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Youth from around the region descended on Los Gatos Sunday for a day of fun, workshops and volunteering during the Key Club Training Conference. Around 200 high schoolers involved in the Kiwanis International-sponsored Key Clubs gathered in Oak Meadow Park for the event. And it was the first big get-together coordinated by Los Gatos High School student Jordan Chan, 17, since she became a lieutenant governor with the organization. “I think it went really well,” she said, explaining the event was meant to connect students with youth in other service

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With the first day of school rapidly approaching and Covid-19 circulating at a high rate, health officials are urging parents to get their youngest vaccinated against the virus. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5 years old, marking the final age group that has been approved to get the shot. Dr. Jennifer Tong, associate chief medical officer for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, said that after the initial surge of vaccinations in this age group shortly after they were authorized in late June, the numbers are starting to decrease. There are roughly 100,000 children younger than 5 years living in Santa Clara County. The Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 years requires three doses, with the second dose given three to eight weeks after the first, while the third is given at least eight weeks after ➝ Vaccines, 4

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SENSE OF PURPOSE Students from around the region learned leadership skills and participated in a volunteer project at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos on Sunday.

SERVICE CLUBS JOIN FORCES Leadership, from page 1 clubs. “We want people to feel that there’s a sense of community and bonding with high schools from across the Bay Area.” Key Club is a student-led, high school organization with a chapter at Los Gatos High School. Chan got involved with the Los Gatos Key Club as a freshman. She became a secretary for sophomore year, before taking the reins as president as a junior. She began managing the division’s 11 clubs as a lieutenant governor at the end of March. “It’s definitely a lot more responsibility,” she said, thinking of how the new role compares with the previous one. “My job differs pretty drastically.” Sunday’s activities began at 10am and were based around a Sanrio theme—referring to the Japanese company that creates cute cartoon

characters, including Hello Kitty. Chan was Kuromi, a white dwarf rabbit that wears a black jester's hat with a skull on it. “We’re just trying to appeal to our audience as much as possible,” she said of this approach to festivities. “We really want to show people that Key Club is about more than just education.” The leaders developed scripts for skits ahead of time and relied on the characters to share messages with attendees about event logistics and to build community spirit. Students participated in workshops educating participants about various roles within Key Club, as well as others tackling topics like burnout and how to explain the purpose of the organization to parents. Attendees listened to a guest speaker with business experience and made dog toys for a Hollister animal shelter.

HOSPITALIZATIONS REMAIN STEADY Vaccines, from page 1 the second dose. The Moderna vaccine for children requires two doses, given four to eight weeks apart. Tong stressed the importance of getting the vaccine as soon as possible, given the time it takes to complete the weeks-long series. “Some parents are waiting to see how it’s going,” she said. “We want to reassure them it’s gone perfectly well.” Families can make appointments for vaccinations for this age group

through sccfreevax.org. Links are provided for county sites, as well as healthcare providers and pharmacies. The BA.5 subvariant of Covid-19, thought to be more easily transmissible than prior strains, is now considered the dominant strain in the United States. The quantity of SARS-CoV-2 genes in local wastewater, the virus that causes Covid-19, is approaching the record-setting levels experienced during the winter Omicron surge, according to samples taken from the San

Chan said this fit neatly with the service-based mission of the organization. “That’s sort of the aim of Key Club in general is to build our home, school and community,” she said. On top of the volunteer project and the dramatic flavor of the outdoor event, the Key Club members also managed to take care of business. “We did have our division council meetings,” Chan said, noting they are required to hold one each month. During her club report, she discussed upcoming initiatives and gave tips about preparing for the inevitable return to classes in the fall. Chan believes the ongoing pandemic was the reason fewer people than usual attended, but says it was an amazing experience nonetheless. “The pandemic has definitely influenced the organization of Key Club as a whole,” she said, adding the group provides youth with a sense of purpose. “You really get to be part of something bigger than yourself.”

