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HERE ARE THE NEW LAWS THAT ARE GOING INTO EFFECT ON JAN. 1 From a minimum wage hike, to outdoor dining and sex abuse suit rules Todd Guild, Pajaronian Editor

Every year, lawmakers in Sacramento introduce a flurry of bills, most of which are eviscerated during the legislative process and end up on the Assembly or Senate trash heap. A select few make it to the governor’s desk. Assuming they dodge the veto stamp, they then become new laws. This year’s Senate Bills (SB) and Assembly Bills (AB)— most take effect on Jan. 1, while some come into force in July—include a prohibition on cat declawing, healthier school lunches and a slew of workplace protections. One of the most striking of these laws takes aim at book censorship. Under AB 1825, also called the California Freedom To Read Act, public libraries and those in schools are prohibited from banning books or other materials because of their content. These institutions are not allowed to exclude titles from their catalogs in a way that discriminates based on race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ➝ New laws, 4

HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES Janice Maxie-Reid belts out a tune during the Tony Lindsay & Friends “Spreading Joy to the World of Jazz— a Holiday Benefit” winter fundraiser, held Dec. 22 at the Rinconada Hills Clubhouse. The event raised money for the summer Jazz on the Plazz concert series, as well as youth music education programming.

UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES: 2025 SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW Athletes’ achievements left lasting impressions Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

As the calendar turns, it’s impossible to reflect on the past year without celebrating the remarkable memories created by the Los Gatos High School sports teams and the student-athletes. From Friday Night Lights to packed gyms and early-morning practices, individuals and teams

delivered performances that went far beyond the scoreboard. There were unforgettable comebacks, record-setting moments and quiet displays of leadership. These actions defined what it means to represent their school with pride. LGHS tends to dominate the local sports chatter. However, let’s not forget that über-talented athletes from every age level and division—

youth, college and professional—turned in praiseworthy performances in 2025. In no particular order, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year. Taking opponents to the mat In Fe b r u a r y, t h e L G H S wrestling program set several program records, creating moments that will be talked about for years to come. In finishing as the runner-up to Gilroy High ➝ Sports, 6

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disability and political affiliation, among other things. One of the most widespread—and noticable—is the increase to the minimum wave. Thanks to SB 3, California’s statewide minimum wage rises to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1.

Work and labor

Equal pay rules get sharper teeth (SB 642): This one updates California’s Equal Pay framework—requiring employers to tell new hires specifically what they’ ll be getting paid when they’re hired, including benefits. It also broadens the scope of “sex” to include gender identity. “Stay-or-pay” contracts get kneecapped (AB 692): A growing trend— making workers sign agreements that penalize them for leaving—runs into a new wall. AB 692 restricts contract terms that impose penalties or debt collection if employment ends, with statutory damages and other remedies available. Unpaid wage judgments get more expensive (SB 261): This targets employers who lose wage cases and then don’t pay. It allows for three times the judgement amount after 180 days. Tipped off (SB 648): The Labor Commissioner gets clearer authority to investigate and cite (or sue over) gratuities that are taken or withheld unlawfully—aimed at speeding up enforcement instead of forcing workers into slow, expensive fights. Construction trucking classification cleanup (SB 809): Under this law, employers must reimburse employees for the maintenance, upkeep and depreciation of the personal vehicles they use on the job. Gig driver organizing framework (AB 1340): Drivers for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft are now allowed to unionize and collectively bargain for higher pay. Industry spokespeople say the new law could mean higher costs for passengers. Right-to-rehire for certain Covid-era layoffs gets extended (AB 858): In 2021, SB 93 required certain employers in the hospitality industry to rehire employees who were laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic. This law extends the sunset date to Jan. 1, 2027.

Business and consumer

Car buyers get a new escape hatch (SB 766): This first-of-its-kind law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026, gives people who buy a used car a three-day window to get a full refund, if it cost less than $50,000. It also requires transparency, requiring dealers to give the full price up front, and prohibiting them from including sneaky add-ons.

