FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM AT LGHS SHOWS IMPRESSIVE DOMINANCE
Girls squad has already outscored opponents 76-1 in bright 8-0 start
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
In running out to an 8-0 start, the Los Gatos High School girls field hockey team has outscored its opponents, 76-1.
No, that’s not a typo. Truth be told, the Wildcats aren’t surprised by their sheer dominance.
“Obviously, 76-1 is very impressive,” senior attacker Kendall Sutherland said. “But it’s almost expected in a way because of the way we practice. So, it’s not like we’re shocked in any way. Coach Henry (Reyes) reminds us the hard work we put in will pay off, so we should almost expect results like this.”
Far from being arrogant, Sutherland is simply being matter of fact. Los Gatos is the preeminent field hockey program in the Central Coast Section, with a record 17 playoff championships. However, the Wildcats are coming off a 2024 season in which it failed to reach at least the CCS playoff semifinals for just the third time since the esteemed Reyes took over the program in 1992.
Known for their deep reservoir of talent and indefatiguable work ethic, the returning players had an extra layer of motivation during an intense off-season of training.
“A lot of us remember how
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LEADERS: THOUSANDS AT RISK OF LOSING BENEFITS
Council considers impact of federal funding cuts, local developments
Emma Solomon, Contributor
After a pledge of allegiance led by Boy Scouts Troop 2 , Council immediately jumped into dis -
cussing federal funding cuts to Santa Clara County residents as a result of HR1, colloquially known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Sept. 16.
The law was signed into existence by President Donald Trump on July 4.
“We’ve had the opportunity to share with many the impacts of the federal budget on
the healthcare system in Santa Clara County,” said former mayor Marico Sayoc, the chief of staff for Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, introducing a presentation about the impact of budget cuts on Santa Clara County’s public healthcare system. “We would like to
BATTLING Los Gatos High School senior Leaya Cleary unleashes a shot in a 7-0 non-league win over Branham on Sept. 9.
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HERE’S HOW TO REMOVE A LIVER TUMOR WITHOUT A SCALPEL
Good Samaritan Hospital demonstrates the technology it uses to obliterate cancer
Dinah
Cotton , Contributor
On Sept. 8, Good Samaritan Hospital “Good Sam” emailed this reporter a press release that proclaimed, “Good Samaritan Hospital (Good Sam) becomes the first hospital in the South Bay to perform a histotripsy procedure-a groundbreaking, non-invasive treatment that destroys liver tumors using sound waves rather than surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.” For anyone who has had cancer or has had any type of cancer in their family or friends, this is very good news. A new treatment that could treat a liver tumor in the morning and the patient could go home that evening without a tumor? Is this too good to be true?
I contacted Dawn Bussy, the communications and community engagement director at Good Sam, for details. I wanted to learn more about histotripsy. Bussy arranged a brief interview with Dr. Lindsey Pierce, the doctor who is doing this procedure at Good Sam.
Just what is histotripsy?
“Histotripsy uses focused ultrasound waves to precisely target tumorous tissue, creating microbubbles that collapse and break apart the tumor cells without harming surrounding healthy tissue. The result is a safe, precise and non-invasive option for patients for whom traditional cancer treatments may pose high risks or have proven ineffective.”
Later I was to find out that histotripsy may do even better than just dissolving a tumor.
And that this procedure is in trials for other ablation uses: arterial disease, enlarged prostates, uterine fibroids and many other conditions that may have required surgery in the past.
Dr. Pierce is an interventional radiologist who performs this very new treatment at Good Sam. Bussy managed to get me twenty minutes to meet with Dr. Pierce. I wanted to learn more about how it eradicates liver tumors.
“Histrotripsy is a game-changer in liver cancer care,” Dr. Pierce says in the release.
Bussy led me through the maze of corridors within the bowels of Good Sam Hospital to the radiation department.
We were then led by Dr. Pierce to the machine in question.
It is actually several pieces of very sophisticated equipment and is mobile.
“This machine came out earlier this year, and it is only FDA-approved for liver tumors,” she said. “We identify where the tumor is, visually, by CT scans—or sometimes a MRI—so you know where the tumor is that you are interested in hitting.”
This procedure is entirely external
save for the intubation of the patient, I also learned.
“The patient is intubated because you need them really still,” Dr. Pierce said. “So, for a larger tumor it can take up to 45 minutes—for a smaller one, 20 minutes or so. It all depends on the tumor size.”
Approximately nine hospital staff members assist in this cutting-edge procedure.
Where happens to the destroyed tumor?
“The ultrasound waves work in such a capacity that it causes the internal elements
to agitate, to a point that (the tumor cells) all die and become liquefied dead tissue,” Dr. Pierce went on. “I think that it is going to be life-changing for a patient with cancer. Once the tumor is destroyed, the body absorbs it over time. It is non-harmful.”
Dr. Pierce mentioned that trials are now underway to extend the treatment to people with pancreatic cancer—one of the most lethal.
