Los Gatan April 10 2024

AT CAMPBELL EVENT

FCC CHAIR SHINES LIGHT ON NET NEUTRALITY PUSH

Rosenworcel points to Verizon’s throttling of SCCFD data during wildfires

Drew Penner, Editor

As Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel left the Sunnyoaks Fire Station in Campbell Monday, where she’d held a roundtable discussion with emergency and tech industry officials, the solar eclipse was traversing North America and she was in high spirits.

Here at the McCormack Training Center, she was just blocks from the global headquarter of Netflix, a company that recently weighed-in with support for her push to restore net neutrality.

“First of all, it’s beautiful,” she told the Los Gatan, looking around her at the area once known as the Valley of the Heart’s Delight, the birthplace of so many of the firms she regulates. “It’s tremendous to speak to the Santa Clara County Fire Department about just how to use technology to keep us safe. Here in Silicon Valley they’re taking advantage of those technologies like nobody else—and it’s terrific to see.”

Ahead of the FCC's big vote on net neutrality—the

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MONTE SERENO PROMOTED ADUS IN EFFORT TO TO SATISFY STATE

Local couple shares experience of installing stand-alone unit on their property

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

Emily Kong and Edmund Lee have been living in Monte Sereno for more than 22 years.

They raised their daughter here and want to make sure she has the option to remain in the area; they also want to be able to look after Lee’s parents, who are now in their 90s.

“We wanted family flexibility, privacy and a first floor bedroom,” Kong said. “I was at a point when I was trying to figure out what to do with a recent inheritance; with the high price of housing in our area, we

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CHILLY MOUNTAINTOP Reader Lori Webb captured this stunning shot of a snow-dusted natural art piece at Castle Rock State Park on Friday morning.

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STUDENT NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST AT PUGET SOUND FOR FALL 2023

Alex Rossmeissl, of Los Gatos, made the Fall 2023 Dean's List at the University of Puget Sound for achieving at least a 3.7 grade-point average, completing all of their enrolled courses without withdrawals, and having no incomplete grades.

The University of Puget Sound is a nationally ranked liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, with an student body of 1,800 undergraduates, as well as 300 graduate students in education, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy and public health.

A top producer of Fulbright scholars, Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent liberal arts college in western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges

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in the Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's most prestigious academic honor society.

GIRL SCOUTS TOUR CAMPBELL HERITAGE THEATRE

Friends of the Heritage Theatre Board Member Nandini Acharya spearheaded an effort to bring girls from local Girl Scout troops, along with parents and siblings, on a ‘behind the scenes’ interactive tour of the Heritage Theatre.

And on Saturday, March 2nd, a group of community volunteers invited local young people to experience the historic cultural institution in Campbell.

Theatre staff guided the scouts on a private tour of the venue to experience what it’s like to be one of the professional artists and technicians who make the theater come alive. The youth had an opportunity to speak through micro-

phones on stage, view the scene from up in the stage manager’s booth, check out lighting operations, see how sets are raised and lowered from the rigging system (called “the fly”), gaze into the same mirrors performers use to prepare and even hang out backstage in the green room.

The Campbell Heritage Theatre was built in 1938 and used as the auditorium for Campbell Union High School. When the high school closed in 1980, the City of Campbell took it over. The theater remained “dark” for more than 20 years before being restored and reopened on February 14, 2004.

HANNAH KAIKKONEN INDUCTED INTO THE HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI

Hannah Kaikkonen, of Los Gatos, was recently initiated into the Honor

Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Kaikkonen was initiated at University of California Davis.

Kaikkonen is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.

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There’s plenty to look forward to this time of year

Jennifer Lin, Contributor

Spring is a time filled with renewal and optimism as we look forward to getting together to enjoy sunshine and longer days. With the arrival of warmer weather, you are sure to find me out and about with my labradoodle (and aspiring Chamber ambassador) Dashi.

Speaking of gatherings, I hope to see you at our beloved Spring Wine Walk on Saturday, April 20, from 1-4pm. Buy your tickets now at losgatoschamber. com/wine-walk before we sell out! For aficionados seeking an elevated experience, our new exclusive VIP ticket promises a curated selection of premium wines complemented by delectable charcuterie boxes, artisanal chocolate, hand-spun cotton candy, and other delights, limited to just 200 guests.

The Chamber recently reopened its "You Belong in Los Gatos" street pole

banner design contest which ends April 25. A cash prize awaits the selected artist(s). Please email jennifer@losgatoschamber.com if you'd like our Call for Submission.

