Los Gatan March 4, 2026

NETFLIX DROPS WARNER BID, SET TO POCKET $2.8 BILLION

Buyout will leave Paramount-Warner with $90 billion in debt

Dan Pulcrano, Executive Editor Los Gatos-based Netflix Inc. announced last Thursday that it was walking away from efforts to acquire the legendary Hollywood studio Warner Bros. The publicly-traded streaming behemoth and movie producer is positioned to pocket a $2.8 billion termination fee—one of the largest breakup fees in corporate history—after the Southern California news and entertainment company negotiated with Paramount Skydance to sell the company at a higher price.

Paramount, which is controlled by Silicon Valley billionaire Larry Ellison and his son David, will pay $111 billion for the historic Hollywood studio. Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. owns streaming and film studios, along with cable channels including CNN, Food Network, HBO, HGTV, TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.

“The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval,” Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said in a Thursday statement.

“We’ve always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid.”

Girls soccer team edges St. Francis in penalty kicks for D1 title

Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

In a clash worthy of a championship stage, the Los Gatos High School girls soccer team outlasted perennial power St. Francis on Feb. 27, capturing the Central Coast Section Division I title in a bruising, edgeof-your-seat battle that went the distance at Santa Clara

University’s Stevens Stadium.

The matchup between the powerhouse programs Wildcats and Lancers delivered on every promise—hard tackles, relentless pressure and end-to-end action—with neither side yielding through 80 minutes of regulation followed by 20 minutes of overtime and an estimated 10 minutes of stoppage time.

When it finally came down to penalty kicks, the Wildcats held their nerve, converting under pressure and sealing a victory that will be remembered as one of

the best in program history. They prevailed 4-3 in the PK shootout, after neither team could score in 100-plus minutes of action.

“We knew it was going to be a tough one,” Wildcats coach Lisa Mitchell said. “We knew it was going to be a battle. The defenses played great, the goalies played great, so for it to go to PKs was just one of those things that happen when great teams are battling it out.”

Los Gatos (18-1-3) received the No. 3 seed in the CIF State

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THE ELLISON TRUST

CUES UP A $45.7B EQUITY COMMITMENT

Netflix, from page 1

On Thursday, Sarandos met at the White House with chief of staff Susie Wiles and, earlier in the day, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and DOJ’s acting antitrust chief, Omeed Assefi, according to unnamed sources quoted by CBS, which is owned by Paramount.

The combined Paramount-Warner company will, in addition to CBS, include the CNN news service, whose management President Donald Trump called “either corrupt or incompetent” in December.

After the Ellison family took control of Paramount last year, it hired Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. Trump says about the Ellisons, “They’re friends of mine. They’re big supporters of mine.”

The huge leveraged buyout will leave Paramount-Warner with $90 billion in debt. The Ellison Trust is providing a $45.7 billion equity commitment, with Larry Ellison personally guaranteeing the amount.

The Oracle co-founder currently sits at no. 6 on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List with an estimated net worth of $194.9 billion, according to Forbes.

The Los Gatos company will have a stronger balance sheet without the acquisition. “Netflix’s business is healthy, strong and growing organically, powered by our slate and best-in-class streaming service,” the company CEO said the company’s coCEOs said in this week’s statement.

“This year, we’ll invest approximately $20 billion in quality films and series and will expand our entertainment offering. Consistent with our capital allocation policy, we’ll also resume our share repurchase program.”

Netflix began in Scotts Valley and moved to Los Gatos in 1999. In 2022, it put its former 160,000-square foot Los Gatos headquarters at 100 and 150 Winchester Circle, which it had leased since 2006, up for lease.

The Silicon Valley Business Journal reported in 2022 that about 20% of the company’s 11,300-employee workforce is Silicon Valley-based.

In 2010, 44% of the town’s sales tax revenues came from Netflix, up from 31% in 2008, according to municipal reports, but that has declined as Netflix pivoted from disk rentals to subscription-based streaming, which does not generate sales taxes.

MARCH CAME IN LIKE A LAMB, BUT WHAT’S NEXT?

There are plenty of galas planned for this spring

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

The Roman saying “Beware of the Ides of March” warned Cesar of his upcoming demise on March 15, 44 BCE. This article is not meant to “warn” you of anything. Rather, it is to let you know of all of the enriching and exciting happenings going on here in our town. “Erin go Bragh!”

Police fundraiser

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation Officers Ball will be held this Saturday, March 7, 6:30-10:30pm, at Testarossa Winery, 300 College Ave. ($200 each). A four course sit-down dinner will be served; jazz music will entertain; and an online (and live) fundraising auction will take place. For men, “black tie” formal wear is suggested. But let’s face it, this is California and anyone can wear anything and look cool. Dress up (or not), join the fun, meet police officers and enjoy the beauty that Testarossa’s grounds offer. lgmspolicefoundation.org

Women supporting women

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce has been very busy, first with International Women's Day preparations (it’s happening March 8). We have many women-owned businesses here in town that came together to promote this day. Jennifer Lin, the Chamber’s CEO, with her team Beth Foley (multimedia designer) and Nicole Archibald (operations / membership) helped to coordinate it

all. Festivities are planned, starting on Friday and continue on to Sunday. Balloons will mark the participating shops and restaurants. Take a walk around downtown and explore somewhere you have never been before.

Upcoming Chamber gala

The next Chamber of Commerce “Shine Among the Stars” gala has been scheduled for March 28 at Nestldown. Tickets are $185-$200, with attendance capped at 200 people. There will be shuttle service. Awards will be given out. for Business of the Year, New or Emerging Business, Non-Profit of the year, Chamber Champion and Los Gatan of the year. It has been six years since a full-scale Chamber gala has been held. Tickets are limited.

Who wants a new community center?

From those busy people at the Los Gatos Community Center Campaign, a Feb. 21 press release arrived: “The Town has not had a teen gathering place since the closing of The Venue, a teen-only center in 2012,” it reads, noting many teens say they don’t want a teen-only space.

Teens at Los Gatos High have formed a teen “Los Gatos Thrives” club, named after the foundation behind the push for a new community center.

“We want to be able to interact with people of different ages, at different stages of life,” said Tanner Goulden, club president. Space for teens has emerged as one of the top priorities in the research report. .

