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Donkey Show The Golden State’s donkey party made for all sorts of colorful headlines this past weekend. Conservative media gasped at the irreverence of JOHN BURTON ending his eight-year reign as chair of the California Democratic Party with two middle fingers in the air as he led convention delegates in a chant of “F--- DONALD TRUMP.” Veteran party operative ERIC BAUMAN became his successor by a razor-thin margin over newcomer KIMBERLY ELLIS, prompting boos, protests and calls for a redux. Silicon Valley delegates largely favored Ellis, who cast herself as the reform-minded outsider and appealed to the party’s new progressive wing of the BERNIE SANDERS faithful. BILL JAMES, who chairs Santa Clara County’s Democratic Central Committee (DCC), says the confab put divisions between left and far-left in stark relief. There’s a sense among Berniecrats that they lost the presidential nomination, lost the national party contest and now lost to Bauman. “There’s a sense that they’ve been robbed,” James observes. “We have a lot of work ahead to achieve a genuine unity.” But South Bay Dem JEFFREY CARDENAS—an elected member of the state party’s executive board and the campaign services director for the county DCC— They celebrated Bauman’s Did victory as a win for What? progressives and the LGBT SEND TIPS TO community. “This is huge,” FLY@ Cardenas tells Fly. “We METRONEWS. just elected an openly COM gay man as head of our party.” Bauman’s election has inspired Cardenas to assemble an LGBTfocused Dem club in the South Bay. County Supervisor KEN YEAGER, who literally wrote a book about running for office as an out-and-proud gay man, founded BAYMEC, a nonpartisan LGBT political group. The GOP runs a local chapter of Log Cabin Republicans, but no such Democratic counterpart exists, Cardenas lamented. “We need to start thinking about fostering the next generation of LGBT leaders,” he says. “The real work is about to begin.”

The Gong Show THE CISCO KIDS A lawsuit accused San Jose-based Cisco of creating technology to specifically target groups like the Falun Gong.

Lawsuit takes aim at the valley’s complicity in oppression BY JENNIFER WADSWORTH

ESPITE A NARROW escape from police during his last visit, Charles Lee returned to his native China on Jan. 22, 2003, to relay a message that would cost him the next three years of his life. The physician—a newly naturalized U.S. citizen who lived in Menlo Park at the time—spent more than a year rehearsing the proclamation he would deliver by hacking into a state-run television broadcast.

He wanted to tell viewers about the Community Party’s brutal persecution of the Falun Gong, a quasi-spiritual movement outlawed in 1999 as an “evil cult.”

Instead, Lee walked straight into the arms of his captors. Public security officers told him that they knew of his impending arrival, he says, and arrested him as soon as he stepped off the plane. Until his release in 2006, Lee says, he endured torture, forced labor and attempts to brainwash him into rejecting the beliefs that rendered him a political target. But the spyware that ostensibly helped party officials zero in on him and thousands of other Falun Gong practitioners wasn’t created in China. Rather, the censorship and surveillance system— dubbed the Golden Shield—was crafted and custom-built in his adopted homeland, at the San Jose headquarters of Cisco Systems. Lee is one of the lead plaintiffs in a class-action claim accusing Cisco of designing software, hardware and training to help China’s ruling party

persecute Falun Gong adherents, who cultivate self-improvement through exercise and mindfulness. The lawsuit hopes to address an evolving legal question: Can American corporations be held liable if foreign governments use their product for repression? The federal district court in San Jose dismissed the case in 2014, saying Falun Gong victims—many of whom sought refugee status in the Bay Area—failed to prove that Cisco knew its product would enable oppression. But last month, the plaintiffs asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to revive the allegations. Attorney Paul Hoffman, who represents the Falun Gong members, says any perfunctory research would have alerted Cisco that its surveillance technology enabled systemic persecution. For more than a decade, Human Rights Watch, the U.S. State Department and the New York Times have reported how Chinese authorities subjected the Falun Gong to torture, enslavement, organ harvesting and “re-education” through labor. Cisco shareholders raised concerns in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010, according to Hoffman’s co-counsel, Terri Marsh.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC—then should they be held to the same standards of social responsibility? Corporations were designed to limit liability, says Francisco Rivera, head of the Santa Clara University School of Law International Human Rights Clinic. “If you invest in a corporations and things go bad, you only lose what you invested,” he says. “You don’t go to jail.” But what if a corporation engages in human rights violations abroad? U.S. courts are conflicted on that point. One possible remedy comes by way of an obscure 1789 law called the Alien Tort Claims Act, which has become a way for foreign victims of human rights abuses to seek relief in American courts. If aiding and abetting liability under the alien tort statute means anything, Hoffman says, it must apply in cases like Doe v. Cisco. In 2011, the same year Lee sued Cisco over its ties to Golden Shield, the United Nations adopted its Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. Multinational corporations pledged to uphold the voluntary standards proposed by a coalition of governments. “That was important because those guidelines were formed by governments and not the industries themselves,” Rivera says. Silicon Valley, in recent years, has taken similar pledges. When then-candidate Donald Trump talked about creating a database of Muslims, the biggest names in the high-tech industry signed the “Never Again” pledge. “We refuse to build a database of people based on their Constitutionally-protected religious beliefs,” the statement read. The pledge acknowledged the role technologists played in past oppression, including IBM’s efforts to streamline the Holocaust. Cisco signed, as did Palantir, the controversial datamining company that provides critical technology for Trump’s ramped-up deportation efforts. “We’re at a point of having to move beyond voluntary principles,” Rivera says. Santa Clara University law professor David Yosifan wants to see corporate rhetoric about social responsibility align with corporate law. He is working on a book—titled Corporate Friction: The Social Cost of Corporate Law and How to Fix It and slated for publication in 2018—that will outline a prescription for reform. “If we cannot keep corporations out of our democracy,” he says, “then we must have more democracy in our corporations.”

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The outcome of the appeal could have far-reaching impacts on how U.S. companies—and technology companies in particular—conduct business under authoritarian regimes. Although Silicon Valley touts its potential to promote human rights and democratization, it also creates tools of oppression, Hoffman notes. But at what point does a company become complicit? “In the digital age, repressive governments do not act alone to violate human rights,” Hoffman says. “They have accomplices—including American technology companies like Cisco, as alleged by plaintiffs—with the sophistication and technical know-how that those repressive governments lack.” Cisco attorney Kathleen Sullivan cautioned the court in 2014 about the risk of holding high-tech companies liable for violations of international law simply because they provide general-purpose technologies. “If you hold that creating networking equipment and services, the same routers and the switches that are enabling everybody in this courtroom to connect across the internet today, if you hold that that technology, because it’s customized for police use, is somehow specifically directed at torture,” Sullivan argued, “I submit there’s the danger that it would take [Silicon] Valley down with it.” The Cisco case largely rests on how much the company knew when working with the Chinese Communist Party on the Golden Shield. Marsh says Cisco went beyond merely providing routers and switches. The high-tech firm took pains to market the Golden Shield system as a way to find practitioners of Falun Gong. As proof, she points to a Cisco document leaked to reporters on the eve of a U.S. Senate human rights hearing. In the 90-page PowerPoint presentation, Cisco engineers framed the Chinese government’s crackdown on “‘Falun Gong’ evil religion and other hostiles” as a lucrative opportunity. “They use a term, douzheng, which literally translates to a persecutory campaign against a group or class of people disfavored by the Communist Party,” Marsh says. “Cisco used that term to describe the intent of this technology that they uniquely tailored for that very purpose.” There’s another important question the Cisco case could help to answer. If corporations enjoy the rights of personhood—as secured by the 2010

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SYMPATHETIC HERO Viet Thanh Nguyen

Winning the War

After two decades and a Pulitzer, Viet Thanh Nguyen comes to terms with his former home BY JOSH KOEHN

IET THANH NGUYEN won his war with San Jose. It was up to him to finalize the terms of the truce.

Before this could occur, of course, Nguyen heard a voice—well-known and irresistible to dissidents—that demanded release. So he took to the podium, looked over the dais, and ever-sogently scolded San Jose’s mayor and council, which, in honoring him for winning the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, had gathered in the very building that erased his parents’ American dream. Nguyen and his brother, just children when the family fled Vietnam and assumed the burdensome mantle of refugees, were just as helpless as adults when their parents were forced to sell

their business and see it demolished for a gleaming $343 million City Hall tower and rotunda. Whatever is left of the New Saigon Market lies fossilized at a depth reserved for milk-carton mobsters and earthworms. This could not be forgotten, or forgiven, without comment. “I don’t think I did it that harshly,” Nguyen says in a recent phone interview, a lilt of humor in his voice. “But you should not invite me, a writer, anywhere, and not expect a writer to speak his conscience. ‘Oh, you’re inviting me back to give me a commendation?’ Of course I had to point out that City Hall is built across the street from what was once my parents’ store. And this is the kind of history that we need to acknowledge. My high school, Bellarmine, also invited me back

to put me into its Hall of Fame. So these gestures on the part of San Jose have been important to me in terms of making me feel like I have reconciled with the city.”

The Climb Excluding the 140-character buffoonery we wake up to in the present day, Nguyen is currently living in the “ideal years,” he says, referring to the freedom he has to write. He has the admiration and respect of readers and peers, the hardware of winning a Pulitzer Prize for his debut novel, The Sympathizer. He has reached a literary pinnacle that has no match save for the likewise daunting peak known as Nobel. And yet, the climb has always been the point.

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enraged anti-communist readers with his debut novel, ‘The Sympathizer’—that is, until he won the Pulitzer Prize.

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In addition to his duties as the Aerol Arnold Chair of English and serving as a professor of English and American studies and ethnicity at the University of Southern California, Nguyen has toiled for nearly two decades to become the writer he is today. He has published five books— including Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War, a work of nonfiction that was a finalist for the National Book Award—and spent the last 17 years working on a short story collection that became The Refugees, released this spring to deserved praise. “When I embarked on writing the stories that eventually became The Refugees, I went in with a lot of hope and optimism and this naive, idealistic belief that I could finish this book in a matter of a few years,” Nguyen says. “And it didn't turn out that way.” In essays, he has acknowledged the creeping doubt every writer feels when a project stalls, and the benefit that can be found in feeling inadequate. “I think that suffering for the art, suffering for the craft, as unpleasant as it may be, is absolutely necessary to become a writer,” Nguyen says. “It's through struggle with the form that you learn how to do it. But it's also good for the writer's character to go through that kind of an experience, as well. To know that writing is something that is hard-won, rather than easily won. And, hopefully, that provides us with a sense of humility, so that when the rewards do come in we’re able to take them with gratitude and to place them in a context.” The Refugees features a story titled “The War Years,” set in San Jose and his parents’ New Saigon Market. It includes a telling quote from the character’s mother, who, in being extorted, exhibits the wisdom, strength and resolve of the region’s Vietnamese refugees. She asks her son: “Are you going to be the kind of person who always pays the asking price or the kind of person who fights to find out what something is really worth?” “My mother never literally said that to me, but that was a lesson I learned from watching my parents,” says Nguyen, whose brother, Tung, a graduate of San Jose High, has gone to become a doctor and professor at UC San Francisco and chair the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

UNORTHODOX Viet Thanh Nguyen set out to challenge readers with his multifaceted view of the Vietnam War.