Antisemitism in schools (AB 715): Expands California’s education anti-discrimination laws by strengthening rules around antisemitism and other bias in K-12 schools. The law bars discriminatory instructional and professional development materials, tightens complaint and enforcement processes and creates a new State Office of Civil Rights, including an antisemitism prevention coordinator. It also requires investigations, corrective action, parent notification and annual reporting when discrimination is found. Ultra-processed foods (AB 1264): This first-of-its-kind law prohibits or restricts most ultra-processed foods from school lunches by 2035.

Crime and public safety

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Diwali will now be an official state holiday, meaning public schools and colleges can close that day if they so choose, and government workers can take the day off.

Nix the offset (AB 578): Companies that provide food delivery services such as Uber Eats can no longer calculate tips as a way to offset what they pay their drivers. Restaurants get an expedited path for some retrofits (AB 671): This is good news for those who want to launch a restaurant or renovate their existing one, since it streamlines the permitting process. The law speeds up permitting for restaurant tenant improvements by allowing licensed architects or engineers to certify code compliance, triggering faster local review timelines. Outdoor dining flexibility expands: Good news for those who like to dine al fresco. AB 592 makes permanent some of the lax outdoor dining rules created during the social-distancing requirements of the Covid pandemic. It also gives restaurants more leeway for openair layouts such as folding doors, windows and similar features.

Housing and home life

Landlords must provide basic appliances (AB 628): Renters (and landlords) take note: most rental units must now come with appliances such as stoves and refrigerators, and landlords must furthermore agree to maintain them. Paper bag rules tighten again (SB 1053): In a win for environmentalists, and an annoyance for plastic bag die-hards, retail stores will be limited to recycled paper bags at checkout, which will set customers back 10 cents a bag.

Health

Insulin cost-sharing gets capped (SB 40): This landmark legislation sets a $35 monthly cap for out-of-pocket for insulin under state-regulated plans. It also prohibits insurance companies from requiring diabetic patients to try therapies other than insulin.

Schools and education

Gender-neutral bathrooms (SB 760): Starting July 1, all K-12 public and charter schools must have at least one all-gender restroom available for students. Cell phones in classrooms (AB 3216): This new law takes effect in July, but is sure to raise the hackles of many young people. Also known as the Phone-Free School Act, this law requires school districts to implement policies limiting or prohibiting student smartphone use. There are exceptions for emergencies, medical needs and teacher permission, but you can assume Instagram and video games will be out. ICE on campuses (SB 98, AB 49): These bills require notifications and set boundaries on access to certain campus areas to immigration agents without warrants or judges’ orders. They also put tighter guardrails on the disclosure of education records. CSU direct admission expands (SB 640): California Senate Bill 640 creates a California State University direct admission program that automatically offers admission to eligible California high school students.

No “secret police” masks (SB 627): Restricts law-enforcement face coverings during most duties, and requires agencies to adopt and publicly post limiting policies by mid-2026. Non-uniformed officers must show visible ID (SB 805): Requires non-uniformed law enforcement officers, with specified exceptions, to display ID, including agency and either name or badge number while performing enforcement duties. Immigrant patients get stronger privacy protections (SB 81): Limits immigration enforcement access to nonpublic areas of health care facilities without a judicial warrant or court order and restricts the disclosure of certain patient information for immigration enforcement purposes. A civil claims “revival window” for sexual assault (AB 250): Beginning on Jan. 1, and lasting through Dec. 31, 2027, victims of sexual assault can revive certain civil claims, even if statutes of limitations have expired.

Pets and animal welfare

Cat declawing gets banned except for medical necessity (AB 867): Cat declawing is now banned in most cases. This law requires a veterinarian to document and medically justify when declawing is performed. Third-party pet brokers get blocked (AB 519): Effectively eliminates “puppy mills” and other third-party online pet brokers that sell dogs, cats and rabbits. Disaster/evacuation protocols for pets (AB 478): Requires jurisdictions to create protocols for rescuing animals during evacuations.

