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vol . 4, no. 23 : Febuary 5-11 , 2025 : losgatan.com
dinah ’s event log p8 : el camino health & sj quakes P12 : jeffrey blum p14 : ny times crossword puzzle p17 Faizi Samadani/ Los Gatan
WINE INDUSTRY GRAPPLES WITH THE US-CANADA TARIFF BATTLE Worries grows about potential backlash against local grapes Drew Penner, Editor
As tariffs against goods from Canada, Mexico and China were announced Sunday and Republicans hit national political television shows to slam our neighbor to the north, local winemakers braced for impact. But John Clerides, the owner of Marquis Wine Cellars—a Vancouver importer of Californian wines (such as from Saratoga’s Mount Eden Vineyards)—says he’s not going to let edicts from Washington ruin long-standing friendships. “We’ve never had—at least in my lifetime—a trade war like this,” he said, but added, “Our relationships are not going to be compromised by a bully in the playground.” As President Donald Trump signed off on a sweeping 25% levy on Canadian goods, premiers in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia responded with varying degrees of retaliation, particularly on alcoholic beverages. Doug Ford, Ontario’s leader, directed the LCBO, the gov➝ Wine Tariff, 6
INTENSITY Michael Harrison pulls a weighted sled Jan. 29 at Los Gatos High School, as part of a Cal Strength program ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine. Two of last year’s participants were selected by the Kansas City Chiefs, who are headed to the Super Bowl this weekend.
ONE LAST STOP AHEAD OF THE NFL SCOUTING COMBINE Young hopefuls push their limits at intensive Cal Strength program Faizi Samadani, Contributor
In the first couple months of each year, Los Gatans watch as tall young men march past the library in athletic attire, towards
Cal Strength. That’s because the facility, owned by David Spitz, has been a training ground for college football players on the verge of making the NFL. In order to get drafted, players must first compete in the league's Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. But for a brief period, Los Gatos hosts these
promising athletes, thanks to amenities from Cal Strength, The Club at Los Gatos, Los Gatos High School—and now Parkside Restaurant.
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A Balancing Act Thirteen aspiring pro players have been frequenting the gym ➝ Cal Strength, 10
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