Next month, keep an eye out for the return of our “Los Gatos Loyal” promotions card program which was a hit this past holiday season with 70 participating businesses. Card holders receive access to exciting promotions, perks, and discounts throughout the businesses in our community.

Finally, I’d like to extend a heartfelt acknowledgement to Good Samaritan Hospital for their generous support as our inaugural Diamond level Community Impact Partner and this year's Chamber Title Sponsor for all major programs and events. Their commitment reflects a deep investment in both Los Gatos and the Chamber's mission to enhance our community's economic vitality.

Jennifer Lin is the executive director of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.

REPRESENTING Dashi the labradoodle with Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Lin at the organization’s Visitor Center offices.

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Your Hearing Checklist:

When you sit around the dinner table, do you have to work hard to follow the conversation?

Can you hear the person across from you or next to you but not when someone further away says something?

If you don’t catch it, and the conversation moves on, do you feel left behind?

Do you find you forget things that were just said?

Do you occasionally miss parts of words?

Christine Throm, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology/Owner

FIREFIGHTERS ARGUE FOR OPEN INTERNET

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foundational principle of the web, that internet traffic should flow freely and not face chokeholds by internet service providers (ISPs)—she was here to rewind to the last year a solar eclipse hit America.

Rosenworcel had come to meet with the SCCFD as a reminder of what can happen when telecom companies are given free rein to divvy-up the flowthrough of their internet “pipes.”

That’s because, starting in 2017, as firefighters responded to some of the most serious wildfires in California history, the ability to communicate life-saving information was throttled by ISPs, she said.

Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew said the ability to gather and share information about weather conditions and

spot fires that crop up is critical to waging a campaign against wildfires.

Assistant Chief Brian Glass recalled his experience on the front lines, a few months after their battle with Verizon began.

“I was deployed in June of 2018 to the Pawnee Fire, where we had OES 5262—a strike team of engines from Santa Clara County and several overhead members that were deployed on the incident, as part of an incident management team,” he said. “During that incident we were trying to move resources through a myriad of different fires throughout the region, and that’s the role and responsibility of OES 5262

GROUP SHOT Jessica Rosenworcel, chair of the FCC (in civilian clothing at center), met with Santa Clara County firefighters on Monday in Campbell, ahead of a net neutrality vote.

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STREAMER Netflix weighed-in, earlier this year, with its support for Rosenworcel's push for restoring net neutrality.

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TIME TO CHECK THE MATH? FILER SELECTED ALPHABETICALLY

Recount request submitted in 16th District race for Congress

Drew Penner, Editor

The three-way 16th District race for Congress is now in doubt, since paperwork to initiate a recount has officially been filed.

Elections officials told the Los Gatan Monday that formal documents had been submitted to double-check ballots in the contest, which featured an historic tie for second.

In the race, former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo got the most votes, with Assemblymember Evan Low and Supervisor Joe Simitian literally tying for the runner-up spot (they each received 30,249 votes).

Michael Borja, a spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, said that Pacifica resident Dan Stegink submitted the official paperwork to set a retabulation in motion, though the process still needed to be “finalized” for the machinery to kick into gear.

Stegink, a software developer and environmental advocate, said a tie made about as much sense to him as finding a bucket sitting in a parking lot with $1,000 inside, and pointed out there were a number of ballots with signature problems that weren’t included.

“Let’s have full transparency and take a look,” he said in a telephone conversation.

Borja said elections officials had not found another example of a tie in a congressional race in the county.

According to State law: “If only one candidate receives the highest number of votes cast but there is a tie vote among two or more candidates receiving the second highest number of votes cast, each of those second-place candidates shall be a candidate at the ensuing general election along with the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast, regardless of whether there are more candidates at the general election than prescribed by this article."

One final signature recorded in the final hour of ballot counting in San Mateo County erased Low's one-vote lead.

Liccardo led his two top opponents by 4.5 percentage points, but approximately 60% of the district's registered voters stayed home in the March 5

vote. The presidential election turnout is likely to be more than twice the primary vote. With a comfortable 8,240-vote lead for the top spot on the November ballot, he has already begun piling up new endorsements and campaign cash.

Jim Irizarry, assistant chief elections officer for San Mateo County, said they’d received an official recount request at 12:55pm Monday.

“We’re just moving the process along,” he said. "When we have a request that comes in, the requestor really has a lot of latitude to determine how the process works."

In order for a recount to be valid, every precinct must be recounted, he added.

"Every election is a complex process,” he said. "We don’t do too many recounts."

SOUTHERN JURISDICTION Santa Clara County elections officials confirmed Monday they had received a request for a recount in the 16th Congressional District race.