Miscellaneous

Diwali becomes a state holiday (AB 268): Diwali—the Hindu Festival of Lights— holiday is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and usually falls between mid-October and mid-November. It is now a state holiday, allowing public schools and community colleges to close, and state employees can elect to take the day off.

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Cutline: (Fire Damage) FACILITY An official enters PG&E’s substation in Saratoga after the Christmas Eve blaze.

POWER OUT FOR 21,000 ON CHRISTMAS EVE AS FIRE IGNITES AT PG&E’S SARATOGA SUBSTATION Drew Penner, Editor

Around 21,000 customers were without power in North Santa Clara County after a Pacific Gas and Electric substation in Saratoga caught fire and belched black smoke into the air on Christmas Eve. PG&E learned about the emergency at its facility at 12975 Glen Brae Dr. at 8:25am, which it said was responsible for cutting power to 16,500 of those customers. The rest were likely storm-related, the company noted. “We responded to reports of a fire,” said PG&E spokesperson Stephanie Magallon, adding the blaze went out by itself while crews were on site—adding the company was successful in getting electricity working again many affected residents quickly. “We’ve been able to restore the majority of those customers.” She said, by around 11:30am, just 2,000 of these customers remained without power. PG&E later said it was able to get power restored for the rest by noon. The cause of the fire was an equipment failure, but other than that, it remains under investigation, Magallon said, adding that it’s too soon to say whether the San Francisco outage of last weekend (which was also related to PG&E substation infrastructure) or this smaller one were caused by the stormy weather. Bill Sullivan is one of the Saratoga residents who lost power.

“Maybe the transformer got overloaded,” he speculated. “It’s traditional.” At the time he was sitting at home looking at the PG&E outage map on his phone, curious about another electricity failure in the area. “Then, I heard the boom and the power went out,” he said. “When you live near a substation like this, you get used to it.” He opted to travel by bike to a neighboring city to run an errand. “I rode to Cupertino to buy groceries,” he said, noting this took him about 20 minutes. His power had already been restored by 11:30am, he said. By 12:40pm, there were still around 2,700 PG&E customers without power, the company reported. That included 750 in Sunnyvale, 280 in Saratoga, 1,200 in Los Gatos and 155 in Cupertino.

CORRECTIONS In last week’s article about the Christmas tree industry, Kelley Beck's name was mistakenly printed as Kelley Patchen. She has never spoken to Debbie Livingstone, as the piece suggested. We regret the errors.

FIRE DAMAGE - PGE confirmed this photo depicts equipment burned in the fire.

Credit: Drew Penner / Los Gatan (Entering the Facility)

FACILITY An official enters PG&E’s substation in Saratoga after the Christmas Eve blaze. Credit: Drew Penner / Los Gatan

(Diwali photo) FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Diwali will now be an official state holiday, meaning public schools and colleges can close that day if they so choose, and government workers can take the day off.

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Doss (2008), Nick Kalpin (2008), Erich Peske (2011) and Taylor Comeau (2011). Harris competed in basketball, track and tennis; Bauer in football, basketball and swimming; Baxter in golf; Dodson in track and soccer; Erickson in field hockey and track; Doss in wrestling; Peske in swimming; and Comeau in field hockey and soccer. Kalpin starred in three sports, but it was his accomplishments on the gridiron that left onlookers shaking their heads in amazement. During his senior season, Kalpin set Santa Clara County single-season records in rushing (2,553 yards, in 312 carries) and scoring (41 touchdowns).

Spiking the competition

CHAMPIONS The Wildcats had plenty to celebrate in February 2025, including a third consecutive league championship and a Central Coast Section D1 title.

THESE ATHLETES LEFT INDELIBLE MARK Sports, from page 1 in the Central Coast Section Masters Finals, the Wildcats broke program records for points (232.5), CCS finalists (6), and CIF State Meet qualifiers (10). The pack of Wildcats who earned State berths included Trajan Pannell, Luke Schoch, Antonio Rodriguez, Michael Terrell, Joseph Pavlov-Ramirez, Wesley Hayden, Lucas Pannell, Stuart Cornelius, Dylan Pile and Kaja McCullough. Just as noteworthy: Schoch, Rodriguez, Terrell, Pavlov-Ramirez, Hayden and McCullough are returning state-ranked wrestlers who look to lead the Wildcats to another record-breaking performance in the 2026 SCVAL and CCS Championships, in February.

