WATER BOTTLE FINDS
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION IN NATURAL WORLD
Seals has been making things from recycling since his childhood
Sarah Lai Stirland, Contributor
The inventor and artist Robert Seals has spent the majority of his almost-80 years on Earth transforming junk into desirable objects.
His invention (and company) Klean Kanteen became famous for its metallic water bottle. But his finely crafted recycled-metal sculptures are almost invisible. You have to seek them out.
The Los Gatan, who lives on a remote hilltop compound on the border with Santa Cruz County, handed over the management of the pioneering company almost 20 years ago. At the time, the metal bottles embodied the idea of a market for environmentally friendly and healthy drinkware. (The company claims that it was the first to gain commercial traction back in 2004.)
Seals created a prototype around 2002 after hearing a talk at a Northern Californian
LEADERSHIP SHUFFLE Every year, Los Gatos Council names a new mayor and vice mayor. On Dec. 10, in a special
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5 HURT IN SCOTTS VALLEY’S FIRST TWISTER ON RECORD
National Weather Service didn’t issue tornado warning
Drew Penner, Editor
At least five people were injured in Scotts Valley’s first-ever tornado on record, authorities said.
Capt. Jayson Rutherford, of the Scotts Valley Police Depart-
ment, said six cars were overturned and another 10 or so were damaged by the twister.
“Looking at it overall, we’re extremely blessed,” he said, adding there was no major damage to structures. “We're very fortunate. All this stuff can be easily mopped up. Nobody’s put out for the holidays. No one lost their life.”
Two people were taken by
ambulance to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and one was transported to Dominican Hospital. Two people said they’d take themselves to a medical facility for treatment.
“Most of it was cuts and bruising,” Rutherford said. “Nothing life-threatening.”
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the body, Rob Moore, became vice mayor. Former mayor Sandy Decker administered the oath of office.
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T’was the night before Fishmas, and all through the dwelling Not a creature was stirring: they’d taken a shelling; the fish nets were hung in the ocean with care”In hopes that the “Catch-Of-The-Day” would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of linguine danced in their heads; When out on the beach there arose such a clatter, I thought “Seafood Mix…I’ll make some batter.”
Into the kitchen I tore like a flash, To make seafood delights for the Fishmas bash. I glanced out the window, and to my great zeal, I saw a Boston Whaler pulled by eight barking seals.
With a little old captain, who was looking so drab, I knew in a moment it must be St. Crab.
More rapid than great-whites his barkers they came, And my stomach growled as he called them by name:
“Now Snapper, Now Chowder, Now Ling Cod, Now Lobster!” “On Scallop, On Salmon, On Swordfish, On Oyster!”
As I opened my mouth and was starting to rave, He burst into my kitchen like a breaking wave.
With a net full of fish he’d brought in on his back, He tossed me a hammer, and lobster to crack. I couldn’t believe my great Fishmas luck, As he gave me clams and oysters to shuck.
Abalone, prawns, and other good eats; He filled up my kitchen with seafood treats, And I heard him exclaim as he sailed out of sight, “Best Fishes to all, and to all a great bite!”
DINAH’S EVENT LOG
Christmas is upon us, with plenty of fun to be had
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
With just a few shopping days left before Christmas, there’s never been a better time to shop local and pick up gift certificates at any of our diverse restaurants and shops.
New Mayor Matthew Hudes officially cut his first ribbon last week, and he did a fine job with the scissors. Hudes became mayor Dec. 10, after being vice mayor for one year. Rob Moore became vice mayor, and former Mayor Mary Badame will return to regular council duties through 2026. Looks like it will be a busy year for our council, with many builder’s “remedies” applied for.
As we count down the days left in 2024—and may even be considering a few New Year’s resolutions—let’s take a brief moment to wander down memory lane, and get the latest updates…
SAY A SWEET ALOHA TO STEAMER’S
After 45 or so years we bid a fond adieu to Steamer’s. Steamer’s with the best seafood, sourdough bread (with room-temperature butter), crisp white tablecloths, lively bar scene (Liar's Dice, anyone?), the warm and always welcoming staff and caring ownership. Thank you, Paul and Mark, as well as the great crews always smiling and ready to take care of us, a true town favorite for so many years.
We can hope that Steamer’s may find a new location that its devoted patrons can frequent again soon. How about the vacant Montebello / Grocer + Goddess space? Some patrons want to start a GoFundMe for its continued operation.
Stay close to the Los Gatan for news.
OUT AND ABOUT
Now where do we disco? Goodbye to dancing at Charlie’s LG, and to the naked lady hanging above the bar (she
went to the History Club). The Second Story is there now, and has a DJ. Reservations are recommended.
