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ISRAEL SOLIDARITY EVENT DRAWS OVERFLOW CROWD IN LOS GATOS Leaders congregate, in grief, after massacre in the Middle East

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Drew Penner, Reporter

Police estimated at least 600 people attended an Israel solidarity gathering at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos, Oct. 12, which included an overflow room. The event, organized by Jewish Silicon Valley, drew a variety of regional faith and political leaders in the wake of the killing of more than 1,300 people in the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood incursion into Israel by Hamas militants. In her speech, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin said she feels unsafe because she isn’t sure which of her friends supports the “dismantling” of Israel. “Israel is essential to democracy in a war-torn region that has a history of conflict,” she said. “Together we grieve for those who have left us, and those who are left behind.” Pellerin advised those in the room struggling with how to cope with the situation to follow advice once offered by her late husband. “Take life in smaller chunks of time,” he had said, she recalled. “In some cases, it’s only possible to manage 15 minutes at a time.” ➝ Israel, 6

NEWSOM SIGNS LAW REQUIRING FENTANYL SAFETY PLANS IN SCHOOLS Staff Report

Middle and high school students across California will be protected by a new law requiring life-saving prevention and response resources for fentanyl overdoses under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom announced Oct. 13 that he had signed Senate Bill 10 or Melanie’s Law, introduced by Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, which aims to prevent and respond to youth fentanyl overdoses through mandated school safety plans requiring prevention, response, training, education and awareness. According to Cortese’s office, ➝ Newsom, 4

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REMEMBRANCE At an Oct. 12 event at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos, Tal Popliker Goldstein (at podium) tells the crowd to raise a glass in honor of Ram Nesher Sela, who was killed during Hamas’ raid of a music festival in Israel.

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fentanyl is responsible for one in five youth deaths in California. It added that in Santa Clara County, fentanyl deaths spiked by 863% between 2018 and 2021. SB 10 mandates that every public school in California provide training to school employees on opioid prevention and life-saving response under a formal plan known as a Comprehensive School Safety Plan, or CSSP. Additionally, the bill establishes a state framework to ensure that all students and adults understand the growing risk of youth fentanyl exposure, and have access to the resources needed to prevent and respond to fentanyl poisoning and overdoses. “When we wrote this bill one year ago, we knew that it would be our most significant piece of legislation in 2023. SB 10 was our top priority because fentanyl has left a trail of devastation across California, and our bill establishes a series of concrete solutions to protect young people,” Cortese said in a statement. “We created a coalition of parents and educators unwilling to stand by while another young life is lost... As we celebrate SB 10 becoming law, we honor Melanie Ramos, a bright teenager who lost her life to fentanyl. Melanie’s Law will save young lives in California for decades to come,” the senator added. SB 10 is named in honor of Melanie Ramos, a 15-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl and died in the bathroom of her high school in Hollywood in Sep-

tember 2022. At the time, Melanie and her friend had no idea they were taking fentanyl, Cortese’s office said. “Melanie was an amazing, talented young person. Her memory lives with her friends and family, and her legacy will be felt across California. I miss her dearly, but her memory and my love for her has given me the strength to speak so that other mothers will not have to suffer what I am suffering,” said Elena Perez, mother of Melanie Ramos, in a statement Oct. 13. “I thank Governor Newsom for signing Melanie’s Law. I ask every middle and high school employee in California to do the overdose prevention training and have Narcan available. Let’s please protect every young person,” Perez added. SB 10 would also give school staff, students and families information about the growing risk of opioids, informational material and safety advice, in partnership with the California Department of Education. “The Santa Clara County Office of Education proudly co-sponsored SB10 because we understand the necessity of equipping every secondary school with the knowledge and tools to educate our students about the prevalence of fentanyl and if necessary, save a student who is overdosing,” said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools, in a statement. SB 10 was inspired by the Santa Clara County Fentanyl Working Group, a collaborative effort involving the Santa Clara County Office of Education,

