COUNCIL GIVES ENTHUSIASTIC NOD TO 209UNIT SENIOR LIVING PROJECT
LG Meadows plan: 185 independent-living, 24 supportive units
Drew Penner, Editor
In stark contrast with the antipathy shown towards the slew of affordable housing developments that have cropped up in Los Gatos in recent months that seek to bypass local control, the Los Gatos Meadows senior facility has now achieved final approval, winning over not only all the Town Council members, but many of the residents who live in the vicinity, too.
The 110 Wood Road proposal has come a long way since it was unanimously voted against at Planning Commission back in January 2020, and at their regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 4, the elected officials were effusive in their praise.
“I want to thank everyone involved in this process for thinking about community,” Mayor Matthew Hudes said, just before calling the vote. “This will be a fantastic addition to the town…It is something that I know many of us hoped would
OPELIA BRINGS MEDITERRANEAN FLAVORS TO MAIN STREET
Owner Ali Kazankaya draws from roots in Erzincan, Turkey
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
During the grand opening of Opelia in mid-November, on East Main Street, Los Gatos welcomed its newest locale for
Mediterranean cuisine to the sounds of Turkish music. With a surrounding of faux olive foliage and blue artwork on the wall, this new business has already succeeded at replicating a Mediterranean experience.
Owner Ali Kazankaya moved to America more than 20 years ago and has spent years work-
ing in the restaurant industry.
The first entrée listed for Opelia is Manti Merguez, a traditional Turkish dumpling stuffed with Anatolian lamb merguez (like sausage). “We have incik, which is a braised lamb shank, which comes with
SWEET VICTORY Wildcats goalie Brayden Robinson hoists the championship trophy, after Los Gatos clinched their league Monday. They’ve now won two years in a row. Story P11.
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FRIDAY IN SARATOGA AND EDUCATED LOCAL YOUTH THERE ON SATURDAY MORNING
Up-and-coming student musicians learn from jazz greats
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
During Friday night’s Brubeck Brothers performance at the Montalvo Arts Center’s intimate Carriage House theater, the quartet played original as well as historical jazz. There was precise drumming by Dan Brubeck. His brother Chris, on bass and trombone, kept the rhythm going talking to the audience between sets. Pianist Chuck Lamb echoed and created melodies with Mike DeMicco on guitar doing the same. They played dynamic, cohesive jazz classics and some newly written pieces.
“People with above average intelligence listen to jazz, as it has intense, complicated rhythms,” Chris told the
genre aficionados.
He was referring to how other forms of music can be easier to play and are more predictable, but jazz is an organic conversation between musicians.
On that same stage, the following morning, this form of dialog was on the lesson plan as the Brubeck Brothers Quartet shared their expert knowledge with a group of young musicians.
A Legacy Lives On
Their father, Dave Brubeck, penned “Take Five,” which has become one of the world's most famous jazz pieces ever. The work was released on the 1959 jazz album “Time Out,” which sold over 1 million copies. Written in an unusual musical signature of 5/4, “Take Five” is recognizable all around the world. In November 1954, Brubeck made the cover of Time magazine; he also performed up to the time
Students Sat In With Jazz Musicians
On Saturday morning, after the performance on Friday night, the musicians shared their vast knowledge with young students in the intimate setting at Montalvo’s Carriage House. These students got to go onstage and play with professional musicians and learn a bit more about jazz.
Los Gatos Music & Arts has been producing Jazz on the Plazz for the past 22 years. Almost every local knows about the performances, yet as Board Member Jonathan Knowles said: “Yes, I know we are the best thing in town in the summer, we love presenting Jazz on the Plazz; however, this venue allows us to fulfill the goal of LGM&A’s mission. Our mission is to take kids on their musical journey and allow them to play with professional jazz musicians. We host 50 to 100 young musicians each year in a lecture-lab as well as hands on.
“The board consists of three people: Teri Hope, the founder, with board members Ginger Taylor McDonald and I. We are all unpaid,” Knowles explained. “We take great pride in offering lectures and lab workshops to students every year and we hope this will help them have a more meaningful musical journey.”
of his death at almost 92, in 2012.
In addition to playing jazz, after being drafted into the Army in 1942, Dave Brubeck formed the Wolf Pack while in the Army. This was the first integrated armed forces musical group. His music was part of the independent Radio Free Europe, which began broadcasting on July 4, 1950. This music was inspirational to those trapped behind the Iron Curtain, receiving only propaganda, and to this day his music remains inspirational. RFE was a U.S. funded broadcasting service.
Chris and Dan Brubeck grew up around music and cut their first record together in 1966. Their mother was a classically trained pianist, and of course their father was a jazz giant. The two non-family members have been with Chris and Dan for many years and they too write original jazz.
LGM&A also supports various programs including Turn-A-Around Scholarships, Special Games and youth leadership and community service clubs at area schools. Quoting Knowles again: “This is the reason that we do Jazz on the Plazz. For a young musician this is the opportunity of a young lifetime, to jam with professionals, and to support various youth causes.”
Knowles added, “The-three member board coordinates these workshops and we operate very efficiently.
We are in year 23 of offering music and arts to students, hopefully helping to guide their musical journey. The attendees get to engage onstage and interface with professional jazz musicians.” Workshops are held around the South Bay, sometimes in private homes or rented venues. LGM&A coordinates and supports.