Wildcat girls hoop it up

In March, the LGHS girls basketball team—fresh off winning a third consecutive SCVAL De Anza Division title—beat Menlo-Atherton 42-30 to capture its second CCS championship in the last three years. The Wildcats were just 3-7 entering league play, a byproduct of playing a brutally tough schedule. However, they proceeded to rip off 15

consecutive victories, capped by the CCS Division I championship triumph. Ashley Childers had 15 points and Rita Zhou scored all 10 of her points in the first half. Nicole Steiner had a tremendous allaround game, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds and four steals.

Nothing but net

For the second straight year, two teams from the Los Gatos NJB chapter won the All Net National Tournament. In 2024, the fourth grade and eighth grade boys teams took home titles. In the winter 2025 season, the fourth grade and fifth grade boys teams reigned supreme. In performances that were borderline sublime, both Los Gatos squads won their respective National Tournament championship games in dominating fashion. The fourth graders avenged their only defeat of the season, dismantling Whittier Gold 44-18 in the title contest to finish 17-1 on the season. The fourth grade team roster included Chasin Chikelu, Cyrus Mortezaie, Dean Drew, Dylan Shanker, Gavin Evenson, Gus Widell, Hunter Sanders, Nathan Williams, Oz

Azriel, Thomas Leitch and Vidit Noti. The team was coached by Nathan Sanders and assistant Nir Azriel. The fifth graders were even more dominant than the fourth graders, going 4-0 in the National Tournament and winning every game by 15 points or more. How dominant was the fifth grade team from start to finish? Its National Tournament title run capped a perfect 19-0 season that saw the majority of its games decided by halftime. The fifth grade team roster included head coach Anthony Sherman, assistant coach Matt Cossel, Solomon Petros, Jack Janda, Allen Xiang Hao, Aziz Khouzam, Parker Fanoe, Liam McDonald, Sean Garcia, Vonn Marshall, Jax Cossell, Grant Zillman, Paul Weitz and Felix Fairley.

Fêting all-time greats

The LGHS Athletic Hall of Fame inducted nine athletes as part of its 2025 class in a ceremony, on May 3 at La Rinconada Country Club. The star-studded HOF class included Robert Harris (class of 1933), Steve Bauer (1974), Vince Baxter (1978), Ali Dodson (2004), Jaimee Erickson (2007), Geoff

The LGHS boys volleyball team made program history, winning a CCS Open Division match and a CIF State NorCal Regional contest for the first time. Los Gatos pulled off one of the seminal upsets in the CCS this season, stunning topseed Santa Cruz in the Open Division quarterfinals. Santa Cruz entered the match with a 30-3 record and was widely considered among the top three teams in the CCS. Boasting athleticism, talent and height, Los Gatos improved as the season went along, capped by a four-set win over De Anza Division champion Harker, on May 5. The Wildcats lost to Harker in the teams’ first two league matchups, but finally upended their league rival the third time around. Junior outside hitter Sean Slover was a tour-de-force against Harker—and finished the season as the team leader in kills. Nolan Harr, a 6-foot-4 junior right side, was second on the team in kills and potent on the attack, too. Middle blockers Markus McGrath and Nico Bianchi—both 6-3—along with the 6-2 Slover and 6-1 Weston Kaefer made life tough on opposing offenses.