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services and the Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project. The working group aims to combat fentanyl’s impact through a multifaceted strategy, including raising awareness of its dangers in schools and providing life-saving opioid reversal medication. “We started The Fentanyl Working Group in Santa Clara County almost two years ago after a 12-year-old died of fentanyl poisoning, and the person who gave her the pill was arrested. Within a few months, we had Narcan in almost every school district and training sessions underway,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, co-chair of Santa Clara County’s Fentanyl Working Group. “When dealing with a crisis, there’s no time to waste. That’s why we are expanding our distribution of Narcan in concert venues, bars, restaurants and by mail order. Additionally, we’re expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns tailored for youth and young adults, and increasing the training of physicians in drug prevention and addiction. We are using opioid lawsuit settlement money to fund much of the expansion,” Chavez added. SB 10 bill is co-sponsored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, the County of Santa Clara, the California Association of Student Councils and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs & Professionals (CCAPP). Copyright

GARAGE SAVED FROM DESTRUCTION BY EAGLE-EYED ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF Drew Penner, Reporter

Santa Clara County Assistant Fire Chief Brian Glass was on the way down the mountain from Los Gatos’ newest fire station to the department’s headquarters on Winchester Boulevard, Monday, when he spotted a column of smoke. At 4:06pm he called in a fire and headed to the source—a single-family home lot on a cul-de-sac near the Lark Avenue off-ramp. “Our assistant fire chief was getting off the freeway and saw the smoke,” said Mike Krisman, a SCCFD battalion chief, standing at Farm Hill Way and Garden

Hill Drive. “He arrived on scene and saw the exterior of that garage on fire.” Dispatch sent out a “Full First” response—meaning a fire has been confirmed and multiple resources are needed immediately. In this case that included a ladder truck, a light rescue vehicle, two battalion pickups, three engines and a two-vehicle HAZMAT team. “The extension of the fire was limited,” Krisman said. “Truck 85 got here and made an aggressive attack.” While the cause of the fire is under investigation, a prime suspect is the wine refrigerator that was sitting out-

side the structure. The fact the assistant chief was able to put the call in so quickly saved precious moments that may have played a part in the positive outcome, according to Krisman. The homeowner is currently looking at a trip to the hardware store for some new paint and a garage door, at the least, however, if crews had arrived five minutes later, the shopping list may have included solar panels and a new roof, he added. A little after 5pm, firefighters highfived each other, having finished mopping-up.

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SPEAKERS REFLECT ON WAR’S IMPACT

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At multiple points during the program, Jamie Zimmer, the director of Jewish Life and Learning at Yavneh Day School, strummed a rhythm that was somehow both bright and mournful, while Aviva Greenberg, the director of Hebrew, poured her heart out through her voice. Jewish Silicon Valley Chief Philanthropy Officer Daniel Klein got choked up during his speech. “I woke up early on Saturday,” he said, looking back on how he learned of the attacks. “I couldn’t believe it was actually real.” His mind, he said, went to the people he met when he took his family there, last December. “I started thinking about my friends who live in Israel,” he said. “Some of us feel powerless. But we are not.” Klein said he was gearing up to lobby government officials in Washington, D.C. Tal Popliker Goldstein told attendees about her cousin’s son Ram Nesher Sela, who was born in 1991, during the first Gulf War. Sela was helping out with production at the Supernova psytrance festival that was raided by marauding Hamas fighters, and was killed, she said. Goldstein had the crowd raise imaginary glasses in memory of Sela, whose favorite drink was whiskey. “He was a goofy, funny guy,” she reminisced in an interview after the event. “He had a very special sense of humor.” Matan Zamir, Israel's Deputy Consul General to the Pacific Northwest, said he got a disturbing call from his sister earlier in the day about a pair of twins she grew up with, from near Jerusalem. Her sister told of how one had been traumatized by her experience at the Supernova rave. “Supernova was all about coexistence—if you think about it—peace and love,” he said. “She was able to escape. She was able to survive. And last night—she took her own life.” A collective gasp billowed up into the heavy air of the auditorium. “She just couldn’t bear the sight,” he continued. “She just couldn’t bear the massacre that happened over there at Supernova. And I don’t even