At Friday’s concert closing Chris Brubeck said, “Jazz is freedom, a beautiful representation of musical democracy. In Poland jazz clubs were underground and they were not allowed to show much appreciation for it or the government would shut it down. We have found that in the more oppressed countries artistic freedom was limited, and in these times may God help us all.”
WORKSHOP SCENE Drummer Roma Smith and upright bassist June McMahon jam with Chris Brubeck.
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‘LOVE NOTES’ WILL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE ON VALENTINE’S DAY
Public speaking coach aims to spread positivity in LG
Drew Penner, Editor
Last year for Valentine’s Day, public speaking coach Lynn Kirkham posted-up outside of Orchard Valley Coffee in Campbell to hand out so-called “love notes”—paper hearts containing kind words for strangers.
A couple weeks ago, the Saratoga resident repeated the positivity operation at Roxa Hammock Cafe in downtown Santa Cruz.
“They get this hand-cutout heart, and I give them two blank hearts,” she said. “And I ask them to pay it forward.”
Kirkham, the founder of Yes You Can Speak, which helps people get over their fear of public speaking, is planning to spend her Valentine’s Day morning (from 9:30-11am) in the 100 block of N. Santa Cruz Avenue engaging with passersby for the initiative.
Here’s how it works: willing participants stop and she meditates on what’s special about the person.
“Three words will come into my mind or my heart,” she said, noting
she then jots those down on the heart.
“I will read it to them, and I will give it to them.”
She says people are quite touched
by the interaction.
According to her, responses range from You have no idea how much I needed this, to, I’m never throwing this away.
DINAH’S EVENT LOG: FEBRUARY’S HINT OF SPRING
Love the one you are with, as love is in the air
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
We have a very active service club scene that I can hardly keep up with. We also have a Community Emergency Response Team, known as “CERT,” and Disaster Aid Response Team, or “DART.” We will be featuring these organizations in upcoming issues.
OUT & ABOUT
MEANT FOR EACH OTHER Valentine’s Day celebrating continues and at Sunday’s Farmers Market you can try the perfect pairing of
foods, such as, carrots and hummus (Hummus Heaven); or bacon (Dave’s Meat) and eggs (Sol Seeker). info@cafarmersmkts.com.
WINEMAKING HISTORY The Saratoga Historical Foundation presents David House at 7pm on Zoom on Feb. 17. House developed a taste for wine while entertaining customers as an executive at Intel between 1974 and 1996. Upon retiring, he planted a vineyard around his home in Saratoga. saratogahistory.com.
THE TERRACES OF LG OPEN HOUSE March 6, 3-5pm. Check out the recently remodeled galleria auditorium, Black Cat Bistro, revamped
library and an onsite shop.
POLICE OFFICERS BALL March 8, 6:30pm. Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave. Plan for a glamorous evening with old and new friends. Participate in this great community event and have a lot of fun. lgmspolicefoundation.org.
CAFÉ AT LOS GATOS ISLAMIC CENTER March 8, 10-11:15am. 16769 Farley Rd. Drop by for a coffee.
KIWANIS CLUB open house March 27, 5:30-8pm. Neverland Clubhouse, at the Los Gatos Youth Park across from the LGHS tennis courts. (1 New York Ave.)
LG LIONS CIOPPINO DINNER
The sourdough was on the table with
“It’s super quick and profound,” she said. “It’s a movement that I’d like to have spread around the world. Because what’s missing in the world is more love.”
plenty of butter as the hungry crowd eagerly awaited hot bowls of cioppino. The item bidding was fast and furious.
Everyone there was a winner as guests, Lions, baby Lions and Los Gatos High School students helped to raise funds for the worthy causes the group supports.
COOL V-DAY IDEA
From Leslie Patron, content marketing manager for Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District:
“Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants, pricey bouquets, or heart-shaped trinkets that just gather dust. What if, instead, it was all about the simple joys of quality time—whether that’s with a partner, a friend or just yourself? The Bay Area’s parks and preserves are the perfect backdrop for a meaningful connection and a much-needed change of pace.”
UPLIFTING EXPRESSIONS Lynn Kirkham recently handed out “love notes” at Roxa Hammock Cafe in Santa Cruz.
ROTARY CLUB OF LOS GATOS 22ND ANNUAL CRABFEST & AUCTION
I can eat my weight in crab; charity projects gain funds
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Not only did the annual Los Gatos Rotary Crabfest feature delicious food, it also raised a record amount of funds to be administered through the LG Rotary Charities Foundation.
First you get those wonderful high school students smiling and serving, and you have Lissa Kreisler and John Pencer emceeing it. And they did not run out of crab. Everyone came together to make it a huge success.
The Crab Tech Crew did an amazing job helping those who wished to bid in the auction. The spirit they carried doing this was heartwarming. The donated items included everything from fine wine to original oil paintings.
With the tools that they brought— you know, those little forks and nutcracker things—the returning pros handled their crab masterfully. I vowed next year I would bring my own, getting them from Domus. Also, there were those goofy bibs: They go on early and come off later, usually covered in crab shells and butter.
ROTARIANS Suzanne Boxer-Gassman (right) has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure Crabfest raises as much money for charity as possible
move forward, and I think it’s moved forward in a very constructive way.”