Blazing on the track; Steiner leaves legacy

With freshman Isabella Cain and sophomore Madison Kohli leading the charge, the Wildcats set several records during the spring track and field season. Cain and Kohli were part of the 4×100- and 4×400-meter relay teams that earned berths in the CIF State Championships, May 30-31 in Clovis. The 4×400 squad of Cain, Kohli, Kaylee Cross and Elise Greenstreet won the CCS Championship, before finishing a respectable 13th out of 32 teams at State. They ran a personal-record (PR) and school record time of 3 minutes, 51.74 seconds to win the CCS title, and followed that up with a 3:51.83 at State. Meanwhile, the 4×100 team of Cain, Kohli, Bridget Moore and Emma Arbi-

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Boys of summer shine

The Los Gatos Little League 12U All Stars completed an undefeated run to win the District 12 championship, capped by a riveting 2-1 victory over Willow Glen in the title game. Los Gatos got all the runs it would need when Logan Williams smashed an absolute laser to left field for a two-run home run, in the bottom of the second inning. It was his first and only homer in District action, a byproduct of being intentionally walked four times. Outside of the Williams home run, the most pivotal moment of the game came in top of the fifth inning. Trailing by just one run, Willow Glen had a player at first base with one out, when it hit a line drive that traveled all the way to the left-field fence. Los Gatos left fielder Michael Denevi scooped the ball up and made a perfect throw to the cutoff man, shortstop Nico Madeiros, who then rifled a strike to catcher Troy Amburgey. Amburgey made the tag to cut off the potential game-tying run.

Magic dazzles on the field

Once the Los Gatos-Cupertino-Saratoga Magic 12U(A) softball team was assem-

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bled, in fall 2024, it proceeded to play 15 tournaments spanning the next 40 weeks. However, nothing could top the Magic’s dazzling run through the USA Softball Northern California Championship Tournament, culminating with a 14-0 victory over the San Lorenzo Heat in the title contest, June 29 in Hayward. The Magic ran roughshod over the competition, going 4-0 and outscoring their opponents by a combined margin of 26-5 in winning its first NorCal championship in 11 years. The roster included Addie Lui, Adeline Oh, Olivia Borrelli, Kaitlyn Paige, Lauren O’Reilly, Jeannie Huang, Arianna Reyes, Kayla O’Reilly, Saylor Riera, and Kiara Taylor. The coaching staff featured Chris O’Reilly and assistant coaches Chris Borelli and Kristen Schueler. The Magic finished the season with a 20-3 record, improving upon their 15-8 mark from the previous season. This went down as one of the greatest seasons in program history, after the 2014 team which finished second in the Western Nationals. That squad was coached by longtime Wildcats coach Randy Frey, who continues to be a vital supporter of the LGCS Magic program. In fact, Frey ran a clinic at LGHS for the Magic players two months prior to the team’s championship run.

Locals make history

Two LGHS juniors—Teagan Kaefer and Avery Edson—played for the Mountain View Los Altos soccer team that won the Elite Clubs National Finals Tournament Championship in July. Few squads earn their way into one of the nation’s top youth soccer showcase events, let alone play in the final. After all, the tournament features the best club teams in the nation duking it out for supremacy. The tradition-rich MVLA club cemented its status as one of the country’s best as its under-16 girls team defeated the powerhouse Kansas City Athletics 3-1 to claim the national championship. “This has been a big goal (for the club) for a while,” Edson said. “The last time (MVLA won a ECNL title) was 2004, so it’s a big thing for our club. To see the community reaction has been awesome.” MVLA beat the Utah Royals and Penn Fusion by identical 1-0 scores before playing Kansas City in the championship match.

The call of a lifetime

On July 14, Nico Wagner achieved the dream of every kid who grows up playing baseball: his name was called during the Major League Baseball Draft. The Atlanta Braves selected Wagner in the 16th round (no. 487 overall), making the 19-year-old the first player selected directly out of West Valley College since 2009.