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The County department that’s been threatening a Santa Cruz Mountains resident with thousands of dollars in fines and possible civil or criminal prosecution has been dealing with serious backlog problems, according to a 2019 memo obtained by the Los Gatan. Sidney French, 69, who lives in the Call of the Wild area, says the Department of Planning and Development refuses to make time to help her sort out confusing paperwork issues that have led her to lose her homeowners insurance and prevented her from repairing her home from CZU Lightning Complex storm damage. The County says French committed eight violations and will be on the hook for $3,500 per day in fines if she doesn’t correct them. Two of the infractions claim her home was “rebuilt,” although multiple neighbors—and a previous owner—say the house was originally constructed early last century. The County claims it’s met with French on multiple occasions to solve the problems she says risk putting her out on the street. But according to a Sept. 10, 2019 email obtained by the Los Gatan, it’s the County that’s been drowning in a bureaucratic mess. It's unclear how the situation has improved or worsened during the pandemic. The message sent to supervisors by County Director of Planning and Development Jacqueline Onciano, who’d just taken the reins after serving as chief planner for Monterey County, says she’d arrived to find a department swamped by major issues. “As you know from your constituents’ complaints, Planning and Development has been experiencing an increasing number of complaints regarding the processing times for Building Plan Check and Grading Permit reviews and Land Use Entitlements,” she wrote. “With respect to Planning, we found that approximately 220 Building Plan Checks had not been reviewed by all reviewing agencies/departments, and the review time was taking between 4-6 months before review began.” Onciano told supervisors while they’d

WORK TO BE DONE Sidney French is shown outside her home on Mineral Springs Way. The home is in need of repairs following storm damage, but French is unable to work on it due to various permit issues with the County.

already been able to improve things at the Permit Center, the overall department was still falling behind. “The problem was how the department was organized,” Onciano wrote. “There was one planner reviewing the majority of plan checks for what appears to be the last 2+ years, and that same planner was assigned to the Permit Center Counter daily.” Since then, plan check duties had been distributed amongst all planners, and the department was able to stop paying for Saturday overtime shifts— though it was still dedicating two days a week to reviewing plans, Onciano wrote. She highlighted serious problems with so-called Land Use Entitlements— which she explained include things such as Architecture & Site Approvals and Use Permits. “Pre-application letters relating to the submittal of Land Use Entitlements have languished for over nine months,” she said, adding Use Permits were taking up to three years to process. “These are wholly unacceptable processing times, and I certainly understand applicants’ frustration.” Onciano reported that the zoning administrator had improved the pre-application process to streamline things, but said there was still a ways to go when it came to Environmental Health, Roads and Airports, and the Fire Department. “These problems did not emerge overnight, but rather have been building for

some time,” she said in the 2019 memo, adding the four-hour paid overtime shifts had helped reduce the backlog by 20%. “We are developing and implementing a review system that will allow us to achieve and maintain a departmental standard of a 4-6-week review period.” Onciano said she was aiming to process pre-application letters within four weeks, and predicted she could get that done by spring 2020. Plus, the County had tapped third-parties to help address the backlog and was trying to hire additional staff, she added. “I am also reviewing individual staff’s workload and working to instill a culture of performance and excellence,” she said. “The achievement and maintenance of the Department standards for processing permits and land entitlements will be an ongoing focus for me.” Neither Onciano nor Santa Clara County responded by deadline to questions about the memo—or about French’s situation. French says she can’t even get to the application stage for work on her house until the County addresses its historical errors. She adds Onciano was originally scheduled to meet with her about the document issues, but says she ultimately didn’t attend a hearing held in May this year. Santa Clara County previously told the Los Gatan that French “met with

County Department of Planning and Development staff on several occasions to discuss the violations on her property and has provided additional information to us on six additional occasions. Each time, staff has provided her with the documentation and information she needs to resolve this matter.” The department head is one of the few people who could help sort out the mess she’s been dealing with, French contends. “She could have directed them to take care of this,” she said. “They’re still pursuing me like I am a public nuisance.” And no one seems to be able to tell her if there’s a code enforcement appeals process she could pursue, and if so, how to access this tribunal, she added. “I can’t even figure out how I get to it,” French said. “I’m being told I have to go to Superior Court instead.”

CORRECTION Due to typos in the July 20 edition of the Los Gatan, in our article about homeowner Sidney French, the permit number for the Certificate of Occupancy and the date of completion for a new water well were misstated. These should have read 40047 and 1990, respectively. We regret the errors.