Number One Broadway continues with live music with dancing Wednesday to Saturday.
New Pedro’s update: locals have been invited to bring in photos and memorabilia for a memory wall, by where the chips tub used to be.
GRATEFUL FOR…
Town Plaza , with the stately redwoods, the fountain, the benches and soon a proper restroom—what a luxury. What a great place to while away a lazy afternoon, meet a new friend or hold a meeting.
Our wonderful Rural Supply Hardware and Los Gatos Ace Hardware: Rural Supply hardware is so handy for townspeople, as well as the mountain folk who trek in for supplies and necessities. The other, on Los Gatos Boulevard, is under discussion for demolition to make way for a large housing complex. Let’s keep our eyes on this one.
Whole Foods’ new building is going up, and this looks like it will be a super store. Maybe Steamer’s would consider their previous site if reopening is a possibility?
Snail mail: Our post office lives on, for now, with full postal services (and many post office boxes), at least for now. The only thing that stays the same is change, and we can only hope that any changes come slowly, and with much thought (keeping our town’s integrity and existing architectural principles).
CURRENT HAPPENINGS
NONPROFIT SHOP The Butter Paddle, at 33 N. Santa Cruz Ave., is a nonprofit gift shop selling housewares, gourmet foods, and unique, practical gifts, benefiting Pacific Clinics, which provides mental health and social services to local children and their families. butterpaddle.com
DOWNTOWN ICE Circle of Palms, 120 S. Market St., San Jose. Ice skating open daily through Jan. 20, 2025, sjdowntownice.com (though we may be able to skate on Vasona Lake if this cold snap keeps up).
HAPPY DRAGON THRIFT Also benefiting Pacific Clinics, this 245 W. Main St. business will be having clearance sales Dec. 16-19 and Dec. 20-22 and will be having bag sales (closed Dec. 23-Jan. 1). And for the first time in 65 years it is now open on Sundays, 1-4pm. Sat.- Mon. 10am1pm, Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm. Donations accepted Tues., Thurs., Sat.,
10am-noon; may close earlier if filled. happydragonthriftshop.org
VILLA MONTALVO, SARATOGA, A CHRISTMAS CAROL Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s roving production group will be performing the holiday classic through Dec. 21. Show starts at 8pm, with matinee at 2pm on Dec. 21 only. Tickets: $42-$75. This event is partnered with Family Giving Tree to provide families in need with gifts this holiday season. You are also invited to bring new and unwrapped gift items from the list online.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS at Vasona Lake County Park. Drive through Dec. 10-Jan. 5, starting at 4pm. Adults (13 and up) $18.76, youth (4-12) $9.35. children 3 and under are free. The elves approve. Bring yours.
NUTCRACKER at the McAfee Center, Dec. 16-19. Tickets: LosGatosBallet.org
BOOK-GO-ROUND This nonprofit bookstore, at 14410 Oak St. in Saratoga, will hold a “Good as New” book sale through Dec. 31. Hours: Sat.Wed. noon-5pm, Thursday noon-7pm, Friday noon-7:30pm. Benefitting the Saratoga Library.
MMMM Monday Monthly Morning Movie at CineLux Los Gatos Theatre, 43 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Monday Jan. 2, 9:45am. $10 includes a movie, coffee and a pastry. The first movie of the New Year will be announced soon. The primary purpose of MMMM is to provide community socialization for older adults. Any profits go to the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation, which supports future events and planning for our new community center. For more information, or to buy tickets, go to losgatosthrives.org. See you next year at the movies!
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL comes to Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, Jan. 25-Feb. 15, 2025. Tickets at southbaymt.com. A Broadway hit and a Tony Award-winning satirical musical. Presented by South Bay Musical Theatre.
ALOHA Keola Beamer and Jeff Peterson at the Carriage House, at Villa Montalvo, Feb. 6, 2025, 7:30. Tickets: $73-$78. An evening of superb Hawaiian guitar (slack key) exploring the beauty of Hawaiian music. Dancing by Moanalani Beamer.
POLICE OFFICERS BALL Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave., March 8, 6:30pm. It’s never too early to be planning for a glamorous evening of culinary excellence and fine wines.
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NAUGHTY OR NICE? In one of his first official duties as mayor, Matthew Hudes got up close and personal with Santa.
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Tornado, from page 1
One of the victims was a Cal Fire firefighter who was on duty.
Elie Colby, 14, of Ben Lomond, was studying for finals in Starbucks with her friends when the funnel cloud rolled through.
“The door ripped open,” she said. “We didn’t understand what was happening.”
Evelyn Carter, a 14-year-old from Felton—who’d been deep into her biology review—said one of the doors was torn from its hinges.
“They told us to leave,” she said. “We all walked outside and the sun came out—which was weird.”