Unlikely Hero In Year 14 of writing The Refugees, Nguyen’s agent recommended he begin work on a novel, a work that has won him untold fans and scorched-earth critics—that is, until the Pulitzer silenced many of the latter. The Sympathizer is not the kind of novel that would normally win praise in San Jose’s deeply anticommunist Vietnamese community. The unnamed protagonist is a halfVietnamese, half-French communist spy in the South Vietnam Army. The nuance and duality of the character, whose mother was raped and impregnated by a Catholic priest, came relatively easily to him, says Nguyen, who was raised Catholic but rejects the faith, who along with his family fled Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, yet has the ability to acknowledge that not every communist was a monster and not every refugee was a saint. “For whatever reason, I turned out to be a person who doesn't like orthodoxy,” Nguyen says. “I was raised as a Catholic, but I'm basically an atheist. And I was raised in an anti-communist Vietnamese

community and I wouldn't say I’m a communist, but I'm certainly much more sympathetic to seeing the world through left-wing perspectives and I've read a lot of Marxism. I was raised as American, but I'm very critical of America's imperial tendencies. So for whatever reason, these perspectives existed in me, so actually it wasn't difficult to write The Sympathizer. I didn't have to work against myself in order to create this character. If anything, the character at an emotional level—if not an autobiographical level—is an expression of me, because I do see the world from multiple points of view, most issues from multiple points of view. “I think the major challenge, obviously, was knowing and is knowing that this viewpoint that my character expresses, and that I endorse, is one that is not popular in any of the communities I talked about: Catholics or Vietnamese Americans or Americans in general. Most communities like one perspective on the world that endorses what it is that they see and are not happy when that perspective is challenged. And I knew that my

novel would challenge many deeply held perspectives. When it comes to Vietnamese Americans, their anti-communism is pretty, pretty deep. I anticipated that there would be a lot of people unhappy with me, and that seemed to be the case until the novel won the Pulitzer Prize. All Vietnamese are now very, very proud of me.” The work is not always easy reading, almost certainly because the insights were not easily gained. Nguyen didn’t arrive in San Jose until age 7, three years after he was taken from his parents and forced to live in Fort Indiantown Gap before moving in with a white foster family in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Reuniting with family offered relief, but also a new window onto how much life had changed for his parents, who worked 12-14 hour days in a downtown that was much more skid row than Santana Row in the ’80s and ’90s. “I grew up absorbing that and watching those difficulties and those pains,” Nguyen says. “In that sense, that was a shock. … That wouldn't have been our lives in Vietnam.” But in the journey of writing his stories, absorbing the pain of his childhood, separating the dogma and propaganda from truth, suffering for his art and balancing it with his work, becoming a husband and a father, and having a community he never felt quite comfortable in welcome him home with open arms, Nguyen has reconciled with a city he will likely never call home again but considers him its native son. “A lot of it also had to do with just my own tortured adolescence and the particular fact of growing up as a refugee and watching my parents undergo what they went (through),” he says. “I just couldn't wait to leave San Jose, and on the return to San Jose there would always be this negative association with the city. And I think that in the last decade or so I've come around. It doesn't cause me pain to return to San Jose anymore. I don't want to live in San Jose, but it's OK to return. I think that San Jose hasn't really changed that much for me. I've changed.” And so, he will live.

HE SOUTH BAY’S reputation as a literary bastion has always been underappreciated. Higher education, agriculture, banking, aerospace and, most famously, software and high tech are the accomplishments often trotted out at the top of Silicon Valley’s resume.

Less known is that the South Bay technical innovation, expansive and and its environs have also served as a ornate murals now dot the downtown vital literary community, one of the landscape. Art shows, concerts, and most influential in the nation. open-mic nights define the downtown In 1847, California’s first newspaper, night scene and help cultivate the The Californian, opened in Monterey city’s young, diverse talent. Through before quickly moving the shrewd use of grant north to San Francisco in programs, street festivals, an ongoing competition art walks, spoken-word with the other early events and other artistic paper, The California Star. rumblings, the South Bay In 1876, Mary Hallock feels as if it’s finally on Foote moved to what the cusp of realizing—or is now the Almaden perhaps more appropriateQuicksilver Mine, the ly, regaining—its creative experiences giving her potential. material that would be As much as the tech become the memoir A and literary scenes act Victorian Gentlewoman in as strange bedfellows, the Far West. Jack London they also exist in a quiet opens his masterpiece,The symbiosis. Right now, Call of the Wild, with engineers across the THE BIG SHORT the kidnapping of the South Bay are quietly Viet Thanh Nguyen’s character Buck from writing the next Great short story collection College Park railroad American Novel. includes a great piece station in San Jose. Conversely, great writers on his parent’s market. and poets are sustaining The Beats, from Kerouac to Ginsberg, themselves through tech would often visit Neal Cassady in Los careers when literature is not yet Gatos. Short story master Raymond sufficient to provide a viable living. Carver bought a house in Cupertino In the same way that transistors and in 1972. Khaled Hosseini attended semiconductors amplify electrical voltage, Independence High School in San the writers of Silicon Valley give depth Jose and Santa Clara University before and shape to our shared stories. writing The Kite Runner while interning The current South Bay literary scene at Kaiser Hospital in Mountain View. is as diverse as it is astute. Whether it’s John Steinbeck, whose many works novelist Kirstin Chen’s elegant, thoughttake place in and around the valley, provoking prose in San Jose, Santa lived in Los Gatos. The largest collection Clara’s Ron Hansen’s historical fiction, of his papers are held at the Martin or Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Luther King Jr. Library at San Jose Arlene Biala’s soul-nourishing verse, local State University. writing aspires to lofty achievements In other words, the literary while keeping a local profile. contributions of Silicon Valley Beyond that, there are countless predate the invention of the creatives—poets, novelists, even integrated circuit—and will publishers—in the valley honing undoubtedly live on long after. their craft for the betterment of us Increasingly, and, at times, seemingly all. As such, Metro asked our featured against its will, San Jose has become an authors and created our own list of arts and culture destination. While the writers in the South Bay we think rest of the world focuses on the area’s deserve an extra look. —Tad Malone

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High Fashion SPECIAL SAUCE Now a professor at San Jose State, Kirsten Chen made waves with her debut story collection ‘Soy Sauce for Beginners.’

Kirsten Chen’s path to literary stardom defies convention

RITING IS HARDLY a fashionable career choice, but for Kirsten Chen it was either that or fashion. Originally from Singapore, Chen moved to the United States for boarding school before attending Stanford University and getting her bachelor’s degree in comparative literature. After graduating with her master’s from Emerson College, Chen

moved back to the South Bay. She was awarded a Steinbeck Fellowship at San Jose State University in 2011, where she currently teaches English. But even then, Chen wasn’t yet set on being a writer. Paying the bills as a merchandise planner for Banana Republic, Chen knew she needed further schooling to make it in that industry. A literary fate was calling, though, however softly. She applied to Master of Fine Arts programs and was accepted at Emerson.

“On a whim, really, I decided to go,” Chen says. “It never is a rational decision to become a writer. To be a writer is always somewhat illogical.” Logically, though, Chen has become one of the South Bay’s best writers. She started writing her first novel, Soy Sauce for Beginners, in 2008, while still in grad school. Based on a series of short stories, the novel tells the tale of woman stuck in a dismal marriage in San Francisco. She returns to her home in Singapore only to be faced head-on with the problems of her family, which runs a soy sauce factory—reintroducing the same drama she had moved so far to avoid. “I came up a with a family

business because family businesses are good places for drama to build,” Chen says. Combining a refreshing perspective on food and insightful takes on family, all transmitted through a clear, elegant prose, Chen’s debut novel was a Kindle First selection, a Glamour book club pick, as well as a “book to pick up now” from O, The Oprah Magazine. Beyond her novel, Chen’s short fiction has appeared in numerous esteemed publications, including Zyzzyva and Hobard, and earned her nominations for Best New American Voices and the Pushcart Prize. Chen keeps her writing process as structured as possible. “On the days that I’m not teaching, I try to be extremely regimented in my writing— to the point that it’s almost ascetic,” she says. “I find that the more I take away choice, the better my work.” Through her teaching position, Chen has found an unexpected literary home in San Jose. “I think it’s wonderful,” she says. “I’ve built a really strong network of fellow writers.” Moreover, working at San Jose State has introduced Chen to a variety of different voices in the community—voices too often marginalized in literature. “The writing I get from my students is really, really interesting, and surprising in delightful ways.” While the nexus of the writing universe is widely acknowledged to be New York City—the late David Foster Wallace compared writing in New York to hearing the “the enormous hiss of egos at various stages of inflation and deflation”— Chen enjoys the detachment from the scene. “I think a little bit of distance is healthy,” she says. “If I was so plugged into the publishing scene, it would be difficult to really focus on my writing.” Her upcoming novel, Bury What We Cannot Take, slated for a release in spring 2018, follows a family on a tiny island as they traverse life and loss in Mao’s China. —Tad Malone KIRSTEN CHEN’S SOUTH BAY WRITERS TO WATCH: Gary Singh (journalist and poet) and Julia Halprin Jackson (fiction writer).

THE BABYSITTER Watching over John Irving’s children had a profound impact on Ron Hansen’s writing.

Ron Hansen humbly pursues history on the long journey to truth

OR A LONG time, Ron Hansen wasn’t comfortable telling people he was a writer.

The award-winning novelist knew he was in love with language from the time he was in grade school. The twisting and shaping of words called to him, but didn’t know what to do with this talent. After an eighth-grade assignment to write a short story, Hansen was hooked. “I kind of harbored the idea of being a writer from that point on,”

he says. When questioned, however, he would say he wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer. “Those seemed like acceptable occupations.” It wasn’t until Hansen had been accepted to attend the Iowa Writers’ Workshop—regarded by many as the nation’s premier creative-writing program—that he felt comfortable fully engaging his literary aspirations. There he gained perspective on how and why people write. But more important, he gained a sense of how to live

a writer’s life. Working as a livein babysitter for the children of novelist John Irving, Hansen absorbed the daily minutia of a literary life. “I just kind of imitated John Irving’s way of living—and have done it ever since,” he says. From Iowa, Hansen moved to the Bay Area after receiving a Wallace Stegner Creative Writing Fellowship at Stanford University. There he also was invited to teach English, the primary occupation he’s held at various institutions since— ultimately arriving at Santa Clara University in 1995, where he earned a Master of Arts in spirituality. During this period, Hansen published his first novel,

RON HANSEN’S WRITERS TO WATCH: Tobias Wolff (novelist, short story writer), Juan Valesco (essayist) and Tim Myers (poet and short-story writer).

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Desperadoes, which chronicles the turbulent lives of the Old West outlaws in the Dalton Gang. The work was the first of his long love affair with history. This was followed a few years later by The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, a rich, dark and philosophical meditation on the last days of the outlaw and the man who would eventually murder him. Shortlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award, The Assassination flung Hansen into the literary spotlight, and was later turned into a film starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. “Historical fiction dwells in characters who are kind of larger than life,” Hansen says. “I’ve always liked taking on a subject I know nothing about, then researching as much as I can before moving on to the next subject.” His next book, Mariette in Ecstasy, is a strange, surreal and slightly disturbing story about a young nun who, after entering a convent, begins to show signs of the stigmata. Written with a poetic sensibility and a postmodern appraisal of faith and Catholicism, Mariette in Ecstasy cemented Hansen’s reputation as a both a supreme prose stylist and an eminently original writer. As such, Hansen has received numerous accolades for his work, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, as well as an award in literature from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Being a writer in the South Bay, Hansen prefers to keep a low profile and introduce himself as a professor—not a writer. “Flaubert said he wanted his life to be ordinary, so his prose could be extraordinary,” Hansen says. “When writers get together, they usually don’t talk about writing. They talk about sports.” —Tad Malone

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The People’s Poet NOSY Arlene Biala developed an early reputation for her bookworm tendencies.

