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vol . 3 , no. 1 : september 6-12, 2023 : losgatan.com
police blotter p6 : field hockey p8 : upcoming events p14 : ny times crossword puzzle p17 Courtesy of Niku Sedarat
ALBERTO WAY DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Niku Sedarat aims to provide support via the Unité initiative she founded
Developer proposes range of hometypes and plenty of amenities
Drew Penner, Reporter
Drew Penner, Reporter
With its central pool, palm trees and great room veranda balcony views, 405 Alberto Way became the first official Senate Bill 330 proposal to move from pre-application stage to a genuine project in-play in Los Gatos, last week. SB 330, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, prohibits jurisdictions from disapproving low-income housing projects over the next five years, and among other things, allows unlimited residential permits and expedites permit processes, regardless of a local municipality’s individual restrictions. Until now, the Town has downplayed the ramifications of housing emerging under the new State law that takes square aim at the affordability crisis in California. The plans from Newport Beachbased Bucilla Group Architecture, Inc. propose 600 square feet of retail, 625 square feet of fitness and 52 housing units. ➝ Housing, 16
HIGH SCHOOLER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR WEST VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Niku Sedarat, who is just starting her senior year of high school at De Anza College, has been building a mental health organization called Unité over the past year that’s helping West Valley youth who are going through tough times. While the 17-year-old knows she doesn’t have the training to serve as a clinician herself, she’s doing what she can with the initiative—reducing stigmas and providing helpful resources. “A lot of the time we think ➝ Health, 4
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UNITÉ Niku Sedarat, 17, is looking for additional volunteers and partnerships across the West Valley to reduce stigma and create awareness about mental health challenges.
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