That’s when they saw the chaos of overturned vehicles and first responders arriving to care for the casualties.
Braden Ramsey, another Felton 14-year-old, said the whole thing was a bit crazy.
“It was just surprising,” he said.
Chris Wakeland, the Scotts Valley McDonald’s store manager on duty at the time, said the incident happened around 1:45pm.
“I saw trees flying through the air… not just little ones,” he said, adding the ground began shaking. “It looked like it was probably circling around our store.”
Wakeland told customers to remain inside. Some held the doors closed.
“I’ve never been in a tornado,” he said. “I never expected one to be happening in Scotts Valley.”
Matt Mehle, a National Weather Service meteorologist for the Bay Area /
STUDY SESSION INTERRUPTED
(L-R) Elie Colby, Braden Ramsey and Evelyn Carter were preparing for finals at Starbucks when the funnel cloud appeared in Scotts Valley. They said it was unclear what was happening.
Monterey Bay region, said based on radar imagery, pictures and videos, and eyewitness accounts, they’d determined a tornado touched down in Scotts Valley at about 1:40pm.
Initial estimates suggest it may have been active for 5-10 minutes, he added.
“We had a pretty dynamic situation,” he said, explaining the atmosphere had the perfect ingredients for a twister—lift, moisture and instability. “This is what we would refer to as a ‘low topped supercell.’”
While records indicate, before this, there were two tornados in Santa Cruz County in 2019, as well as earlier twisters in 2012, 2001, 1998, 1986 and 1965 (meaning this would be the 8th), none of those appear to have impacted Scotts Valley.
That sounds about right to Lisa Rosato, 54, who’s lived in Felton for more than two decades.
She and her 21-year-old daughter, Molly Donahue, just back from Berklee College of Music, had exited the Starbucks drive-thru, and were sitting in their SUV eating their meal.
As Rosato gazed out at the field that once housed the Skypark airport, it suddenly began to come alive.
“It became very apparent very quickly that we were about to be in
the middle of a tornado,” Rosato said. “Everything started to swirl.”
In the air around them they saw tree branches, debris and street signage getting sucked up and spit out.
“It is a tornado and it’s coming right at us,” Rosato said. “Cover your face!”
Donahue was terrified.
“Mom,” she said. “Drive away.”
Rosato opted to stay put.
“It was split-second decision,” she said. “I saw the tornado touch down.”
She said a relatively small funnel reached the ground near the edge of town and seemed to travel away from Felton.
“It was coming straight down Mount Hermon Road,” she said. “When it got past the Starbucks, it turned. It was coming at us.”
Donahue said she didn’t really process what was happening.
“I just had faith in something that it wasn’t going to hit us,” she said. “I just had some sort of peace in my mind.”
Rosato said the twister shifted course, continuing down Mount Hermon toward Taco Bell. Then, they were able to gather their thoughts, alongside others in the parking lot.
“We were all just saying, ‘Oh my God! That was like a holiday miracle that happened right now,’” she recalled. “It felt like a movie.”
Jen Ryder was even closer. She was stuck in that Starbucks line with her husband and two small daughters.
“All of a sudden, it got really gusty and we were like, ‘Whoa, this is weird,'” she said. “I honestly thought we were all going to die. I was so scared. I’ve never seen anything like that.”
While her two-year-old didn’t seem to register what was happening, her five-year-old was scared, and called out for her.
Debris smashed into the side of their vehicle.
“Our car’s getting rocked around,” Ryder recalled. “And then there’s nothing you can do.”
At first, she couldn’t help but think, Why did I have to come to Scotts Valley to get that Facebook Marketplace item right now?
But then, she realized, had the Starbucks employees been able to make drinks at a slightly faster rate, she— and her family—would’ve been in the direct path of the actual tornado (because exiting traffic has to take a right and make a U-turn to head back toward Santa Cruz).
She said, maybe someone was looking out for them.
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EXTREME WEATHER Funnel cloud captured on the Nest camera at the front door of Bruno’s Bar and Grill. ➝ Tornado, 16
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RECYCLED ART Seals perfected his metallic-sculpture technique over decades. He aims to spread awareness about ocean fauna through his creations, which are available for sale at Marine Life Studies in Moss Landing.
INVENTION AND SERVICE
Robert Seals, from page 1
festival by the environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill.
“Everywhere I was going, I was talking about the need to create a stainless steel water bottle,” Hill said in an interview at Seals’ house. (She lives on his property.)