Arlene Biala has dedicated her life to sharing the muse

ORN IN SAN FRANCISCO, Arlene Biala spent most of her early life in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. She had always kept a diary, and wrote small things, but it wasn’t until high school when Biala really found her love for poetry.

“I was one of those nerdy kids who never got my nose out a book,” she says. “There could be an earthquake happening, but as long as you didn’t bother me reading, I was fine.”

Being a “nosy kid,” Biala, who now holds the title of Santa Clara County’s poet laureate, went digging one day in her older brother’s backpack for food or candy. Instead she found a heavily annotated copy of E.E. Cummings’ complete works of poetry. “One of the earmarked pages was Cummings’ poem may i feel said he,” Biala recalls, “which I found interesting. So, of course, I had to read more.” With two older brothers who are professional musicians, the longrunning (but partly true) joke in Biala’s family is that her father—a military administrator—just wanted

one child to be a business major. “But you can’t stop creative desire,” she says. Biala developed her poetic style under the mentorship of professor and poet Virginia de Araujo, while earning her bachelor’s at San Jose State University. From there she attended the now-defunct New College of California in San Francisco, where she earned her MFA in Poetics & Writing. During that period she traveled across the country, gaining life experiences on the road as well as her professor’s tutelage. Both, ultimately, informed major aspects of her poetry. “[Araujo] really opened my eyes to a lot of poets who I admire,” Biala says. “And I try to write in that same vein of social justice—and tell stories of people who, for whatever reason, weren’t able to tell themselves.”

Her first book of poetry, continental drift, published in 1999, established Biala as a young poet to watch. Fifteen years later, in 2014, she published her beckoning hands, a collection that certified Biala’s lush sense of imagery and themes of identity and justice. It earned an American Book Award. The large gap between the two collections was anything but writer’s block. In that interim, Biala organized and spoke at numerous workshops and events, as well as took a job in the San Jose City Office of Cultural Affairs. Starting right after grad school, Biala became an arts education and grants program manager for the city—a position she still holds. So it was fitting that Biala— with her strong poetic voice and an understanding of civic bureaucracy—was awarded the position of 2016-17 Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County. “My big thing with taking up this post was increasing access and excitement about poetry,” she says. Biala’s largest project as poet laureate is the Poetry Tree. Based on the idea of the Japanese wishing tree, Biala has encouraged the community to write poetry in a collaborative, inclusive way. To do this, she sets up shop outside of bookstores and coffee shops to spread the good poetic word. “Some people probably think I’m selling Girl Scout cookies,” Biala says with a laugh. She recently edited an anthology of Santa Clara County poetry entitled Spring Mother Tongue, featuring 23 local poets. All of this work is emblematic of the South Bay literary scene in which Biala has spent much of her life. “It’s such a diverse and vibrant community,” she says. “I’ve been working in the arts in San Jose for almost 20 years, and it’s so great to see this sense of cohesion and growth. There is so much going on. And it’s good.” —Tad Malone ARLENE BIALA’S WRITERS TO WATCH: ASHA (poet, spoken word) and Lorenz Dumuk (poet).

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The Watchlist No matter the home, whether it be San Jose State, Santa Clara University or in a shoebox apartment in the heart of the valley, these writers embody the inventive literary spirit of the South Bay. David James Keaton’s new anthology, Hard Sentences, compiles stories about Alcatraz. Jose Luis Gutierrez writes poems that capture the diverse complexity of the area, as does Julie Halprin Jackson, whose poems express a uniquely South Bay spirit. Poets Leslie Patron and Erick Sáenz run one of the most interesting and thoughtful San Jose-centric publications, Cheers From the Wasteland. “Mighty” Mike McGee is the one of the loudest proponents of poetry in the South Bay, while Pulitzer Prize-winner (twice!) Adam Johnson, who teaches at Stanford, writes stunning but equally hilarious and unnerving short and long fiction. With two Nebula Awards, Rachel Swirsky is one of the most exciting young science-fiction and fantasy writers. At the Santa Clara Review, Kirk Glaser helps facilitate the most interesting writing in Santa Clara, as well as writes poetry that often touches on distinctly Californian themes. T.T. Monday, the pseudonym of Nick Taylor, writes wild, uproarious stories often dealing with baseball. However seemingly disparate, together these writers share originality, a keen sense of themselves and their community in a place that is often stranger than fiction. —Tad Malone

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THE DEATH OF EXPERTISE

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Wed, 7:30 pm, Free Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park

Thu, 7:30, $80+ Oshman Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto

Tom Nichols is concerned about how much you think you know. To promote his new book The Death of Expertise, Nichols will be sitting down with journalist Angie Coiro for an evening edition of her literary talk program, In Deep. In Nichols’ new book, he argues that the openness of the internet and widespread availability of quickly accessible information has negatively affected all of us. The author says sites like WebMD and Wikipedia lead to people believing that they’re experts in fields they scarcely understand. The talk is sure to leave attendees with something to think about. (YK)

For the past 20 years, Jake Shimabukuro has been destroying people’s preconceived notions of the ukulele. He’s taken on The Beatles and Queen—with uke versions of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”—as well as traditional island music from his native Hawaii and much more. Shimabukuro is prolific. He’s averaged about an album a year since 1999. With a huge selection of original tracks and established covers of popular songs, his range demonstrates just how affecting four strings can be when tickled just right. (YK)

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Thu, 8pm, $30 Bus Barn Theatre, Los Altos

Thu, 10pm, $25 Los Gatos Bar and Grill, Los Gatos

Fri, 8am, Free CSMA, Mountain View

Los Altos Stage Company is bringing a fresh take on the modern musical with their production of the Tony Awardwinning [title of show]. The highly self-referential work tells the story of its own creation—as playwrights Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell struggle to craft the perfect piece to enter into the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Starring Derek DeMarco and Nick Rodrigues, the musical is a love letter to the creative process as it illustrates all of the trappings and pitfalls of creating any piece of art. The production runs until June 24. (YK)

It’s been a minute since the American-born Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz dropped a full-length record. His self-titled debut and its lead single, “Come Around,” first hit airwaves a decade ago. It’s not because he’s been couch-locked. Buddz— a.k.a. Colin Harper—has been staying busy, releasing two EPs and collaborating with the likes of Snoop Dogg, RiFF RAFF and Kid Cudi. Local turntablists DJ Aspect and DJ Goldenchyld are providing support for this show celebrating his sophomore LP, Good Life. The first 100 advance-purchase ticket holders get a free copy of the new record. (YK)

The stars: they’re just like us. Except everyone wants to take their picture. And emerging Bay Area artist Lindsay Evans Montgomery wants to create paintings of the aura readings she picks up from viewing those pictures. The show’s press release plays it straight—insisting that the works in “Meringue” are earnest attempts at distilling celebrity auras from paparazzi tabloid shots. But one suspects a deeper, winking message. What if the camera really does have the ability to steal a person’s soul? The Community School of Music and Arts hosts the exhibition, which runs through July 23 in the Mohr Gallery. (NV)

* concerts COLLIE BUDDZ

VOODOO GLOW SKULLS June 1 at The Ritz

PINK FLOYD CONCERT EXPERIENCE

Jun 2 at City National Civic

DEAD & COMPANY

Jun 3-4 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

NKOTB, BOYZ II MEN Jun 4 at SAP Center

ROGER WATERS

Jun 7 at SAP Center

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & PITBULL Jun 9 at SAP Center

STRATA & PICTURE ATLANTIC Jun 9 at The Ritz

LIVE 105’S BFD

Jun 10 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

FUTURE & MIGOS

Jun 15 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

TOOL

Jun 21 at SAP Center

ID10T MUSIC FEST

Jun 24-25 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT

HBK SKIPPER

WILL DURST

Fri, 8:30pm, $20 Back Bar SoFa, San Jose

Fri, 7:30pm, $30+ Theatre on San Pedro Square, San Jose

Bay Area hip-hop collective HBK is sending another of its ambassadors to San Jose (last week saw P-Lo slinging ice cream sandwiches at CREAM). Skipper will likely play songs from his 2015 album The Thrill, a collection of solid Bay Area slaps. The rapper has been relatively quiet about new music in the past couple months since the release of his last single “Posed To.” The song is a flurry of low-end synths, handclaps and yelped ad-libs, perhaps an indicator of the kind of music Skipper still has up his sleeve. (YK)

A nationally syndicated columnist, author, actor and comedian, Will Durst has an impressive resume— one which includes co-hosting a talk-radio program with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and getting fired from The Examiner … twice. The Milwaukee-born and SF-based Durst has a new one-man show: Durst Case Scenario. The touring performance comes to San Jose this weekend. Ticket holders will find the cultural and political pundit exploring “a changing America during the time of Tump.”The show, which runs Friday and Saturday, promises plenty of cutting satire and up-tothe-minute revisions based upon our Commander in Chief’s latest earlymorning Twitter-storm. (NV)

SUPER SOUL BROS. Fri, 8:30pm, Free Cafe Stritch, San Jose The tinny chiptune melodies from classic ’80s and ’90s console games are lodged deep in the hive mind of the Super Soul Bros. The local jazzfunk fusion band base most of their tunes on these looping riffs, taking them far beyond their crudely rendered original locales. Just in time for FanimeCon, keyboardist Robbie Benson and guitarist Brian Sheu lead their talented crew through boisterous instrumentals that will chew on a theme like “Chemical Plant Zone” from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for 10-plus minutes, giving space for warbly organ, peppy sax and blistering electric guitar. They play Friday and Saturday at Stritch. (JF)

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THE COLOR RUN Sat, 8am, $45 Guadalupe River Park, San Jose For serious runners, the sport is enjoyable in and of itself. Organizers of The Color Run hope to make fitness fun for everyone of every ability level. The 5k— just 3 miles for those without a metric converter handy—will feature multiple checkpoints along its route where joggers will be blasted with bursts of colorful dust. Participants are encouraged to wear white to make the happy hues pop. The Color Run, a national organization, is partnering with Step Out San Jose for this event to raise money to support research and education for people living with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. (YK)

Jun 29 at SAP Center

LA LUZ & WILL SPROTT Jul 14 at The Ritz

BRUNO MARS

Jul 20 at SAP Center

TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL Jul 29 at SAP Center

NEIL DIAMOND

Jul 30 at SAP Center

SAN JOSE JAZZ SUMMER FEST Aug 11-13 in Downtown SJ

KENDRICK LAMAR

Aug 12 at SAP Center

311

Aug 16 at City National Civic

MELVINS

Aug 20 at The Ritz

DEPECHE MODE

Oct 8 at SAP Center

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section dedicated to popular consoles dating back to the GameCube. There will be set-ups for Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter V and the rest of the big fighting games. Just be sure to bring your own controller.

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Fanboi Funtime DRESSING THE PART The costumes alone are a good reason to attend FanimeCon. And then there are the merch and celebrities.

Annual FanimeCon returns to San Jose Convention Center BY YOUSIF KASSAB

UST OFF THAT Saitama costume because Northern California’s biggest anime convention is back for its 23rd year. For the uninitiated, FanimeCon is that time of year when thousands of cosplaying eccentrics descend on the McEnery Convention Center. But the annual celebration of all things anime is much more than that.