Goulden added, “It’s all about commu-

nity and bridging gaps that aren’t bridged now. It takes a lot of community involvement to get a large project like this off the ground. It's been kind of great to go from not knowing much about how the town functions to meeting and working with a lot of the people that make the Town what it is. Those people are the reasons we're even talking about it now.”

Read the full 2025 report at: lgcommunitycenter.org/

Wearing of the green

On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone in town becomes Irish, even if just for a day. On March 13, the new Heritage Pub & Chop House, upstairs at 15 N. Santa Cruz Ave. will serve a buffet for $75 per person. Live music with live lassies dancing and an extraordinary buffet for St. Patrick’s Day. This new pub and restaurant are owned and managed by Kristi and Walker Pearce-Percy, both Los Gatos High graduates. This will be a combined St. Patrick’s celebration and Grand Opening event. Heritage Pub & Chop House is located upstairs and across the hall from The Second Story. By the way, you can play “Trivia” at the Heritage Pub & Chop House on March 10. The theme will be “A Special Shout Out to Women.”

“Continuing the tradition,” Campo Di Bocce, at 565 University Ave., will hold this year's main St. Patrick’s festivities, March 17, 11am-11pm. Chris Benson and Johnny Hannegan will host. They’ll be introducing live Irish music from The Black Irish, The Sorry Lot and The

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CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FLOCK LICENSE READERS CITES LOS GATAN

Lawsuit: Company set up “Orwellian mass-surveillance infrastructure that is practically impossible to avoid”

Drew Penner, Editor

A class action lawsuit submitted to San Francisco County Superior Court Thursday takes aim at the static license-plate-reader vendor the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department uses to track vehicles across the community. The filing cites Los Gatan reporting and an article published in sister newspaper Good Times Santa Cruz Oakland-based Gibbs Mura LLP and Beverly Hills-based Milberg PLLC are so far representing a San Francisco resident and a San Rafael resident against Atlanta company Flock Group, Inc.—aka Flock Safety—which recently lost multiple contracts in the Greater Bay Area after potential abuses by federal immigration authorities came to light.

“Flock has created an Orwellian mass-surveillance infrastructure that is practically impossible to avoid, particularly for anyone operating a vehicle in the towns and cities across this country where Flock has installed its cameras,” the complaint reads. “Flock violates California law by amassing and sharing data on California drivers with out-of-state and federal law enforcement agencies. Flock attempts to evade responsibility and shift liability for its violations by pointing fingers at its own customers.”

In a recent meeting with Los Gatan editors, LGMSPD Chief Jamie Field stressed that the local force retains data for 30 days, shares it only with agencies in Santa Clara County, and does not allow Flock access to investigative files. State law makes it illegal to share data with out-of-state entities, such as ICE, she added.

However civil liberties advocates argue the guardrails can be jumped too easily.

The lawsuit comes just days after the Trump administration booted AI startup Anthropic from government agencies after it declined to allow its technology to be used to power autonomous killer robots or for mass surveillance of American citizens.

In the class action, Anthony Mayor of San Rafael accuses Flock of violating his rights while he drives his red Kia Niro around the Bay Area.

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geese flock recently roamed the Los Gatos Creek-fed percolation ponds. Law firms teamed-up to submit a lawsuit Thursday against the Flock Safety license-plate-reader company used by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.

“Because Flock cameras scan and collect the license plate, vehicle and location information of every car passing by, Plaintiff Mayor’s license plate, vehicle and location data has been and continues to be collected and stored by Flock,” the suit reads, adding he “passes by 12 cameras on his daily commute to his job in San Francisco as a music teacher” and “dozens more Flock cameras driving to and from Napa County and San Francisco’s Castro District for a part-time job and his weekly commitments as part of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.”

Mayor’s data has been shared with out-of-state law enforcers, according to the lawsuit.

Meanwhile, Daniel Javorsky of San Francisco drives around the city in his Audi A5 convertible to run errands and hit the gym—and across the bay to visit friends in Oakland, per the filing.

“The Flock cameras in San Francisco and Oakland are situated such that Plaintiff Javorsky cannot drive for his regular activities without passing a camera,” it reads.

“Given the pervasive nature of Flock’s broad data sharing agreements, Plaintiff Javorsky’s vehicle and location information data has been accessed by out-of-state and/ or federal law enforcement agencies.”

The class action complaint includes a section of a Good Times article in which Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante describes how Flock’s “national search tool” was “activated in a way that improperly allowed out-of-state law enforcement agencies to search camera data from across the entire Flock network” and claims there wasn’t a “deliberate attempt by city staff to circumvent California law”.

And it also includes a reference to the Los Gatan article “Los Gatos officials debate license plate readers, after Santa

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ARSON SUSPECT ARRESTED

Firefighters and police got several reports of fires all located in the same area

Staff Report

Around 8am Sunday, the Santa Clara County Fire Department and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department responded to reports of several fires in Los Gatos that were all located within a small area, authorities said.

By about 9am, a suspect was located on Highway 17 and arrested, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol’s San Jose office, and booked into jail on suspicion of arson.

“There are no other suspects outstanding at this time,” a spokesperson for the SCCFD said on Twitter, adding the investigation is being led by SCCFD’s fire investigation team (which includes arson investigators from the Campbell Police Department). “We would like to reassure the public there is no ongoing threat to public safety. This swift resolution and arrest were due to timely reporting by community members, a quick response by patrol officers, and the ongoing collaborative relationships we have with our allied agency partners.”

AIM Showcase set for March 11

The Campbell Union School District will host its annual Art, Innovation, and Music (AIM) Showcase on March 11.

Organizers say it’s “an opportunity for students to display what they have learned over the course of the school year with their AIM teachers.”

At this year’s event, Santa Clara County D4 Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will present a proclamation to CUSD “for its hard work and dedication to science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).”

In addition, 10 student art pieces will be selected to display on the 10th floor of the County building, located at 70 W. Hedding St. in San Jose.

Congressman raises concerns with Iran strikes

On Saturday, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) released a statement, following America’s attacks on Iran.

“Every President who sends our women and men into battle has the constitutional and moral duty to clearly identify and explain the objective of war. “A dictatorial and murderous regime governs Iran. Yet Trump's war on Iran painfully reflects an ignorance about the cost of war, and a myopia about those objectives.”

Liccardo said Trump justified last year's attacks on Iran by claiming that he “obliterated” Iran's nuclear capabilities, but said, by that logic, the current action is unnecessary.

