Apt 112, Campbell, CA, 95008, Nigel Quintero Ayala.
This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Nigel Quintero Ayala. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2024. (pub LG 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
File Number: FBN710925. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: LIGHT UP INSURANCE AGENCY, 1102 Bird Ave Ste 20, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, LIGHT UP INSURANCE SERVICES INC, 1102 Bird Ave Ste 20, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/06/2024 and 11/06/2024 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. LIGHT UP INSURANCE SERVICES INC, Article/Reg # 6440125, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Tingting Pan /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
File Number: FBN710994. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Westside Real Estate Team, 10080 N. Wolfe Road, Suite SWS-200, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Moriah Beth Larson, 2132 Sunny Vista Drive, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/08/2024 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/ Moriah Larson /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711130
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: My Goodies, 418 Fontanelle Dr., San Jose, CA, 95111, Danielle Rikki Perez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Daneille Rikki Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2024. (pub LG 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711174
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ainalaiyn Daycare, 709 Santa Rita Street, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, Zhanna Atabekova. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Zhanna Atabekova. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2024. (pub LG 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2024)
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)