“The future of noninvasive cancer therapy is bright,” Dr. Pierce said in the release. “We are proud to be among the first to bring this to our patients.”
Good Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, is also planning significant construction, starting with a new parking garage and utility plant.
“Being the first hospital in the South Bay to offer histotripsy shows our commitment to bringing world-class, cutting edge technology to the South Bay community,” the hospital’s CEO, Patrick Rohan, said in the press release. “This innovation represents hope for patients and families facing a difficult diagnosis, and we are proud to be at the forefront of advancing cancer care.”
TECHNOLOGY Dr. Lindsey Pierce standing in front of the machine used for histotripsy and how the procedure works to remove liver tumors, sometimes without hospital admission. Good Samaritan Hospital is on the cutting edge of modern state of the art procedures with more to come.
BARNES & NOBLE LOOKING FORWARD TO EARLY-OCTOBER STORE OPENING
Retailer says it isn’t trying to squeeze out neighboring indie shop Beyond Text
Drew Penner, Editor
As you approach the Grays Lane corner along North Santa Cruz Avenue in down town Los Gatos, you might just catch an inquisitive soul peeking into the store front with the covered-over windows.
And last week, we caught up with a Barnes & Noble executive to find out more about what’s about to be unveiled.
“It’s a great spot for us,” said Janine Flan igan, vp of store planning and design for the chain, noting they’re targeting an Oct. 8 opening date—and expressing serious optimism for the world of words. “There’s a complete resurgence in reading.”
The corporation officially known as Barnes & Noble Education is currently a bit of a black box, as they’ve delayed their most recent earnings report due to an internal audit of financial reporting mechanisms.
“Certain information regarding the recording of cost of digital sales was brought to the attention of management in July 2025,” the company told the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year, adding the company “believes that these potential impacts may have resulted from the actions of a payment processing employee, who has been suspended pending the results of the Committee’s investigation.”
But at least some analysts still feel that, overall, the physical media retailer is on the right track. Henrik Alex, of Seeking Alpha, recently upgraded his rating from “hold” to “strong buy,” for example.
“However, it will require more time, improved shareholder communication, and strong execution for market participants to forgive past missteps and focus on the company’s decent near-term prospects,” he wrote.
Here at home, the controversy has been centered on the fact the corporation is moving in right down the street from where Beyond Text Bookstore recently opened.
So, was the corporate giant seeking to muscle-out a woman-owned independent shop?
“That is never our intention,” said Flanigan, pointing to how company CEO James Daunt actually owns several small book-sales storefronts, called Daunt Books, in England. “Most independent bookstores have a specialty that we don’t have.”
Flanigan says they’re aiming to achieve a similar third-place feel of the larger stores, despite the fact they’re not allowed to have a café in this location—
which is also much smaller than their big-box concepts.
“Los Gatos is a bit smaller, so there are some challenges, but there’s still seating in the store,” she said. “We still welcome our customers to come in and enjoy the space.”
The news they’d be launching here came not long after it moved to close one of its two San Jose locations.
But according to Flanigan, they weren’t trying to end the chapter there exactly.
Barnes & Noble has a policy of never closing locations unless their hand is forced—such as if they’re not allowed to renew their lease, she said.
Nevertheless, these days, she continued, they are finding success with their boutique-type setups, such as in Burlingame.
“We’ve expanded our opportunities across differ square footages,” she said, noting they’re on track to open 65 stores this year.
When rolling out a location like the one in Los Gatos, they’ll typically promote a store manager from within and hire a new cast of booksellers, Flanigan added.
A recent study from the University of Florida and University College London found daily pleasure reading has been dropping by about 3% every year—though those remaining folks are doing more of it. The decline was steeper in Black communities than among white Americans.
For the big opening in Los Gatos, Flanigan says to expect a featured local
for kids.
(peeking in)
Credit: Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan
JAZZY NONPROFIT CLOSES-OUT SEASON WITH A BANG
Brubeck Brothers Quartet headlined fancy GALA at Addison-Penzak JCC
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
What happens after Jazz on the Plazz (JoP) ends? You attend a “GALA” and wait for next summer, of course.
The producers of JoP, Los Gatos Music & Arts, held their annual GALA and sponsor recognition this Saturday. This year’s event was held at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (the JCC) in the Fletcher, Krauss, Reinhard Auditorium.
People come to give back to the organization that has provided them with music each Wednesday evening during the summer.
It’s a chance to dress up, listen to some live, improvisational jazz and just chill out.
Many who attended this series-ender said that this had been the best series yet.
People also seemed to be really enjoying the choice of venue for the GALA, as well.
BTW, JoP has been going strong for more than two decades now.
Every year for the GALA, organizers suggest men arrive in “black-tie encouraged” dress, though this is not strictly enforced.
Black-tie usually means refined elegance. All styles of gentlemen attire were present for this event. The ladies outdid themselves this year. Some in fancy cocktail dresses or floor-length evening gowns with tasteful jewelry.