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WACKY WAVERS These inflatable tube guys greeted Santa Clara County voters during a primary election that included a surprising tie.

In San Mateo County, a hand count costs around $84-85,000 total, while a machine count costs around $10,000 per day (but can be completed much more quickly).

Irizarry said San Mateo County requires a minimum deposit of around $5,000, adding a start date of April 15th is looking likely.

Beyond the typical issues with challenged ballots, Irizarry said there were "no irregularities” with the election.

Santa Clara County officials noted their recount fee is $320,000 for a 10-day hand count, or $84,000 for a machine count.

Stegink said he’s hoping the Boards of Supervisors in both counties will chip in, though he says he’s happy to pay part of the cost.

“I’m not going to pay $200,000 for it, but I’d be willing to submit a

A voter casts a ballot in early voting at Santa Clara County’s Vote HQ building in San Jose.

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wanted to keep our daughter close and to have options. And then that knock at the door.”

A couple years ago, a member of the Monte Sereno City Council arrived at their doorstep with a pitch about adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property. He explained 225 ADU permits will be issued at a 50% off the regular fee, which normally ranges from $9,000-10,000. Installing an ADU was a relatively new concept for Kong and Lee.

But they’d recently been learning that a first floor addition would involve a costly and inconvenient process.

And the couple had begun wondering if an ADU might make sense.

After all, it would be a complete independent living space at ground-level.

So, when this Council member informed them about the permit discount, it seemed like the perfect solution.

“It was providence,” Kong said. “This looked like a feasible option for us.”

As it turns out, the City also sees permitting for additional ADUs a perfect solution.

The City hopes pursuing this strategy will allow it to meet the State mandate for increased affordable housing.

Monte Sereno was supposed to have a substantially compliant Housing Element by Jan. 31, last year.

It still has not been able to achieve certification from the Department of Housing and Community Development, more than a year later.

The community has been trying to meet its Regional Housing Needs Assessment responsibilities entirely with ADUs.

The State has pushed back, asking for additional proof that Monte Sereno can fulfill its mandate solely with the carriage houses.

On Feb 21, the City submitted its fourth Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element for review and hopes to hear back later this month.

The ‘Build’

The knock on Kong’s and Lee’s front door kicked-off their ADU journey.

“As this is a relatively new idea, much research was needed.” Kong said. “We wanted a company that was based close to us.”

They decided on Abodu, primarily because of the turnkey approach and the fact there was a showroom just up

the peninsula in Redwood City.

Kong and Lee had originally thought to place their ADU in the unused front yard. However with the location of the powerlines and the necessary setbacks, the rear yard was the location decided upon.

Then, it was time to head to the showroom to pick out their preferred ADU model.

“At first we wanted the two-bedroom,” Kong said, and Lee agreed.

Lee understood that “if it was not feasible we would be refunded the feasibility fee.”

Kong added that “after seeing the model in Redwood City, we signed up.”

The assessment determined

they did, indeed, have room for the two-bedroom ADU, though it would cover most of the yard.

So, in July 2023, they selected the 500-square-foot one-bedroom, instead.

“We committed to Abodu with a contract at this point,” Kong said. “We were invited to a party to introduce a newly designed-unit that is close to 1,000 sq ft. This ADU is to be made of two sections, and will be not so narrow, as current units are, the two sections will be assembled onsite.”

This caused the couple to wonder if they’d made the right choice.

So, they discussed it with their daughter.

“It’s bigger than the dorm room that I have been living in for the past four years,” she said, upon considering the smaller model.

“We, along with our daughter, felt the

one-bedroom was perfect,” Kong said.

The ADU comes with electric wiring and ready for hook-up to water and sewer connections.

There are also many add-on possibilities: a handicap bathroom, solar power, upgraded fixtures etc.

“Customization would add potentially $30,000,” Lee said. “We also looked at ordering a handicapped bathroom and this would have been at least $5,000.”

They did, however, go for the optional external gutters.

Kong and Lee knew that Abodu would be working with the City on utility permits, and as soon as these were granted, construction would start.

Abodu submitted these plans— at the discounted rate—and pulled all permits.

First the foundation was poured

HOUSING JOURNEY Edmund Lee and Emily Kong wanted to create some extra space on their property. They were pleased to learn the City of Monte Sereno was willing to let them expand at half the regular price. Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan

from a concrete truck on the street through a pipe to the rear of the house. The couple noted Abodu even notified the neighbors of the dates of any construction activity that might inconvenience them.

The unit was carefully placed on its foundation, though it would take several more weeks, they were told, to complete finishing work.

Their ADU is scheduled to be livable by April 26.