know, when we’re counting the dead, if she’s part of those numbers.” He equated Hamas with Nazis and promised Israel would “win” the war. “We will prevail,” he said as the crowd broke out in applause. “I ask you—I urge you—to act on social media…We cannot have lies win.” In the wake of recent antisemitic incidents in Los Gatos, the Jewish Community Center has been in touch with the FBI, and those conversations are continuing, one Jewish Silicon Valley official told the Los Gatan. And in a statement issued at the conclusion of the solidarity event, CEO Diana Schnabel-Arevalo lauded local police for their assistance. "We want to include a huge thank you to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for their incredible support and partnership,” she said. “We are so grateful for their unwavering service to our town and community." On its webpage, the organization shared a series of resources for individuals, organizations and allies. The Los Gatan asked the Silicon Valley chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America for a comment on “the conflict in the Middle East that broke out last week with the Hamas attack on Israel.” Here’s its response: “DSA is steadfast in expressing our solidarity with Palestine,” said local committee member Steven Ortega. “Events in Gaza are a direct result of Israel’s apartheid regime—a regime that receives billions in funding from the United States.” They “unequivocally condemn” the killing of all civilians, he added. “It is imperative for international human rights law to be respected,” he said. “But we cannot forget that the Israeli state has systematically denied Palestinians the right to self-determination for decades. “For over 60 years, Palestinians have faced ethnic cleansing, torture, bombings and housing demolitions. Gaza is still under a blockade. As socialists, we call for an end to violence and the occupation. Free Palestine.” This followed similar words from the San Francisco chapter, and represents the sentiment District 2 Supervisor Cindy Chavez was targeting in her Los Gatos speech.

SOLIDARITY Attendees write messages for the victims of the Israel-Hamas war. “I’m an activist in the Democratic Party,” she said, explicitly referring to the progressive wing. “We need to call out terrorism for what it is. Hamas not only brutally murdered innocent civilians, they have been tormenting the Palestinians for a very long time.” While Pellerin’s words revealed a Jewish Caucus member personally aghast at overseas brutality and Chavez urged Palestinian-sympathetic Democrats to soften their stance on Israel, it was District 4 Supervisor Susan Ellenberg’s words that seemed most bathed in reflection. Ellenberg studied for a semester at Tel Aviv University and is the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, according to jointventure.org. And she was on home turf, as she previously taught social justice and civic engagement at Yavneh Day School. This inspired her run for San Jose Unified School District, which led, in turn, to her current governmental post—president of the Santa Clara

County Board of Supervisors. She shared how she’d been wrestling, for days, with what to say. “I pounded on my keyboard, and wrote, and deleted, created, and destroyed my own thoughts; and here’s what I was left with: grief,” she said. “As I stand here tonight, surrounded by my community, all I want to do is grieve. Grieve for the Israeli and Palestinian lives cut short by violence. Grieve for the Israelis and Americans, and others, who have been taken hostage. Grieve for the children in Gaza without access to food, water or medical treatment. Grieve for the promise of peace. And tonight feels like a massive shiva minyan [prayer service for mourners], so I know I’m in the right place.” Now that she’s in leadership, Ellenberg said she knows she has a responsibility to act. And she pledged to use this power to “cry out for mercy” for innocent civilians. “I will demand accountability for ➝ Israel, 17

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COMMUNITY INVITED TO DISPLAY PHOTOS AT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR

In the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, a special Ofrenda (Offering) has been constructed by Los Gatos artist Olga Enciso Smith and her son Brian M. Smith. The display of colors, aromas and typical artifacts including fresh marigold with papel picado (delicate cut paper), corn stalks, candles, gourds and handmade skeleton figures that border on the humorous represent the occupation of the deceased loved ones. The Ofrenda serves as a process of healing for those who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one. Those who wish to have a loved one’s memory commemorated are invited to bring a photo of them for the Ofrenda’s dedication, which will take place Oct. 31 from 6-8:30pm at 157 Holly Way in Los Gatos. Bring the photo with a self-addressed stamped envelope to return it. Enciso Smith, the Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas’ founder, built the first altar in 1986 and added the photos of the loss of three local families. Machu Picchu Gallery of the Americas was founded in Old Town in 1974. RSVP by texting 408.529.2296 or emailing MachuPicchuGallery@hotmail.com.

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NIGHTLY CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON HIGHWAY 9

Caltrans is performing full nightly closures of Highway 9 Big Basin Road, at Sanborn Road, to place new steel girders for the Saratoga Creek Bridge Rehabilitation project in Saratoga. The overnight closures are needed so that crews can safely continue installing the placements of steel girders on the bridge, according to Caltrans. The project is scheduled to be completed in December. Sanborn Road will be blocked off completely for the crane to sit and set girders. Emergency vehicles will have access. The overnight closures run through Oct. 21 from 9pm to 7am. ➝ tinyurl.com/2fbxufj7.

HONORING LOVED ONES Olga Enciso Smith and Brian M. Smith have created an Ofrenda in honor of Dia de los Muertos.