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Plant-Based Advocates of Los Gatos held its first fundraiser on June 26, exceeding expectations by raising more than $700 for the nonprofit’s programs. The bake sale was conceived of and organized by Jackie Parsons, a local student and member of the nonprofit. Parsons was inspired to organize the bake sale so she could contribute to the work of Plant-Based Advocates in spreading awareness about the benefits of plant-based diets. “I think the group is doing good work by trying to help animals and the environment,” she said. “I really enjoyed raising the money because I feel like I’m doing my part to make the world a better place.” The bake sale, held at Parsons’ home in Los Gatos, saw a steady stream of customers excited to purchase a variety of vegan baked goods baked by nonprofit members. Offerings included brownies, cupcakes, cookies, banana bread, and even dog cookies made of oats, pumpkin and peanut butter. One of the people stopping by was Los Gatos Town Councilmember Mary Badame. “I enjoyed meeting our Plant-Based Advocates and admire their mission,” she said. “Savoring baked goods made with love and fresh ingredients made my Sunday extra sweet.” Plant-Based Advocates formed in 2019 then officially became a nonprofit in August 2021 to better address the urgent threat of global warming and biodiversity loss caused by animal agriculture, according to a press release from the organization. “Raising livestock generates more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, making it a huge factor in global warming,” said Lisa Wade, Plant-Based Advocates’ president. “Moving to a plant-based food system is one of the most important things we can do as a society to address climate change.” The science is clear, adds Debbie Parsons, Jackie’s mother and group organizer.

SWEET TREATS Kristine Goldberg ( from left), Rob Moore, Kylie Clark, and Chris and Lisa Wade were among the attendees of a June 26 bake sale organized by Plant-Based Advocates.

“Eating plant-based is the single, most powerful way we can reduce our impact on the environment,” she said. Plant-Based Advocates educates the public about the benefits of eating plant-based in various ways. The group has co-hosted cooking and sanctuary tour webinars with the Los Gatos Library; published articles in The Outlook and other media outlets such as Counterpunch, Sentient Media and India Currents; and provided bi-weekly plant-based meals to unhoused residents of Santa Clara County for a year during the height of the pandemic. Organizer Kathleen Willey recently helped secure a grant from Friends

of the Earth which will help the Los Gatos Union School District develop plant-based school menus and promote climate-friendly, plant-based meal options. More events, such as a film and speaker series, are in the works. “It’s urgent that we shift our food system away from meat and dairy and toward plant-strong diets,” said Karen Rubio, organizer. “A recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report confirms that climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling the report nothing less than ‘a code red for humanity.’

“Our message is that we still have time to change course. Cutting meat and dairy products from our diets reduces our carbon footprint from food by up to 73 percent.” Jackie Parsons agrees. “If everyone does their part, even in small ways, it adds up to making a big difference in making our world a better place,” she said. For information, visit facebook. com/PlantBasedAdvocates and plantbasedadvocates.com. To be notified about events and information, send your name, city and email to karenr@phc.net.

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LOS GATOS RESILIENT AS ALWAYS 12U All Stars win 2 straight in NorCal tourney Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

With each passing game, the Los Gatos Little League 12U All Star baseball team continues to show resilience and determination. By knocking off Visalia 6-0 on July

25, Los Gatos won its second straight elimination game in the NorCal/State Tournament at Pajaro Valley Little League Field in Watsonville. Los Gatos advanced to play San Mateo American July 26 (the result was not available when this edition went to press). Whatever happens, Los Gatos Manager CT Kalin and his coaching staff said they couldn’t be prouder of this

group. Los Gatos lost its NorCal/State opener to Tri-City, 13-11, on July 23. The game was tied 11-11 entering the bottom of the sixth inning when TriCity hit a walkoff home run to end it. Undeterred, Los Gatos responded the next day with a 6-4 victory over McKinleyville before the shutout win over Visalia. “These kids are great,” Kalin said.

“They’re fighters to the core. They just keep grinding away no matter what.” The roster includes Connor Boese, Lucas Bottoms, Grant Browder, Ryan Carlisle, Cruz Catipon, Colton Kalin, Skyler Levine, T.J. Lombardi, Kyle Matar, Timmy McNeil, Brixton Mentz-Bonnifield, Jimmy Mort, Drew Oppenheimer and Aarav Chugh. The team is managed by CT Kalin

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SLUGGER Kyle Matar went 3-for-3 with a solo home run to help lead the Los Gatos 12U All Star team to a 6-0 win over Visalia in an elimination game in the NorCal/State Tournament.

impressive in its first elimination game against McKinleyville on July 24. Los Gatos trailed 2-0 right off the bat as McKinleyville hit a two-run homer to take a quick lead. However, Los Gatos starter Lombardi did a nice job of settling down in his two innings of work before Carlisle pitched the final four innings to close things out. “TJ came back really well and Ryan had four very good, efficient innings,” Kalin said. Back-to-back home runs from Levine and Oppenheimer powered the offense to the comeback victory. Kalin was particularly proud of the team for not dwelling on a tough loss to Tri-City. The teams are evenly matched and the result could’ve easily been in Los Gatos’ favor. Lesser teams would’ve let a defeat like that negatively affect their play the next time out, but Los Gatos was resolute. “That was one of the best teams we’ve faced this year and we went toe to toe with them and played a great game,” Kalin said. “I couldn’t be prouder of these boys.”