Due to the proximity of her own home, Councilmember Maria Ristow recused herself during the discussion and vote.
In 2022, the Los Gatos Meadows redevelopment was proposed to become the tallest building in Town, complete with penthouses.
Local officials urged the developer, at the time Covia Communities, to make the building less exclusive, and smaller.
In the months since, Covia merged with Glendale-based Front Porch Communities and Services; and the project was reconfigured to remove the penthouses and organize the structures to create less of a visual impact.
Meanwhile, Los Gatos failed to submit a compliant Housing Element to the State, which resulted in at least 18 Builder’s Remedy housing proposals landing in Town inboxes—including some with towers much larger than what Covia had first pitched.
Councilmember Mary Badame said she truly appreciated the lengths Front Porch went to in order to satisfy Los Gatans.
“It’s been stellar,” she said. “It was top-notch. So, thank you for working so hard.”
The prior Los Gatos Meadows senior living community was in operation from 1971-2019. The 10.8-acre site has been sitting vacant ever since.
Front Porch was seeking the right to remove 192 trees and grade the property.
On Nov. 13, the Planning Commission unanimously supported the project, but asked the developer to look at reducing the height further.
Frank Rockwood, of Rockwood Pacific Inc., has been working on the vision since before the original one shuttered.
“This is not a Builder’s Remedy project,” he said. “Accordingly, Front Porch has engaged the community extensively. In fact, the level of community engagement has been substantially higher than any other project I’ve worked on in my 30+ years in real estate development.”
They assembled a team that included Perkins Eastman, for site planning and architecture, Kimley-Horn, for planning and civil engineering, Gates + Associates, for landscape architecture and W.E. O’Neil, on the construction end of things.
Front Porch is a nonprofit that offers a range of services, such as the Home Match program—which connects older people who have space in their homes with community members seeking Bay Area affordable housing—and Ruth’s Table—which provides older adults, and those with disabilities, opportunities for creative expression (online and in person).
Over dozens of meetings and public forums, they continued to tinker with the Los Gatos Meadows plans, acquiescing to the desires of community members in some ways, but holding the line in other ways.
J. David Hoglund, of Perkins Eastman, said the project was redesigned to blend into the hill on which it’s perched.
“The proposed design creates a village feel, with eight villa buildings and a total of 187 residential units,” he said.
“The villas are tucked into the hillside with a continuous underground base that contains parking, services and community for the residents. The villa buildings rise up from that base three stories on the front of the site, and up to six stories on the rear of the site against the hillside. It’s important to note that our proposed tallest six-story villa is below the elevation of Wood Road at the back of our site. It’s an unusual and challenging site that’s
steeply sloped in excess of 90 feet with preserved oak woodland at the top.”
Mary McMullin, chief advancement officer for Front Porch, said their plan was to be much more than a place for seniors to reside.
“We are ready to enhance the concentric circles of community living in keeping with our mission. First, Los Gatos Meadows, then the ever-increasing circles of families and staff and friends that are part of this—and the final concentric circle of Los Gatos as the greater community,” she said. “We will actually be adding much more to the community, including more homes that are served and more people that are served. We are ready. We’d love to get started.”
Rob Stump, a prominent wildfire prevention advocate who was recently appointed to Planning Commission, said he was pleased with the property-hardening measures.
“Due to the design of this development, it serves as a fire break from South Santa Cruz Avenue and some residents on Broadway,” he said, noting he wasn’t speaking in his commissioner capacity. “From a wildfire preparation and mitigation perspective, I believe the applicant has taken appropriate steps to limit the potential impacts due to wildfire for this
senior community.”
Another public commenter, Carin Yamamoto, said she was concerned by the access to the facility, considering hundreds of people will be living and working at the location.
“I just don’t like the plan. I’m worried,” she said. “It still comes down to one road in, one road out.”
Catherine Somers, the founder of Centerpiece Flowers, said the homes will support the local business community.
“We have a lot of seniors in this community who live in big houses all over town,” she said. “They want to stay in Los Gatos. And they want to continue doing business in Los Gatos. But they don’t really have any place to go. They need a luxury living site.”
Neighbor Julie Southern said she’d been to more than 10 Los Gatos Meadows outreach meetings.
“It wasn’t until they did the redesign from four stories to six stories that it became another item for me to show interest in, or have an issue with,” she said.
Councilmember Badame asked how she felt about the most recent plan, which included an option to reduce the tallest building to five stories (though this would raise the height of
HURDLES CLEARED Sun beamed down on the old Los Gatos Meadows complex the day after Council unanimously approved a new 209-unit facility, from nonprofit senior living community developer Front Porch, to rise in its place.
SOMETIMES A TIE WILL TEACH YOU MORE THAN A WIN EVER COULD
LGHS girls soccer team hopes teamwork will launch them to success at State
Jayden Borgna, Contributor
The Los Gatos High School girls soccer team is looking to make another incredible run to State this season.
Coach Jessica Ingram says they’re hoping to improve on last year’s performance, when the squad had just arrived back in Division A.
“We made it into CCS, as an at-large bid, and ended up winning CCS, but lost in the semi-finals at the State tournament,” she said in an interview with the Los Gatan. “Last year, we had a bigger senior class, which was great—this year (the senior class) is a little bit smaller.”