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taylo placed third at CCS in a PR of 47.81 seconds, but leveled off a bit at State with a mark of 48.92 seconds. Kohli took third in the 400-meter run at CCS in a PR of 55.35 seconds—lowering the mark on her own school record—before posting a time of 55.91 seconds to place 18th (out of 30 runners) at State. Aydon Stefanopoulos was the only athlete to qualify for State from the LGHS boys team. The senior standout covered the 1600 meters in 4:06.68—just 6/100ths of a second off his PR—resulting in a fourth-place finish. Stefanopoulos established himself as one of the most accomplished distance runners in LGHS history, earning multiple top-10 finishes in both the CIF State Cross Country and Track and Field Championships. Meanwhile, Nicole Steiner capped one of the most decorated careers in LGHS history. The three-sport standout finished as the CCS runner-up in the shot put before taking 10th place at State. Steiner, who starred all four years in basketball and volleyball and three years in track and field, threw the shot put 41 feet, 1 inch at CCS, good enough for second place. She did even better in the State Preliminaries with a mark of 42-1, which gave her the seventh best qualifying mark heading into the finals. However, Steiner was limited to a throw of 38-9 ¼ and finished in 10th place. Now a freshman at Cal State Fullerton, Steiner earned another prestigious honor when she was named the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame High School Girls Athlete of the Year.

MAKING THEM MISS Senior wide receiver Max Thomas helped lead the Wildcats football team to its fourth league championship in the last five years.

Surrounded by family members, teammates and friends at his parents’ Lake Tahoe home, it’s a moment Wagner won’t soon forget. “I got to watch it live, so it was a pretty surreal moment,” Wagner said. “One of the best moments of my life. My mom was bawling her eyes out, and same with my aunt and a few of my friends, too. They were all crying and everyone was so excited. Just an amazing moment and very emotional.” Wagner is a South Lake Tahoe High School graduate who spent one year at the University of Nevada-Reno in 2024 before transferring to West Valley for 2025. In his lone season with the Vikings, Wagner was flat-out dominant, going 9-2 with a 2.17 ERA in 18 games, including 15 starts. He averaged nearly a strikeout per inning, finishing with 94 strikeouts in 95.1 innings for a team that advanced to the State Final Four for the second consecutive year. It was a 180-degree turnaround from his freshman year at Nevada, which saw Wagner struggle with a 0-2 record and 9.61 ERA.

Gridiron warriors

The LGHS football team was the only public school team to crack the top five

in Max Preps’ CCS preseason rankings— then went out and lived up to its billing. Ranked No. 3—and sandwiched in between top-ranked Riordan, No. 2 Serra, No. 4 St. Francis and No. 5 St. Ignatius—the Wildcats finished 9-4, including a 5-0 mark to win the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division championship. They produced a pair of impressive victories over St. Francis and Palma before falling to Serra 28-21 in the CCS Division I title game. Senior wide receiver Max Thomas ended his prep career with a fine outing, hauling in five passes for 94 yards, including a spectacular 32-yard TD catch that saw him outleap a Serra defender near the left pylon. Callum Schweitzer completed 11-of19 passes for 159 yards, while Grayson Doslak rushed for 61 yards on 16 carries. Defensively, Hudson Schrader, Austin Krug, Devonte Troutt, Lane Newman and Jimmy Childers each had a tackle for loss. Schrader led the way with 21 total tackles. Week after week, the Wildcats proved they were one of the elite teams in the CCS. They executed on offense with precision—balanced, explosive, unpredictable. ➝ Sports, 8

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Sports, from page 7 Their defense swarmed the ball with relentlessness and ferocity. True, the final score didn’t give them the result they wanted. In the postgame ceremony, the bitter disappointment was evident on the players’ faces. But, they left an indelible mark as league champions on and off the field, with a team GPA of 3.613—tops in the CCS.

What it was like to be a Town volunteer who was the subject of a complaint

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Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor

For the past several years, I have served the Town of Los Gatos as a volunteer commissioner and code enforcement hearing officer. Throughout that time, my goal has been to contribute constructively, help resolve problems, and support the town I call home. Nothing in that service prepared me for the ordeal I would face over the past several months. It was a period during which I have been the subject of repeated accusations, online attacks, abusive emails and even a threatening voicemail message from a stranger. The experience has taken a personal toll. More broadly, it has been a sobering reminder of how quickly civic engagement can be met with hostility, and how vulnerable volunteers in public life have become in an overheated and often misinformed public sphere.