Speed dating, video game competitions, oodles of merch and even a formal dance are also on the bill this year.

Shopping One of the biggest draws at FanimeCon is hunting for collectibles. The Dealer Room is where attendees can find all the latest anime and manga merchandise. Typically the sellers are established vendors, so sometimes they end up having a lot of the same stuff. No matter what visitors are looking for, though, if it’s anime and its current, some dealer will probably have it. People in the market for more obscure anime collectibles or video games will get the best bang for their buck haggling at the Swap Meet, which has expanded over the years as FanimeCon has grown. It started off tucked away in a small room inside the Convention Center, but this year it returns to South Hall behind the center.

The assortment of amateur and professional sellers helps visitors snap up good deals and rare items. But be forewarned: This year the Swap Meet is only open Thursday and Friday. Get there early to get a crack at the best selection of rarities.

Gaming The truly dedicated gamer doesn’t even let sleep get in the way of winning. That why, unlike at many of these events, the Gaming Hall will be open 24 hours for the duration of the con. The hall boasts three distinct sections that appeal to different corners of the community and free tournaments for badge-holders. In the arcade area, coin-operated machines will cover almost every genre. In the tabletop area, visitors can play all sorts of stuff, from card games like Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering to board games like Settlers of Catan and Munchkin. The Gaming Hall will also have a

Every year, Fanime sets up many of the rooms of the convention center as film rooms that show anime all day. The programming sometimes follows a theme according to room, such as the Nostalgia Room, which will show anime from the ’90s all the way back to the ’60s. In the Marathon Room, viewers can catch the most popular shows in their entirety, and in the Cutting Edge Room, the most current shows will run. And then there’s Stage Zero. This is where some convention staff put on game shows and live contests every day. Past years have included on-thespot video game challenges as well. Many of the activities involve prizes for the winners, and they often pick contestants right from the audience. In addition, many panel rooms have been set up for events featuring creators and voice actors, Q&A sessions and information about how to spruce up cosplay.

Doing This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Black and White Ball, a formal dance. The event has a strict formal dress code, but people who don’t have a gown or penguin suit can pick one up cheap at a small thrift store specifically to help people get suited and booted. There will also be multiple dances that are less formal, where the music usually swings toward EDM. DJs will spin a wider variety of different genres than in the past, as the staff is hoping to address complaints that there wasn’t enough hip-hop in the mix. Cosplay is welcome at all of these events, including the ball, as long as it fits the dress code.

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Catherine wants what her friend Gwen has. Maybe. Gwen wants to be what Catherine is. Toss in Catherine’s widowed but feisty mother, a young former stripper, Gwen’s flawed husband, feminist theory, Dr. Phil and lots of martinis. Thru Jun 18. City Lights Theatre. San Jose.

‘LIZZIE’

Do you know the story of Lizzie Borden? The Massachusetts spinster was put on trial for dispatching her parents with a hatchet in the summer of 1892, but was later acquitted of the crime. This Goth-rock musical with a riotgirl attitude tells the tale of Lizzie as you’ve never heard it before. Jul 13 - Aug 20. City Lights Theatre. San Jose.

‘HERSHEY FELDER, BEETHOVEN’

Hershey Felder brings Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the eyes of a Viennese Doctor who as a boy spent Beethoven’s last years by the Maestro’s side. Featuring some of the composer’s greatest works, from the “Moonlight Sonata” to the “9th Symphony.” Jun 7-18. TheatreWorks. Mountain View.

‘CONSTELLATIONS’

A time-bending romantic drama spun out of string theory, this unconventional Broadway and West End sensation explores the infinite possibilities of “boy meets girl” with intelligence, heart, and humor. Aug 23 - Sep 17. TheatreWorks. Mountain View.

‘CABARET’

This divinely decadent masterpiece comes to San Jose direct from Broadway. Roundabout Theatre Company presents Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall’s Tony Award-winning revival. Jun 6 - 11. Broadway San Jose.

‘THE BOOK OF MORMON’ The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores

your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. Jul 11-23. San Jose.

‘PEAR SLICES 2017’

This evergreen collection of original, short plays— comedic or dramatic, heartfelt or simply absurd— from the members of the Pear Playwrights Guild showcases the wide range of talent. Come see what new talent this spring will bring. Thru May 28. Mountain View.

‘WHAT YOU WILL’

This hilarious "Shakespearean travesty" rearranges thousands of snippets from the Bard's actual plays to tell a new story. When Antonio returns from a successful diplomatic mission with a new French bride, little does he suspect that his happy life is about to fall apart. Jun 23 - Jul 16. The Pear Theatre. Mountain View.

well as a recently completed documentary on the artist, titled “Here.” “Soundsuits” are full body-size sculptures made of everything from collected and repurposed buttons, to wooden sticks, beaded baskets, doilies and sequined fabric. Thru Aug 14. Stanford.

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“I Am Losing Control of the Language,” the art of William Schaff. For more than two decades, Schaff has made a name for himself creating album art for the likes of Okkervil River, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Brown Bird and more. “Stay in the Light,” the art of Ken Davis. Thru Jun 17. San Jose.

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“Cement Prairie: The History and Legacy of the 1952 American Indian Urban Relocation Program.” An exhibition that explores the genesis, rollout and impact of the American Indian Relocation Program initiated by the U.S. government in 1952. Thru Jun 25. Los Gatos.

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Driven by an infectious vaudeville and ragtime score, the quartet pursues their American Dream despite limited options in the land of opportunity. Jul 12 - Aug 6. TheatreWorks. Palo Alto.

“Creativity on the Line: Design for the Corporate World, 1950-1975.” This exhibit celebrates work created by both graphic and industrial designers. As such, even the fonts on the wall text—those small white rectangles identifying every object—have been meticulously chosen. Thru Aug 21. Stanford.

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HISTORY PARK SAN JOSE

‘THE FOUR IMMIGRANTS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL MANGA’

Tony Award-nominated ‘Title of Show’ follows long-time friends and writing partners Hunter and Jeff as they journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. With an upbeat contemporary score, it is a 90-minute love letter to the musical theater— that uniquely American art form—and to the joy of artistic collaboration. $18-$30. May 25 - Jun 24. Los Altos Stage Company.

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“Soundsuits” by Nick Cave. Eight Soundsuits along with three video works by Cave, as

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“Painting the Town: The Work of Rey Giese.” Thru July 30. San Jose.

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“Fragile Waters: Photographs by Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly.” The California drought has ended. For now. To remind us of our endangered rivers, lakes and seas, the entire main floor is filled with watery images. Over one hundred blackand-white photographs are arranged for our ecological engagement and aesthetic enjoyment. The famous photographers captured an era of innocent abundance among our national parks and pristine shorelines. Thru Aug 6. San Jose.

WALL ATWITTER Future Cities Lab’s contribution to the Code:ART festival is the ‘Murmur Wall,” which displays nearby tweets.

Totally Tubular FOR THE FIRST weekend in June, several artists will be transforming downtown Palo Alto into a public art installation. The Code:ART festival, in its pilot year, will unfurl a set of “urban interventions” and “creative placemaking” loosely centered between University and Hamilton avenues. The city’s online map of the project suggests an obstacle course made of interactive art for kids and adults alike. For museumgoers willing to forsake air-conditioned interiors, Code:ART promises to engage pedestrians with urban architectural spaces that are often overlooked. First on the walking tour is the Murmur Wall by Future Cities Lab. The late Sen. Ted Stevens’ renowned description of the internet is remarkably apropos of this intervention. “It's a series of tubes. And if you don't understand, those tubes can be filled...” And they are filled— Code:ART with online activity that’s “harvested” from nearby tweets and searches. For the inventors, Nataly Gattegno and Jason Jun 1-3, Free Kelly Johnson, they summarize our digital behavior with this Downtown query: “What will the city be thinking, seeing, and feeling Palo Alto in the near future?” The answers are displayed on screens attached to acrylic tubes and illuminated by violet LED lights (they are shared only once, and then purged). On the analog end of the spectrum stands Kyu Kim and Hanna Joo’s The Pavilion (which looks like several pavilions) made out of repurposed blue recycle bins. It’s not entirely clear from the artist’s rendering and statement how “the installation creates a sense of community to share the spatial experience” but they certainly look like they'll brighten up a Bryant Street alleyway. In Safe and Sound by Tomo Saito, an auditory experience on Emerson Street will interrupt business as usual there. Alone, you’ll sit down in one of the eight chairs and a track will play. When eight seats are filled, all of the tracks will play in harmony together. Saito’s piece, like the other installations, exemplifies what DeMarzo states are the festival’s intentions, “Palo Alto’s population doubles each day with tech commuters, Stanford affiliates and visitors—how do we get them involved?” If you'd like to join a conversation about the role artists can play in reshaping public spaces, Code:ART begins at noon on June 1 with a lunch and panel discussion at the Institute for the Future, one of the festival's partner organizations. —Jeffrey Edalatpour

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Shipwreck THE BLACK SPOT ‘You call this a script?!” Javier Bardem’s portrayal of Salazar can’t save ‘Pirates’ 5.

The fifth installment of ‘Pirates’ founders despite its starpower BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

NE DOUBTS EVEN Disney’s own Thumper the Rabbit could find a good word for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, where the ideas have run dry and even the zombie sharks have been jumped. God bless Geoffrey Rush for what he brings to this dullsville sequel. Titular star Johnny Depp wakes up from his persistent vegetative state whenever Rush is around, and the upstaging is so thorough that it

would have meant war if anyone but the genial Rush had done it. In the last Pirates, Rush’s Hector Barbossa had gone uptown, and become a privateer for King George (the late Richard Griffiths). Adorned in new gold braid and velvet, he was curled up and dyed like the Cowardly Lion after his makeover in Oz. As Barbossa bowed and scraped over his majesty, there were little social problems for him to conquer, such as how to eat with a fork. (This beautifully foul pirate stared, dismayed, at the silverware.) Barbossa has grown richer now, perhaps more red-faced from brandy, and is a governor; his new lair is lined with skulls, like that swank Manhattan bar you see in the SNL titles. And in this

movie, Barbossa knows how to use a fork—he scratches the lice in his wig with it in between bites of his supper. In his too-few scenes, Rush sashays with a pegleg, displays the lace in his sleeves and rolls a fine pirate drawl recalling ace of pirates Robert Newton, the actor who taught all would-be buccaneers to say “Arrr” in his performance as Long John Silver in 1950’s Treasure Island. Rush is avid and humorous and seems to want to sally forth. If only the movie had been about him. His frenemy Jack Sparrow just seems to want to be left alone. Flirting and kohl-eyed, Sparrow has the thin friendliness of a headwaiter who thinks he’s about to be stiffed. Our first sighting of Capt. Jack is a version of the Chaplin gag in Modern Times, where The Tramp is discovered asleep in the lap of a statue; it’s the unveiling of a state-of-the-art bank on St. Martin that reveals a typically

drunk Sparrow, conked out in the vault’s safe. What follows is a robbery in which the entire bank is dragged by a team of horses and Sparrow’s crew. As staged by Norse directors and TV commercial vets Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg, it’s a particularly blocky piece of slapstick, bruising and heavy hearted. The would-be fun continues—Sparrow whirling around in a guillotine-turned-carnival-ride, a captive pirate having its toenail pulled out for use as a lock pick; the crew hung upside down to be stabbed in their stomachs. There’s a serious tonal problem in this movie—the violence isn’t even nigh-comic, and keeps happening to characters we don’t know about. Sparrow ends up dead drunk in a pigpen. Whenever a film rolls its lead character in shit, you can tell there were some tense feelings somewhere on the set. Depp gives up so very little in this mandatory sequel that he ends up playing the wicked uncle to a pair of cute lovers who seem to have inherited their jobs from Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley: Karina Smythe (Kaya Scodelario) and Henry (Brenton Thwaites). Both seek the legendary Trident of Poseidon for different personal reasons. Out of the Devil’s Triangle comes the heavy-breathing nemesis, Salazar (Javier Bardem), the dead and rotting captain of a ghost ship seeking Sparrow. We’ve seen his rotting ilk before, and better, in the form of Bill Nighy and his tentaclefaced Davy Jones. Even Bardem’s wheezing aspiration of the letter h— so menacing in Skyfall—can’t liven it up. In an ill-advised flashback, we see Salazar as he was when he was alive, in a silver and black Spanish naval uniform, and he’s so dashing we wish we could spend time with him. Anthony de la Torre, who plays his opponent, the young Jack, looks less like Johnny Depp than he does like Weird Al Yankovic. Noisy, stiff and as brash as bad cosplay, this movie is a sea disaster equal to the fate of the Mary Celeste, and it’s every bit as untenanted by humanity as that ship.