Team officials say the squad is well-positioned because last year’s freshmen players are bringing a wealth of Division A experience from last year.
Having a young team can be a challenge in the high school sport world, but—so far at least—this team has stuck together to prove they’re more than capable.
“We are doing really well this year,” Ingram said, referring to their impressive record (9-2-5 overall and 6-0-2 in league). “Results-wise, as a team the girls have really come together. It is a much larger team than we have taken in the past, but it has worked in our favor.”
Coach Ingram says the LGHS administration tries its best to support its athletes, both on and off the field.
“As a coaching staff, we brought on a few different coaches to help navigate the different personalities, and we also brought on a mental strength coach to help with the girls,” she said. “Our coaching staff really tries to get the girls to take the experience of high school sports and apply it to their daily life.”
If there was one turning point in the season, the coach and players agreed it would have to be the Arch -
bishop Mitty game.
“It was probably the best game that we have played,” Ingram said. “This was the first year that our team has taken on private schools in the pre-season.”
She said it was a hard-fought game. The team worked together on defense, were extremely disciplined, and created plenty of offensive opportunities for each other.
“This game really showed our potential, but it ultimately showed the girls that they can reach anything they want if they just put their mind to it,”
she said. “The Mitty game resulted in a 1-1 score. It was tied 0-0 for the longest time and we actually were down 1-0. But, we came back to tie it up in the last few minutes of the game.”
It was Alessandra Munneke who got the lone goal for the Wildcats.
Abby Nelson, a sophomore captain who plays right back and forward, said they knew Mitty was going to be a really tough opponent, so they really focused on keeping up.
“After our game against Mitty, I felt optimistic about our team’s future
success,” she said. “I think overall, the team had more confidence and hope for what we could do in the future.”
Munneke said, going into the game, they knew we were underdogs with something to prove.
“It showed me that we have the heart and mentality to play any team and get results, and it also grew our team’s confidence,” she said. “All the hard work throughout the game came down to one moment for me.” She knew it would be her last chance to take a shot.
EXPLOSIVE Senior midfielder Macie Yannoni attempts a shot on goal in the first half of a game against the Palo Alto Vikings.
“The goal felt exhilarating,” she said. “Even if I was the one that scored, it was a team effort throughout the game.”
Munneke credits the Wildcats’ defense and midfield for doing their part to allow her contribution to mean as much as it did.
“This team truly has the teamwork, work ethic, and drive to make it far,” she said.
Keep a look out for the Los Gatos High School girls soccer team as they look to continue their season in the days to come—all the way to State.
LGHS WILDCATS ROAR THEIR WAY TO HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
They were trailing at first, but outshot Valley Christian
Jonathan Natividad, Contributor
The Wildcats were down 1-0 to the Valley Christian Warriors after a period of play, in championship action Monday night.
At the start of the second, Brody Marleau put one in the back of the net to tie the game.
Valley Christian quickly responded, putting them ahead, once again.
Last year, the Wildcats defeated the St. Francis Lancers in the championships, and they were seeking to retain their crown. Trevor Moore broke the ice for Los Gatos High School a couple minutes after the opening salvo, allowing them to catch up.
THEY'RE #1 The Wildcats pose with the championship trophy following their 5-4 win over the Valley Christian Warriors.
Towards the end of the period, Brody Marleau scored a second time (off a rebound)—to put the Cats ahead 3-2 going into the third.
The Warriors tied things up with 9:40 left.
Jhosh Alvares got two in quick succession to put the Cats ahead 5-3.
The Warriors made it a one-goal
game on a power play goal, with 4:13 remaining.
The Cats defense and goaltending— on top of a drawing a penalty in the final minutes—secured their second consecutive Varsity League Championship, by a final score of 5-4.
Los Gatos outshot Valley Christian 42 to 34.
ALLEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Los Gatos High grad retired in 2016, but he still holds many NFL records
Mike Garcia, Contributor
Jared Allen, who was raised on a ranch in Morgan Hill and graduated from Los Gatos High School, was announced as a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee on Thursday.
Allen was born in Dallas and attended Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill.
He’d been passed over for a spot in the Hall of Fame on multiple occasions, but he finally gets in as part of the 2025 class (the others are Eric Allen, Antonio Gates and Sterling Sharpe). It is the smallest class since 2005 when Dan Marino, Steve Young, Benny Friedman and Fritz Pollard were inducted.
Allen, who started his career with
Kansas City Chiefs, will now be recognized alongside Chiefs legends like Len Dawson and Derrick Thomas, who got inducted several years ago.
He was a four time All-Pro selection and was in the Pro Bowl five times.
In 2011, Allen set a single season record by a Viking with 22 sacks. In his six seasons with the team, he was always in the NFL’s Top 10 for sacks.
(He averaged 0.89 sacks per game played—85.5 sacks/96 games, the highest average in Viking history.)
Allen retired from the NFL in 2016. That was after he led the Panthers to Super Bowl 50—his final career game—where he earned one tackle and a quarterback hit.
He was first named a finalist for the Hall of Fame in 2021 and has been a finalist five times.
Allen will be the 23rd former Viking in the Hall of Fame, the first since Steve Hutchinson (who was inducted in 2020).