“Trump urges regime change, yet no mere bombing campaign—no matter how horrific or brutal—can deliver that outcome,” he said. “In Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and even Venezuela, history shows that regime change requires a far more protracted engagement than the American public will support.”

Troops, allies and innocent Iranian civilians will suffer, and many will die, he added.

“Americans deserve the truth, and Congress cannot continue to acquiesce to the unconstitutional expansion of presidential war powers,” he said. “Congress must act immediately on a war powers resolution to reassert its authority under Article I of the Constitution.”

LG Kiwanis Club meet and greet at Gali Vineyards

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club will hold a wine tasting on Thursday, March 26, from 5-7pm, at Gali Vineyards, as it seeks new members.

The group meets four times a month (including interesting speakers at least twice a month), upcoming event discussions and fun activities like Barracuda Games, bocce ball, a monthly division get-together with area clubs, gala events, national and international conventions, and even serving drinks at the PGA AT&T in Pebble Beach.

For info: lgkiwanisgives.org Contact: kiwanisoflosgatos@gmail.com

CORRECTIONS

The owner and bird on the front page of the Feb. 18 edition of the newspaper were incorrectly identified, due to an editing error. While Elvis is a famous parrot around town to an owner named Rob Lloyd, the bird and man featured on the cover were: Shakespeare, a 42-year-old parrot, and Rob White.

Last week’s P1 cutline stated the Scrappy the Cat statue was located along Los Gatos Boulevard. That should have read Blossom Hill Road, as mentioned in the story. We regret the errors.

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TRIP TO THE TOP CAME DOWN TO A NAILBITER VS. ST. FRANCIS

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Championships and plays host to No. 6 Vacaville (21-1-2) on March 3, at 5pm. In winning the premier division in the CCS tournament, the Wildcats avenged their only defeat of the season, a 3-1 loss to St. Francis in the second game of the season, in early December.

“It has been a dream season if you want to call it that,” Mitchell said. “From the first game, I thought we progressed, developed and got better as the season went on. The girls got comfortable relying on one another more and more. From the preseason all the way up to now, it’s been a fun ride.”

In a white-knuckle contest pitting the two best teams in the CCS, both sides imposed their will at times—pressing the action, winning the second ball and producing attacks in the attacking third. It was a matchup that wound up being as good as advertised.

Beating St. Francis is a feat in itself; doing it in the CCS championship match borders on otherworldly. The Lancers entered the playoffs as the three-time Open/Division I champions, and were making their fifth consecutive title-game appearance.

St. Francis entered the contest ranked No. 1 in the CCS, No. 2 in the state and No. 21 nationally, according to Max Preps. Los Gatos came in No. 2 in the CCS, No. 11 in the state and No. 47 nationally. The Lancers extended their shutout streak to 14 games and have outscored opponents 66-7 this season, while Los Gatos has outscored its opponents by a 119-18 margin.

Neither team has any discernible weaknesses, which made this a battle of attrition. Los Gatos received solid play from every position. Whether it was Ale Munneke, Abby Nelson and Isabella Cain up top, or Madi Harrington providing physical play in the midfield, or Avery Edson, Teagan Kaefer and Mariana Nanez providing a calming presence in the backline, the Wildcats were fortified with talent all over the field.

Los Gatos had two prime scoring opportunities in the middle of the first half, the first coming when Darcy Armstrong unleashed a shot on a goal that produced a rebound attempt from Harrington, who missed wide in the 23rd minute. Minutes earlier, Nelson had a clean look from just inside the left corner of the box, but the

ball sailed over the crossbar.

Wildcats goalkeeper Cora Bryant had to be on top of her game against a St. Francis squad that created a handful of dangerous scoring chances. Bryant made a couple of game-changing saves, the first coming in the 48th minute and the second occurring in regulation stoppage time, when the Lancers put a ball on frame that resulted in a scrum in the penalty area.

After what seemed like an eternity, Bryant eventually smothered the ball to quell the threat. Los Gatos immediately

countered, working the ball downfield and earning a corner kick. The resulting corner was a perfectly-placed ball that Los Gatos made first—and second—contact on, the ball seemingly crossing the end line. The referee blew the whistle, and the Los Gatos bench erupted, thinking it had scored. Alas, the whistle was for the conclusion of regulation. When it came to penalty kicks, the Wildcats were ready. According to Bryant, the team had been practicing PKs for the last two weeks, in the likely event that one of its matches

would end up going to a shootout.

“We did them almost every practice for the last two weeks, so I got used to my teams taking PKs on me and they got used to hitting it off me,” she said. “So it really helped.”

Of that, there is no doubt. In the shootout, the first two players from St. Francis and Los Gatos both converted easily, all to the left side. When the Lancers’ third player came up to shoot, Bryant lunged to her right, guessing right to make the diving save. Moments

later, Leighton Ozawa calmly converted her PK, putting the Wildcats in control.

The fourth player in line from each team scored, which meant the Lancers’ fifth player had to score to keep St. Francis alive. But the shot went wide right, setting off a wild Los Gatos celebration. Bryant looked right in her element during PKs; in fact, things were probably more anxiety-inducing during the regular flow of play.

“It was definitely stressful and you can see both teams getting really tired as the game went on,” she said. “We knew we had to put in a lot of fight, and we did that.”

Bryant has shown plenty of grit and perseverance during her prep career. After being sidelined last season due to a torn hip flexor, Bryant has established herself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Bay Area. Two years ago, the Wildcats won the CCS Division III championship before being promoted to the SCVAL De Anza Division for the following season.

They won the De Anza title last year but suffered an opening-round loss in the D1 playoffs. This season, the Wildcats fulfilled their claim, and are officially the section’s best.

“It’s a really good feeling to go from winning D3 to D1,” Bryant said.

The match was also a full-circle moment for Mitchell (formerly Nanez), who is a LGHS and Santa Clara University graduate. Mitchell set school records at LGHS and later helped lead the Broncos to three Final Four appearances. After the game, Mitchell chatted with U.S. soccer legend Brandi Chastain. The two were teammates on the now defunct San Jose CyberRays pro women’s soccer team, and have played the game at the highest levels. While Chastain’s place in soccer history is well documented, Mitchell’s accomplishments are noteworthy as well, as she played for Mexico in the 1999 Women’s World Cup.

“When I was going to Santa Clara, Brandi was one of my coaches,” Mitchell said. “I’ve known her for quite some time and she’s been a special friend, mentor and obviously role model to me. We come to basketball games, soccer games, but as far as being on the field like that, this is probably the first time since my playing days.”