EVENT RAISES FUNDS FOR WOMEN TO GET MAMMOGRAMS October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion, Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler M.D., founder and managing partner of Aesthetx, a plastic surgery, dermatology and aesthetic medicine practice, pulled together the Los Gatos community on Oct. 8 to launch her new breast cancer fund for the Valley Health Foundation. Zeidler is having Aesthetx sponsor the next installment of Flex & Chill, which features pilates and yoga led by YogaSource set to the beats of a live DJ, followed by food and beverage by Loma Brewing Company. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to kickstart Valley Health Foundation’s new Dr. Zeidler Breast Cancer Fund, designed to support the full circle of care for breast cancer patients in Silicon Valley.

For Zeidler, an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, the event is her brainchild and couldn’t be more personal. An innovator in surgical breast reconstruction, Zeidler herself has several family members with the breast cancer gene. “Breast cancer exacts a big psychological and emotional toll on patients,” she said. “I want to make sure everyone in our community has access to the full circle of breast cancer care, from detection and treatment to reconstruction and support services.” Zeidler chose to nest her eponymous Breast Cancer Fund within Valley Health Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and public health initiatives throughout Santa Clara County. “Our public hospital system serves many patients who, because of inflexible work hours and lack of transportation, face challenges getting their regular breast cancer screenings,” said Michael Elliott, VHF president and

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executive director. “This fund will give us resources to start addressing those challenges head-on. Our first goal is to break down all barriers to regular breast cancer screenings.” At Flex & Chill, participants took part in a selection of yoga and Pilates classes led by event co-sponsor YogaSource, which has locations in Los Gatos and Morgan Hill. Owner Linda McGrath also has a personal connection to the fundraiser: her mother suffered a “sudden and traumatic” bout with breast cancer years ago. “This is a special moment to celebrate survivors, honor those we have lost, and renew our commitment to support efforts to fight this terrible disease,” she said. Food and drink was provided by Loma Brewing Company. “Loma Brewing is thrilled to help sponsor the kick-off event launching the Valley Health Foundation Dr. Zeidler Breast Cancer Fund,” said co-owner Julie Brady Youkilis. “Almost all of us know someone who has been impacted by this life-changing disease. It is gratifying to come together as a community to support those in need today and lay a cornerstone for the future.”

GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO PREVENT VEHICLES FROM BLOCKING DRIVER VIEW AT CROSSWALKS A bill designed to increase visibility at crosswalks in California was signed into law Oct. 10 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 413, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, D-San Jose, prevents parking or stopping a vehicle along a curb at least 20 feet from a marked crosswalk, a safety measure known as daylighting. The regulation only applies to the side of the road of the vehicle's approach to the crosswalk. Restricting vehicles stopped or parked all the way up to the crosswalk can increase visibility for approaching drivers and drivers stopped in traffic by allowing them to see if someone is entering the crosswalk with more notice. Crosswalks with curb extensions will need a 15-foot buffer. “AB 413 will save lives and make our streets safer for everyone,” Lee said in a statement. “The signing of the legislation represents a simple, but important step forward to improving California’s

road safety. California’s pedestrian fatality rate is nearly 25% higher than the national average. By increasing critical visibility of our streets, this bill will help prevent fatal accidents.” Several cities, including San Francisco and Alameda, already implement daylighting at some crosswalks, but San Francisco's regulation is currently set at 10 feet. The new law allows local jurisdictions to enforce a different distance if they have traffic safety data to justify doing so and if the space is marked with paint or signs. Commercial unloading and loading can be permitted in local jurisdictions if specific crosswalks are identified, and the curb is marked with signage or paint. The bill was championed by the advocacy groups Streets For All and the California Bicycle Coalition, known as CalBike. Jared Sanchez, policy director at CalBike, said he applauded the governor signing the bill into law. “As motor vehicles continue to dominate our streets and kill pedestrians at increasing rates, this is an important step to ensure our transportation system is safe for all users, especially the most vulnerable,” Sanchez said in a statement. About half of all traffic-related injuries happen near intersections, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Citations will be issued starting Jan. 1, 2025. Until then, local jurisdictions are instructed to issue warnings. Copyright

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MARTIN SCORSESE FILM FESTIVAL Pruneyard Cinemas, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 100 in Campbell, is hosting the Martin Scorsese Film Festival, a cinematic celebration that pays homage to the filmmaker’s iconic works. The festival will present a series of screenings showcasing some of Scorsese's most influential films, culminating in the lead-up to the release of his upcoming “Killers of the Flower Moon” on Oct. 20. Tickets are available at PruneyardCinemas.com or at the box office.