THE RUBBISH RULES HAVE CHANGED
Say “No” to trash and “Yes” to recycling in 2025
D inah C otton , Contributor
“One man’s rubbish may be another man’s treasure.” —Hector Urquhart
West Valley Recycles (WVR) has an outreach team to help us learn to recycle correctly. Forget what you knew about recycling guidelines. Things have changed, and we have new laws to ensure we recycle in the most efficient manner.
Better Sorting
I had the good providence of meeting Weslie McConkey, an outreach manager for WVR, at the Los Gatos Cham-
ber of Commerce office a few weeks ago. As part of her outreach, she invited me down to “The Yard.” The yard is where our dump trucks—correction, our recycling trucks—go after they have emptied our curbside carts. I quickly accepted her invitation; I wanted to know where my disposables go in those huge machines. WVR handles recyclables from Los Gatos, Cupertino, Saratoga and Campbell. I would soon learn where all of the recyclables end up.
Arriving at the WVR Oakland Road site, I met Bay Area Outreach Manager Andy Buck. I was about to learn that recycling has changed and will continue to do so. It’s fluid. Recycling systems change, as scientists develop
Diversion Focus
We now know that organics (aka compostable materials) decomposing in a landfill create methane, the greenhouse gas that is not good for our planet. Today, organics go into the organic green bin. “From organics, a finished compostable product can be achieved and then added into the soil that will make it healthier,” Buck explained. “If we do not put this back into the soil, our crops are not as healthy. Native bamboo and palm fronds are not considered organic as they are very difficult to break down; they are very hearty, and at this time these must go into the landfill.”
Buck went on, “No one really wants a plastic recycling processing facility in their backyard. A lot of plastics do have to go to another solution overseas, not all. And fiber, most overseas markets dominate this but there are a lot of domestic options available as well. An American consumes a credit card-size amount of plastic per week.” There are new plastics that biodegrade differently and may require different recycling techniques.
Batteries & Oil
A single battery that has not been correctly recycled may and can cause wildfires. “The most common cause of a recycle fire is a battery that has been incorrectly discarded,” Buck said. “If batteries are put into the wrong container they could be crushed, exposing the inside flammable part.”
materials that will decompose easier and are assimilated back into nature more efficiently. This is as we humans learn how to lessen the damages that our lifestyles are doing to Earth.
To expedite things—and to keep materials separate—three different trucks pick up from our three curbside bins. This makes for various times that residential pick-ups occur, as each truck will fill up prior to returning to the yard. These trucks run on compressed natural gas.
The very good news is that the lids of new bins have instructions on them for what to place where. This is meant to help keep organics out of our landfills. By the way, doggy poop bags go in the landfill bin, as do diapers and bones.
WVR has a solution, as no one wants to start a fire in the recycled materials. The company offers household battery recycling bags available. Call 408-2839250 and get a bag delivered on top of your bin. When you have dead batteries, put them in this bag, zip it, and place it on top of your bin. It really is that easy. Just put your disposable-rechargeable dry cells, A, AA, AAA, B, C, D, 9-volt and button type inside the chartreuse green zip-lock bag. By using this battery bag you will be helping to prevent fires and bin auditors. (Tesla batteries are not accepted.)
Up to three gallons of cooking oil may be placed curbside per week, and there is a special jug that will be provided for this task. You set it next to your recycle cart for collection and an empty jug will be left for you in exchange.
Rule Changes
From CalRecycle: “Senate Bill 1383 requires residents to keep organic materials like food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings out of the landfill
ORGANIC MANAGEMENT Randy Aguilar displays the new bins that have labels on the lid for easier sorting.
by placing them into your organics cart or bin. Landfilling organics produce methane gas, a significant contributor to climate change. Some businesses will be required to divert edible food to a food recovery service or organization for human consumption.”
Also, as SB1383 requires proper sorting, auditors now randomly select carts to identify improper sorting and provide sorting education. Auditors lift cart lids, inspect contents and record contamination. If you are recycling incorrectly you will be subject to education on how to improve. Sort of like having to stay after school. No one wants this, so get to know how to sort.
Lets Get to the Bottom of This WVR recycles with GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery. GreenWaste is on Charles Street in San Jose, and is California’s first high-diversion organic waste processing facility. From here recyclables are separated into individual commodities: cardboard, glass, aluminum and a variety of plastics. Once
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separated, these materials ar e baled and sent to processors to produce new products. These processors operate at over 45 tons per hour. This plant will recover up to 85% of the material it processes. You can now wear a sweater made out of recycled plastic bottles.
At GreenWaste Carpet Recycling on Old Bayshore Highway, post consumer carpet, foam padding, commercial broadloom carpet and carpet tiles may be dropped off for recycling.
Also, call WVR customer service (408-283-9250) for details on the Bulky Cleanup Program, no additional cost. It’s a good way to get rid of large unwanted items less than 150 pounds.
Polystyrene (Styrofoam) is not biodegradable and therefore difficult to recycle. I break mine down and use it as drainage for potted plants. This does not belong in the recycling or compost bins.
For a complete list of where to put organics, recyclable and landfill items, visit westvalleyrecycles.com.
RECYCLING MACHINE Each truck costs around a quarter of a million dollars.