With composure, creativity and an unshakable belief in one another, Los Gatos showcased the kind of brilliant soccer that reflects months—check that, years—of training. Guided by a homegrown coach (Mitchell has been at Fisher Middle School since 2005 as a PE teacher and athletic director), the Wildcats played with discipline and flair in an incredible run that they hope to extend to a CIF State championship.

STEP IN TIME WITH TANYA SEDNEVA GUEST VIEW

Amanda Senior, Contributor

I love Mary Poppins. It’s true. I attribute my fandom to my childhood growing up on Guernsey, a coastal island rock, delivering less than a spoonful of sugar—and more a dose of dreary. Winter months dragged as rain fell from a bleak sky. I longed for Mary Poppins to take my hand and transport me into a delicious world of colorful animation. No matter where I am in life, or the season, a flip of a page can serve as a portal to another realm where possibilities of adventure await. Step In Time with me and independent bookstore owner, Tanya Sedneva, and discover the magic behind Beyond Text.

Sedneva’s day begins at seven-thirty, fuelled by a barista-grade cup of coffee prepared by her husband, while she readies her son for school. Home from the school run, a second cup of coffee bolsters her for a day at the bookstore. Rain beats the shop windows. A slew of umbrellas fly past, not unlike the nannies interviewing for the Banks family (though, today’s foldable contraptions offer a colorful mirage as shoppers rush along. Now you see them, now you don’t.

The first chore is housekeeping; lights on, heating on, A-frame out, check the mail. A regular to-do list. But Sedneva’s leans toward the unexpected. “This morning, I received an envelope.” Given the weight and feel of the package, she didn’t have to be a bibliophile to guess what was inside. “One year ago, a customer bought a graphic novel to learn about the genre, then published her own. She sent me a Thank You card, with a copy of her book, 27. It is fantastic, especially for those who love art and illustration. It’s my cup of tea, for sure. I read the book and became so emotional that I posted it on Instagram, and sent an email to the author, Cheryl Welch, to congratulate her. So, half my day has been built around the book!”

“There is a reason why particular books are on my shelves. It’s a curated collection.”

It’s not unusual for hours to disappear when Sedneva searches for unusual merchandise or items not found in typical catalogues. “It’s so upsetting when you find a gem but it’s out of the market. Buying for kids can be hard, but I get inspiration from social media and blogs. I discovered a pop-up version of Stranger Things that I am excited about.”

A customer enters, calling out a greeting, clearly excited to rendezvous with Sedneva. Before tending to business, I’m handed a book to browse. They're like windows to my soul. Do No Harm: A Painful History of Medicine , by Nick

Arnold, speaks to my former career as a nurse. Sedneva then adds The Encyclopedia of Ugly Fashion , by Karolina Zebrowska. The writing style is observant and sharp. There’s a sad realization that comes with so many great recommendations: I will die before I can possibly finish my ‘to-read’ list. Screw the bucket list, let me read more books!

Before the customer leaves, she becomes enchanted by a crystal ball that had escaped my attention. I want to wrestle it from her, asking its smoky orb if my novels will ever transport themselves from my screen to bookshelves (and not those at my affirming family’s abode).

Beyond Text’s artful whimsy speaks to the creativity of authors and illustrators. Affixed to a cozy reading nook—complete with cast-iron fireplace—are books with butterflied pages, draped in holiday ribbons and bows. Other times they host sprigs of flowers. For Sedneva, the ability to be creative within her workspace is critical. “The store has to be welcoming and cosy: A place to stop and browse, or just enjoy the seasonal decorations. I love it, but it’s a lot of hard work.”

Sedneva is gaining notoriety for her highly immersive window displays. One macabre display featured crows perching on piles of Edgar Allan Poe and Dracula An antique black typewriter sat primed to send another typed page levitating skywards. This year, Sedneva is planning a selfie station with fun phrasing: “You look better with a book in your hand.” Sound advice for a dating profile.

I can’t help but ask if Sedneva has a favorite season, and if books—like cheese and wine—are best paired together. “For sure, yes! Halloween! I love all the dark, spooky, interesting things with a little mystery. It’s light and fun…Between the holidays I still love to collect a selection of books for myself. In summer, I’ll read books about books or

bookstores, and select others for a literary journey around the globe.”

What has surprised you about owning a bookstore? “Being welcomed by the Los Gatos community. Knowing my efforts in creating community are appreciated—it means a lot. I didn't expect it! The opportunity to give back has been a good thing. Occasionally, one of my customers asks if we can host an event. We hosted “Paws & Pages,” a collaboration with California Bully Rescue Center. Volunteers brought several dogs and they hung out front. We took donations for the shelter, and provided coloring pages for kids. A passerby stopped to pet a British bull dog and couldn’t leave without him! The event didn’t increase sales, but helping Lucky find his new home made me feel so good!”

Rumor has it you run a mean book club? Tell me more… “Okay. What I really love is the mix of people we get. Men and women from different countries who bring different points of view, a depth of perspectives. When you discuss books with people from different backgrounds, it's totally different.

“One of the books we read was Rufi Thorpe’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, It was very easy to read—well written and entertaining. The cover is wrong because it gives you a romance vibe, which it's not. It's a book about social problems in our society. A young mother, without help to raise her child, decides to start an OnlyFans account. It was very thought provoking, why do we judge people for certain types of work and not others? Where is the difference—the borderline? It left a surprising impression on me.

“We have a stack of chairs to pull up, so anyone is welcome. Books can be purchased in store, ordered here, or brought with you. February’s pick is Wellness, by Nathan Hill. We meet in person at Beyond Text, on March 12, at 6:30.”

IT’S A FULL HOUSE OF TALENT OVER AT THE TASTING HOUSE

Jon Bates, who managed recently shuttered Seabright Social in Santa Cruz, joins the team

Laura Ness, Contributor

It’s no secret that talent attracts talent: everyone wants to be part of a winning team. Talent scouts and proprietors Mike and Denise Thornberry of The Tasting House Los Gatos, have assembled one of the finest groups of hospitality professionals in the region to create an experience unlike any other.

From the very start, they invited former Manresa staff stalwarts like Bryan Magday, and Jeffrey Perisho from The Plumed Horse, along with JP (Juan Pablo) Trillo Molina from The Wine Room in Palo Alto, aboard to foster an environment of continual learning and education.