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with assistant coaches Elliot Carlisle and Tom McNeil. Timmy McNeil was masterful against Visalia, pitching a complete-game shutout. He allowed only six hits and struck out four. “Timmy placed the ball so well that their hitters could not get solid contact,” Kalin said. “He got a lot of pop outs and ground outs, and our middle infield played phenomenal.” Mentz-Bonnifield played shortstop, Carlisle second base and Lombardi third base. “They just made some really great plays,” Kalin said. Matar and Colton Kalin, CT’s son, both had huge games. Matar went 3-for-3 with two singles and a solo home run, and Kalin went 2-for-3 with a season-best four RBI. The lineup finished with 10 hits and has been a juggernaut throughout the All Star season. Mentz-Bonnifield added a sacrifice-fly RBI. “Up and down the lineup the kids are hitting the ball and hitting it hard,” Kalin said. Los Gatos was equally if not more

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Fuel 4 Ever, a family-owned supplement company, announced the launch of its flagship products: FAST and SLEEP. Crafted without fillers, dyes or other additives, these all-natural powder formulas are designed to support gut health and healthy lifestyles. Fuel 4 Ever was founded by Los Gatos residents Danielle and David Stanton. David’s more than 20 years as a registered gastrointestinal nurse combined with Danielle’s personal wellness journey lay the foundation for their set of products. FAST was created to fuel an intermittent fast without breaking it. The supplement is formulated with essential amino acids, electrolytes, green tea extract and creatine. “Fasting offers a lot of benefits, like reducing inflammation and supporting healthy weight loss, but sitting in a hungry state can be difficult,” David Stanton said. “We created FAST to help fuel people’s bodies, without breaking their fast, and further the results they experience.” SLEEP was developed to enhance rest with magnesium, lemon balm, KSM-66 ashwagandha, and the naturally detoxifying duo of chlorella and cilantro. “For years I struggled with insomnia and was addicted to prescription sleep medications,” Danielle Stanton said. “My shift into holistic medicine opened my eyes to what’s possible when you put good, whole ingredients into your body. Nearly half of all Americans are deficient in magnesium alone. SLEEP helps fill in nutritional gaps and promote sounder sleep.” ➝ visit Fuel4Ever.com.

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Clara is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023 Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury is an independent body that is convened on an annual basis by the Superior Court as a part of the judicial branch of government. It serves as the county’s civil watchdog agency and may examine all aspects of county and city

government, special districts and school districts. With broad access to public officials, employees, records and information, the Civil Grand Jury is authorized to inspect and audit books, records and financial expenditures to ensure accountability of public funds. The Grand Jury is also

charged with inquiring into the condition of jails and juvenile detention facilities. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, United States citizens, and residents of Santa Clara County. “The Court seeks the most qualified applicants of diverse backgrounds reflecting the broad diversity of the population of Santa Clara County, as well as individuals representative of the County’s geographical areas and age groups,” Zayner said. “There is no particular background, training or experience required to serve—all civic-minded individuals who share a dedication to democratic ideals are encouraged to apply.” Service on the grand jury does require a time commitment of an average of 25 hours per week, or as determined by the Grand Jury. “We have received exceptionally positive feedback from former grand jurors,” Zayner said. “Those who have served have expressed how their service has contributed to an appreciation of the role of local government, a deeper understanding of how policy and planning impacts the community, and greater empathy for the needs of the community they serve.” Those interested in applying can obtain an application at scscourt. org/cgj. Questions may also be directed to Britney Huelbig, Deputy Manager for the Civil Grand Jury, at 408.882.2721 or CGJ@scscourt.org. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 16.

MERKEL NAMED TO MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY’S DEAN’S LIST Kira Merkel of Los Gatos was named to Montclair State University's Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Merkel is a theater major. Merkel was among almost 6,000 students named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Montclair State University is located in Montclair, N.J.

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• A caller reported a loud party had been going on for more than four hours on Daves Avenue at 12:44am. • A man was reportedly standing on Highway 17 near Highway 85 with his arms up at 6:07am. • A caller reported an ongoing issue with a resident riding his motorcycle through the neighborhood during the early morning hours on Blackberry Hill Road. The caller even recorded their own decibel readings. • A woman was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance and resisting an officer on Union Avenue and Los Gatos Almaden Road at 9:09am. A man was also arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance and stolen property. • A loud pool party was reported for more than six hours on Longmeadow Drive at 6:19pm. • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 700 block of University Avenue at 7:07pm. • Someone stole a vehicle’s catalytic converter on the 14600 block of Winchester Boulevard.