HIGH HOPES
Opelia, from page 1
keskek—a barley,” Kazankaya said of the popular dish. “People tell me that they typically don’t like barley, but then end up liking this. It’s almost like a Turkish mac and cheese, as it’s mixed with kasseri cheese, a well-known Greek cheese.” A sample of the cheese reveals a flavor profile that is a mix between mozzarella and fontina cheese, with the texture of fresh Parmesan.
Opelia is the first of its kind, and is described as an Aegean-Anatolian restaurant. With the family-oriented home-style dining that features a Turkish Mediterranean feel, customers can expect to experience something out of the ordinary. “For drinks, we have famous Ondas and Mardini,” he said. “Those are traditional favorites with a Mediterranean twist. We have our version of an espresso martini, which is rum based, when normally they are vodka based. We also use our own Turkish coffee, and have something called Badam-i-Saba, which has cardamom and ginger in it.”
As Kazankaya explains his zest for restaurants and where it originates, his Turkish roots are so intact that he speaks into the phone in Turkish (which is then translated to English) to explain his upbringing. “I was born in Erzincan, Turkey, and lived there until I was nine years old,” he said. “My family were farmers with cows, sheep and horses. We would sell the cheese to the cities to wholesalers. We aged the cheese in the sheep skin of the sheep we cattle. The skin goes through a process, and then you sew them as a sweater—and you put (the cheese) under the ground for three to four months for it to age. I took the animals to the hills so they would eat fresh grass, because I was a shepherd. I did this with my great-grandfather. There were five of us siblings together and our parents.”
When he was nine, Kazankaya moved to Istanbul and stayed there until he was 27. His father passed away when he was just 20, while he was serving in the army. “I made an oath to myself that I never wanted to have conflict again in my life,” he recalled. In a way, his devotion to serve through restaurants was his testament. “I came to America, didn’t speak any English, so I worked as a dishwash -
er in a French restaurant in the evening, and then in the daytime I went to adult school to learn English,” he said. “Then, a year later, I went to work as a line cook. And throughout my 30s I worked in an array of restaurants. In 2009, I opened my first restaurant in Hayes Valley.”
The smell of Turkish coffee fills the room as bartenders prepare for the 5pm start of dinner service. Kazankaya hopes Opelia will become a hallmark
of life in Los Gatos. He says he’s had his eye on opening a business in town since 2004, but that it took two decades to find the perfect spot, with business partner Coskun Abik. With the background of light rain falling on East Main Street, Kazankaya spotlights the community’s charm. “I like that Los Gatos is peaceful and quiet,” he said. “Everyone is nice here, and so far that I have been here I haven’t seen any trouble.” The theme of yearn-
ing for peace emerges, once again. “I was sitting outside of my place, and a girl asked if I worked here and took a picture of the restaurant. A few weeks later, her mother came and brought up her daughter’s photograph. These kinds of things—this is love.” Kazankaya places his hand over his heart and smiles.
Open seven days a week: lunch and brunch 11am-2:30pm, dinner 5-10pm.
FLAVORFUL Owner Ali Kazankaya presents’s Opelia’s Kotopoulo Chicken Thigh dish.
FINAL APPROVAL
LG Meadows, from page 8
another building on the property).
“Five is great,” she said. “Four would be wonderful.”
Vice Mayor Rob Moore asked how many units they’d lose by doing this, and learned it would be just two.
Los Gatos Thrives board member Alan Feinberg urged the Council members not to stall the project any longer.
“Front Porch isn’t just a big developer looking to cash in on Builder’s Remedy,” he said. “They’ve spent the last five years bending over backwards.”
Interestingly, because the Planning Commission and Council pushed back on the penthouse idea, the developer ended up increasing the independent units from 174 to 187 units.
While Moore would’ve liked to see the Meadows bring in 211 new units, he said he was happy to support the shorter option—with 209 units (meaning there would, in the end, be 185 independent units that can be credited towards the Town’s required homes count of 1,993 plus a buffer over the next several years).
“I think our older adult community really deserves this kind of housing,” he said.
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Town of Los Gatos
NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE
TITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING AND REPLACING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 938 ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOWABLE USES FOR LOTS WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 WOOD ROAD (APN 510-47-038)
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above. The adoption of this Ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., in person and via Teleconference.
The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Repealing and Replacing Planned Development Ordinance 938 Establishing Development Standards and Allowable Uses for Lots Within the Planned Development Overlay Zone for Property Located at 110 Wood Road (APN 510-47-038). The Ordinance would repeal Planned Development Ordinance 938 and replace it with an ordinance that would allow for the demolition of all existing buildings on the site; construction of a new full service senior living community with 185 independent living units and 24 supporting care units; removal of approximately 192 trees, including eight large protected trees; and site improvements requiring a Grading Permit subject to a future Architecture and Site application.