Committed to exploring the finer things in life, including perfect wine and food pairings, the Thornberry’s have encouraged staff to attain their professional goals by furthering their wine education in partnership with David Glancy of the SF Wine School.

With a strong emphasis on sparkling wine from its debut, the Tasting House created the Champagne Bar, becoming the first place in Silicon Valley to exclusively offer Champagne flights. A special bar menu is served from 11:30am until 4pm, Friday and Saturdays, and features caviar, pommes frites, cheeses, Caesar salad, the TH burger and a fried chicken sandwich, created by Executive Chef Julian Silvera.

A rotating selection of hand-selected bubbly, as well as French wines by the glass, are served by Champagne Club Concierge and Certified Sommelier Curtis Cooke and Lead Floor Somm, JP Molina. There is plentiful seating outside on the covered parklet patio, where children are welcome: however, inside seating is for adults only. Molina says a special flight of Champagne made by women winemakers will be served throughout the month of March.

An exquisite tea service is available on Friday and Saturdays, from 11:30am until 2:30pm, with fresh baked breads and sweets from the kitchen, presented by highly trained experts in tea service, including the witty and knowledgeable Taylor Hildreth. Of course, you can opt for Champagne aside – or instead of - your tea. Wear a hat, the fancier the better. Join the cool crowd for Apéro Hour, from 4pm until 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday, when dinner service begins in the Bistro, from 5pm until 10pm. Bistro menu small plates include trout crudo, smoked sturgeon, mussels, lamb tartare and gigante beans. A full selection of wines and Champagnes is always available, and since they recently acquired a full liquor license, you can relax with

a cocktail with your pâté en croûte, or make a full dining evening of it with your grilled seasonal fish, pork chop vadouvan, Flannery steak frites or beef Wellington for two with duxelles.

Most recently, led by GM Mary Martin and Executive Chef Julian Silvera, who were recruited from Michelin star in Miami, they’ve opened the latest fine dining establishment in Los Gatos, Vicinity. The adjacent former beauty salon was transformed into an intimate, tastefully spare space with only four tables, where a 13-course Chef’s menu ($195/pp) provides visually stunning delights, accompanied by flights of local ($120/pp) and international ($145/pp) wines.

Among the recent hires to the expanding team are sommelier Jon Bates, who previously managed the recently shuttered Seabright Social in Santa Cruz, and Chef Ethan Carreon, who you might remember from The Lexington House, where he worked with founder, mixologist extraordinaire and GM Stephen Shelton, from 2021, when he was just 18, until 2025, when Shelton sold the place and moved on to Ethyl’s Fancy in Palo Alto.

Bates, a longtime wine representative who is also a master mycologist, came to the Tasting House courtesy of mushrooms. He had been delivering his foraged fungi to Chef Silvera and had also sold them some Italian wines from his portfolio. Then came the moment of kismet.

“Denise (Thornberry) had just visited a Barolo producer that I represent, Azienda Agricola Giacomo Fenocchio,

and we had a great chat over a glass of Champagne,” says Bates. “The Chanterelles were popping and my restaurant had just closed.”

Being part of this restaurant just made sense. “Everyone has a somm certificate on the floor, there are people who had worked at Manresa, and they seem to be having a good time,” says Bates. “Plus, I really don’t want to work just anywhere. Their devotion to wine and food and their philosophy aligns with mine.” That magnetic alignment has to be strong, as he commutes from Santa Cruz.

Bates, who acts as the somm when he can, is primarily a floor server, who says his job is to ensure great guest experiences. He especially enjoys working the Champagne Bar. “I love Champagne and have been intimidated by all the styles,” says Bates. “But the staff here is so knowledgeable, and since there are

always three different flights available, I am learning a lot.”

Tasting House just applied for a Grand Award from Wine Spectator, and Bates says has a feeling they are going to get it. Los Gatos resident, Chef Ethan Carreon lives just down the street. He did a short stint at Ethyl’s Fancy, and let’s just say did not fancy it as a long-term career option. When he discovered the kitchen at Tasting House, he felt an immediate kinship with the staff, many of whom he already knew. “It’s completely different from the family style food we served at Lexington House,” he observes. “The service here is so precise and so detail-oriented, it really keeps me mentally focused. I enjoy all the different aspects of the food preparation and plating.” Although he’s used tweezers before, they get a good workout here, but the results shine with the glow of well-practiced perfection.

Asked what it’s like working with a star chef like Silvera, Carreon smiles thoughtfully as he quickly answers. “It’s like working with myself! Honestly, I never thought that would be possible. We get along really well. He gives me the freedom to do what I want to do. But I do a bit of everything. I don’t mind doing any task I need to, from dishwashing to plating: whatever needs to be done. It’s a lot of work, but I love it.” He says the kitchen team is just great, and they work together in harmony. Quite the opposite of Hell’s Kitchen. The best part? He doesn’t have to commute. That’s another thing he doesn’t miss about going to Palo Alto. A Los Gatos resident, Carreon can literally walk to work. And, blessedly, back home.

What does he do after a long day in the kitchen, spending 12 to 14 hours or more on his feet? One might expect he’d likely want to go out with friends, but he politely shakes his head. “I really enjoy hanging out with the staff here at the bar after shift: everyone is so nice. It’s fun. And then, honestly, I just want to go home and relax: and sleep.”

TO THE EDITOR

MOORE AND RISTOW DEMAND HIGHER TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT BUDGETS TO ATTEND CONFERENCES

At Los Gatos’ annual priority-setting session, Mayor Moore and Vice Mayor Ristow demanded higher travel and entertainment budgets to fund boondoggle conferences while the Town Manager forecasts upcoming multimillion-dollar operating deficits with no relief in sight. It’s another example of failed Council fiscal leadership, which could cause painful service and staff reductions.

Moore and Ristow are willing to tax residents more, or slash headcount, so they can attend these junkets. This is the epitome of bad judgment—while the other three Council members wisely refused to support it. It’s a blatant “more for me” choice of unceasingly spending someone else’s money, not their own. They claim they “don’t make very much,” so these lavish perks are compensation they are entitled to.

Voters must remember this in November. We need to elect thoughtful leadership.

Jak VanNada Los Gatos Community Alliance

*Letters are edited for length and clarity

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POLICE BLOTTER

FEB. 22

• A caller reported her wedding ring missing from her home on Newville Drive after returning from out of town at 12:14pm.