She’d started a business creating reusable containers for food after she reached global fame and cult status with her more than two-year tree-sit on “Luna,” a 200-foot redwood on a Pacific Lumber logging property in Humboldt County. “It was when I went up in the tree I had the aha moment. Because, before I went up there, I never thought about it—just like billions of other people don’t think about it—that every paper cup is a tree. Every plastic lid is drilling for oil. Every plastic to-go container is drilling for oil.”
SONIC EXPLORATIONS In addition to creating sculptures of various forms of sea life, Robert Seals (right) is also a music composer.
gear. Its unpaid founder and executive director, Peggy Stap, works to protect, and educate about, sea life. MLS’s other main mission is to educate underserved kids, and the broader public, about ocean fauna. Its efforts are powered by an army of volunteers (including this author’s teen daughter this summer) and coordinated by Stap and Stephanie Marcos, a full-time operations manager.
A local university student staffs its gift shop, which features art by local ocean-inspired artists, such as framed prints, cards and stickers from famed Santa Cruz artist Doug Ross. You’ll also find kelp pressings from Santa Cruz resident Winnie Mulé, crocheted jellies from Sabrina Gill of Carmel and greeting cards by renowned cetacean artist Pieter Folkens of Benicia.
a YouTube video. His metal wall sculptures are made from water tanks that residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains ask him to remove. He has dozens of other kinds of sculptures across his property’s 50 acres, both outside and inside of his house. The work available at MLS represents just a tiny fraction of what he’s been up to since the 1960s. Seals’ focus these days is still the environment—in the most literal and abstract senses. He runs an educational nonprofit called Mother Nature’s Temple, which provides outdoor experiences to underserved elementary school kids in the Monterey Bay area. They can come and learn about redwood ecology on his property, or take trips with a naturalist on a 38-foot boat with a capacity for 32 passengers.
At the time, she also noted the growing trend in plastic packaging and water bottles, and how it posed breast cancer risks.
These days, Klean Kanteen bottles are ubiquitous at conferences, playgrounds and large retailers like major supermarkets and outdoor gear stores. But unless you look at the front of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Exploration Center in Santa Cruz, you’re unlikely to see much of Seals’ finely crafted recycled metallic wall art reliefs. That is, unless you stop in at Marine Life Studies. (Purchases fund the nonprofit’s programs.)
MLS is headquartered in Moss Landing and is focused on gathering data about—and saving—cetaceans from entanglements with fishing and crabbing
It was Seals’ life-long love affair with metallica art that gave him the idea to create the water bottle prototype, and the skills to deliver. His detailed and often playful recycled metallic wall-relief sculptures—of dolphins, squid, whales, turtles, pelicans and anglerfish—make the denizens of the ocean visible. They’re available for sale at the MLS shop in Moss Landing.
Seals started creating sculptures from recycled metal as a child. But he only started seriously developing his technique at what is now California State University at Chico, experimenting with hammers by welding.
“I’d go out to the dump and get scrap fenders off of cars and discarded lawn chairs and coat hangers, because I couldn’t afford a welding rod from a welding shop,” he recalled, speaking on an enclosed porch surrounded by his creations. Music he’d composed played in the background.
These days, you can see his process in
He and Klean Kanteen cofounder Kathy Staychock are also creating a modernized version of a stainless steel drinking bottle called Beverage Safe. It’s scheduled to launch sometime in 2025. They’ve also started another company called “Fire & Rain.” The company aims to empower homeowners to safely evacuate and prevent destruction from wildfire independent of PG&E, Cal Fire or HOA water systems. (The idea is that certain kinds of fire dynamics would immediately trigger an outdoor sprinkler system.)
The idea emerged from insights into the wildfire dynamics that Seals gleaned from work as a firefighter over the years to stay solvent as he was making his art. The firefighting stint occurred before he became an entrepreneur. This is his third company. (He also started a business that made a compact tool to fix bikes.)
“People have a lot of good ideas,” he said. “But they don’t act on them.”
SPORTS
CHEER SQUAD MOVING INTO COMPETITIVE STRETCH
Sideline season extended thanks to football team’s playoff run to finals
Jayden Borgna, Contributor
The Los Gatos high school cheer team is just ending their sideline cheer season and beginning their competitive cheer season.
Head coach Tosha Perkins said a highlight of the year, so far, was the football team’s playoff run.
“We have six or seven seniors on the team, so having an extended season was really special,” she said.
“I think that the most surprising part of this journey was the amount of attendance and support that our football team had—which was super engaging for our cheerleaders since they felt like they could engage the audience.”
The last season of your high school career is full of bittersweet moments, and the football team run is a memory that these young women will hold onto for a lifetime.
Coach Perkins explained how competitive cheer is different from sideline.
“Competitive cheer team is just beginning their season—they have their
first competition on January eleventh,” she said. “Sideline cheer cheers for all sports, while the competitive cheer team puts together a routine that is two-and-a-half minutes. And they compete against all the other schools’ cheer teams.”