Please note that the above is a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood
Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 02/12/2025 (Pub LGN 2/12)
Town of Los Gatos
SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 29, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING PARKING STANDARDS, PURSUANT TO IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AA OF THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted the Ordinance at a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mary
Badame, Mayor Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following is a summary of the Ordinance: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos that amends Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding parking standards. These modifications are in response to Implementation Program AA of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The Ordinance reduces parking requirements for multi-family housing projects near transit, eliminates the guest parking requirements for multi-family housing projects, reintroduces parking requirements erroneously removed through a previous Town Code amendment related to economic vitality, and removes parking requirements listed for hospitals that are not applicable to hospitals. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s Office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood Los Gatos Town Clerk Published: 02/12/2025 (Pub LGN 2/12)
Town of Los Gatos
SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING AND REPLACING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 1412 ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOWABLE USES FOR LOTS WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted the Ordinance at a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mary Badame, Mayor Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 1412 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the planned development overlay zone. This Ordinance allows subdivision of one lot into two lots, construction of a single-family residence, and site work requiring a Grading Permit on property located at 120 Oak Meadow Drive. The Ordinance provides for modifications to the performance standards to allow deviations from the underlying zoning and applicable sections of the HDS&G on the subject property, allowing the following:
Parcel A
- Lot coverage exceeding 40 percent; and
- Existing residence exceeding FAR standards.
Parcel B
- Lot size below what is required by the zone;
- Proposed residence exceeding FAR standards;
- Lot coverage exceeding 40 percent;
- Reduced setbacks;
- Portion of the residence located outside of the LRDA; and
- Driveway slope exceeding 15 percent. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s Office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 02/12/2025 (Pub LGN 2/12)
Town of Los Gatos
Administer Estate
SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 29, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” OF THE TOWN CODE TO AMEND CONSIDERATIONS FOR AN ARCHITECTURE AND SITE APPLICATION, FINDINGS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, MANUFACTURED HOUSING, AND PRIVATE OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY RECREATION SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted the Ordinance at a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mary Badame, Mayor Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following is a summary of the Ordinance: An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos Amending Chapter 29, “Zoning Regulations,” of The Town Code to Amend Considerations for an Architecture and Site Application, Findings for a Conditional Use Permit, Manufactured Housing, and Private Open Space and Community Recreation Space Requirements. The amendments are: Amend the Architecture and Site findings for a multi-family and mixed-use project regarding Finding (4) relating to site layout and Finding (6) relating to the exterior architectural design of buildings and structures; Amend the Conditional Use Permit findings for a multi-family and mixed-use project regarding Finding (1) relating to the use of the property as desirable to the public convenience and Finding (2) relating to the integrity and character of the zone; Amend the Zoning Code to clarify that the Town will comply with Section 65852.3 of the Government Code to allow the installation of manufactured homes; and Amend the Zoning Code to align the private open space and the community recreation space requirements for a multi-family and condominium project with the Objective Design Standards.
To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s Office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood
Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 02/12/2025
(Pub LGN 2/12)
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Marvin Lee Johnson. Case No. 25PR199008. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Marvin Lee Johnson. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Salvador Rios Chavez in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition for probate requests that: Salvador Rios Chavez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 3/12/2025. Time: 9:01 AM. Dept: 1. Address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner (name): Jeffrey K. Nielsen. (Address) 42 W. Campbell Avenue, Suite 200, Campbell, CA 95008. (Telephone): (408) 294-9700. (Pub LGN 2/5, 2/12, 2/19)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
File Number: FBN712980. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: JHPHARMA CONSULTING , 6606 Wisteria Way, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Julie Q Hang, 6606 Wisteria Way, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/23/2025 and 01/23/2025 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/ Julie Q Hang /s/. (Pub LGN: 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
File Number: FBN712593. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: K Auto Body Repair, 2981 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. F1 Collision, LLC., Article/ Reg # 202465010751 California, 860 Civic Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025 and 01/09/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Moises A Rodriguez; Managing Member. F1 Collision, LLC. (Pub LGN 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #712551
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Tamie-Beauty Boutique, LLC., 501 Gibson Dr Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 04/18/2023. under file No. 694795. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 01/08/2025. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: (LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712651
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brilla, 557 Mayfield Avenue, Stanford, CA, 94305, Brilla Cuisine LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. 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/William Alexander. CEO. #202464412995. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/13/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Liminal Hive Divination, 3498 Cuesta Ct., San Jose, CA, 95148, Stephanie Nicole Lindo. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/09/2025. /s/Stephanie Lindo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712966
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jolab, 1330 Copper Peak Ln., San Jose, CA, 95120, Oliver Po. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/22/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Oliver Po. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2025. (pub LG 02/05, 02,12, 02/19, 02/26/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #713064
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Neqromance, 76 Mariposa Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95030, Cheryl Denise Stuermer. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/24/2025. /s/Cheryl Stuermer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/124/2025. (pub LG 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2025)
File Number: FBN712503. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: ILLUME GROWTH , 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, Roxanne V Cardenas, 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 and Jocelyn C Firestine, 100 Lawton Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 01/07/2025 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. /s/ Jocelyn Firestine /s/. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