“That is the goal that Abodu helped us to reach,” Lee said, noting they’re “overall very satisfied. We expected to be more involved with interfacing with the City.”

Says Lee, “I was hesitant, surprised and relieved with the process of the

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you feel about self-driving cars?

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

Editor—Following last week’s op-ed about the autonomous vehicle expansion down the peninsula towards Los Gatos, we figured it was high time to send reporter Dinah Cotton out to get a sense of what locals think about sharing their roads with robots…

Just about everyone I asked this week's question hesitated.

Safety was a concern, and many felt we are not quite there yet.

I can remember driving a stick shift. Do they even make those anymore?

Peter Burke, 39, with Baby Bradley Burke Tech industry worker

Asked along Santa Cruz Avenue

"Weird, not there on the trust issue, maybe in a few years.”

John Hitchcock, 71 Quality control

Asked at Starbucks on Santa Cruz Ave.

"Still concerned on the maturity of the product and the safety."

ADU and the quality.” Kong is also very pleased: “I did a lot of research as this is a big project, we had not done anything like this before. If other people are interested, do not have your heart set on size and location. In the end, we settled on the one-bedroom to maintain more of our yard. We fluctuated between the one- and the two-bedroom.”

The couple says Abodu was quite flexible with their decision-making process.

Unfortunately, a bit of their front yard, which was their entry point for the crane to get onto the site, was disrupted from the machine’s counter-balance.

This damaged part of the front lawn and some plants.

But they’d been prepared for this possibility, so it wasn’t such a big deal.

In fact, they even had their gardener turn off the sprinkler system ahead of the big day.

Tom Berchem of Abodu says they recommend placing ADUs at least 10 feet from the primary residence.

“California has statewide ADU regulations and local municipalities have to also follow those guidelines,” he told the Los Gatan. “In other words, there's not much cities can do to prevent homeowners from adding an ADU to their property.”

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Sarah VonSchriltz, 19, Pet stylist, Asked at parking lot in front of Petco "I wouldn't trust 'em. Not enough studies."

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Asked at the Petco counter, "Not a fan."

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Asked at Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street, "I do not like them."

People here don’t exactly seem thrilled about the prospect of robotaxis roving around. Then again, having a car to drive you to work every day or allowing for a midafternoon cat nap just might come in handy. Will robots be eligible for speeding tickets?

The April 3 Los Gatan article titled “Liccardo laces-up for next phase of race to DC” contained a misspelling. The South American country is Colombia not Columbia. We regret the error.

The March 27 article titled “Saratoga doctor saves lives in Gaza” contained two incorrect names. Naiema Din’s son is “Majed” and the boy who lost his cousin to a bombing is “Maher.” We regret the errors.

Last Friday’s email newsletter misidentified Doug Brent’s position when he was at ICANN. He was COO not CEO. We regret the error.

INSTALLATION After hemming and hawing about whether to install a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom model, Kong and Lee settled upon the smaller ADU model, leaving more yard space.

SPORTS

SOLDIERS VICTORIOUS AT NATIONALS

Los Gatos fourth-grade team finishes 22-1

Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

Three teams from the Los Gatos National Junior Basketball (NJB) program won national championships last month to cap the 2023-2024 winter season.

Within the NJB’s top division, All Net, the Los Gatos fourth- and

eighth-grade boys team captured titles. Los Gatos’ eighth-grade boys divisional team also won its respective national tournament. All of the championship games were played on March 10 at the Map Sports Facility in Garden Grove.

Nathan Sanders, who doubles as a Los Gatos chapter NJB board member and co-coach of the fourthgrade All Net team along with Mason Powell, praised the players’ parents

for their unwavering commitment and support.

The All Net fourth-grade boys team defeated Newport Mesa Blue 37-28 in the final amid raucous fan support.

“It was pretty impressive because we traveled pretty heavy (to Garden Grove),” Sanders said. “All of the parents came and some of the players had extended family from the LA area. Even some of the Newport coaches said the same thing about our

fan support, because we literally had three times as many fans as they did. And they’re literally 15 minutes away from the facility.”

The All Net fourth-grade team also known as the Los Gatos Soldiers includes Aziz Khouzam, Sean Garcia, Parker Fanoe, Allen Xiang Hao, Liam McDonald, Solomon Petros, Greyson Wells, Hunter Sanders, Milo Pruett, Vonn Marshall and Ronnie Fairley.

CHAMPIONS The Los Gatos All Net fourth-grade boys team defeated Newport Mesa Blue 37-28 in the championship game of the NJB National Tournament in Garden Grove on March 10.