• A person was reported to have driven their car into the creek in front of the caller’s property on Shannon Road at 3:44pm. One person came out of the vehicle, and an unknown number of injuries were reported.

• Four young men were reported to be riding their e-bikes on the lawn and all over Los Gatos High School on High School Court at 5:21pm.

FEB. 23

• A work van was reported to be burglarized at Unit B of Sky Blue Pools on University Avenue at 8:19am.

• A caller reported their truck was vandalized on Oakmont Way at 8:54am.

• A caller reported he was in a vehicular accident at University Avenue and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, but refused to get medical attention for the pain in his neck, elbow and knee at 2:46pm.

• Two people were reported fighting at Hotel Los Gatos on East Main Street at 6:42pm.

FEB. 24

• Police were unable to locate a coyote that had reportedly been struck by a vehicle and was seen alive in the roadway at Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and northbound Highway 17 at 7:54am.

• A subject tried to take a crossing guard’s phone at Westchester and Blossom Valley drives at 8:17am.

• Someone stole laptops and passports from a vehicle, after shattering the rear window in Muni Lot 1 on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road sometime after 5:30pm. The burglary was reported at 8:19pm.

FEB. 25

• A vehicle collision with no injuries was reported at Los Gatos High School on High School Court after students participating in “Senior Assassin,” a water-gun tag game, attempted to squirt the driver of

the vehicle they collided with at 7:44am.

• A caller reported that $522 was stolen from Sephora on University Avenue. The theft occurred on Jan. 29, but was reported on Feb. 25 at 11:48am.

• A caller requested medical attention for their boyfriend after both of them and dog were hit by a vehicle at Dardanelli Lane and Knowles Drive at 7:03pm.

FEB. 26

• A man offered to sell the caller oxycodone after stating he had a lifetime supply at 7-11 on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 9:53am.

• A caller reported that his mother was involved in a three-vehicle collision with no injuries on Blossom Hill Road at 4:32pm.

FEB. 27

• Amazon packages (containing over $300 worth of product) were reported stolen from the package room of Aventino Apartments on Winchester Circle at 9:47am.

• A woman reportedly stole soda and cosmetics from CVS Pharmacy on Pollard Road at 12:13pm.

• Someone stole $700 worth of items from Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard. The theft took place on Jan. 30, but was reported on Feb. 27 at 2:32pm.

FEB. 28

• A caller reported a vehicle accident with unknown injuries at Blossom Hill Road and University Avenue after a driver reportedly struck an object and attempted to leave the scene before stopping in the Oak Meadow area at 8:46pm. The call resulted in a misdemeanor arrest.

• Police responded to a party on Palos Verdes Drive involving underage drinking and around 40 juveniles at 10:17pm.

• Juveniles reportedly toilet-papered a house at Shannon Road and Magneson Loop at 11:33pm.

These reports are compiled from publicly available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.

Prepared by Anika Kapasi

ST. PADDY'S BANDS

Prince Charles Pipe Band. There will be traditional Irish dancing and fresh oysters (bring cash to purchase those).

This event is a fundraiser for Los Gatos Music in the Park and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation. A few sponsorship opportunities are still available (contact Nicole Simons Nicole@CampodiBocce.com if interested).

Already, Devcon Construction and Joseph A. Albanese have stepped-up (Devcon as a Grand Marshal sponsor, and Albanese as Bodacious BBQ sponsors). Last year's event occurred on a very cold and rainy March day. With the spring weather so unpredictable, be sure to layer your outfits and bring your smiles, oh, and be sure to be "wearing of the green.”

Cancer CAREpoint golf tourney

Cancer CAREpoint, a local nonprofit, provides compassionate, personalized support for cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers. Its Annual Charity Golf Tournament, will be held Monday, April 27, at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. Contact: Pam@cancercarepoint.org

Lions Club speech

At the last Lions Club luncheon, Daniel Roberts was the guest speaker. Roberts is

TRACKING VEHICLES

Flock, from page 6

Cruz, Los Altos Hills jettison Flock Safety service”, from January.

On Friday, Gibbs Mura—which recently secured a $27.5 million settlement against Thomson Reuters after it claimed the company’s CLEAR platform violated the privacy of millions of Californians—sent out an email looking for additional plaintiffs in Bay Area cities, including Los Gatos.

“Flock’s mass surveillance system threatens Californians’ privacy rights,” said lead attorney David Berger in the release. “License plate readers collect and store vast amounts of information about innocent people, and public safety cannot be a catch-all justification for overreach. We have filed this class action lawsuit to

the station manager of the nonprofit KPCR 92.9FM. If you would like to hostess or host a show, let Roberts know. info@kpcr.org

NUMU museum talk and an event added

Peter Van Coutren Steinbeck Archivist from San Jose State University spoke at the most recent talk, which was on John Steinbeck. Van Coutren reviewed Steinbeck's life and his time in this area. This talk had a 50-person waiting list to attend.

For the more long-term planners out there, please note Los Gatan Executive Editor and Publisher Dan Pulcrano will lecture on “Neal Cassady & the Beats” at NUMU, Nov. 19, at 11am.

See you there.

hold Flock accountable.”

On Feb. 26, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said it had suspended use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras in Cupertino and Saratoga after the Board of Supervisors adopted a new Surveillance Use Policy.

“The suspension stems from concerns raised at the county level regarding Flock Safety's data-sharing practices—not from any issues with how the Sheriff's Office used, managed or safeguarded ALPR technology. The Sheriff’s Office reaffirmed that it has never shared ALPR data with federal agencies like ICE, and its ALPR policies continue to be viewed as industry leading,” it said in a blog post. “These tools have played a key role in public safety. Since 2022, West Valley deputies have located over 50 stolen vehicles, recovered 30 stolen license plates, made 66 arrests, executed 33 warrants, and aided in five missing-person cases.”

REAL ESTATE

Protecting Your Home Against Storm Damage

A number of preventative steps you can take

By Janis Mara

The rainy season isn’t over until April, and in the meantime, there are a number of things you can do to protect your home against rain damage, many of them simple maintenance.

To get started, experts advise doing a top-to-bottom inspection of your house, starting with the roof and working your way down. In most cases, it’s not necessary to climb a ladder—just eyeballing will do.