CAMPBELL OKTOBERFEST The 28th annual Oktoberfest takes place in Downtown Campbell on Oct. 21 and 22. The event features German music, food and drink plus a KidsZone, Biersch Garten, 100-plus arts and crafts vendors, two stages of live music performed by local bands, a Community Stage, stein holding and costume contests, and more. For information, visit CampbellOktoberfest.com.

PENINSULA SYMPHONY

Performance Today’s 2022 Classical Woman of the Year and an on-air presence of San Francisco’s classical radio station KDFC, American pianist Lara Downes headlines a program of the Peninsula Symphony on Oct. 28 at 8pm at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell. ➝ peninsulasymphony.org/lara.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Campbell’s Heritage Theatre presents “Napoleon Dynamite—A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries” on Nov. 2 at 8pm. Individual tickets are $55, and are available now through the Box Office (408.866.2700 or walk-up), or online at HeritageTheatre.org.

CREEKSIDE SOCIALS The Creekside Socials Block Party is held in downtown San Jose with various events through Dec. 3, including yoga classes, movie screenings, art workshops and more. ➝ creeksidesocials.com.

ONGOING Los Gatos Farmers Market The Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and veg-

etables 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. ➝ cafarmersmkts.com/losgatosfarmers-market. Campbell Farmers Market The Downtown Campbell Farmers Market is held Sundays, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm. ➝ 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. ➝ 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. ➝ 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.

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FAMILY RUN AFFAIR Bruce and Robb Todd lead BRracing

It’s often said that locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of a city, and by extension, a nation. By that standard, one would be hardpressed to find a more compelling story than BRracing. The B stands for Bruce, the father, and the R for Robb, the son. The Todd family is well known locally and beyond, having run BRracing for 17 years. Located at 15553 Los Gatos Blvd. #5 with an additional location in Campbell, BRracing is a multi-faceted operation with three divisions: street car factory maintenance and service, street car performance upgrades and a full Motorsports program. The Todd family are multi-generational Los Gatans. Bruce and wife Cynthia grew up in Los Gatos and attended Fisher Middle School, Los Gatos High School and UCLA. Before that, Bruce did his elementary schooling at Daves Avenue and Cynthia at Blossom Hill. Their two children, Robb and Christine, attended Blossom Hill, Fisher and LGHS. Christine has been a math teacher at LGHS for over 10 years. All of Bruce and Cynthia’s grandchildren attend either Daves Avenue or LGHS. Robb’s son, Karter, is a 2023 LGHS graduate and currently attends West Valley College. He handles all of BRracing’s photos, videos and social media for the business and motorsports team. The company focuses on street car factory maintenance and service for European cars including Audi, BMW, MINI, Mercedes and Porsche. They have over 20 years of experience in direct car development and preparation experience, a byproduct of Bruce and Robb’s experience and ingenuity. Bruce touts BRracing as the largest independent European service

510 horsepower at 8,400 RPM. The 41-year-old Todd took tremendous pride in winning a championship this season, as the last time he regularly raced was in 2016. This year, Todd was driving one of his clients’ race cars. “I raced this season and delivered on every element I could,” he said. “I wanted to prove at age 41 I could go and beat anyone that was younger than me and I did. This was probably my biggest appreciated year because being over the age of 40, it’s kind of a do I still have it kind of mentality. Especially when you’re competing against people who are in their teens to early 20s to early 30s. “They’re going to have more natural reaction times, their physicality is a lot different, the ability to train is different. So it really was one of the more amazing years as a driver because as a driver I still was able to prove myself that I still have it and that I can achieve whatever I set out my mind to do. Before the season started, I said I wanted to go and dominate the series and I ➝ Sports, 12 Karter Todd

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center in the South Bay, with approximately 7,000 customers, while also scoring the highest customer satisfaction score of any service center. They do street car performance upgrades for European cars, including wheels, tires, suspensions, difficult “tunes,” exterior and interior, just for starters. What makes BRracing special is just about everyone in the Todd family is actively involved in the business. Robb gets to work alongside his dad, and for that he is truly grateful. “Aside from my wife and my children, my father has been my best friend for as long as I can remember,” Robb said. “I’m gifted with the opportunity to work with my best friend on a day to day basis. We’re so blessed to work together as a true family business. To be given this opportunity is beyond being able to express in words.”