Male fashion tips
LGM&A board member Jonathan Knowles spoke with Town Vice Mayor Rob Moore about having a black or dark navy suit to wear to these festivities. Moore said that Knowles suggested that he “get himself a tuxedo jacket for events.” Knowles also said “every mayor needs a tux,” referring to how the young politician is slated to take on mayoral duties this December (possibly in a tuxedo jacket or a dark suit). Councilmember Maria Ristow and husband Warren also attended this GALA as arts supporters. Former County assessor Larry Stone was in attendance, a few diehards did restrained (customary) booing when he was announced. A candidate to replace Stone as County Assessor, in the next election was also introduced.
A bit of bidding
To start the evening, Teri Hope (co-founder of LGM&A) along with Knowles and Ginger Taylor McDonald—all unpaid volunteers board members—held a short auction. Luxury vacations and services were offered, including lobster dinners in an historic home.
The Los Gatos Morning Rotary club and other local volunteers also support
this nonprofit by helping out at the events. This well-attended summer series serves our community with pleasant musical evenings—and a way to gather outdoors and enjoy our town together. For a long time Los Gatos has been known as an arts and music mecca.
And folks from all over come here to partake in the fun.
Businesses support the arts
It takes a large cast of characters to make JOP what it is. This year’s donors include El Camino Health, Star One Credit Union, Addison Penzak JCC and Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel. Other sponsors include Lexus of Stevens Creek (who brought a brand new Lexus to the Wednesday evening series), Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, Carnico Tools & Provisions, Jean Tenore Group, Ayurvedamrut Wellness Center, Lavish An Experience Co., Los Gatos Thrives and for its first year the De Mattei Construction Company.
We all have seen the De Mattei signs around Town. Since 1985 De Mattei Con-
struction has been a presence in Los Gatos and surrounding communities. I was fortunate enough to be seated next to the next generation of De Matteis, Josh. This 26-year-old spoke with pride of his work as project manager, estimator and in general just doing what needs to be done. We hope to see more of him next summer, if not before.
Jessica Kashian, executive producer
As an LGM&A administrator, Jessica Kashian is responsible for working with sponsors. “I have been discussing with De Mattei for them to become part of our Jazz on the Plazz events and sponsoring for a while now,” she said, referencing the way their arts organization has worked to ingrain itself in the community. “It’s taken a couple of years for us to get down to this point. We welcome De Mattei Construction as our newest LGM&A sponsor.”
What’s up for next year?
Given that the Brubeck Brothers Quar -
tet was the featured attraction at the GALA, you couldn’t help but wonder what the organization has up its sleeves for 2026.
Guess we will have to wait till early next year to find out who will be headlining the upcoming series of shows. It sure will be hard to top this year. But somehow they always do.
Los Gatos Music & Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that, in addition to Jazz on the Plazz, hosts other live productions, as well as music education programming for local youth.
Note after performing at Saturday’s evening GALA the BBQ conducted a jazz workshop for local referred students at the JCC. The 12 young jazz students had a chance to sit in with this world famous group. The lessons learned here are not in the text books or online. The mere presence with these greats was a highlight for all of the schooling that they had had to date. This is what Los Gatos Music & Arts is all about.
INSTRUCTING Chris Brubeck, son of legendary jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, leads the youth jazz workshop on Sunday at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center with his fretless bass guitar. He is also known for his trombone-playing.
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COMMUNITY CONSIDERATIONS
Councilmember Rob Rennie addresses a speaker during the Sept. 16 regularly scheduled
Last week, the body discussed a variety of issues, from federal funding cuts, to a contract with HdL Companies, to wildfire preparedness.
COUNCIL SUPPORTS $193,500 INCREASE TO HDL CONTRACT
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convey that this is a partnership, and we’d love to have you at the table when we look at how to solve some of these big problems that are looming.”
In the presentation, Sayoc’s colleague Brian Darrow outlined the direct impact on Los Gatans.
According to data taken from the County health system, thousands of families are at risk of access to both healthcare and food assistance programs— namely, Medi-Cal and CalFresh.
In Los Gatos alone, 3,700 residents are dependent on Medi-Cal, while 750 rely on CalFresh.
“We knew that we had a storm coming. It’s not coming tomorrow, but it is coming soon,” said Darrow. “The extent to which we can survive it really depends on how we can prepare as a county and a community.”
In response, Darrow outlined support for Measure A—a five-year sales tax in-
crease that will be featured on the ballot for the November special election. The intended tax would generate an estimated $330 million each calendar year.
While some members of Council questioned the tax, namely Councilmember Rob Rennie, the general consensus spoke in support of a response to the impending cuts.
“I’ve already seen the actions from the federal government significantly impacting people in our community and around the country,” said Vice Mayor Rob Moore. “I feel very fortunate that we have a county that is willing to step up.”
