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vol . 4, no. 4 4 : july 2-8, 2025 : losgatan.com
larry stone retires p6 : bear creek stables p8 : ny times crossword puzzle p11 : jeffrey blum p14 Ramana Gadagottu/ Art of Living
TEEN SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHED APP TO ASSIST WITH STUDY ISSUES Sulaiman Kaamil says Selnotes is already in use in 70 countries S a a r a P iPl a ni , Contributor
At just 18, Sulaiman Kaamil is changing the way students access and share knowledge worldwide. The Gilroy-based founder of Selnotes Technologies launched the education startup while still in high school, and says it’s already grown to over 5,000 users across 70 countries. The idea was born during Kaamil’s 9th grade exam week in Turkey. “The students who had prepared really well all had solid, well-organized study notes,” he said. “But students who had the notes rarely wanted to share them, unless there was something in return.” That sparked the idea for Selnotes, short for “selective notes”: a trusted, digital marketplace where students could upload their study guides, set a price and earn passive income while helping others learn. In 10th grade, Kaamil used his own savings to buy and launch a simple landing page. His teachers became his first users as he went to each one individually to share his prototype. “My teachers loved it,” he said. “They started giving feedback and uploading their own materials. That moment pushed me to go further.” He wasn’t alone in the process. His older brother, Ehsan Kaamil, a computer science ➝ Selnotes, 12
OPEN AIR MOVEMENT Volunteers of nonprofit Art of Living held a day of stretching, Sanskrit chants, tasty food and inspiring words at the Lyndon Bandstand at Oak Meadow Park for the International Day of Yoga, June 21. About 80 people attended, including Saratoga Council member Nina Walia, who also spoke at the event.
DEVELOPERS: LOS GATOS IS ‘FLOUTING’ STATE LAW Town: Without ruling, “Builder’s Remedy” will hurt home-creation D r ew P en ner , Editor
Two developers trying to build a significant amount of housing in Los Gatos have fired back at the Town in court, accusing it
of illegally blocking the development of homes—including affordable units. This comes after the Town took to Santa Clara County Superior Court seeking a ruling against Sacramento’s approach to dealing with temporarily delinquent municipalities such as Los Gatos—referred to as
“Cross-Defendants” in the developers’ filing. “In the midst of a severe housing crisis gripping the state of California, Cross-Defendants are flouting their responsibilities to process housing projects that are protected ➝ Developers, 10
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