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The show that asks: Has the world become worse in 25 years, or just more deeply into what it always was? “It’s happening again” is the bland tagline—three-quarters of the movies coming out this summer could use it. As David Lynch makes a comeback to moving-image making, after more than a decade, will it be as good as last time? Can’t answer that, yet. In the early stages of any truly important TV show, there’s so much establishing going on, that things have to look facile, easily grasped. Rewatch the first episode of Breaking Bad and it’s quite hard to see the infamous “Heisenberg” that the meek Walter White was to become. In the 1990s Twin Peaks captivated people who didn’t want to wrestle with the terror—they concentrated on the grease that kept the show on its rails, the lightness that made everyone love the enthusiasm of the folksy FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle McLaughlin). Him and his coffee and his cherry pie! (Why did people exclaim so over that business? Wouldn’t a keen appreciation of food befit a real detective, someone who cannot afford to miss a detail?) In those 1990 episodes we got a clue: the death of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) isn’t just the starting point of the story, but a terrible blow to the mountain town of Twin Peaks, Washington, with wailing and grief continuing far past the ordinary requirements of a whodunit. Her murder was a seismic event that opened a deep, dark cave that no one knew was right underneath their feet. So a long time ago in one of Lynch’s realms, the trapped—perhaps damned—spirit of Laura Palmer told Cooper, “I’ll see you in 25 years… meanwhile…” Now, Laura is smiling brightly in her fading picture in a trophy case inside the high school; the prophecy is fulfilled. Cooper is long vanished, or maybe a permanent guest in another dimension. Cooper’s other self is dressed and coiffed like Johnny Cash, and is up to no good in the woods. The former Deputy Hawk (silver haired Michael Horse) will be the one to hunt the evil out in the wilderness; the dying Log Lady (let’s acknowledge the great beauty of Catherine Coulson’s devotion to this role, even on the threshold of her death) sends Hawk clues. Then, in the first episode, glittering malignantly—the towers of New York, where in one dark building, an intern keeps a dangerous vigil on what looks like an oversized cathedral radio. In Buckhorn, South Dakota, a bizarre decapitation murder leaves a squeaky clean school principal the prime suspect. Can someone not familiar with 1950s modes of TV and movies appreciate the new Twin Peaks’

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roots in the era? Rather than recall every character, it’s also fun to watch in a state of surmise, of half memory—though tracking all the references down will certainly give the internet something to do. You could also just go in halfremembering, basking in the surprise and terror so unique to Lynch, America’s greatest living director. (Showtime.) (RvB)

Streaming OCTOPUSSY

(1983) There are seven different ways to commemorate the most famous role of the late Roger Moore—seven different James Bond films in styles from ridiculous (all too much of The Man With The Golden Gun) to surprisingly mature (For Your Eyes Only, with its emphasis on tough and realistic commando work, some still impressive rock climbing stunts, and likely the single most stunning co-star Bond ever romanced, Carole Bouquet). Producer Albert Broccoli always claimed that whoever you saw first was your favorite Bond—thanks to the length of Moore’s tenure from Live and Let Die (1973) to the pretty dreadful, Silicon Valley-set A View to a Kill (1985), he was just that Bond by default. With charm, lightness, insinuation and ghastly puns, Moore kept the unkillable hero alive through times of social turbulence and economic crisis—if Moore had been more of a threat, Bond would probably be more of a relic today. Octopussy (1983) is a great big movie, aimed right at the heart of Cold War II. A Soviet general (Steven Berkoff) horrifies the Politburo with his eagerness for a first strike on the West, and is censured…but he continues his work, Iran Contra-style, by purloining Faberge eggs and selling them at auction. Off to India, Bond encounters Kamal, a wealthy criminal (Louis Jourdan) in cahoots with an all-female gang of cultists led by Maud Adams. Kamal’s formidable Sikh henchman (popular Indian film star Kabir Bedi) provides the muscle. As always, lines to make you cringe, and sexism like crazy—but story and screenwriter George MacDonald Fraser (creator of the Flashman novels) is a well of details— yes, there are octopusses that small, pretty and dangerous, and the flying yo-yo guillotine that almost shreds our hero is an actual thing. Composer John Barry displays almost Aaron Copland exuberance on the soundtrack. The finale, with a stolen H-bomb chased across Europe on a runaway train, makes for a combination of classic old movies, and the sort of outrage that would be out of place anywhere except in a James Bond adventure. Tigers, gators and glorious footage of Indian landmarks— the movie is a bravura fantasy, and Moore’s dapper self-amused coolness holds it all together. (RvB)

EASY LIVING If ‘Paris Can Wait’ is worth watching, it’s because of Diane Lane.

Ménage à Trois LAST SEEN ABOUT to be burned alive by Lex Luthor in Batman vs. Superman, Diane Lane couldn’t do much with the material except cry for help. A hard fate for one of the coolest actresses around, to be used for kindling. Long memoried fans could roster her parts, from one of cinema’s great stripteases in The Big Town to the authentic feral kids she played in two S. E. Hinton adaptations. Lane’s banner role is in the 2002 Adrian Lyne movie Unfaithful. Cheating wives are a risky role to play here in the Land of the Faithful, because you can end up with both sexes hating you. Lane’s clarity acquitted her—an audience will follow an actor who knows what they want. If Eleanor Coppola’s rambling road movie Paris Can Wait has any integrity, it’s in Lane’s lead character, Anne. For reasons of unpopped eardrums, she decides not to take a private plane from the Cannes film fest to Budapest with her overbooked husband Michael (Alec Baldwin), a film producer. Instead, she gets a ride with Michael’s business associate Jacques (Arnaud Viard) from Cannes to Paris, in a Peugeot with a malfunctioning fan belt. (One thing that needs to be said for Paris Can Wait—the casting makes it easy to believe. Married to an Alec Baldwin

character, almost anyone would consider pre-emptive adultery.) Once Michael is safely out of the picture, Jacques puts steady but genteel pressure on this married woman to come across. If there’s any place you’d want to see a movie set where nothing Paris Can Wait happens except people of a certain age making PG, 92 Mins. spaniel eyes at each Camera Cinemas other, it’s France. It could be politely described as school of Claire Rohmer, but this is achieved at the balance of Lane looking very awfully coy about the seduction. This shy reticence isn’t a service to Lane, nor is it a favor to make her listen intently to Jacques’ sub-Rick Steves explanation of the Roman ruins and the sites along the way. Some of the fish out of water incidents are believable (the French conversation here is hard to catch, even if you have a little ear for it). Some of it is surprising rookie traveler stuff. (S-snails? For dinner? Ulp!). Paris Can Wait is rarely far from exasperating; the quite ordinary-looking Viard doesn’t have the spark to set this romance alight. —Richard von Busack

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Multicultural Cuts THE CREW The Bay Area chapter of the Chulita Vinyl Club concludes its monthlong residency at The Ritz this Thursday.

Chulita Vinyl Club spins sisterly solidarity and heritage BY NICK VERONIN

HEN CLAUDIA SAENZ relocated from Austin to San Jose, she found a thriving Latino DJ scene, which she definitely could appreciate. However, like most corners of the entertainment industry, she found that the local nightlife circuit was run predominantly by men. “I’m pretty new to San Jose, but I have noticed it is very male-

dominated,” Saenz says. “Whether it be the DJ, the venue or the promoter—anybody involved in music basically.” As the founder of Chulita Vinyl Club—an all-female society of record collectors, which spans multiple cities in California and Texas—Saenz is uniquely positioned to effect change in the local community, and she has. This month, the Bay Area chapter of the CVC has taken up residence at The Ritz, spinning oldies, soul, cumbia, hip-hop, funk and more on May 4 and 11. Their final night this month comes this Thursday. “I created Chulita Vinyl Club specifically to have a space for women to kind of encourage and get girls out

there to either start DJing or have a space to get together as vinyl-loving girls,” Saenz says, explaining the inspiration behind CVC—which now has chapters in San Antonio, Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, Los Angeles, Santa Ana and San Diego, in addition to the Bay Area club. Saenz started CVC back in 2014 with the mission of “providing a space for empowerment and togetherness” for women of color. “A lot of the girls in Chulita Vinyl Club inherited vinyl collections from their parents,” Saenz says, referring to the passing down of music on vinyl with the same reverence as would be appropriate with any other family heirloom. One of the few requirements of the CVC is that its membership spin only vinyl when hosting DJ nights. “Vinyl is just something more intimate for me.” Maryela Perez, another member of the CVC’s Bay Area chapter, says honing

her vinyl collection has helped her understand herself. The crates of records she has amassed over the years are physical representations of her identity. “There’s something super special about being able to shape the music you collect and you hold dear to yourself,” Perez says, adding that sharing that feeling with others in her crew only serves to bolster her sense of self. “Being a part of Chulita Vinyl Club has definitely cultivated this very special space.” The Chulita Vinyl Club is not entirely opposed to the digital distribution of music. For those who can’t make it out to The Ritz this week, there is always the CVC’s SoundCloud page, where the breadth and sweep of the club’s tastes can be heard in the weekly mixes they post. A recent mix is titled “Chulita Hysteria— Music for self-love.” The contribution from the Austin chapter of Chulita collects songs like “Maniac” from the Flashdance soundtrack, “Ladies Night” by Kool and the Gang, “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer and more. As a collective the Chulita Vinyl Club’s selections reflect the diversity of musical tastes within the Latina community. At this week’s gathering at The Ritz, expect to hear everything from Motown and ’60s girl groups, to punk and new wave, to cumbia and tejano tunes. “A big chunk of my collection is oldies music,” Saenz says. “But I'm also from South Texas, so I try to collect regional Texas stuff like Ramon Ayala or Carlos y Jose. My vinyl collection is pretty widespread.” Perez says her collection is similarly eclectic. “Half of it is Spanish,” she says—“like cumbias—and the other half is the R&B that I grew listening to like Destiny’s Child and Ja Rule.” It would seem that there is an audience for that kind of diversity in taste. The group has been featured on NPR’s “alt.latino” blog and their SoundCloud page has more than 2,300 followers. Vicente Serna contributed to this story.