After concluding conversation on the funding cuts, Council shifted to examining agenda items.
The first was a request to approve a modification for a planned development located at 130 Vasona Oaks Drive. The proposal mainly concerned additional square footage of 400
square feet, which is not considered to be a “significant change.”
This matter was discussed by Planning Commission and moved forward for approval on August 30.
“I appreciate the deliberations of the planning commission and concur on what I perceive as a very reasonable request that met unanimous support of the planning commission,” said Councilmember Mary Badame.
The request was approved unanimously.
The next item was a proposed amendment: authorizing the Town Manager to renew the town’s current contract with HdL Companies. If approved, the contract would be extended to June 30, 2027 and increased by as much as $193,500 (not including Consumer Price Index adjustments).
Objections arose in public comment, with resident Nadine Swenberg speaking out against the amendment.
“I am concerned about extending and
amending the contract with HDL, especially considering the way that the contract is written and the incentives that HDL will have as an outside party when implementing an audit on members of our community,” said Swenberg.
As a hopeful business owner, Swenberg cited her own challenges in trying to procure a business license. Between broken links and an undisclosed processing fee, she asserted that HdL will increase profits when compliance is harder for members of the community.
Council ultimately voted 3-2 in favor of moving forward with approving the renewed contract with HdL.
After a brief intermission, Council concluded the meeting by discussing matters such as wildfire preparedness initiatives and electric bike safety.
The meeting adjourned after 11pm, and is scheduled to reconvene on Oct. 1 at 7pm.
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GUEST VIEW
Red tape and senior services
Los Gatos can’t afford to let process block progress
Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor
The Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) has spent years building programs and resources to help residents thrive. As someone who serves on the commission, I’ve witnessed the positive impact of this work. Yet this year, new rules have made progress harder to achieve. I write this column on my own behalf, not in my official role.
CHSSC has created a HUB in partnership with Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation (LGS) staff to serve as a central resource for residents. The HUB provides seniors and their families with information on programs, events and services designed to support daily living and community engagement. It has become a stop for people seeking guidance on everything from health care to social connection. We also helped secure a navigator to guide seniors through online resources. For many older residents, this assistance is vital in reducing isolation and improving quality-of-life.
and responsibilities. Our 2025 plan was approved after significant effort, reflecting years of accumulated experience. But staff later presented their own version, leaving out ongoing projects and changing priorities we had already set, forcing us to revise our approach while losing valuable time. This process not only delays work, but also creates confusion about roles and responsibilities, which can affect long-term planning.
The mental health report. In February 2023, after interviewing numerous providers, CHSSC produced a detailed report on mental health services in Los Gatos, with recommendations for improvement. When we tried to follow up with providers (a step we always took), staff informed us that such outreach now required preapproval. This delay limits our ability to respond quickly to emerging needs and risks, creating gaps in service delivery.
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We implemented the Senior Road Map, a comprehensive plan to improve and expand services across Los Gatos. One of our key accomplishments was advocating for the hiring of a Senior Services Coordinator, a position tasked with tracking service delivery, identifying gaps and ensuring accountability. This role is there to bring greater clarity to the senior services landscape.
Our work extends beyond individual programs. We have guided how funds were used to upgrade the LGS Center, ensuring improvements reflect the needs and preferences of seniors who use the space daily. We compiled an inventory of senior housing in town, providing valuable information to families and decision-makers. Most recently, we have been developing a second HUB to connect volunteers with organizations in need. By linking residents willing to give their time with programs that rely on volunteer support, we strengthen the community.
Despite these accomplishments, a new code of conduct now requires preapproval from staff, the Town Manager, or the Town Council for actions the commission has historically handled directly. This shift has slowed progress and complicated work that was once straightforward. Tasks that previously took weeks now take months, and projects requiring timely execution are delayed.
Here are a few examples:
The work plan. Each year, CHSSC develops a work plan with goals, objectives
The survey conflict. After collaborating with the Senior Services Coordinator on a survey aligned with the Senior Services Road Map, staff created a separate survey and suggested that providers complete both. This duplication diluted our work and ignored the reality that many providers do not have time or resources for two surveys. This reduced the effectiveness of data collection and planning. It also risks frustrating the very providers whose input is crucial for designing effective programs.
Losing the Senior Services Coordinator. Just as he was settling in and gaining familiarity with senior services, our coordinator announced he was leaving for another position. This departure added to the challenges of the year, requiring the commission to adjust priorities, while continuing essential programs. It also underscores how fragile momentum can be when new procedures limit flexibility and responsiveness.
These setbacks frustrate me, and I suspect they frustrate my fellow commissioners, too. More importantly, they slow progress for our residents. Los Gatos cannot afford delays caused by unnecessary duplication and procedural hurdles, especially when critical programs are at stake.