• A man was reportedly trying to light a bush on fire on the creek trail off Main Street at 7:01am. • A caller reported someone threw their cigarette out of a vehicle’s window on Charter Oaks Drive and Lark Avenue at 11:21am. • A vehicle was reported burglarized on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.

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• A home was reported burglarized on Francis Oaks Way. • A caller reported a group of juveniles were running around in the street “being loud” on Brocastle Way at 11:44pm.

JULY 23 • Petty theft was reported from a residence on Vasona Court at 9am. • A man was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol on the first block of Fillmer Avenue at 3:03pm. • A woman was arrested for vehicle theft on Los Gatos Saratoga Road and San Benito Avenue at 3:21pm. • A woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Massol Avenue and Alamendra Avenue at 3:43pm. • A man was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol on the 17500 block of Santa Cruz Highway at 6:05pm. • A caller reported a loud party on Hillvale Avenue at 9:36pm, saying they could see “disco lights.” Information is compiled from public records released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.

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• A vehicle was reported stolen on the 300 block of N. Santa Cruz Avenue. • Four reportedly homeless people were cited for drinking on a stage on E. Main Street at 10:33am. • An unknown suspect was spotted throwing a sofa by a pool on Belwood Gateway at 7:06pm. • A man was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle on Union Avenue and Los Gatos Almaden Road at 7:06pm. • A man was reported for playing a piano “with a lot of trash around him” on the 15500 block of Union Avenue at 9:09pm. • A stolen vehicle was recovered on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.

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The fourth annual Taste of Campbell takes place July 30 from 3-6pm at the Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave. The event features food samples from various Campbell restaurants as well as wine and beer. The event is a fundraiser for Campbell Community Emergency Response Team. Tickets are $46. ➝ visit downtowncampbell.com/ taste-of-campbell.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The Community Emergency Response Team is hosting National Night Out on Aug. 2 from 5-8pm on Lyndon Avenue. The event, which promotes neighborhood safety, is an opportunity for neighbors to meet local police officers and firefighters and enjoy free food.

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB The Los Gatos Library’s Mystery Lover’s Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is Aug. 3 at 5pm on Zoom. The club will discuss “Monday's Not Coming” by Tiffany Jackson. ➝ visit losgatosca.libcal.com/ event/9102007.

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Live jazz performances at the Tasting House, 368 Village Lane, take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and Sundays from 11am-2pm.

ENTERTAINMENT AT GARDINO’S Gardino’s, 51 N. Santa Cruz Ave., features entertainment four days a week. ➝ visit bit.ly/3OSvPHS.

THE PROMENADE Thursday evenings through Aug. 4, N. Santa Cruz Avenue will be closed for live music, dining and shopping for the return of The Promenade. July 28: Lavender Fields, FLO. Aug. 4: Alex Luceros, Given to Fly.

JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ On July 20, Los Gatos was treated to the smooth jazz stylings of Full Spectrum Jazz in Town Plaza Park. Locals and visitors gathered to sip on beverages, nibble on salad and other munchies, and converse with friends while taking in the Jazz on the Plazz event. The series continues every Wednesday through Aug. 17 at the Town Plaza.

JAZZ ON THE PLAZZ Jazz on the Plazz, presented by Los Gatos Music & Arts, is held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm at the Town Plaza. July 27: Marcia Ball. Aug. 3: Sammy Miller and The Congregation. Aug. 10: Brubeck Brothers Quartet. Aug. 17: Tony Lindsay and The Soul Soldiers. ➝ visit jazzontheplazz.com.

ONGOING Los Gatos Farmers Market The Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County yearround. More than 40 local farmers and food producers sell their wares Sundays from 9am to 1pm at Town Park Plaza on Main Street and N. Santa Cruz Avenue. ➝ visit cafarmersmkts.com/losgatosfarmers-market. Campbell Farmers Market The Downtown Campbell Farmers Market is held Sundays, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm. For information, visit uvfm.org/campbell-sundays. The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos The club meets the first three Thursdays of the month at noon at Double D's,

354 N. Santa Cruz Ave. First two Thursdays of the month feature guest speakers. ➝ visit lgkiwanisgives.org. Rotary Club of Los Gatos The Rotary Club of Los Gatos meets Tuesdays from noon to 1:30pm at Shir Hadash Synagogue, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. ➝ visit losgatosrotary.org. The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club The Club meets every Wednesday morning 7:30-8:30am at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Program includes featured guest speakers. Los Gatos Lions Club The Los Gatos Lions Club meets every Wednesday. A breakfast meeting is held at Moore Buick, 15500 Los Gatos Blvd., at 8am and a noon meeting at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, with a guest speaker. The club has been active since 1946.