Robb said what makes the father-son relationship dynamic synergize in the workplace is how they relate to each other. “We operate together, but he operates the service and enhances the business side and I operate everything on the motorsports side,” Robb said. “It’s a true shared opportunity.” BRracing’s renowned motorsports program—the largest Porsche race program west of the Mississippi—gained further accolades this year as the proud organization won the Porsche Sprint Challenge GT3 Cup and GT4 North America USA West car series championship, along with the 992 Porsche Cup Car team championship. Surrounded by a great team and sponsors, Robb won the GT3 Cup USA West Pro-Am champion driver championship this season, earning six wins in 12 races on six different tracks in five states, including famed race courses Spring Mountain, Sonoma, Laguna Seca, Indy and Circuit of the Americas. Driver of the No. 252 car, Todd raced in events that at times were 30-competitors deep, featuring Porsche 992 Class GT3 Cup cars that produce

LET’S RACE BRracing is a multi-faceted operation with three divisions: street car factory maintenance and service, street car performance upgrades and a full Motorsport program.

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Karter Todd

CHAMPION Los Gatos resident Robb Todd won the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge GT3 Cup North America USA West Pro-Am driver championship this season, earning six wins in 12 races.

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wanted to make a statement with it.” As an added bonus, social media’s widespread influence also helped boost BRracing’s profile this year. “Because of what we did, it brought so much more awareness and attention to our program, our team and to what we could do and provide to our customers,” he said. “That to me is why it [winning the championship] was such a big deal.” Compared to Formula 1 or NASCAR, the Porsche Sprint Challenge GT3 races are exactly that—sprints. They’re 40-minute timed races with no pit stops, tire changes or refuels. But make no mistake: even though the Porsche Sprint Challenge races aren’t considered endurance contests, drivers need to possess tremendous stamina to finish a race strong. “My internal cockpit temperature averages from 130 [degrees] at some tracks to 168 inside the car at Circuit of the Americas in Texas,” Todd said. “My average heart rate is 130 to 178 beats per

minute. My physical trainer and training program is no different and actually more intense than most football programs that are currently training football players. Reason being our bodies are exposed to different variations of G forces, but for a longer duration of time. “While in football you may get blasted or smashed by a tackle and the amount of exertion could be 10 to 12 G’s, my accident at Coda [Raceway at Circuit of the Americas], I had a brake failure at 168 mph and smashed into another car at 100 miles per hour and I hit 38 G’s on impact. We’re in a race for 40 minutes delivering maximum effort, and our focus is determined by how much you're able to train from a physical and mental standpoint.” Todd has always had a need for speed. When he was 10, Todd said his family took him to Maryland to visit the Naval Academy because his dream was to become a fighter pilot. But a routine health check put the kibosh on his passion at the time.

“I found out very quickly I would not be able to pursue my wonderful dream of becoming a fighter pilot because my vision was not 20/20 naturally,” he said. “At the time, they wouldn't allow corrected vision for fighter pilots, so that very quickly shot my dreams and blew it up into smoke.” It didn’t take long for Todd to find another speedy pursuit. A year later, Bruce was driving Robb around the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds when they happened upon a competitive gokart race. Robb was mesmerized. “I begged my father to stop to see it,” Robb said. “So we did and I told my dad at age 11 that this is what I want to do. Like every father, he looked at his young son as if to say, ‘Oh yes, I’m sure this is what you want to do.’ He didn't take me very seriously, but I continued to pester him for the next year, constantly asking, ‘Can we do something?’” Robb finally got the answer he was looking for. Bruce took Robb to the renowned Jim Hall Kart Racing School in Oxnard. Robb said he became the youngest kid to ever attend the prestigious school, which built him a special kart. Robb said he adapted to kart