Sideline practices once a week, while competitive practices three times a week.
“They experience a lot more conditioning as well, so they build up good stamina and muscle control,” Perkins said. “Their routine is extremely physically demanding.”
They hope to compete on the na -
tional level this year. It’s clear the teams have different expectations and goals. Being able to do both is an honor to these girls, as they get to experience a bond that will last a lifetime.
There’s also been a shift in leadership. Perkins comes from competing in all star cheer her whole life.
Assistant coach Jaden Ring-Robinson is a Los Gatos High School alumna, who cheered all four years. Being able to have first-hand experience is crucial to the success of a team, since the coaches have a deeper understanding of the passion and love for the sport.
MARCHING The Los Gatos High School cheer team walks through downtown Los Gatos as part of this year’s Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade, which was held Dec. 7.
STEAMER’S GOING OUT WITH A BANG
Speculation rampant about what will replace it
Laura Ness, Contributor
When Steamer’s Grillhouse announced it was going to close on Christmas Eve, there were more questions than answers. We soon learned, from one of the owners, that an arduous negotiation over the lease had ultimately not borne fruit. The lauded seafood restaurant made the difficult decision to close its doors after 45 years.
“I really wanted to stay open until the end of the month,” Paul Matulich told us. “The holidays are the best and the busiest time of year for restaurants.” He asked the landlord if he could stay open through Dec 31, and then vacate the property. “They said ‘No’ to that. So, we have to be out before the end of December.”
Meanwhile, the former Gap and Gap Baby storefronts have been sitting empty for months. Those cute cat photos on the papered-over windows are beginning to look a bit
during the last remodel, a contractor connected up the sewer line to the storm drain.
“All that has been flowing to the Bay,” he said, as he confirmed with a contractor on site that an improper connection had been made with the lines, causing the shutdown. Blue Bottle Coffee has a phone number with a recorded message that directs you to contact their support system via email.
Losing Steamer’s is a big blow to the diners of this town who’ve made it a key aspect of their lives for fourand-a-half decades. After all, this is a town that loves its restaurants and embraces the personalities who make them special. You simply can’t replace a Manresa, a Nick’s or a California Café.
The chefs are critical to the overall recipe of what makes a place resonate. Angelo Heropoulos (Hero Ranch Kitchen and Flowers in Los Gatos) tried to turn the vessel that held Williams-Sonoma into the first rooftop restaurant in town. But we all know what happens to pioneers: they get stabbed in the back and get a mountain named after them later on. Now, it looks like this upstairs-outdoor concept might actually come to fruition. We can only hope.
When some friends of mine and I bid a fond adieu to Steamer’s on Sunday, the place was packed, with a line out the door before they even opened. I spied Champagne flutes on every table, and many people were drinking Veuve Clicquot, making the occasion special. One last cup of clam chowder for me, a prawn BLT on that fabulous green onion slab, and two orders of the famous linguine with prawns and crab for my friends. They savored every bite.
wistful. They may have to stay that way for a while.
Rumor has it that the location will become the site of a rooftop restaurant, perhaps like the one just opened at Stanford Mall.
Next door to Steamer’s is Blue Bottle Coffee, where spray painted markings on the sidewalk are not for hopscotch. Something is definitely up. Their hours have been spotty for a few weeks now, and the sign on the door says they are closed for maintenance. Matulich told me that he heard that
Matulich told me that some diners love the place so much they are actually taking mementos, including artwork, off the walls. That’s like taking a stone out of the Trevi fountain. I still have a matchbook from Steamer’s that urges you not to smoke in several different languages. It also reminds you to strike on the other side.
What’s next after December 24? Matulich says he doesn’t know yet. Would he open a restaurant in Cabo, as he once told me he wanted to do in retirement? No, he says. Definitely not. What about another location in Los Gatos? He wouldn’t say yes, or no. “Life has a strange way of opening new doors,” he offered. “You just never know.”
Once a chef, always a chef. Some are irreplaceable.
OWNER PAUL Matulich retrieves a prawn pizza from the oven at Steamer’s Grillhouse. The restaurant will close after dinner service on Christmas Eve.
DRIVING THE EXTRA MILE TO FEEL AT HOME
Local Christmas tree farmers say industry is thriving
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
When the first bouts of Covid-19 hit the news, people went into a frenzy, leading to one of the greatest social isolations in modern history. As the first year ended, many were asking, Will we be able to have the holiday traditions and connect with people like we once did?
And what would happen to the local mom-and-pop businesses that rely on in-person demand? Well, it seems that some people are willing to drive the extra mile to their local mountain top for that feeling of home.