CHSSC has repeatedly demonstrated what it can accomplish when trusted to do its job. From creating centralized resources to ensuring accountability in service delivery, the commission has proven its value. The challenge now is removing the barriers that hinder effective work. Los Gatos deserves timely, effective programs. Let the commission get back to work to make that possible.
Jeffrey P. Blum is a family law mediator who lives in Los Gatos. He can be reached at blumesq@aol.com.
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FORBES MILL ANNEX IS A MONUMENT TO OUR HISTORY
What could the future hold for this still-vacant Town-owned building?
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
The historic Forbes Mill Annex is the oldest remaining commercial structure in Los Gatos. Before the town got its current name, it was actually called Forbes Mill, then Forbestown. The initial mill was erected in 1854 and lasted until 1916. Its storage unit has stood the test of time and is now a sort of monument. But the Town-owned facility has been sitting empty for years, raising questions about its future.
Titan of industry
The remains of the old flour mill are perched along Highway 17 under the pedestrian overpass. It’s named for James Alexander Forbes, who acquired 2,000 acres of Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos around 1853 from Jose Maria Hernandez, one of the grantees of the 1840 Mexican Land Grant. Given that flour was, at the time, being sourced from South America (“at great cost,” notes George G. Bruntz in the book, History of Los Gatos: Gem of the Foothills), Forbes saw an opportunity. So, after a couple years, a four-story-tall building had sprouted, financed primarily by his rich uncle J. Alexander Forbes. Three stories were made of stone taken from a canyon to the south, while the top floor was made of wood, Bruntz notes.
Forbes built the mill amid the optimism of the gold rush. But things started going downhill in 1855 when his uncle returned to England and was no longer around to bail him out. He declared bankruptcy in December 1856. Gustav Touchard acquired the mill and dams in 1857. V. Marzion & Company, of France, took possession of it, but didn’t have much luck. A. Pfister & Company of San Jose, Samuels and Fanner, and W.H. Rogers & Company all had a crack at making improvements and trying to develop the business. J.W. McMillan and Dr. W.S. McMurtry purchased a half-interest in the mill (with W. H. Rector and C. C. Hayward also involved) in 1869 as it became the Los Gatos Manufacturing Company.
By the early-1880s, the mill had become an important cog in the American economy. “While other cities and towns may boast of a larger population than ours, for the manufacture of the finest grade of flour known to the markets of the civilized world, Los Gatos Flouring Mills stand pre-eminent,” wrote the Los Gatos News, Aug. 13, 1881. “Between the grim iceburgs of Alaska to the rugged headlands of Patagonia, and from the muddy waters of the Missouri River to the ocean-laved shores of this sunset land, it has no superior, and well may our little village be proud of its wonderful Flouring Mills, whose name and fame have gone abroad and are now becoming more familiar in the countries beyond the sea.”
After supply problems and a fire, the
mill shut down in 1887 (it was last used on Jan. 14 that year). The buildings fell into the hands of the Los Gatos Ice & Power Company, then the Los Gatos Ice & Electric Light Company. PG&E purchased the property in 1912. The mill was knocked down to a single story in 1915, with even that being destroyed in 1929, Department of the Interior paperwork shows. “P.G. & E. sold the property in
1955 and moved their facility to the other side of the new Highway 17 freeway being built,” reads a National Register of Historic Places Inventory application from the 1970s. “The next use for the annex was ca. 1961-62, as a Naval Museum by Admiral Lockwood, a WW II submarine commander. The building leaked and money and public interest were lacking, so the project failed. Next, youth groups
SOFT LIGHT The former four mill storage facility is in need of significant repairs, however, some still see a diamond in the rough.
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ARCHIVAL Photograph of the main four-story Forbes Mill building, located along Los Gatos Creek. All that remains of the piece of Los Gatos history is the adjacent storage facility. Los Gatos
were allowed to use the building with a minimum of change until the problem of earthquake vulnerability was raised to end that use (1971-72).” Eventually, the annex would be used as a museum.
The Town hires a broker
A few years ago the Town of Los Gatos turned to Bob Shepherd, executive vice president at real estate firm Kidder Matthews, to help sort out a future for the property. “I was the broker for Immawalli Properties, and the Town would not sell the property because it is a heritage property” he said, noting they were offering a 35 year lease. But, he noted, there are significant repairs that had to be completed.
“There were a few great things about the building—like the history, its design and that it had parking,” he said, recalling the four years he spent showing the place.
“I truly believe that could have been the
most beautiful office building in Santa Clara Valley.”
He says a variety of parties—from financial planning firms, to insurance companies, to tech industry folks—showed interest. “Through the four-year period, I truly believed we could find a tenant that would fall in love with the building,” he said. “But unfortunately, we couldn’t find the right fit, partially due to Covid. But I do think there’s still an opportunity there.” Town Manager Chris Constantin says, if someone has a serious plan for the space, they’d love to hear about it. “We engaged a broker to assist us in marketing the building and we were not successful in finding the right tenant that balances the beauty of the historic building with the surrounding residential and other uses,” he said. “Going forward, we are open to hearing from people interested in bringing this building back into use.”