“Cleaning the rain gutters is very important,” said Bay Area Realtor Nancie Allen, who sits on the board of the Bay East Association of Realtors. These narrow tubes under the lower edge of the roof catch rainwater and direct it away from the home, preventing such things as basement flooding and leaks.

Allen said to check the gutters, the downspouts and the roof to see if leaves and debris have collected there. If so, it’s perfectly legit—and probably the better part of valor—to call a professional to do the cleanup, rather than attempt it yourself.

Overhanging branches from trees in the yard should be trimmed tout suite, before any gusts of wind should flare up and send them flying into the yard or onto the roof, Allen said.

Next, do a flashlight test in the attic. “If there are water spots on the rafters, it’s

time to call a roofer. Otherwise, the rain can get into your insulation and work its way into the house,” Allen said.

Double-check the weatherstripping in the attic hatches, exterior doors, windows and garage doors, Allen said. Look for cracks, peeling, brittle material, warping, or missing chunks. A handy test: Close a dollar bill in the door. If it pulls out easily, the seal is weak.

Replacing weatherstripping is an easy do-it-yourself job that takes a half-hour to an hour. It improves energy efficiency, reduces noise and keeps out pests like ants that might be seeking asylum from the storm in your house.

Another do-it-yourselfer: “Test the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms,” said Allen.

To check the alarm, all you have to do is hit the “test” button. If you don’t have smoke alarms, it’s simple to pick them up at a local hardware store.

A Bay Area-specific tip: Look over your earthquake emergency supplies. Make sure the food isn’t outdated and that you have emergency water supplies, fire extinguishers, a flashlight, and batteries.

During your home inspection, check to see if the place needs a new paint job. Exterior paint protects the house.

Obviously, the rainy season is not the time to have the work done. But given how busy tradepeople are these days, this could be a good time to get on a painter’s schedule for the spring.

RECENT SALES AND PRICES

In Santa Clara County, the median home is around $1.58M, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.

In January 2026, Santa Clara County home prices were down 3.5 percent compared to last year, selling for a median price of $1.5M, according to data from Redfin. On average, homes in Santa Clara County sell after 31 days on the market, compared to 28 days last year. There were 491 homes sold in January this year, down from 594 last year.

23416 Sunset Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033

$1.49M, 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,823 sq ft; sold on Feb. 13, 2026

16140 Matilija Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95030

$11M, 6 beds, 8 baths, 7,370 sq ft; sold on Feb. 11, 2026

200 Westchester Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032

$2.40M, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,258 sq ft; sold on Feb. 11, 2026

126 Central Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030

$2.98M, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,276 sq ft; sold on Feb. 11, 2026

108 Teresita Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032

$4.70M, 5 beds, 4 baths, 3,831 sq ft; sold on Feb. 9, 2026

117 El Olivar, Los Gatos, CA 95032

$1.65M, 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,637 sq ft; sold on Feb. 6, 2026

15681 Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

$11.4M, 8 beds, 11 baths, 12,405 sq ft; sold on Feb. 6, 2026

18800 Bella Vina, Saratoga, CA 95070

$7.2M, 4 beds, 6 baths, 4,929 sq ft; sold on Feb. 13, 2026

18336 Swarthmore Dr, Saratoga, CA 95070

$3.385M, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,182 sq ft; sold on Feb. 13, 2026

15393 Via Caballero, Monte Sereno, CA 95030

$5.6M, 5 beds, 5 baths, 3,922 sq ft; sold on Feb. 6, 2026

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Fictitious Business Name Statements

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME.

FBN724202 , filed on 02/26/2026.

The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): D&I MATTRESS 1185 Cambell Av F4, San Jose, CA 95126. Filed in Santa Clara county on 1/31-20XX under file No. FBN663112. Full Name of Registrant (s): 1. RAUL VILLAGRANA HERNANDEZ, 32744 Bel Aire Vt, Union City, CA 94587. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Raul Villagrana Hernandez /s/. Dated: February 26, 2026. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #722171

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Halthium, 10751 Wunderlich Drive, Cupertino, CA, 95014, Abitha Padmanabhan. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/01/2025. /s/ Abitha Padmanabhan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/18/2025. (pub Metro 01/28, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723027

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Skin Health Life, 2 The Skin Health Life, 3. SHL, 905 Almarida Drive, Campbell, CA, 95008, Deborah Lee Kiamanesh. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2026. /s/Deborah Lee Kiamanesh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2026. (pub LG 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723035

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shops On Wheels, 1040 Church Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020, Felix Marcelo Dominguez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/01/2003. /s/ Felix Marcelo Dominguez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2026. (pub LG 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

File Number: FBN722796. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Deveaux Counseling Services , 200 Winchester Circle D305, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Stephanie Monique Deveaux, 200 Winchester Circle D305, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 01/15/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Stephanie M. Deveaux /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723248

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lee Laundromat, 2715 Union Ave., San Jose, CA, 95124, 237 Investments LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Thang Le. CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2026. (pub LG 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

File Number: FBN722810. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Mountain School , 19601 Black Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033. This business is conducted by: An UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN A PARTNERSHIP, Amanda Demers - Administrative Director, 22106 Miller Ridge Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 and Andrea Spencer - Board Chair, 226 Edenlen Ave Apt 17, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/1990 and 01/16/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Amanda Demers /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ John Eichinger /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723583. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LATERAL WORKS 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, JOHN MARK EDMONDS, 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051 and NEAL BURGESS MITCHELL, 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2026 and 02/06/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ John Mark Edmonds /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN722445. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MIKE’S CUSTOM HOT RODS, 180 E Sunnyoaks Building 1, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple, MICHAEL SOUSA, 180 E Sunnyoaks Building 1, Campbell, CA 95008 and JODEE SOUSA, 180 E Sunnyoaks Building 1, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/24/2018 and 12/30/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Jodee Sousa /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/11, 02/18, 02/25, 03/04/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carrie’s Mobile Grooming, 4868 Kingdale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95124, Carrie Wozadlo. This business is being conducted by n Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1/28/2026. /s/ Carrie Wozadlo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723582

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Allume Interiors, 1053 Coleman Rd #1204, San Jose, CA, 95123, Allume Interiors LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Victoria Gianella. Owner. #B20260048221. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #722761

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Infusion For Health, 2880 Lakeside Drive #205, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Infusion4health, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dan Mccarty. CEO. #3646173. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/14/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723610. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Prime Life Dental Office of Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., 1374 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., 1374 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/06/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., Article/Reg # 4106497, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Aman Bhullar /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723747