In 1969, Jim Beck made his first Christmas tree sale at Patchen Farms, located on Old Santa Cruz Highway. It started out as a hobby until it became his main occupation in 1995. I ask, “Why do you own a farm?” He answers, “It started out as a hobby, because I didn’t like living in the city. So, I had a choice between wine, grapes, kiwis or...Christmas trees.”
Evidently, he chose Christmas trees. It became an overgrown hobby so he kept buying more properties and planting more trees. Acre wise, his farm is not the
biggest. But sales wise, he says, it’s the leader. I ask, “What makes you better?” He says, “We serve hot cider, we do free wine tasting, we have bonfires every day and Santa visits. We tie people’s trees for free, we net every tree for free.”
TECH FOR TREES
Now in two separate locations in the mountains above Los Gatos, due to popularity, Jim and daughter Kelley own and run Patchen Farms. Jim’s background is in high-tech and entrepreneurship. He grew up in the semiconductor industry, and he combined optics and electronics in his work.
Building on that love for technology, he developed high-tech farm equipment. He sold his business to John Deere in 1995. It was called Patchen, and he developed a core technology that was used in several patents. His first product was called a weed seeker: it would look at the ground and not spray any herbicide until it saw a green portion, but not on the bare ground. It was able to do that by measuring the reflection in its path.
Jim says, “Being an inventor, having a tree, taking it home and putting it in your living room can be a real hassle. So, I developed four products called the ‘Hassle Busters.’ The first
The third invention, Bio Bag, is a biodegradable plastic bag that helps prevent trees from making a mess. And the fourth invention: biodegradable tree stands made from wood and wood fiber. As I watch Jim in his baseball cap and matching Patchen Farms sweater tell me about these inventions, it’s clear this is more than just a business for him.
ROOM TO BREATHE
Driving across Summit Road to George Peacock’s Christmas Tree Farm I met Eric and Lisa Hoffner— current owners of 25 years, and the third owners since conception. I got to see a whole other side of the mountain with sweeping views down to Lexington Reservoir. I see their home nestled on top of the farm and ask them about the last few years. Eric immediately responds: “Our busiest year was 2020 Covid, in 25 years of ownership.”
one is called Crystal Fresh: an organic polymer, mix it with other stuff, and it becomes like a powder, and you put the powder in your stand. So instead of putting water, you put ice cubes. As it melts, it turns into a powder, then into a gel. The incentive is to hydrate the trees without water.”
Jim and Kelley provide it for free with every tree and also sell it online on oldsummit.com. His second invention, “Fresh Patch,” also keeps trees fresh without water.
“We had to follow county protocol,” Eric responds. “But we made it work and would have all types of people come to us, like college students from Santa Clara University asking for a 30-foot tree.” I say, “That must be quite expensive, no?” Eric replies, “No. Our competitive advantage is we price all our trees (at) one price. Any size, any species.” Lisa and Eric explain that the second owners of the farm sold the land to them because they didn’t want to see it developed. With all the development going on in the region, open land is scarce. “People come up and tell us that they’re amazed by how fresh the air is,” they explain. “If nothing else, it’s an investment for the health of people to have a place where people can come with their dogs to explore.”
The last stop on my route is Summit Christmas Tree Farm. The only Christmas tree farm that rents rather than owns its land is run by Debbie and Mike
TREE BIZ Eric and Lisa Hoffner have owned George Peacock’s Christmas Tree Farm for two-and-a-half decades.
GENERATION 2 GENERATION Father Jim and daughter Kelley Beck are joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus on a recent weekend.
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Livingston. “My father started planting trees when I was only 5 years old, on Skyline, 65 years ago,” Debbie says. Summit began running as a business in the late ’60s. I ask, “How were the last few years of business?”
Debbie replies, “Covid turned it around because it made people feel safe. We had plateaued to a lower amount of people before 2020, maybe picking up at lots of Home Depot. Then with Covid, they came to see us.”
In fact, she adds, over the last four years, sales have doubled.
“Though this season is just beginning, this year has a high amount as well,” she says. “Even though some other farms don’t accept credit cards, our farm reaps the benefit of technology, and actually relies on it. Credit cards make a wonderful addition. Helps get people in and out.”
To hear a business owner who’s been part of the business for most of her life tell me that revenues have doubled since Covid-19, I wonder, are people going to mountain tops just for Christmas trees? Or are they finding something more?
Debbie concludes, “Covid seems to have reminded people of what we all really desire, which is connection and authenticity. It’s nice to have a business where people are happy to see you.”
Right here in Los Gatos, we have mom-and-pop businesses that withstood both highs and lows—the steep drops in the economy, and the decline of social interaction. When feelings of belonging come into play, it seems there is no mountain too high to feel as one.