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Rock/Pop/ Hip-Hop ART BOUTIKI Sat, May 27, 7:30pm: Noah Hafford, Omniboi, Slime Girls, Aivi & Surasshu.

THE BACK BAR SOFA Every Wed, 9pm: Open Mic Cypher, feat. Hip-hop, Jungle, Soul, Reggae, Dubstep, Trap, BreakBeat, House and more. Fri, May 26, 8pm: Barcon 6 “Fanime Addition” w/ Candy Bomber, Phoenix Ash. Sat, May 27, 9pm: Adrian Marcel, DJ Rick Lee. San Jose.

BRIT ARMS ALMADEN Every Wed: DJ Hank. Every Thu: DJ Maniakal. San Jose.

BRITANNIA ARMS DOWNTOWN Every Thu: DJ Benofficial. Every Fri: DJ Radio Raheem. Every Sat: DJ Ready Rock. San Jose.

THE CARAVAN Every Mon: Tooth and Nail DJ Night. Every first Tue of the month 9:30 pm: Not So Trivial Tuesday Rock DJ Set. Thu, May 25, 9pm: Chains of the Skyway. Fri, May 26, 9pm: The Reefriders, Van Goat, Them Slackjawed SOBs. Sat, May 27, 9pm: The Brankas, The Loose, Eugene Ugly, Joan and the Rivers. Sun, May 28, 9pm: FanimeCon After Party w/ Super Soul Bros. Tue, May 30, 9pm: Circus of Sin. San Jose.

RED ROCK COFFEE Fri, May 26, 8pm: Ferreyra + Zambonini. Mountain View.

THE RITZ Wed, May 24, 8pm: The Liza Colby Sound and The Sweet Things. Thu, May 25, 8pm: Chulita Vinyl Club. Fri, May 26, 8pm: Control. Sat, May 27, 8pm: Liquid Sky, Weird & Gilly, Whoville. Sun, May 28, 5pm: UGWA — Megalomania 3. San Jose.

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Conserve, Liars Cult, Crafter, Remain and Sustain, Know Your Enemy, Fight The Tide. Fri May 26, 8:30pm: Female Fronted Showcase w/ Rescue Raiders, Calling The Skies, Neverlyn, Sad Vegan and Relative Sound. Cupertino.

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ANGELICA’S BISTRO Every Tue: Jazz Tuesdays and Open Mic Night. Every Wed: Piano Night with Rick Ferguson. Thu, May 25, 7:30pm: Carolee and FlashDrive Pop, Broadway Show Tunes and A Tribute to the Pointer Sisters. Sun, May 28, 7:30pm: The Next Phase Band Tribute to The Isley Brothers. Redwood City.

ART BOUTIKI Wed, May 24, 7pm: Lidia Rodriguez SJSU Senior Recital. Thu, May 25, 6pm: Jazz Jam. San Jose.

BLUE ROCK SHOOT Every Thu: Open Mic. Every Fri: Blue Rock Showcase. Every Sat: Live Featured Show. Every Sun: Jazz & Blues Jam. Saratoga.

CAFE STRITCH Every Wed: Wax Wednesday: All Vinyl DJ Sets. Every Sunday, 7pm, The Eulipions Jazz Jam Session. Thu, May 25, 8:30pm: Mike Zilber Quartet. Fri-Sat, May 26-27, 8:30pm: Super Soul Bros., San Jose.

CAFFE FRASCATI Every Tue, 7pm: Open Mic Night. Every Wed, 7:30pm: Commedia Comedy Night. Thu, May 25, 7pm: Live Lit w/ Mighty Mike McGee. Fri, May 26, 8pm: Sarah Jaye Presents. Sat, May 27, 8pm: Levi and Derek. Sun, May 28, 4pm: Drinks For Equality. San Jose.

CASCAL Every Fri, 9:30pm & Sat, 9pm: Live Music. Mountain View. Every Sat, 9pm: James Robinson. Mountain View.

Every Thu, 7:30pm: Aki’s Original Thursday Night Blue Jams. Campbell.

LOUISIANA BISTRO Every Thu, 7pm: Yellow Bulb Sessions. San Jose. Every Tue, 4pm: Live Acoustic Music. Every Wed-Fri, and Sat, 5pm: Belly dancing. Every Sunday: Special Dinner Shows. Mountain View.

NUMBER ONE BROADWAY Every Wed night: J.C. Smith Jam. Los Gatos.

O’FLAHERTY’S Every Tue, 6:30pm: Irish Seisiún. San Jose.

POOR HOUSE BISTRO Every Tue, 8pm: Aki Kumar’s Blues Jam. Every Wed: Blues & Brews w/Sid Morris & Ron Thompson. Every Tue, 6pm: PHB Open Mic Night. San Jose.

RED ROCK COFFEE Every Mon, 7pm: Open Mic Night. Mountain View.

SMOKING PIG BBQ Fri, May 26, 9pm: Chris Cain. Sat, May 27, 9pm: Lydia Pense & Cold Blood. Fremont.

C&W/Folk MISSION PIZZA Every Thu from 7-9pm: Mill Creek Ramblers. Every First Fri, 7-10pm: Cimarron Rose Band. Every Second Fri, 7-10pm: Stampede. Every Last Fri, 7-10pm: Stragglyrs. Every Last Sat, 7-10pm: Beargrass Creek. Fremont

PIONEER SALOON Every Sun, 4pm: Music Jam with Terry Hiatt and Brett Brown. Every Wed: Kevy Nova and Friends. Every Thu: Whiskey Hill Billies. Woodside.

THE SADDLE RACK Every Thu & Fri, 7:30-9pm: Country Style Dance Lessons. Every Thu, Fri & Sat, 9pm: Diablo Road. Fremont.

JJ’S BLUES Every Tue: MikeB Interactive Jam. Wed-Sun: Live Music. Every Fri: Latin Rock Nights. San Jose.

SAM'S BBQ Every first Tue of the month,

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Countrywide Carrier, 2947 Capewood Ln., San Jose, CA, 95132, Rajwinder Singh. This business is conducted by an individual.Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628732 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Key Analytics, 412 Humboldt Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404, C. Financial Investment Inc. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1/1/16. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/R. Mark Epstein. Managing Director. #1435282. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/12/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PNC Photobooth, 1557 Orangewood Drive, San Jose, CA, 95121, Paul Castor, 125 24th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/20/2017. /s/Paul Castor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/20/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629139 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zen Space Solutions, Inc., 20964 Comanche Trail, Los Gatos, CA, 95033. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 4/13/2017. Refile of previous file #562499 with changes. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Trevor Taylor. CEO. #C3634882. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628194 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dumpling Depot, 562 S. Murphy AVe., Dumpling Depot, LLC. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/27/2017. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Kenny Qiu. President. #201708110499. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2017. (pub Metro 4/26, 5/03, 5/10, 5/17/2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629111 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Morgan Hill Taxi, 2. Morgan Hill Taxi Cab, 3. Morgan Hill Cab, 4. Morgan Hill Airport Connector, 5. Morgan Hill Area Connector, 6. MHT, 7. MHHT, 8. Morgan Hill Transit, 9. Gotogo, 14763 Excaliber Dr., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Morgan Hill Transit LLC. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/20/2011. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Diane Mahmoudi. President. #201408510327. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628355 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MK Machine Tool, 3006 Lawerence Expy, Marek Kosiorek, Pawel Kosiorek. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/25/2016. Refile of previous file #563385 with changes. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Pawel Kosiorek. General Partner. #202016029006. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/03/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Braise, 1185 Limcoln Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125, 63 Squareback Inc., 1161 Cresent Dr., San Jose, CA, 95125. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/01/2014. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Joshua J Hanoka. CEO. #C3523619. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/21/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628879 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carpe Diem Dogs, 25950 Soquel San Jose Rd., Los Gatos, CA, 95033. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 4/17/2017. /s/ Ashley McClung. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628847 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Common Interest Management Services, 2. Common Interest Management, 3. Common Interest, 4. CIMS, 1500 Hamilton Ave., Ste 210, Campbell, CA, 95008, DNJ Property Management Services, Inc, 315 Diablo Rd., #221, Danville, CA, 94526. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dan Nelson. President. #C2388600. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629037 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Weighin, 2. Michael Tierney MD, 3633 South Court, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, Michael Tierney. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Michael Tierney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/20/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER:17CV309060 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner (name): Gleyneth Vidal decree changing names as follows: Present name: Gleyneth Rocafort Vidal. Proposed name: Gleyneth Rocafort Vidal-Perez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: July 25, 2017 at 8:45 am, room Probate filed on: April 25, 2017 (pub dates: 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628617 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mega Realty And Mortgage, 2003 Sullivan Ave., San Jose, CA, 95122, Mega Realty And Mortgage LLC. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Carolyn Yang. Mangager. #201708010394. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/07/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629193

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TJ Brows & Lashes, 4254 Meg Drive, San Jose, CA, 95136, James Huynh Truong. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/James Truong. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

NOTICE OF PETITION ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEROME DOMURAT AKA JEROME MICHEAL DOMURAT CASE NO. 1-17-PR-180671

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: Jerome Domurat aka Jerome Micheal Domurat: A Petition for Probate has been filed by: James J Ramoni, Public Administrator of Santa Clara County in the Superior Court of California, County of: SANTA CLARA. A Petition for Probate requests that: James J Ramoni, Public Administrator of Santa Clara County 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 authority. A hearing on the petition will be held on July 7, 2017, at 9 a.m. in Dept. 12 located at 191 NORTH FIRST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA, 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 formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney of petitioner: Mark A. Gonzalez, Lead Deputy County Counsel, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, 373 West Julian Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA, 95110 408-758-4200 (Pub CC 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629336

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Filamento, 2. Filamento Lighting, 1531 Oriole Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, Filament Lighting, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Frank Shum. President. #201506810347. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/28/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628714 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Law Prep Plus, 2. Lawprepplus 1209 Sierra Madres Terrace, San Jose, CA, 95126, Thomas Martin Hu. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Thomas Hu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629386 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bayline Demolition, 5669 Snell Ave., #328, San Jose, CA, 95123, Symco Scotts Inc.. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Scott Maisel. President. #2146773. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/05/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629207 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Amlogic, Inc., 2518 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Amlogic (CA) Co., Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed

herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Yeeping Zhong. E.V.P. #C3844815. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629145

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Orchard City Dental Care, 1930 S. Bascom Ave., Ste 120, Campbell, CA, 95008, Sara G. Sugishita, D.M.D., A, 1765 Cherry Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Sara G. Sugishita. President. #C3887808. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/25/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629458 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Groundwerx, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000, San Jose, CA, 95113, San Jose Downtown Property Ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/13/2007. Refile of previous file #503125 after 40 days of expiration date. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Scott Knies. Executive Director. #3054911. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/02/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629558 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Vitality Bowls #44, 3555 Monroe St., STE 70, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, Makalu LLC. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/16/2008. Refile of previous file #625116 with changes. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jyan Bevalian. Managing Member. #201514110043. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628926 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Left Coast Fitness, 1256 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95128, A.M. Fitness, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/11/2017. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Adam Morrella. Manager. #201700910236. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629915 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Q Essentials Realty, 250 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95126. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed here. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Thomas Vo. President. #C4020545. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629581

