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vol . 3 , no. 33 : april 24-30, 2024 : losgatan.com
recount drama p4 : spring into green p12 : ny times crossword puzzle p15 : service directory p18 Arnold Breit / Breit Ideas Photography
26-YEAR-OLD LOS GATAN PROVES NHL NET WORTH Devin Cooley helps Sharks finish-out dismal regular season Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor For San Jose Sharks’ newest netminder, Los Gatos’ own Devin Cooley, dipping into the philosophical well of existential nihilism is how he’s able to stare-down—and halt—rubber pucks being launched at him like missiles. “As a goalie, the game is so mental, so everyone has to figure out what works for them and keeps them in the present moment,” he told the Los Gatan in a telephone interview. “A little bit of nihilism goes a long way.” Now playing on hockey’s biggest stage, telling himself Nothing matters or We’re all going to die, has allowed him to stay grounded as the blades of some of the most-talented and highest-paid athletes create and react to plays in front of his eyes. “I want my emotions to stay exactly the same,” he said. “I don’t want to get too high or too low.” Of course, the off-ice Cooley knows life is a valuable thing ➝ Sharks, 10
WEEKEND STROLL The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce held the 2024 Spring Wine Walk on Saturday, which brought people of all ages out onto downtown streets. To see more photos from the event, turn to P6.
MAN HELD TO ANSWER FOR ‘TERRORIST THREATS’ Mercado accused of scaring animal hospital owner, employees Drew Penner, Editor
A 45-year-old man accused of menacing Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital employees
and threatening to commit a school shooting must face a single criminal count—plus an enhancement—Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Leila Sayar ruled on April 19. At the conclusion of Jose Mercado’s preliminary hearing, she said there’s enough ev-
idence to suggest he engaged in making terrorist threats and must stand trial. “It does appear (Count 1) has been committed,” she said. “The defendant is held to answer.” The Frandle family, who run the animal hospital, say ➝ Terrorist, 14
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