File Number: FBN712654. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD, 2. MORE THAN MILK , 134 Jackson St, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD LG, LLC, 134 Jackson St, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/02/2024 and 01/13/2025 is the
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file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. MORE THAN MOTHERHOOD LG, LLC, Article/Reg # 201914910107, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Melissa Mancini /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
File Number: FBN712495. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Intempus Parent Company Inc., 2. Intempus Realty, 3. Intempus Property Management, 4. Intempus, 5. Intempus Real Estate & Investment , 20640 3rd St, Suite 300, Saratoga, CA 9570. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Intempus Parent Company Inc., 20640 3rd St, Suite 300, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/16/2020 and 01/06/2025 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. Intempus Parent Company Inc, Article/Reg # 7679911, Above Entity was Formed in the State of Delaware. /s/ Michael Khesin /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #710966
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Natalie Arola Insurance Agency, 2. Arola Insurance Agency, 280 E. Hamilton Ave., Suite G, Campbell, CA, 95008, Natalie Ann Arola. This business is being conducted by an Individual Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Natalie Ann Arola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2024. (pub LG 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2024, 01/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712816
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Cocktail Collective, 266 Palm Valley Blvd., Apt 301, San Jose, CA, 95123, Sarah Jane Tapia, Jason Miichael Wetzel. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Sarah Jane Tapia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2025. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712171
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Burks Manufacturing. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Matthew John Burks. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/23/2024. (pub LG 01/22, 01/29, 02/05, 02/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712854
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Powertrainworx LLC, 170 N Wolfe Rd., Unit 210A, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. 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/Fernando Mauricio Jimenez. Owner. #202565314934. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2025. (pub LG 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
File Number: FBN712885. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Pacific Hand Car Wash San Jose, 1051 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Pacific Hand Car Wash San Jose, Inc., Article/Reg # C6479030 CA, 1051 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/02/2024 and 01/21/2025 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/ Jason Tang, President. (Pub LGN 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712950
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Grinds Vines And Automobilia Cafe, 2. GVA Cafe, 3. Mojo Hill Cafe, 4. Moho Hill Catering, 5. Mojo Hill Roasters, 6. Mojo On The Go, 17400 Monterey St., STE 1B, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/22/2025. /s/Maria Carmen Alvarez Vargas. Owner. #202464917764. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2025. (pub LG 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712943
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. L. A. Peluso Designs, 2. Lapeluso Designs, 3. Lapelusodesigns.com, 4. L A Peluso Designs, 5. L. A. Peluso Designs LLC, 6. Pondercy, 7. Pondercy. com, 6455 Almaden Expwy STE 100, San Jose, CA, 95120 . This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/20/2011. /s/Leslie A Peluso. CEO. #202000610133. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2025. (pub LG 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #712944
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): 1. Desert Primrose, 2. Desert Primrose Design, 3. Pretty Pollinators, 4. Desertprimrose.com, 5. Prettypollinators.com, 3246 Woodmont Dr., San Jose, CA, 95118, L. A. Peluso Designs LLC. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 01/14/2020. under file No. 662541. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 01/22/2025. /s/Leslie A Peluso, CEO. (pub dates: (LG 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
File Number: FBN712951 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: SILVER MOON PHOTO ORGANIZING , 1103 Archer Way, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Kimberly Ann Nevitt, 1103 Archer Way, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/04/2021 and 01/22/2025 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/ Kimberly Ann Nevitt /s/. (Pub LGN: 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
File Number: FBN713358 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CAMPBELL - SAN JOSE , 1522 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, SILICON VALLEY EARLY EDUCATION LLC, 5175 Sunny Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95135. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 01/31/2025 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. SILICON VALLEY EARLY EDUCATION LLC /s/ Richard Kowalczyk /s/ Managing Member. Article/Reg # 202463518018, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. (Pub LGN: 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
File Number: FBN713295. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: TAKE IT OUTDOORS LIFE AND WELLNESS, 162 Harrison Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, TAKE IT OUTDOORS LIFE AND WELLNESS LLC, 162 Harrison Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025 and 01/30/2025 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. TAKE IT OUTDOORS LIFE AND WELLNESS LLC /s/ Elza Lee Hickinbotham Jr. /s/ Owner. Article/Reg # 202464612655, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. (Pub LGN: 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #713065
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 2445 Fontaine Associates, 2245 Fontaine Road, San Jose, CA, 95121, Kenneth Cummins, Joseph Keenan. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 4/21/2005. /s/Kenneth Cummins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2025. (pub LG 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2025)
File Number: FBN713245. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: BARAJAS RUIZ , 1250 Borregas Ave #124, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, BARAJAS RUIZ, 1250 Borregas Ave #124, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/13/2025 and 01/29/2025 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. Barajas Ruiz /s/ Claudia S Ruiz Rodriguez /s/ Managing Office, Article/Reg # 202252612970, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. (Pub LGN: 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712731
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ghien Hu Tieu Nam Vang, 1818 Tully RD STE 110, San Jose, CA, 95122, Ton Dynasty LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/14/2025. /s/Thu Ton. Member. #202565218096. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/14/2025. (pub LG 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712730
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Quan Hue Restaurant, 1818 Tully Rd STE 116, San Jose, CA, 95122, Ton Dynasty LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/14/2025. /s/Dung Ton. Member. #202565218096. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/14/2025. (pub LG 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #713148
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Bedolla Salon, 74 A Race St., San Jose, CA, 95126, Bedolla Salon, Inc. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 03/11/2020. under file No. 664578. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. Filed on 01/27/2025. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: (Metro 02/12, 02/19, 02/26, 03/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #713232
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Summit Behavioral Medicine, 900 E Hamilton Ave., Campbell, CA, 95008, Summit Behavioral Medicine Psychology P.C. 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 on 02/15/2020. /s/Widyasita Sawyer. President. #4831459. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2025. (pub LG 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2025)