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GENERATION 2 GENERATION Father Jim and daughter Kelley
are joined by Santa and Mrs. Claus on a recent weekend.
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TREE BIZ Eric and Lisa Hoffner have owned George Peacock’s Christmas Tree Farm for two-and-a-half decades.
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LOADED SUVs and a Tesla Cybertruck, ready to descend the mountain with their holiday cargo.
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NETTING 2 GO A tree is prepared for the ride home at Patchen Farms.
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CHRISTMAS
WINTER’S CHILL
Cold and damp
Is that lady a tramp?
With winter's chill hitting
Our unique and amazing small town, Work up a sweat and really get out Enjoy our fabulous Town. Is shopping a sport?
Do a bit of window shopping; take a walk in Vasona Park; find a favorite trail. If life is a journey, dawdle a bit and smell those coffee beans roasting in the air, along with the enticing smells from the many ethnic restaurants, the tempting bakeries and the interesting folks that live here (or are passing through).
When your-out-of-town guests are driving you crazy, have them download the chambers free Discover LOST Gatos mobile app and suggest that they take one of the three self guided
walking or virtual tours of historic Los Gatos: LOSTgatos.com.
I have been told that some locals read the Gatan because of the NY Times crossword puzzle. And we thank you.
BTW, here is the 2024 Merriam-Webster word of the year: “Polarization.” It's one idea that people on both sides of the political spectrum happen to agree on. How will we use it in 2025?
The color for 2025 is Mocha Mousse, which the Pantone Color Institute describes as “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time unpretentious classic.”
Aside: In Metro Silicon Valley, Dan Pulcrano, the Los Gatan’s executive editor, announced “Silicon Valley Pizza Week & Italians Crack the Longevity Code.” As he says, “It’s just seven weeks away, and you heard it here first. The region's first celebration of pizza, Silicon Valley Pizza Week salutes the creativity and talent of the valley's pizzaiolos.”
And guess what? The Los Gatan will be executing a local version of the broader Pizza Week vision next month. So, stay tuned.
AFTERMATH
Tornado, from page 6
“Our car was unharmed,” she said. “We were all unharmed.”
Over at Bruno’s Bar and Grill, an employee in the parking lot and one upstairs both saw the funnel cloud and told owner Rogelio Guzman about it. He called his wife, Joanne Purdy Guzman, who was able to watch their front door security camera footage.
“It started getting darker and darker, and then you could see it forming,” she said. “I was shocked at first, because that kind of thing doesn’t happen here. Then, my immediate emotion after that was fear. Like, I hope someone didn’t get hurt.”
She did see a warning on TV that a severe storm could hit Scotts Valley—about 10-15 minutes before it happened. But she heard no mention of a possible tornado.
Mehle said the weather agency did issue a tornado warning for San Francisco earlier in the day, and a thunderstorm alert for the region including Scotts Valley at 1:25pm.
He added that because it was only a small “cell” of a weather event, it quickly passed, resulting in blue sky patches around the same time as the twister.
Dinah’s Event Log, from page 4
CLEANUP A tow truck rights an SUV as first responders check to see if anyone else was injured.
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PHOTO OP A child, sitting on Santa’s lap is transfixed by pendulum motion.
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710860
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: French Lessons, 14 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, 95030, Susan Jean Sedgley. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 11/03/2024. /s/Susan Sedgley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/04/2024. (pub LG 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2024)
File Number: FBN711143. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Tagmasters Registration Services, 2. Reg2Go Registration Services, 3. In & Out Registration Services, 4. Quickstop Registration Services, 5. Fastlane Registration Services; 858 Civic Center Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Instafile Registration Services, LLC, Article/Reg # 20246416629 California. 858 Civic Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 11/14/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Cici Brandt; Managing Member. Instafile Registration Services, LLC. (Pub LGN 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711385
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rajbhog Thali, 1028 E. El Camino Real, Guru Ji Sada Sahay, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dinesh Kumar. CEO. #6350467. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/21/2024. (pub LG 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711255
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Base, 1346 The Alameda Ste 7218, San Jose, CA, 95126, Bay Area Social Empowerment. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/17/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Michele Huntzinger. President. #6463104. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2024. (pub LG 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2024)
File Number: FBN711317. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: NADINE HELPS 128 Mary Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Nadine Swenberg, 128 Mary Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/20/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Nadine Swenberg /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711438
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Own, 20660 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA, 95014, Own Real Estate Group. 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 11/24/2024. /s/Jing Hua. Owner. #6464869. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2024. (pub LG 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
PUBLIC NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711411
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Middlefield Dental Group, 555 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA, 94301, Kono DDS & Vanzina DDS A Professional Corporation. 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 11/22/2024. /s/Martha Vanzina. Owner. #6415230. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2024. (pub LG 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710848
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bay Tek Coatings, 1721 Rogers Ave Suite P, San Jose, CA, 95112, Cartwright Painters LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/04/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Brandon Cartwright. Owner. #202252316451. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/04/2024. (pub LG 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
File Number: FBN711420. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: CASTELLI
FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, 236 N Santa Cruz Ave #240, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Juliette Elise Castelli, 236 N Santa Cruz Ave #240, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/14/2018 and 11/22/2024 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/ Juliette E Castelli /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
File Number: FBN711194. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: PRO CIRCUIT
ELECTRIC, GEN SERVICE, KLAUSER ENERGY SOLUTIONS, 559 Campbell Technology Pkwy, Suite #5, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Jason Matthew Klauser, 559 Campbell Technology Pkwy, #5, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/25/2001 and 11/15/2024 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/ Jason Matthew Klauser /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
File Number: FBN711640. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: ANDERSON MANOR OF PORTUGAL , 473 Valley View Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, John Robert “Bob” Anderson, 473 Valley View Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024 and Catherine Anderson, 473 Valley View Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/01/2024 and 12/03/2024 is the file date.
Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ John Robert “Bob” Anderson /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711571
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Naschmarkt Campbell, 384 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA, 95008, MDB21, Inc. 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 07/11/2019. /s/Ismail Duman. President. #4297088. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/02/2024. (pub LG 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711425
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: K Express, 1053 E El Camino Real #9, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, Beef Steak Corporation. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Kwangwuk Kwon. CEO. #C4858556. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2024. (pub LG 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
File Number: FBN711091 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: The Nordic Design , 464 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, Ca 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Jonathan Starrett, 464 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, Ca 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/2024 and 11/13/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Jonathan Starrett /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711574
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wesco Dental Laboratory, 621 E. Campbell., #2, Campbell, CA, 95008, Robert A. Chapman, Patricia L. Chapman. This business is being conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 10/19/1995. /s/Robert A. Chapman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/02/2024. (pub LG 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711274
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Western Trailer Park, 2. Western MHC, 3. Western RV Park, 4. Western Manufactured Housing Community, 2784 Monterey Hwy., San Jose, CA, 95111, Western Manufactured Housing Community, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 04/01/2024. /s/Ron Ubaldi. Managing Member. SR# 20240408512. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/19/2024. (pub LG 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711834
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Memo Imports Group Inc., 1441 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose, CA, 95130. 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 12/10/2024. /s/Guillermo Calvillo. President. #6483207. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2024. (pub LG 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
File Number: FBN711461 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: MARTINEZ CLEANING SERVICES, 4632 Mia Cr, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by: An Individual, MONICA HERRERA MARTINEZ, 4632 Mia Cr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/16/2023 and 11/25/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Monica Herrera Martinez /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711899
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dreamz Art, 710 Lakeway Drive, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, Muhammad Iqbal. This business is
being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 12/11/2024. /s/Muhammad Iqbal. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2024. (pub LG 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711929
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. KPK, 2. KP Arch, 3. KPK Arch, 4. KPARCH, 5. KK, 6. KKARCH, 7. Karissa Kashyap Architecture + Design, 8. Kashyap Architecture + Design, 9. Kashyap Architecture, 10. Karissa Kashyap Architects, 844 Strickbroth Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035, Karissa Kashyap Inc. 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 04/16/2024. /s/Karissa Kashyap. Owner. #6205518. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/12/2024. (pub LG 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
File Number: FBN711649. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Chez Philippe of Los Gatos , 34 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, La Cave of Los Gatos, LLC, 34 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/8/22 and 12/04/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. La Cave of Los Gatos, LLC, Article/Reg # 202100710342, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Deena Elkassed /s/ Co-Owner. (Pub LGN: 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #711861 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Divine Footsteps, 6830 Via Del Oro, Suite 230, San Jose, CA, 95119, Michele Weber. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/MIchele Weber. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2024. (pub LG 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
File Number: FBN710907. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: EDITH , 1659 Magnolia Blossom Lane, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, RUMSBY INC, 1659 Magnolia Blossom Lane, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/05/2024 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. RUMSBY INC, Article/Reg # 20221735522, Above Entity was Formed in the State of Delaware. /s/ Audrey Rusby /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024)
File Number: FBN711831 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: LOS GATOS LODGE , 50 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, LOS GATOS LODGE LLC, PO Box 158, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/1996 and 12/09/2024 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. LOS GATOS LODGE LLC, Article/Reg # 199727510001, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Keet Nerhan /s/ Managing Member. (Pub LGN: 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01, 01/08/2025)