TRAIN TRACKS Forbes Mill was built amid the optimism of the Californian gold rush, but the owner quickly fell on hard times.
VINTAGE SIGNAGE In the 1960s, the Forbes Mill Annex found life as a naval museum, spearheaded by a WWII submarine commander. It served as a youth center in the 1970s.
Photograph of the main four-story Forbes Mill building, located along Los Gatos Creek. All that remains of the piece of Los Gatos
The former four mill storage facility is in need of significant repairs, however, some still see a diamond in the rough.
Forbes Mill was built amid the optimism of the Californian gold rush, but the owner quickly fell on hard times.
In the 1960s, the Forbes Mill Annex found life as naval museum, spearheaded by a WWII submarine commander. It served as a youth center in the 1970s. Credit: Faizi Samadani / Los Gatan
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CLEARY AND SUTHERLAND BALANCE ACADEMICS AND EXTRACURRICULARS
we felt in those last couple of minutes (in the CCS playoff quarterfinal against Willow Glen, last year) and how the season ended for us,” said senior Leaya Cleary, referring to the 23—count ’em, 23—returning seniors on this year’s squad. “That left an impact with us, which is why the off-season was more intense than it usually is.”
Sutherland echoed that sentiment.
“Everyone was kind of devastated by the loss last year, but it serves as motivation,” she said. “We’ll bring it up sometimes in team talks. Our senior class is huge, so everyone wants to end on a good note this time.”
Senior stalwarts and captains, Cleary and Sutherland know the team needs to stay focused and hungry to finish on the mountaintop again. Fortunately, the Wildcats have Reyes at the helm.
“Coach Henry holds us to a high standard,” Sutherland said. “He doesn’t let us get too comfortable or too full of ourselves.”
Sutherland is part of a potent attacking line that includes Jisoo Hong, Zoe Shyba and Kirra Bannon, just to name a few.
“Our first 11 to 15 players on the front
line are really interchangeable,” Reyes said. “We’re having some really big success with our front line so far.”
The 2024 Santa Clara Valley Athletic League Junior of the Year, Cleary leads the midfield corps that also features Kaja McCullough, Emma Jackson, Leighton Ozawa, and Ann-Katrin Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein. Cleary helps facilitate the ball movement and getting it into the stick of players like Sutherland, who knows how to put the ball in the cage.
Both players have seen the difference in their play after a productive off-season.
“Scoring has definitely increased for me since last year,” Sutherland said. “My job is guiding the forward line and commanding the front a bit. My passing and dribbling has obviously improved and I’ve grown in my leadership skills. We get named captain in November and go through an entire off-season as captain, so I got to grow individually. My confidence on the field shooting and overall commanding is showing.”
Cleary has also grown in her leadership and mindset.
“The change is not being focused on
my own play, but it’s about helping everyone on the field and directing,” she said. “And in general, taking a more leadership role, on and off the field.”
The Wildcats are fortified on the backline with defenders Rowan Landis and Stella Musser. Emma Barrier returns as the starting goalkeeper, and has stopped all but one shot from entering the cage this season. Sutherland said the team’s chemistry has been a key factor in the team’s torrid start.
“We remember the whole thing won’t work unless we work together,” she said.
After the team’s early exit from the playoffs last season, Reyes did his usual inventory, assessing every aspect of the program.
“We just sat down after last year and said there are a lot of things we could’ve done better and had to sharpen up on that,” he said. “In terms of game dynamics and fundamentals, we had to readjust what we do and how to teach it better. I think we have a good peace of mind of what we have to get done and what the kids are capable of achieving. We continue to work on a resiliency mindset be-
cause there is so much more to the game than a win and loss and shoving the ball in the cage until it finally goes in.”
Cleary and Sutherland attended the same middle school and developed a closer bond once they became teammates on the Los Gatos field hockey team. The dynamics of the program demands a player to be all in when they commit to play for Reyes.
“I played competitive soccer for three years and this year I ended up quitting because field hockey is a bigger commitment,” Sutherland said. “One of Henry’s famous quotes is you can’t have two boyfriends.”
Translation: multi-sport athletes are still a treasure, but the rigors of competing for the Wildcats’ field hockey program requires a covenantal commitment.
Cleary and Sutherland somehow find a way to balance academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. Since they were seventh graders, Cleary and Sutherland have done work with a local chapter within the National Charity League, an organization of mothers and daughters that supports non-profits through handson volunteering work and fundraising. On and off the field, the two continue to achieve at a maximal level.
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FOCUS Wildcats senior Kendall Sutherland makes a pass during their 7-0 non-league victory over Branham on Sept. 9.
KIMMEL’S RETURN IS A WIN BORN OF A SETBACK OPINION
Why a Hollywood suspension has serious implications for local community radio DJs
Daniel Roberts, Special to the Los Gatan Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC. The decision to reinstate him ends a week-long suspension. But it also exposes a more troubling reality.