racing “very quickly” and had a natural skillset for it. He entered his first race at 12, was lapped multiple times and shoved off the track. “It was the most humbling and worst-best experience I ever had,” he said. “It was a very uncomfortable event, but I didn’t let it get to me mainly because I felt like you can only get better from where you start. I made it out and told myself I’m going to be better than them and I’m going to beat them. I got into full-time kart racing and at age 16 became a grand national champion. Then I went into senior karts and won additional championships.” Robb continued to race but upon graduating high school, he decided to bypass the pursuit of a professional racing career in Europe in favor of earning a college degree and getting a job in the tech industry. He went into software sales and said he was skilled in the art of making a sale. “I like to use the term that I could sell ice to eskimos,” he said. “Even if people didn’t need it, they buy it because I’m very personable and help them understand the value of what they’re investing in.” Robb worked at a couple of different companies before being laid off in 2006. Now at a crossroads, Robb vividly remembers the conversation he had with his dad when he came home that evening to tell him the news. “I told him I don’t know what to do, only that I want to do something different that will impact people’s lives,” Robb said. “I said I want to change people’s perceptions of automotive repair and service.” A year later, his daughter was born, as was BRracing. “My wife will never let me forget it,” Robb said. “Our daughter was born, and I was restless from the stay at the hospital. We put her in the car and I drove my wife and daughter to my mother’s house, dropped them off and went straight to the shop and worked from there forward. My wife will never let me forget that.” By the early 2000s, Robb said he and his dad had gained a semi-decent following in the BMW racing community after they constructed and made their own race car out of their garage. As things progressed over time, BRracing was formed and has become well known among car enthusiasts in the South Bay and beyond.

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As we bid farewell to The Palms restaurant, let’s take a look at the history of this landmark Los Gatos property. The stately nine-room Queen Anne Victorian home on what was then a residential section of North Santa Cruz Avenue was built for Mary Barry Coggeshall and her two young children in 1891. Mary has been portrayed as a “rich widow from Australia,” but her real story is far more interesting and complex than that. Mary’s parents, Denis Barry and Catherine Ryan, were natives of Ireland. They were from poor families who were just scraping to get by. When each was convicted of a minor offense, they were transported by the British government to a penal colony in New South Wales, Australia. That’s where they met and married back in 1839. The newlyweds were released soon thereafter and sailed to Valparaiso, Chile, a city in a predominantly Catholic country which attracted many Irish settlers at the time. Mary was born there on Nov. 10, 1840. When Mary was 9 years old, word arrived of the discovery of gold in

Her fortunes took a rather dramatic turn for the better when she married Benjamin Coggeshall on Aug. 21, 1871. They settled in San Francisco and were happy for a while, but the marriage didn’t last. She was an independent girl from a working class background. Her husband’s family, on the other hand, were quite wealthy, with a lineage that traced all the way back to

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the arrival of the Mayflower. Divorce was unacceptable in their Catholic faith so they came to an agreement. Mary was given enough money to build a home and decided to settle far from the city in the newly incorporated town of Los Gatos. They each lived separate lives, and told everyone that they were widowed. After her children were grown, Mary moved to Sacramento and established a fruit farm which became quite profitable. Mary died there in 1909. She may have begun her life in America as a poor immigrant servant girl, but eventually became a very successful businesswoman. E.E. Place, proprietor of Place Furniture and Undertaking, purchased the former Coggeshall mansion and converted it into what he called “a strictly modern funeral parlor.” It may sound unusual today, but the combination of furniture (including coffin building) and undertaking was a typical family business in the 19th century. The company was started by patriarch Alexander Place in 1884 and it continued at this location under his son and grandson until 1971. Ever since that time, the property has housed several upscale restaurants, beginning with the Chart House in 1976 and followed by Trevese, Palacio and The Palms. The original house was expanded considerably with the addition of a large room and patio on the left side at some point during the restaurant era. Some locals have refused to dine there, believing that the former funeral parlor is haunted. But the only spirits that I’ve encountered have been behind the bar. Mary’s former home is the only survivor of several blocks of stately Victorians that lined the west side of North Santa Cruz Avenue until the area was rezoned for commercial use in the 1950s. The only reason that it was spared was that it already housed a business establishment. Content and photos from “Discover LOST Gatos” historical walking tours by Alan Feinberg, Peggy ConawayBergtold and Sandy Decker. Download the free mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Contact us at discoverLOSTgatos@gmail.com.