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Heavy Gravel Trucking, 5488 Don Manrico Ct., San Jose, CA, 95123, Honorato Gonzalez Jr. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/05/2017. Refile of previous file #503699 with changes /s/Honorato Gonzalez Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629559 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Puristry, 2221 Oakland Rd., San Jose, CA, 95131, Purity Cosmetics. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/13/2017. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Richard Kostick. CEO. #C2579649. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Spyrolls Ice Cream, 2215 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Vu & Hoang, LLC, 5542 Monterey Hwy, Suite 316, San Jose, CA, 95138. This business is being conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Cathy Hoang. Manager. #201707210394. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2017. (pub Metro 5/03, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629250 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Chateaula Salle, 2. Chateaula La Salle Mobilehome Park, 2681 Monterey Hwy Rd., San Jose, CA, 95111, Chateaula La Salle 2012 LLC, 2681 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA, 95111. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/16/2016. Refile of previous file #558163 with changes. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Art Chatoff. Managing Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/27/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2017)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY: CASE NO. 1-17-PR-180193 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or after June 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., the Public Administrator, as Successor Trustee of the LA VERNE L. LE ROY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 18, 2013, intends to sell at private sale, to the highest net bidder, all of the estate’s right, title and interest in and to certain real property located at 168 Lois Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303, County of Santa Clara, State of California, which property is more particularly described as follows: “Lot 24 in Block 319, as shown upon the Map entitled, “Tract No. 723 Crescent Park Woods Unit No. 1, being a portion of the Rancho Rinconada de Arroyo de San Francisquito, within the City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California”, which Map was filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of the County of Santa Clara, State of California, on May 15, 1950 in Book 28 of Maps, at page 20.” Commonly known as: 168 Lois Lane, Palo Alto, California, 94303-2904. (APN): 003-38-052The subject property shall be sold “as is.” Bids for the property are hereby invited. All bids must be on the bid forms provided by the Santa Clara County Public Administrator or Alain Pinel Realtors and may be mailed or personally delivered to the Office of the Public Administrator, 333 W. Julian Street, 4th Floor, San Jose, California 95110, or to Alain Pinel Realtors, 167 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, 94022, Attn: Shirley Bailey. All bids must be accompanied by a ten (10) percent deposit, with the balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash upon close of escrow. The full terms of the sale are contained in the bid form. All bids will be opened at the Office of the Public Administrator at 2:00P.M., or thereafter, as allowed by law. The Santa Clara County Public Administrator reserves the right to reject any and all bids prior to entry of a court order confirming a sale. The sale shall be subject to court confirmation. For additional information and bids forms, contact Shirley Bailey, Alain Pinel Realtors, (650) 9411111, or at the Santa Clara County Public Administrator’s Office. JAMES R. WILLIAMS, County Counsel, (SBN 271253) MARK A. GONZALEZ, (SBN 178649) Lead Deputy County Counsel 373 West Julian Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95110 Telephone: Office of the County Counsel (408) 758-4200 Fax: (408) 758-4292 Attorneys for Petitioner, James J. Ramoni Public Administrator of the County of Santa Clara (Pub CC 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628947 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Paradox Japantown, 161 Jackson St., STE 1, San Jose, CA, 95112, Paradox Barbershop LLC, 1409 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA, 95126. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jeff Phan. CEO. #201510410211. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629644 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Owl Pro Editing, 2. Owl Pro Edit, 14943 Joanne Ave., San Jose, CA, 95127, Ursula Woudsma Trustee Of The Woudsma Family Trust Dated September 1, 2004. This business is conducted by a Trust. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/19/2017. /s/Ursula Woudsma. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629099 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Stevens Creek Optometry, 19501 Stevens Creek Blvd., #103, Xuan T. Pham OD A Professional. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California.

/s/Xuan T. Pham. President. #C4012837. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629662

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Geeks Of Telecom, 6872 AVenida Rotella, San Jose, CA, 95139, Brain Schwab, Josh Byrd, 5341 Mayten Grove Court, San Jose, CA, 95123. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/05/2017. /s/Brian Schwab. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629291 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sun Produce & Trading, 5050 El Camino Real, #109, Los Altos, CA, 94022, Frank Ruan, Sherry Chen. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/27/2017. /s/ Sherry Chen/Frank Ruan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/27/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629510 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Golden Almach Creation, 750 North King Road, #216, San Jose, CA, 95133, Chelsea Lynn Cooley. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/01/2013. /s/Chelsea Lynn Cooley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/04/2017. (pub Metro 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629852

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Works Fabrication, 1640 Grant Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Chris Alan Debruine, 3490 Mauricia Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95051. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/01/2017. /s/Chris Alan Debruine. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629907

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Consilium Spaces Consulting, 4021 Laurel Glen Ct., San Jose, CA, 95118, Scott Bruner. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/01/2017. /s/Scott Bruner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Actionable Insights, 780 N. 4th Street, SAn Jose, CA, 95112, Actionable Insights, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/22/2016. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jennifer Van Stelle. Managing Member, Co-Founder. #81-2168709. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629926

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Googain, 1288 Kifer Road, Suite 208, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, Googain, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/15/2017. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Shuwu Song. President. #C2660798. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629162 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jeweltone Photography, 3561 Columbine Dr., San Jose, CA, 95127, Marci Swager. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/22/2017. /s/Marci Swager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/25/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629867 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pho Dao, 1631 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose, CA, 95132, Lynn Dao, 5326 Laurel Canyon Dr., San Jose, CA, 95138. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/11/2017. /s/Lynn Dao. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629962 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dolphin Cove Cafe, 16200 Condit Road, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Sycamore Concessions Corp., 3060 El Cerrito Plaza, #274, El Cerrito, CA, 94530. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Doreen Kwasnicki. President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629287 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sandy Mcclenahan, 260 Summerfield Dr., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Sandra Mcclenahan. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/15/2017. /s/Sandra Mcclenahan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/27/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #628954 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. S.M. Coleman Group, 2. Strings of Glass, 3. Only Good Times, 4. Gifts By Melanie, 5. Beadwork By Malanie, 11091 Santa Teresa Dr., Cupertino, CA, 95014, Susan Melanie Coleman. This business is conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/05/2002. Refile of previous file #564057 with changes. /s/Susan M. Coleman. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629969 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shimmering Rydez Auto Detailing, 5676 Calmor Ct., #3, San Jose, CA, 95123, Oscar Rodiguez. This business is conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/06/2012. Refile of previous file #562171 after 40 days of expiration date. /s/Oscar Rodriguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #630049 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The 9th Kulture, 1517 Flanigan Dr., Apt 46, San Jose, CA, 95121, Quindell Decarlo Mcmullen. This business is conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 5/12/2017. /s/Quindell Decarlo Mcmullen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629886 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Aqqire, 2. Aqqire.com, 1735 Noth First Street, Suite 247, San Jose, CA, 95112, Pracrea, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business

under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/12/2017. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Tarun Patel. CFO & Corporate Secretary. #3358553. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2017. (pub Metro 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/07/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629998 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Django Dough, 3254 Placido Court, San Jose, CA, 95135, Francesco Gabriele Giangolini. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Francesco Gabriele Giangolini. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #630014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sparkles Crafts, 680 Sweetbriar Drive, Campbell, CA, 95008, Susan Lola. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/12/2017. /s/Susan Lola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #630087 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Stemfunda Education, 10567 San Leandro Ave., Cupertino, CA, 95014, Paul Kalra. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/18/2017. /s/Paul Kalra. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/18/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #626697 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gypsophila Esthetics, 866 Blossom Hill Rd., Suite 21, San Jose, CA, 95123, Kasumi Matsuya, 2117 Saverio Ct., Campbell, CA, 95008. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 2/20/2017. /s/Kasumi Matsuya. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 2/21/2017. (pub Metro 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/05/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT # 629910 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Glass Locket Film, 3485 Monroe St., Apt 206, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, Avni Saraswati Nijhawan. This business is conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/01/2016. /s/Avni Sataswati Nijhawan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #630094 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Super Glass , 2215 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA, 95008,Chini Kashan, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/30/1986. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Milad Shaeghi. Treasurer. #C1193168. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/18/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #629973

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Listo!, 1177 South King Road, San Jose, CA, 95122, Listo Unlimited Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/01/2015. Refile of previous file #610046 with changes. Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware. /s/Gustavo Lasala. CFO and Co-Founder. #3558873. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2017. (pub Metro 5/24, 5/31, 6/07, 6/14/2017)

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shoppers! Here's a special spring fling offer! For a limited time only, you can get five cutesy oracles for the price of one! And you don't have to pay a penny unless they all come true! Check 'em out! Oracle #1: Should you wait patiently until all the conditions are absolutely perfect? No! Success comes from loving the mess. Oracle #2: Don't try to stop a sideshow you're opposed to. Stage a bigger, better show that overwhelms it. Oracle #3: Please, master, don't be a slave to the things you control. Oracle #4: Unto your own self be true? Yes! Unto your own hype be true? No! Oracle #5: The tortoise will beat the hare as long as the tortoise doesn't envy or try to emulate the hare.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Generation Kill is an HBO miniseries based on the experiences of a reporter embedded with American Marines fighting in Iraq. Early on, before the troops have been exposed to any serious combat, they're overflowing with trash talk. A commanding officer scolds them: "Gentlemen, from now on we're going to have to earn our stories." Although you are in a much less volatile situation right now, Gemini, my advice to you is the same: In the coming weeks, you'll have to earn your stories. You can't afford to talk big unless you're geared up to act big, too. You shouldn't make promises and entertain dares and issue challenges unless you're fully prepared to be a hero. Now here's my prophecy: I think you will be a hero. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In your mind's eye, drift back in time to a turning point in your past that didn't go the way you'd hoped. But don't dwell on the disappointment. Instead, change the memory. Visualize yourself then and there, but imagine you're in possession of all the wisdom you have gathered since then. Next, picture an alternative ending to the old story—a finale in which you manage to pull off a much better result. Bask in this transformed state of mind for five minutes. Repeat the whole exercise at least once a day for the next two weeks. It will generate good medicine that will produce a creative breakthrough no later than mid-June.