PUBLIC MEETINGS Town Council The Los Gatos Town Council meets virtually on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7pm. ➝ visit losgatosca.gov/16/Town-Council.

Planning Commission The Los Gatos Planning Commission meets virtually on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. ➝ visit losgatosca.gov/189/ Planning-Commission. Santa Clara County Supervisors The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meets virtually on Tuesdays at 9am. ➝ visit bit.ly/3oy2Zmq. Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District The board meets every Tuesday at 5pm. For information, visit bit. ly/3DaJRi9.

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Los Gatos Union School District Board of Trustees The board meets monthly at either 6:30pm or 4pm. ➝ visit bit.ly/3oywlRA. Other Town commissions The Town of Los Gatos has various committees that serve as advisory bodies for the Town Council. ➝ visit losgatosca.gov/12/BoardsCommissions-Committees.

HORTICULTURE

Aquatic plants are all wet Ton y Tomeo, Contributor

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LETTER I grew up in Los Gatos. Well, technically, Monte Sereno, and I loved it. My father, Neal Cassady, and his wife Carolyn, bought a home on Bancroft Avenue, off of Ridgecrest, in 1953. It was the scene of many gatherings. Their guests included writers, poets and artists including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Ken Kesey, George Walker and a host of others. Quite an upbringing for me—it was wild. So "Keep The Beat."

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Home gardens and landscapes should be compatible with their respective climates. For local chaparral climates, plants that do not need much watering through the long and dry summers are appropriate. Aquatic plants are the extreme opposite. They require regular replenishment of the ponds that they inhabit. Arid warmth increases their need for water. Aquatic plants can not be “drought tolerant.” Several, such as duckweed, water lettuce and water hyacinth, float over the surface of water. Water lily and lotus inhabit the mud below the water, and extend their foliage to float over the surface of the water. Waterweeds stay completely submerged, with or without roots. Aquatic plants need water for their survival. Marginally aquatic plants are somewhat less dependent on water. Cattail and yellow flag iris inhabit shallow ponds and saturated soil, but can survive if their situations drain for a while. If they stay too dry for too long, they can initiate dormancy, and then recover when saturation resumes. Canna inhabits either shores of shallow ponds, or evenly moist soil. Regardless, all aquatic plants require maintenance that is completely different from what terrestrial plants require. Even those that need only minimal maintenance will eventually necessitate muddy and messy interaction. Much of such interaction is under water that is difficult to see through while murky. Aquatic plants are innately heavy and totally sloppy. Moreover, some common aquatic plants grow like weeds. Water hyacinth and giant reed are two of the most invasive exotic species in California. So, not only are they sloppy, but they are also voluminous! Because they are very invasive, they should not inhabit ponds that they could escape. Besides, giant reed is too overwhelming for most home gardens. Few home gardens include natural ponds or water sources to contain as ponds. Garden ponds are therefore mostly contained within some sort of sealed infrastructure, and need replenishment to compensate for evaporation. Fountains aerate the water for a healthier ecosystem, but also increase evaporation. Some tall aquatic plants also consume water, as the foliage that extends above water transpires.

Highlight: duckweed Ducks somehow find water. They eventually visit most home garden ponds that they can fit into. Duckweed, Lemna minor, is likely to come with them. It adheres to waterfowl and other wildlife for that purpose. It proliferates very efficiently, and almost typically becomes a nuisance. Eventually, proliferation in a healthy pond should stabilize to a tolerable rate. Individual duckweed plants are tiny. Their oval leaves are typically less than a quarter of an inch long. Each floating leaf extends its single root less than three quarters of an inch into the water below. Plants produce no more than four rooted leaves before dividing into a few smaller plants to repeat the process. Bloom and subsequent seed are uncommon. As a floating aquatic plant, prolific duckweed might obscure koi and submergent aquatic plants within garden ponds. However, it also helps stabilize healthy aquatic ecosystems. In fact, it is useful for bioremediation of agricultural and industrial applications. It absorbs detrimental substances from water, while producing fodder and biomass for composting.

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