Incidentally, the Soldiers lost their first game of the season before running the table, finishing 22-1. They went 14-1 in the regular season, 4-0 to win the Silicon Valley Sectional Tournament and 4-0 in capturing the National Tournament.

The Soldiers played Newport twice at Nationals, once in pool play a 4240 decision and again in the championship contest, a 37-28 victory. Even though the pool play result was numerically closer, Sanders said the title contest was equally competitive.

Los Gatos was up by six points with 45 seconds remaining when Garcia drained a 3-pointer to give the team some breathing space.

“They (Newport) were up for a little while in the first half, so it was close,” Sanders said. “Both games were close with those guys. In the first game, we were up by five points with 14 seconds to go when one of their kids threw up a prayer and banked in a corner 3-point shot. But then we brought the ball up the court and closed out the game.”

Sanders said the backcourt of Marshall and Garcia was instrumental in the team’s success. Marshall manned point guard duties, Garcia played shooting guard and both ended up being the team’s top two scorers.

“Vonn is a good ball handler, passer, 3-point shooter, moves well off the ball and spends a lot of time developing his skills,” Sanders said. “And Sean is a good 3-point shooter, takes the ball aggressively to the basket and finishes with contact. He’s crafty scoring around the rim.”

The team hurt opponents both on the perimeter and on the inside, with Fairley and Khouzam controlling the paint area.

“Those guys were our biggest post players and dominated in rebounding,” Sanders said.

Marshall, Khouzam, Garcia and Hunter Sanders the coach’s son have been on the same team the last couple of years, resulting in cohesive play.

“That’s why we have good chemistry, because the boys have a lot of experience playing together,” Nathan Sanders said.

The Los Gatos All Net eighth-grade team coached by Jack Beibel and Cristo Ortega proved clutch in Nationals, defeating a Centennial Hills squad that it had lost to in pool play one day earlier. Los Gatos’ 48-45 victory in the championship game came just hours after a 45-40 win over Lemoore in the semifinals.

SOLAR MOMENT

The head of the FCC popped by the McCormack Training Center Monday, during the solar eclipse (which was partially visible in California), to highlight her push to restore net neutrality nationwide.

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in supporting the mutual aid effort throughout the state. The throttling became an issue as we were trying to access the resource and ordering system. So, that is the direct impact.”

Barbara Van Schewick, professor with the Stanford Law School, described net neutrality as “we the people” getting the choice about what to do online.

“We get to decide what sites we visit, what apps we want to use, what videos to watch, and the companies we pay to get online don’t get to interfere with

online or block websites,” she said. “It’s vitally important that every one of us can go where we want, do what we want online, without our broadband provider making choices for us.”

She characterized net neutrality as “court tested” and “wildly popular” amongst consumers and businesses.

“But today we were able to talk about what it means for public safety,” she said. “Because when our firefighters are going to dangerous environments, they want to know that they have an internet that they can count on.”

Verizon told the Los Gatan it is committed to an open internet.

“We do not prioritize traffic in a way that harms competition or consumers, and we offer transparency in what we do,” a spokesperson said. “That commitment was put in place several years ago and remains in place today.”

The company also said it maintains strong support for public safety agencies.

“For three decades we've worked hand-in-hand with public safety agencies and first responders on the front lines delivering mission critical communications where and when they're needed,” the spokesperson said.

Earlier this year, Netflix argued Americans should have the freedom to access the websites of their choice without any interference from carriers.

“ISPs should not be permitted to block or throttle such access or engage in paid prioritization, and should be required to be transparent about their network management practices,” reads the Jan. 17 submission signed by Thomas Volmer, head of global content delivery policy and Diana Oo, head of US federal affairs. “Netflix members depend on a well-functioning, content-agnostic Internet for unfettered access to our TV shows, movies, and games.”

Cheryl Scimone, a 59-year-old resident of Los Gatos’ North 40 neighborhood said while she wasn’t familiar with the term “net neutrality,” she could see why it could be seen as important.

our choices,” she said. “They don’t get to block websites or services…They don’t get to speed-up or slow-down services they like or don’t like.”

Net neutrality has been supported by both Democratic and Republican administrations, Van Schewick added. Rosenworcel said she wants to make sure that net neutrality is the law of the land.

“We believe that broadband providers should not have the right to throttle your services, censor any content

“Why should some people get more of an advantage than others?” she said, at a coffee shop just across the freeway from the Netflix campus. “Having said that, the whole world does work that way—you pay for what you get. But in this situation, I don’t necessarily think someone should have that advantage.”

The FCC is seeking the ability to force companies to address internet outages and beef-up consumer protections. A vote has been scheduled for April 25.