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EARLY SPRING BULBS START NOW Ton y Tomeo, Contributor

Halloween seems to be an appropriate time to bury early spring bulbs in shallow graves. The season begins about now, and continues until about the end of the year. Installation of new bulbs might initially be ungratifying. There is nothing to show after their interment. Their spectacular bloom during late winter or early spring should more than compensate. Freesia, narcissus, crocus, hyacinth and tulip are the most popular of early spring bulbs. So are anemone, ranunculus and several iris, although they may also be summer bulbs. Not all of such bulbs are actually bulbs. Several are corms, rhizomes, tubers or tuberous roots. Like bulbs, these store resources through dormancy to grow and bloom in season. Early spring bulbs, unlike summer bulbs, prefer to be in their garden prior to winter. They enjoy rain and winter chill. Those that originate from nurseries are prechilled so that they bloom well regardless. After their first season

though, some might not perform as reliably. Some bulbs can be slightly less than satisfied with winter chill within such mild climates. However, a few types of early spring bulbs can naturalize. After their primary bloom, they produce new bulbs to replace the originals. Colonies of prolific bulbs eventually become crowded enough to inhibit bloom. Division of superfluous bulbs while dormant alleviates crowding. Also, it relinquishes a few bulbs for relocation. Freesia might be nicely prolific. Early installation of early spring bulbs promotes early bloom. Obviously, later installation delays bloom. Therefore, installation in phases throughout the planting season prolongs bloom. For example, as one phase of daffodil finishes bloom, the subsequent phase can begin. This is effective only for their first season though. Bloom synchronizes afterwards. Because winter weather is so mild locally, some early spring bulbs bloom a bit too early. Also, premature bloom

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• A man was reportedly going doorto-door asking for water on Briggs Court at 8:16am. • A man was arrested on Los Gatos Boulevard for disorderly conduct and for a parole violation at 9:30am.

inappropriate comments to customers” at a business on Union Avenue at 8:59am. • Someone reportedly stole a necklace from a man walking on Benedict Lane at 12:33pm.

• Grand theft was reported at a business on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.

• An unknown suspect keyed a vehicle parked on Los Gatos Boulevard.

• A man holding a bottle of vodka was reportedly calling for help on a bench on Union Avenue at 6:41pm.

• A man was reportedly hitting a pole repeatedly on W. Main Street and University Avenue at 4:56pm.

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• A vehicle was reported stolen on Frank Avenue.

• A man was reportedly riding a motorcycle in Vasona Park at 5:05pm.

16 • A man was reportedly “making

may not be a serious problem. Nonetheless, later installation may be preferable for some bulbs. Heavy rain may thrash tulip or freesia. Like phasing, delaying bloom is only effective for the first season. Naturalized bulbs as they please.

Highlight: daffodil They may seem to be unseasonable now. Their flowers will not bloom until early spring. It is getting to be about time to install their dormant bulbs, though. Daffodil and all related Narcissus enjoy chilling under damp soil through winter. In fact, established bulbs bloom better after unusually chilly winters. Plump bulbs of some types are conducive to forcing. The names for daffodil and Narcissus seem to be interchangeable. Narcissus is actually the Latin name of daffodil. It mostly applies to those with smaller but more abundant and fragrant flowers. Most with bigger but fewer and scentless flowers are daffodil. Narcissus are mostly white, but may be yellow. Daffodil are mostly yellow, but may be white or pink. Some of the fancy varieties of daffodil bloom with billowy double flowers with two colors. Simpler Narcissus

OCT. 11 • A man was arrested for driving with a suspended license on Winchester Boulevard and Daves Avenue at 2:59am. • A man was reportedly exposing himself to people on High School Court at 4:51pm.

OCT. 12 • A man was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle on Winchester Boulevard and Highway 85 at 9:35am. • A man was reportedly throwing items at passing vehicles and people on N. Santa Cruz Avenue at 10:22am. • Grand theft was reported at a business on N. Santa Cruz Avenue. • Someone stole a vehicle’s catalytic converter on Calle Marguerita.

BLOOMING Early spring bulbs appreciate winter chill.

are more likely to naturalize. Taller varieties of both can bloom nearly a foot-and-a-half high. Their narrow and bluish green leaves stay somewhat lower. Foliage deteriorates after bloom, but lingers to sustain new bulbs until summery warmth. Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

• A caller said they “felt scared” because a “large” man approached their vehicle but didn’t do anything on N. Santa Cruz Avenue at 2:34pm. • An intoxicated man was arrested after he got out of a vehicle and started kicking a fence on Pinehurst Avenue at 7:10pm.

OCT. 13 • A woman was reportedly “defecating liquid” on Blossom Hill Road and Atwood Court at 7:55am. • A caller reported a woman for standing on the corner of Union Avenue and Leewood Court at 11:04am. She wasn’t doing anything wrong, the caller said, but had a shopping cart. Information is compiled from public records released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.

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