File Number: FBN722872 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MANDALA MORTGAGE, 2. MANDALA MORTGAGES, 3. MANDALA PROPERTIES, 4. MANDALA MORTGAGE AND PROPERTIES, 5. MANDALA PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE , 455 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JOHN ROBERT EICHINGER, P.O. Box 878, Los Gatos, CA 95031. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/01/2015 and 01/20/2026 is the file date.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Town & Country Office Cleaning, 6146 Camino Verde Drive STE N-1, San Jose, CA, 95119, Morton & Stevenson Associates Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/25/1987. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dayna Morton. Secretary. #1418776 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723754. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ELIA , 276 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, ELIA HOSPITALITY LLC, 276

E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/03/2025 and 02/11/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. ELIA HOSPITALITY LLC, Article/Reg # B20250326775, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Bekir Akkus /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723767. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CHARLESTON PROPERTIES

400 Lambert Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, BOYD C. SMITH, 301 Coleridge Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and ARRILLAGA FOUNDATION, 2450 Watson Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/1981 and 02/12/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Boyd C. Smith /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723562

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wendy Talk Therapy, Wendy Lee Gorelick. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Wendy Lee Gorelick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN722819. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ECCENTRIC STYLIST, 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by: An Individual, AARUSHI BANERJEE, 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/15/2026 and 01/16/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Aarushi Banerjee /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723065

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Majestic Thai Spa, 1123 Luchessi Dr., San Jose, CA, 95118, Amare Spa Group Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/20/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Yosef Rosha. CEO. #B20260020353. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #723922

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Qua Bridal, LLC, 501 Gibson Dr., Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023. under file No. 693075. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 02/18/2026. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #723923

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Trevin Tuxedos, LLC, 501 Gibson Dr., Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023. under file No. 693076. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 02/18/2026. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723940

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Blossom Hill Crafts, 2. Blossom Hill Crafts Pottery, 3. Blossom Hill Ceramics, 4. Blossom Hill Games, 15900 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, ABHCD4ME, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/10/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/David Propach. #202016710448. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/18/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723995

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: South Bay Ice Distribution, 301 N 13 St., San Jose, 95112, Julio Cesar Arciga. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/03/2025. /s/Julio Cesar Arciga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

File Number: FBN724007. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ENDLESS SOMMER NURSING 435 Irving Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JESSICA SOMMER, 435 Irving Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/20/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Jessica Sommer /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723364

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Areli Vibes Studio, 680 N 6th St., San Jose, CA, 95112, Lilia Areli Diaz Aguilar. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Lilia Areli Diaz Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/02/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #724016

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Moonbridge Advisory, 521 Pine Wood Ln., Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Yeji Moon. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/17/2026. /s/ Yeji Moon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723622

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Enviro Safetech, 2160 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA, 95131, Next Level EHS, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/05/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Fardad Jay Jamali. CEO. #B20260048438. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the Town of Los Gatos has scheduled a meeting on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos and via Zoom webinar to consider:

SUBJECT: 16769 FARLEY ROAD – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION U-24-010

Consider a Request for Approval to Modify an Existing Conditional Use Permit for Expanded Hours of Operation in an Institution for Religious Observance (West Valley Muslim Association) on Property Zoned R-1:8. APN 424-21-062. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities. Property Owner: West Valley Muslim Association, Osmar Ghafoor, President. Applicant: Razi Mohiuddin. Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman.

PLEASE NOTE: This item may be withdrawn or rescheduled at the discretion of the Town. Members of the public are advised to check the final meeting agenda, which will be posted no later than 72 hours before the meeting at: https://losgatos-ca.municodemeetings.com/ The final agenda will confirm whether the item will be heard; if it is not listed on the agenda, it has either been moved to a future date or withdrawn from consideration. For more information or to confirm the status of this item, please contact Jocelyn Shoopman at planning@ losgatosca.gov or 408-354-6872. The staff report to the Planning Commission will be available for public review three days prior to the meeting on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov/AgendasAndVideos

All persons interested in said application are encouraged to speak in-person or via Zoom at this hearing. If anyone wishes to challenge the action on the above applications in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or anyone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Deadline for all written correspondence is 11:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.

TOWN OF LOS GATOS PLANNING COMMISSION

/s/ Joel Paulson, Secretary Pub LG 3/4/2026

PUBLIC NOTICES

File Number: FBN723934. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. VASONA PARK DENTAL, PRACTICE OF GHUMAN DENTAL CARE, INC, 540 N. Santa Cruz Ave , STE B1, Los Gatos, CA 95037. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, GHUMAN DENTAL CARE, INC., 2275 East Dunne Ave, Suite A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/12/2025 and 02/18/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Ghuman Dental Care, Inc, Article/Reg # B20250067856, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Gurjinder Ghuman /s/ Secretary. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723875. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. EXPRESSREG LOS GATOS, 634 North Santa Cruz Ave Suite 106, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, EXPRESS DOCS GROUP, LLC, 5440 Gallier Loop, Antioch, CA 94531. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/17/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. EXPRESS DOCS GROUP, LLC, Article/Reg # B20250219290, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Shane Johnson /s/ COO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723791 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ANASTASIA CHAI HYPNOSIS, 3880 S Bascom Ave #216, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ANASTASIA ZVEROK, 3880 S Bascom Ave #216, San Jose, CA 95124 . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2025 and 02/12/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Anastasia Zverok /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724071 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS, 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2009 and 02/24/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724072 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS 2 , 349 Spring Valley Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148265. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2012 and 02/24/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724073. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS 3, 3318 Dias Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2017 and 02/24/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723232 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ANAYA BEAUTY CO, 200 West McKinley Ave 100-209, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by: An Individual, DIANA O ANAYA, 200 West McKinley Ave 100-209, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/30/2025 and 01/29/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Diana O Anaya /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN722865. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. JAK B MAHJ, 425 Robin Widge Way, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JULIE C LIN-FRISS, 425 Robin Widge Way, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/13/2026 and 01/20/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Julie Lin-Friss /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

Name Changes

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV487151 . Notice of Petition of AMANDA JANE BUTCHER. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AMANDA JANE BUTCHER to Proposed name: AMANDA BUTCHER.

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: Date: June 02, 2026, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate . The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: February 27, 2026. /s/ Charles F. Adams /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed February 27, 2026 by /s/ AS A. SXXXX /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

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