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I dreamed that a crowd of people had decided to break through a locked door using a long, thick wooden plank as a battering ram. The only problem was, I was lying on top of the plank, half-asleep. By the time I realized what was up, the agitated crowd was already at work smashing at the door. Luckily for me, it went well. The door got bashed in and I wasn't hurt. What does my dream mean? -Nervous Virgo." Dear Virgo: Here's my interpretation: It's time to knock down a barrier, but you're not convinced you're ready or can do it all by yourself. Luckily, there are forces in your life that are conspiring to help make sure you do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As long as you keep Syria, South Sudan, and North Korea off your itinerary, traveling would be food for your soul during the next 28 days. It would also be balm for your primal worries and medicine for your outworn

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dogmas and an antidote for your comfortable illusions. Do you have the time and money necessary to make a pilgrimage to a place you regard as holy? How about a jaunt to a rousing sanctuary? Or an excursion to an exotic refuge that will shock you in friendly, healing ways? I hope that you will at least read a book about the territory that you may one day call your home away from home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): By now I'm sure you

have tuned in to the rumblings in your deep self. Should you be concerned? Maybe a little, but I think the more reasonable attitude is curiosity. Even though the shaking is getting stronger and louder, it's also becoming more melodic. The power that's being unleashed will almost certainly turn out to be far more curative than destructive. The light it emits may at first look murky but will eventually bloom like a thousand moons. Maintain your sweet poise. Keep the graceful faith.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Life is inviting you to decode riddles about togetherness that could boost your emotional intelligence and earn you the right to enjoy lyrical new expressions of intimacy. Will you accept the invitation? Are you willing to transcend your habitual responses for the sake of your growth-inducing relationships? Are you interested in developing a greater capacity for collaboration and synergy? Would you be open to making a vulnerable fool of yourself if it helped your important alliances to fulfill their dormant potential? Be brave and empathetic, Sagittarius. Be creative and humble and affectionate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "In youth we feel

richer for every new illusion," wrote author Anne Sophie Swetchine. "In maturer years, for every one we lose." While that may be generally true, I think that even twenty-something Capricorns are likely to fall into the latter category in the coming weeks. Whatever your age, I foresee you shouting something akin to "Hallelujah!" or "Thank God!" or "Boomshakalaka flashbang!" as you purge disempowering fantasies that have kept you in bondage and naive beliefs that have led you astray.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "There are no green thumbs or black thumbs," wrote horticulturalist Henry Mitchell in a message you were destined to hear at this exact moment. "There are only gardeners and non-gardeners. Gardeners are the ones who get on with the high defiance of nature herself, creating, in the very face of her chaos and tornado, the bower of roses and the pride of irises. It sounds very well to garden a 'natural way.' You may see the natural way in any desert, any swamp, any leech-filled laurel hell. Defiance, on the other hand, is what makes gardeners." Happy Defiance Time to you, Aquarius! In the coming weeks, I hope you will express the most determined and disciplined fertility ever! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I believe it may be the right time to tinker with or repair a foundation; to dig down to the bottom of an old resource and consider transforming it at its roots. Why? After all this time, that foundation or resource needs your fresh attention. It could be lacking a nutrient that has gradually disappeared. Maybe it would flourish better if it got the benefit of the wisdom you have gained since it first became useful for you. Only you have the power to discern the real reasons, Pisces—and they may not be immediately apparent. Be tender and patient and candid as you explore. Homework: How could you change yourself to get more of the love you want? Testify by going to RealAstrology.com and clicking on "Email Rob." Go to REALASTROLOGY.COM to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700

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Beauty of Boring EXTRA ORDINARY Mei Fang titled this photo of a florist selling flowers to tourists ‘Immaculate Hair Design of a Peasant Lady.’

Photo exhibit captures the grace of ordinary life in China BY GARY SINGH

HE PRACTICE OF everyday life can be quite ordinary, but it makes for some extraordinary photos— especially for retiree Mei Fang. While on several trips to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, she shot photographs of ordinary, everyday people in their element. The resulting exhibit is now displayed on the fifth floor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library through May 30. It’s a very ordinary show.

Fang worked full-time at San Jose State University as a senior instructional designer in the Center for Faculty Development. For a few semesters she also taught media and technology to journalism students. After traveling back to China several times, she began to capture people in their natural element, without any of them bothered by an intrusive photographer. They seemed to be a lot more friendly than their equivalents in the United States. “[In the US], people would be very leery, they will be watching me and not as friendly as in China,” Fang says. “Because in China, in public places, they're more consumed in their own activities rather than watching out for photographers. So I was able to take photos in the more

relaxed way, thus catching a lot of candid moments.” Even the title of the show denotes something plain: Lao Baixing: A Photo Exhibit of Finding Beauty in Ordinary People in China. The phrase, lao baixing, carries multiple meanings. In Chinese, it means one hundred surnames or it can be a term of endearment for ordinary people. “That Chinese term attracted me so much because that’s what I was after, the general people,” Fang says. “The people like you and I, everyday people.” The fifth floor of the main library is already a place of ordinary beauty, with an ancient collection of LPs and CDs, plus the stacks of music books and ethnic studies collections. But now one can contemplate a new selection of Mei Fang's photos. The experience is almost like walking through various gardens, zoos or public squares in China, and eavesdropping on the lives of everyday people, the ones usually ignored. In this way, Fang’s intention

was to capture the regular world, not the business world or the upper crust of society. These are not tourist photos or luxury magazine shots. “I used to be a vacation photographer,” she says. “A weekend gardener type. Many years ago when I was still working, I would take vacations in Asia and particularly many cities in China. And because I’m originally from Hong Kong, despite the rapid changes, in many ways it still fascinates me because it’s still like a familiar and yet unfamiliar country. Like a relative’s house.” As a result, the exhibit captures the rhythms of the everyday. None of the subjects are rock stars, superheroes or people holding any public persona whatsoever. We're talking the Chinese equivalent of average Joes and Janes. The titles are genius in their ordinariness: “Hobo Having Lunch” depicts—you guessed it—a hobo having lunch. He eats what looks like a sandwich. He could be anywhere: Hong Kong, Vancouver or even the light rail station in downtown San Jose. But the man depicted in the photo sits on a bench in Yuyuan Garden by the City God Temple. He doesn’t look unhappy. He’s just having lunch. In another photo, a balloon vendor takes a break on a park bench in Shanghai’s Gucun Park. The shot is called “Balloon Vendor Taking a Break.” In still another shot, a retired gymnast practices his routine on a set of public bars. It’s titled “Retired Gymnast.” We also see koi ponds, roadside convenience stores and elderly people doing tai chi in the park. The ordinariness has apparently resonated with many viewers. Responding to the gymnast photo, someone wrote in the guest book: “To the retired gymnast, once a gymnast, always a gymnast. Thank you for the reminder, the things we stay alive for. Sincerely, from a believer & admirer.” Elsewhere in the guest book, someone wrote, “Y’all make me proud to be Chinese.” And in another corner of the same page: “Thanks for sharing ordinary things that other ordinary people don’t get the chance to see in other parts of the world.”

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ORTH SAN JOSE’s tech corridor often gets overlooked when it comes to contemporary dining options. Home to corporate giants like Oracle, Cisco and Intel, the area has remained somewhat of a food desert when it comes to exciting and original restaurants and bars.

However, the River Oaks neighborhood’s newest dining addition, Lalla Grill, has started to take root as the chic and brightly decorated next-door neighbor to some of Silicon Valley’s biggest companies. Set among sprawling parking lots and office parks, Lalla provides a casual environment and serves up an array of American dishes inspired by the flavors and colors of California’s central coast, home to the restaurant’s flagship eatery. Lalla is part of the Ottone Restaurant Group, which is based on the Monterey Peninsula. Upon walking in, patrons are greeted by a sleekly designed seating area, accented with bright furniture, quirky chandeliers and well-stocked bar. I was impressed—even a bit overwhelmed— by Lalla’s extensive menu of food and drinks. From Mexican-inspired breakfast dishes to a multitude of sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, steaks and seafood, Lalla casts a wide net to cater to any palate, while using local and organic produce and meats. We began with one of Lalla’s famous flatbreads, noted in the menu as being “inspired by training at the International School of Pizza.” (Google confirms that’s actually a real thing.) We opted for the classic pizza margherita ($14.99) and it passed the test with flying colors. Topped with delicately flavored San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, coarsely chopped basil and a splash of olive oil, the crust was balanced and chewy and cooked throughout. For entrees, we decided on two of Lalla’s most popular dishes, the grilled fish tacos ($14.99) and the grilled Portobello mushroom caprese sandwich ($13.99). The tacos, served up in threes, included generous portions of blackened mahi-mahi, chipotle mayo, red cabbage, habañero mango salsa and Oaxacan guacamole. Wrapped in house-made corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, the fish was well-balanced and light in flavor, pairing nicely with the sweet and spicy mango salsa. The grilled Portobello sandwich also impressed with its depth of flavor and variety of toppings, which included fresh mozzarella, avocado, roma tomatoes, arugula, grilled onions and a zesty pesto tapenade. While mushroom sandwiches can often rely on sauces and cheeses to enhance the overall flavor, the “meat” of this sandwich was tasty in its own right. While Lalla Grill is still settling in, the service and food suggest the booming north San Jose neighborhood, increasingly connected to public transit but desperately in need of dining options, has found a good fit. —Avi Salem LALLA GRILL 55 River Oaks Place, San Jose. 408.618.8072

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No Average Joe ANYTHING GOES Whether it’s the proprietor’s creative brews or the patrons’ artistic visions, it’s all about expression at Backyard Brew.

Backyard Brew shows ingenuity of the valley, minus clichés BY AVI SALEM

YAN KHALIL, the selfmade brewmaster and sole proprietor of Palo Alto’s newest coffee spot, Backyard Brew, is anything but a creature of habit. “Most people hate routine and monotony,” he says. “Even if they say they don’t, they secretly do deep down. So instead of doing something crazy, I switch things up with flavors of coffee. Which is like, the least dangerous way you can switch up your life.”

Truer words have perhaps never been spoken. As the newest addition to Palo Alto’s bustling California Avenue shopping district, Backyard Brew has already begun to switch things up, from its casual and cozy outdoor cafe setting to its laid-back approach to fostering creativity and imagination in its menu. Khalil, a Palo Alto native, had no experience in the coffee industry prior to opening Backyard in February. He makes up for it with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and a sincere desire to create a positive, encouraging space to relax. “This idea alone is already bootstrapped,” he says between pulling espresso shots and concocting one-of-a-kind drinks. “There’s no

Silicon Valley funding behind this at all. It’s literally just my own creation.” Tucked behind California Avenue in the backyard of an insurance office, Backyard Brew’s charm comes from its ambiance and decor, which was designed entirely by patrons. Khalil encourages BYOB—bring your own brush—so visitors can adorn every solid surface with quotes, affirmations, drawings or even just a signature. Tables, chairs and fountains are covered in writing. One of the cafe’s regulars painted a large, multicolored mural that adorns a concrete wall. Backyard Brew also hosts trivia nights, poetry slams, musical performances, and encourages any and all sorts of expression, as Khalil aims to “push people out of their bubble to meet new people.” He adds, “I want people to come here and decompress and express themselves, and I’m not the guy who’s going to tell you ‘no.’”

Backyard Brew’s drink menu pulls influences from abroad and features coffee beans from around the world. After roasting beans in small batches in Woodside, Khalil grinds them with spices like cardamom or cloves to give further depth and flavor. Take, for example, the classic Americano ($3). Instead of pouring plain hot water over the espresso, Backyard uses water that’s infused with fresh sage leaves to bring out the earthy tones. Their Turkish coffee ($5) also packs a punch, with heavy notes of cardamom and clove, and the Bedouin Brew ($2 for a 4-ounce shot) will give even veteran caffeine fiends a jolt. Lightly roasted green coffee beans fuse with cardamom for an intense but tasty drink that’s meant to be sipped.

‘I want people to come here and decompress and express themselves’ Some of Backyard Brew’s nonespresso house specialties include Grandma’s Tea ($3), a recipe for black tea passed down in Khalil’s family for nearly 100 years. Flavored with Lebanese sage, cinnamon and mint, then slightly sweetened, it has two very different flavor experiences when ordered hot or cold. The coffee shop’s freshly squeezed lemonade varieties ($4)—lemon mint, hibiscus and ginger peach—are also not to be missed. The last offering is steeped for 18-24 hours before being served, and all three maintain an excellent balance of tangy and sweet. Despite his lack of experience, Khalil has earned a reputation as a coffee connoisseur in an area rife with cafes aiming to impress with the latest—but not always greatest— methods for brewing beans.

COFFEE & TEA

BACKYARD BREW 444 S. California Ave., Palo Alto

backyardbrewpa.com

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