The show was pulled after a federal regulator accused Kimmel of lying and hinted at “remedies.” Disney justified the suspension as a business choice intended to calm tempers not censorship. But the outcome was the same. A national broadcaster silenced one of its most visible hosts because of political pressure. The First Amendment forbids government censorship, yet the shadow of official retaliation was enough to trigger corporate self-censorship.
Large networks can afford lawyers and long negotiations. Small stations cannot. Community radio in Los Gatos runs on volunteers and listener support. If a regulator or political figure took issue with a local segment, the margin for survival would be slim. That is why this episode matters beyond Hollywood.
What KPCR did
Pirate Cat Radio marked Kimmel’s suspension by airing a short editorial affirming the station’s commitment to free expression. Broadcasters referenced the Kimmel case directly, reminding listeners that criticism of those in power should not be grounds for silencing. These were modest acts, but they signaled solidarity with speech under threat.
Kimmel’s return is not proof that free speech is secure. It is evidence that it can be interrupted at will and only restored after a fight. Los Gatos, like the rest of America, has a stake in refusing to accept that pattern. The First Amendment is strongest when exercised in small studios as well as big ones.
Daniel
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FOCUS Wildcats senior Kendall Sutherland makes a pass during their 7-0 non-league victory over Branham on Sept. 9.
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BATTLING Los Gatos High School senior Leaya Cleary unleashes a shot in a 7-0 non-league win over Branham on Sept. 9.
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Town of Los Gatos
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 14, “LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS,” ARTICLE V, “POLICE ALARMS,” OF THE TOWN CODE TO REQUIRE ALARM PERMITS FOR RESIDENCES AND RENDER RESIDENTIAL FALSE ALARMS SUBJECT TO PENALTIES
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted at a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mary Badame, Mayor Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following is a summary of the Ordinance: An Ordinance amending Chapter 14, “Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,” Article V, “Police Alarms,” of the Town Code to require alarm permits for residences in addition to commercial properties and to render residential false alarms subject to the same penalties, including the potential for properties being placed on “no response” status, add to existing procedures for collecting fees, and remove some previously-required wording from posted alarm signage.
Please note that the above is a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 9/24/2025 (Pub LGN 9/24)
Administer Estate
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Joseph G. Arellano. Case No. 25PR200698. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Joseph G. Arellano. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mateen Hansen, CLPF, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition for probate requests that: Mateen Hansen, CLPF 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 the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 10/3/2025. Time: 9:01 AM. Dept: 1. Address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 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
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Patricia T. Setser. 2542 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 210, Campbell, CA 95008. (408) 371-6000. (Pub LGN 9/10, 9/17, 9/24)
1ST AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF (NAME): RUSSELL GARTH CASE NUMBER: 25PR199567
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Russel Garth
A Petition for Probate has been filed by (name of petitioner): Patrick Garth in the Superior Court of California, County of (specify): SANTA CLARA
The Petition for Probate requests that (name): Patrick Garth be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
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 the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Oct 3, 2025 Time: 9:03 a.m. Dept.: 1 Address of court: 191 N. 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 Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner (name): M. Dean Sutton, Esq (Address): 2121 41st Ave, #101 Capitola, CA, 95010 (Telephone): 831-431-6483
(Pub Dates: 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
Name Changes
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV475184. Notice of Petition of Maria Tarasevich. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maria Tarasevich filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Maria Tarasevich to Proposed name: Maria Sara Tarasevich. 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: December 23, 2025, 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: September 17, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ K.Ngo /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15/2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
File Number: FBN719031 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: REVIVED RIDES, 956 Harliss Avenue B, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by: An Individual, FLORENT FABIEN DAVID PAZ, 956 Harliss Avenue B, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/01/2025 and 08/20/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Florent Fabien David Paz /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24/2025)
File Number: FBN719009. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. BAY RAG COMPANY, 2. SAN JOSE WIPERS, 3. SAN JOSE RAG CO., 4. SAN JOSE BOX CO., 5. ECONOMY INDUSTRIAL WIPING RAGS, 6. ECONOMY WIPERS, 7. ECONOMY RAG COMPANY, 8. HUCK AND TERRY, 9. UNITED TEXTILE , 201 San Jose Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, SAN JOSE STERILIZED WIPING RAGS, INCORPORATED, 201 San Jose Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/28/1999 and 08/19/2025 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. San Jose Sterilized Wiping Rags, Incorporated /s/ Doug Wise /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719132
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sunstone Studios, 3485 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA, 95008, Isaac Sesody. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Isaac Sesody. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/25/2025. (pub Metro 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719289
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Teck Trades, 6223 Evangeline Drive., San Jose, CA, 95123, Tech Trades LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/28/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Carol Claire Valle. Manager. #B20250216692. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/28/2025. (pub Metro 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719346
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dry1out Restoration And Construction, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road, #276, San Jose, CA, 95138, Jason Christopher Pacheco. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/07/2025. /s/Jason Christopher Pacheco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2025. (pub Metro 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719353
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Restoration Specialists JSJCC, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Road, #276, San Jose, CA, 95138, Jason Christopher Pacheco. This business is being conducted by an Individual.
Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed h erein on 12/01/2016. /s/Jason Christopher Pacheco. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2025. (pub Metro 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719221
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EYWA, 3764 Quinlan Lane, San Jose, CA, 95118, Yanli Qu. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/27/2025. /s/Yanli Qu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/27/2025. (pub LG 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719241
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Shark Boy Fish And Chips, 2. Golden Catch Fish And Chips, 1100 N First St., STE E, San Jose, CA, 95112, Shark Boy LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/08/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Huruy Zeratsion. Owner. #B20250133683. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/27/2025. (pub LG 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
File Number: FBN718273. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Shapestry, 78 Bentley Ave, Apt 9, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Robert J Harbison, 78 Bentley Ave, Apt 9, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/25/2025 and 07/25/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Robert J Harbison /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #718589 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Diamond Mobile Notary & Fingerprinting, 55 South 20th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116, Maria Cobern. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/16/2016. /s/Maria Cobern. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/06/2025. (pub LG 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
File Number: FBN719277. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SANDBAGGERS GOLF SPOT 2292 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, SANDBAGGERS GOLF SPOT LLC, 2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/28/2025 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. Sandbaggers Golf Spot LLC, Article/Reg # BA20250715622, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Eric Fujii /s/ Managing Member. (Pub LGN: 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719126
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: China Delight, 8045 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, CA, 95020, MRHBusiness 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/Andy Wong. President/Owner. #B20250258016. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/25/2025. (pub LG 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719136
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Peanuts Cafe, 275 E. San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, Richard Hobbs. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Richard Hobbs. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/25/2025. (pub LG 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
File Number: FBN719537. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CURVATURE , 5468 Blossom Acres Dr, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, MUNSONDESIGN, LLC, 2108 N St Ste C, Sacramento, CA 95816. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/08/2025 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. MUNSONDESIGN, LLC, Article/Reg # 200724110018, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Tyler Munson /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719676
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ocean Zone Aquatics, 5712 Pontiac Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123, Camille M Robancho. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/15/2025. /s/ Camille Ronancho. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/11/2025. (pub LG 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME.
FBN719468 , filed on 09/04/2025.
The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): PENINSULA FLEET, 2. PENINSULA FLEET SERVICES, 650 E. El Camino, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Filed in Santa Clara county on 03/28/02023 under file No. FBN694145. Full Name of Registrant (s): SUNNYVALE AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 650 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Steve Fuentes /s/. Dated: September 04, 2025. (Pub LGN: 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME.
FBN719472 , filed on 09/04/2025.
The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): P ENINSULA FLEET MANAGEMENT, 2. PENFLEET, 650 E. El Camino, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Filed in Santa Clara county on 06/03/02024 under file No. FBN706509. Full Name of Registrant (s): SUNNYVALE AUTOMOTIVE, INC., 650 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Steve Fuentes /s/. Dated: September 04, 2025. (Pub LGN: 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08/2025)
File Number: FBN719845. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SOPHIA’S BAKERY, 4950 Cherry Ave Unit 96, San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, SOPHIA & R LLC, 4950 Cherry Ave Unit 96, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/17/2025 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. SOPHIA & R LLC, Article/Reg # B20250262917, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Elena Trofimova Najera /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719808
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Autobuses Y Paqueteria Services, 704 N 13th Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, Leticia Corro. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/16/2025. /s/Leticia Corro. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/16/2025. (pub LG 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15/2025)
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Set on nearly 3 acres of picturesque privacy, this estate o ers extraordinary vintage grandeur with modern comforts. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, the home is designed for both elegance and ease.
Entertain in style with a grand living room built for gatherings and a dining room spacious enough for lively dinner parties. The modern, jazzy kitchen adds flair to daily living and special occasions alike.
Step outside to enjoy serene views from the pool, spa, and patios, where tranquil vistas surround you at every turn. More than a residence, this property is a marvelous sanctuary—a rare opportunity in Monte Sereno.
$18,950 per month
Prefer 2-year lease
Extraordinary marketing expertise fueled with contagious enthusiasm defines Lucy Wedemeyer as a "RockStar" Real Estate Broker. She's one of the most recognized and highly respected Realtors in the Bay Area, consistently awarded Top 1% distinction Keith Andry with a BS in Finance joined his Award-Winning Mother-in-Law in 2000.
As founding members of SERENO, they've curated an extensive network of professionals as an integral part of enhancing clients properties for market. Both exude unsurpassed pro-active visions as Brokers and Certified Negotiation Experts; reflective of 90% referral business as they strive to exceed expectations to accomplish client's goals and dreams.