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STUDENTS LEAD CHARGE AGAINST GLOBAL WATER CRISIS

Here’s how you can make a difference

Aditya & Trisha Shivakumar, Contributors

Imagine embarking on a five-hour journey every morning, not to an exotic destination, but to your kitchen sink. Picture a 25-pound container, not filled with books for school, but with water that's scarcely clean, strapped to your back. This is not a challenge from a survival reality show, instead the stark daily reality for 200 million women and girls worldwide.

The walk for water defines their day, yet the only reward is a container of dirty water. In this day and age, where education is a basic right, 5 million girls are forced instead to carry water for their families.

As April 7-13 marks National Water Week, a dedicated time to spotlight water conservation, we're reminded that the comfort of having clean water at our fingertips is a luxury beyond the reach of countless communities across the globe. In an era increasingly defined by the impacts of climate change and environmental challenges, the significance of National Water Week has escalated, transforming it into a pivotal moment for collective action and awareness.

National Water Week is not just another observance but a call to action in the face of a global water crisis. We need individuals and communities to come together for a singular cause: to safeguard and sustain our planet's most vital resource.

By engaging in National Water Week initiatives, advocating for policies that ensure sustainable water management, and integrating water-saving practices into our daily lives, we can each become an integral force in water conservation.

In honor of Water Week, we have two upcoming local events for you to get involved in solving the global water crisis: Water1st’s Carry5 Walk for Water: Join us on May 5, 2024, for a 5k journey along Los Gatos Creek Trail in Campbell Park, from 3-5 pm. This walk in solidarity symbolizes the daily treks made by millions for water. Water1st is a global organization that builds pipes for community water infrastructure so that young girls no longer have to walk for water. Your participation and contributions are directly channeled into supporting Water1st’s life-changing projects, including recent initiatives that have provided clean water to over 15,650 people in Kenya, India, and other countries. Visit https://water1st.org/carry5/ to sign up.

unteer with us on May 18, 2024, at Regnart Park, Cupertino, to clean our local creeks. See more details at www.cleanacreek.org and help make a tangible impact on our local water ecosystem.

unteering, has the power to transform lives. Together, we can pivot the narrative, transitioning from imagining a day consumed by the pursuit of water to ensuring that nearby, clean water is a reality for all.

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This Water Week, let's reflect on our water usage and extend our support to those without the luxury of clean water. Your contribution, whether through donations or vol -

Aditya and Trisha Shivakumar are with the Bay Area Chapter of Water1st.org and attend Harker High School, in San Jose.

ESSENTIAL LIQUID This year, during Water Week, students Aditya and Trisha Shivakumar are urging locals to join a pair of volunteer initiatives.

RECOUNT PROCESS STARTED

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significant sum,” he said, adding he means at least in the four-digit range.

Under Santa Clara County rules, a payment is due by the first day of the recount.

By Tuesday around 3pm, Stegink said he’d spoken to Santa Clara County, but had not yet heard from San Mateo County.

Stegink said he interprets State law to say that the counties must pay for a recount if there is a tie and the new tally reveals the first delivered an incorrect total.

"The goal here is to put together a recount request that I can pay for part of and the county realizes that, Oh we’re not going to recover on this,” he said. “Statistically, mathematically, this is an impossible event."

He denied launching a recount at the behest of Liccardo.

"I’m not part of the Sam Liccardo campaign,” he said. "I haven’t taken a dime from him or endorsed him."

In fact, he said, he initially put down both Low and Simitian when indicating which candidate he was filing on behalf of and which candidate’s total he’d like to see changed.

However, he told the Los Gatan, he designated Low, in the case he had to select one.

“I picked Evan Low alphabetically,” he said.

Stegink says he will ask for a machine recount, because it’s cheaper.

"I do believe that a machine count would not reflect the hand count total that they’ve come up with,” he said. "It’s cheaper. It’s a minimum risk argument."

When asked about his motivation, he said he wants the local member of Congress to be elected by a majority, in part to prevent the Republican Party from being able to throw their weight behind a particular candidate.

"I am a progressive at heart,” he said.

Stegink confirmed that as long as the counties agree to his interpretation of the refund rules, he's willing to front the money to get the ball rolling on the recount.

"If there’s not a chance that I can recover the funding for this…then there’s no benefit for me,” he said, adding, "I can guarantee that a recount will take place.”

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Santa Clara County elections officials confirmed Monday they had received a request for a recount in the 16th Congressional District race. (Drew Penner / Los Gatan)

Voter Votes: VOTING A voter casts a ballot in early voting at Santa Clara County’s Vote HQ building in San Jose. (Drew Penner / Los Gatan)

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Town of Los Gatos

PANTONE 4505 CVC SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2355

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 29, “ZONING REGULATIONS,” OF THE TOWN CODE REGARDING APPEALS FROM THE DECISION BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR, APPEALS FROM THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE, ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES TO THE PLANNING DIRECTOR, ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF PLANNING COMMISSION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR, AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE.

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted this ordinance on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, by the following vote:

Ayes: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Matthew Hudes, Mayor Mary Badame

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Recused: None

The following is a summary of the Ordinance: This Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amends Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding powers and duties of the Historic Preservation Committee. The amendments provide that the Historic Preservation Committee is an advisory body making recommendations on matters of historic preservation to either the Planning Commission or Planning Director, who would render the final decision. The decisions of the Planning Commission or Planning Director on matters of historic preservation would be subject to appeal. The amendments also include revisions to Chapter 29 regarding

assignment of duties of the Planning Director and appeals from decisions of the Historic Preservation Committee. The proposed amendments to the Town Code are not considered a project under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act. Town Code Amendment Application A-24-001. Project Location: Town wide. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.

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: 04/10/2024 (Pub LGN 4/10) Town of Los Gatos ONE

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING CHAPTER 1 ARTICLE III, “ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS,” CHAPTER 11, “GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND WEEDS,” AND CHAPTER 16, “NOISE” OF THE TOWN CODE

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted this ordinance on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, by the following vote: Ayes: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Matthew Hudes, Mayor Mary Badame

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Recused: None

The following is a summary of the Ordinance: This Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amends Chapter 1 Article III, “Administrative Citations,” Chapter 11, “Garbage, Refuse, and Weeds,” and Chapter 16, “Noise” of the Town Code. The updates provide for a

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non-exclusive construction and demolition debris removal process, require organic waste recycling, update enforcement penalty amounts for non-compliance, and eliminate redundancies.

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: 04/10/2024 (Pub LGN 4/10)

Town of Los Gatos

15061 (b)(3): Review for Exemption. Zoning Code Amendment Application Z-24-002. Applicant: Town of Los Gatos.

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: 04/10/2024 (Pub LGN 4/10)

Fictitious Business Name Statements

File Number: FBN704308

CA 95011. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, Dusty White, PO Box 111807, Campbell, CA 95011 and Steve Johnson, PO Box 111807,Campbell, CA 95011. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/14/2024 and 03/14/2024 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/ Dusty L White /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/20, 03/27, 04/03, 04/10/2024)

File Number: FBN703884

business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/05/2024. /s/Antonio Araujo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2024. (pub Metro 03/20, 03/27, 04/03, 04/10/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #703764

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING FROM C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO RD (RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 15025, 15026, 15039, 15040, 15053, 15054, 15066, 15067, 15080, AND 15081 DOWNING OAK COURT.

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted this ordinance on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, by the following vote:

Ayes: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Matthew Hudes, Mayor Mary Badame

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Recused: None

The following is a summary of the Ordinance: This Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amends the zoning from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to RD (Residential Duplex) for properties located at 15025, 15026, 15039, 15040, 15053, 15054, 15066, 15067, 15080, 15081 Downing Oak Court. APNs 523-41-024, -033, -025, -032, -026, -031, -030, -027, -029, and -028. Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: S3 Design Group, 307 Piercy Rd., San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, SV3 Construction, 307 Piercy Rd, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2024 and 03/20/2024 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. SV3 Construction, Article/Reg # C4634316, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Nickolas Sosa /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #703917

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Katie Lux LLC, 2600 Corde Terra Cit, Apt 6303, San Jose, CA, 95111. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/27/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Thu Nguyen. Owner. #202461118523. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/08/2024. (pub Metro 03/20, 03/27, 04/03, 04/10/2024)

File Number: FBN704076

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: All-Leaders, PO Box 111807, Campbell,

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: AE Construction, 2214 Westchester Drive. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: An Individual. August Essner, 2214 Westchester Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/07/2024 and 03/07/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ August Essner. (Pub LGN 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10)

File Number: FBN703943

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Pro Construction, 151 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Michael Bohnhoff Enterprises Inc., 1720 Hamil Way, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/08/1998 and 03/11/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Ronald Nguyen /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Michael Bohnhoff Enterprises Inc, Article/Reg # 2113582, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Michael Bohnhoff /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 03/27, 04/03, 04/10, 04/17/2024)

FICTITIOUS

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ProScape, 984 Robin Ln., Campbell, CA, 95008, Antonio Araujo. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Happy Lamb Hot Pot, 19062 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA, 95014, Easy Eight 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/ Xianming Wu. Manager. #202033010427. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/04/2024. (pub Metro 03/20, 03/27, 04/03, 04/10/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704151

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: El Amigo Restaurant, 7058 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA, 95139, Huberto Acevedo Jr. Restaurants Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/02/1987. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Huberto Acevedo. President. #61595665. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/18/2024. (pub LG 03/27, 04/03, 04/10, 04/17/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704090

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Han Tang Massage, 3571 Homestead Rd Suite 1, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, Xinglin Acupuncture Center Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/14/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Xiaokai Sun. Owner. #5958918. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/14/2024. (pub Metro 03/27, 04/03, 04/10, 04/17/2024)

Fictitious Business Name Statements

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT #703601

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Croatian Catholic Church Assumption of Mary, 1. Assumption of Mary Croatian Church, 2. Assumption of Mary Croatian Catholic Church, 3. Hrvatska Zupa, 901 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126, Croatian Franciscan Fathers. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/28/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Fr. Marko Domazet-Loso. President. #559973. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/28/2024. (pub LG 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24/2024)

File Number: FBN704545

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: That Social Security Gal, 18300 Montevina Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Wendy Lynn Barnett, 18300 Montevina Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 03/27/2024 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/ Wendy Lynn Barnett /s/. (Pub LGN: 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 04/24/2024)

File Number: FBN704353

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: wiBuilder, 1690 Story Road, #146, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, World Intelligence Helper, Inc., 1690 Story Road, #146, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/22/2024 and 03/22/2024 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.

World Intelligence Helper, Inc. Article/Reg # 3577527, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California /s/ Vinncente Truong /s/ Manager. (Pub LGN: 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 04/24/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704628

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Fork N’ fingers, 4788 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA, 95130, Barbeku 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/ Alec Ku. Managing Member. #2023584114662. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/29/2024. (pub LG 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704478

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sina’s Antiques And Fine Arts, 155 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite G, Los Gatos, CA, 95030, Siamak Ahghari. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/16/2014. /s/Siamak Ahghari. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/26/2024. (pub LG 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704547

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Finch Electro-Mechanical Technical Services, 2. Femtsco, 2320 Falling Water Ct., Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Michael L Finch. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/01/2020. s/Michael L Finch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/27/2024. (pub LG 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #704666

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Morgan Hill Dental Studio, 17020 Condit Rd., #80, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Bhawna Gupta DDS Dental

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Group. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/01/2024. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Bhawna Gupta. CEO. #5994177. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/02/2024. (pub LG 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

File Number: FBN703765

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Beach Day Services, 950 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Hesther Doblack, 950 E Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/28/2024 and 03/04/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Ronald Nguyen /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Hesther Doblack /s/. (Pub LGN: 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

#704572

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Vicair, 668 Azule Ave., San Jose, CA, 95123, Cahci. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/01/2024. s/Victor Cahci. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2024. (pub LG 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24/2024)

File Number: FBN704688

The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Pacific Bay Lending, 2. Pacific Bay Realty, 3. Investment Lending Solutions, 1403 Alegria Loop, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Ashvin Singh, 1403 Alegria Loop, San Jose, CA 95128.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 04/02/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Ronald Nguyen /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Ashvin Singh /s/. (Pub LGN: 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

#704105

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Covarrubias Creations, 906 Washington St., San Jose, CA, 95112, Josue Covarrubias. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/08/2024. /s/Josue Covarrubias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/15/2024. (pub LG 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2024)

Administer Estate

Amended: NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF Harriet Allie aka Harriet Carol Carlson Allie. Case No. 24PR196392. 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): Harriet Allie aka Harriet Carol Carlson Allie. Amended: A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ali Allie in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Amended: The petition for probate requests that: Ali Allie be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

x 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.

x 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: May 9, 2024. Time: 9:00 AM. Dept: 2. 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 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: Barbara Small. PO Box 1621, Los Altos, CA 94023. (650) 383-8471. (Pub LGN 4/10, 4/17, 4/24)

Name Changes

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV433569. Notice of Petition of Dawn Hathaway. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Dawn Hathaway filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Cassidy Cynthia Johnson to Proposed name: Cassidy Cynthia Hathaway. 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

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objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: June 04, 2024, 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: March 21, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ Z. Petrova /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LG: 03/27, 04/03, 04/10, 04/17/2024)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 24CV432818.

Notice of Petition of Alan Colbrie Schoen. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Alan Colbrie Schoen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Alan Colbrie Schoen to Proposed name: Alan Beltramo Schoen. 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: May 28, 2024, 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: March 11, 2024. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 03/20, 03/27 4/03, 4/10/2024)