A complaint triggered a cascade

The situation began when a resident filed complaints against me with the Town of Los Gatos. She accused me of various forms of misconduct relating to my volunteer work. These allegations were, in my view, entirely unfounded. However, once raised, they triggered required Town investigations: a review of my communications in a code enforcement matter, and a review of whether I needed a business license for my home-based mediation practice. I cooperated fully by providing emails, background, context, and answering questions. Once the finance staff clarified the rules and indicated I needed a business license for my remote mediation work, I promptly applied for and obtained one. Beyond that, I stood by my actions and was confident the facts would speak for themselves. Recently, the Town formally notified me that I had been cleared of wrongdoing. Except for the business license requirement, the investigations found no viola-

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FORMER COMMISSIONER Jeffrey Blum, who was an outspoken member of the Community Health and Senior Services Commission, shares what it was like to face misconduct allegations under the Town of Los Gatos’ official process. tion of the code of conduct, no misuse of position and no impropriety. In any healthy civic environment, that should have been the end of the matter.

Attacks continue outside the Town process

Unfortunately, the public accusations did not stop. While the Town completed its review, the complainant continued to post videos and make statements implying that I was corrupt or engaged in illegal activity. These claims have no basis in fact. The Town formally investigated and rejected them. The escalation became more concerning when I received a threatening voicemail from an individual I do not know, who appeared to be influenced by those online posts. This threatening voice mail message was preceded by several abusive emails. No volunteer should be subjected to such abusive, threatening and harassing behavior.

The personal toll of public misinformation

When someone publicly makes false allegations against someone who is in a volunteer public role, it can damage reputations, undermine trust in local government, and chill public participation. Many people would hesitate to volunteer if they knew they might face unfounded accusations, amplified online, and accompanied by harassment from strangers. It is important to distinguish between legitimate criticism of government and targeted personal attacks. Constructive accountability improves institutions; baseless accusations undermine them. The past several months has shown me how thin the

line can be, and how easily misinformation can spread in a small community.

Why I’m speaking out

I am writing this not to relitigate the complaints. Those are resolved. Instead, they highlight the human cost when discourse crosses the line into harassment. Local government depends on residents stepping forward: to serve on commissions, participate in hearings and volunteer their expertise. When the environment becomes hostile or unsafe, fewer people will be willing to serve. I am not seeking sympathy. What I am seeking is awareness. Online attacks can whip up anger and misunderstanding quickly, often by people far removed from the facts. Public servants, especially volunteers, have limited tools to respond. I believe it is important for the community to understand how easily reputations can be damaged, and how essential it is to protect those who step up to serve.

Looking forward

I am proud of the work I contributed to the Town of Los Gatos. I remain committed to the community I care about, even if my time as a commissioner and code enforcement hearing officer has ended. We all share responsibility for maintaining a civic environment that is respectful, fact-based, and safe. Healthy debate strengthens democracy. Harassment, misinformation, and intimidation do the opposite. I hope my experience will serve as a reminder of what is at stake, and an encouragement to all who continue to serve despite the challenges.

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legals@losgatan.com no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: March 24, 2026, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: December 23, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ TB T. Belloncle /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 12/31/2025, 01/07, 01/14, 01/21/2026) AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV479591. Notice of Petition of. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Dan Li filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Dan Li to Proposed name: Yee Lee. 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: February 3, 2026, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: December 12, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ TB T. Belloncle /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2025, 01/07/2026) AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV474217. Notice of Petition of Haidong Zhang. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Haidong Zhang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Haidong Zhang to Proposed name: Eric S.K.ZHANG. 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: February 10, 2026, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: December 11, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ TB T. Belloncle /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2025, 01/07/2026) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV482045. Notice of Petition of Marisela Alejandra Gomez. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Marisela Alejandra Gomez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Marisela Alejandra Gomez to Proposed name: Sela Crow. 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: March 10, 2026, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 107 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: December 15, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 12/24, 12/31/2025, 01/07, 01/14/2026)

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Use your mobile phone or scanner and this QR code to upload the document and publish your statement in a newspaper of general circulation

Note: If you filed your fictitious business name more than five years ago, you must file a renewal and re-publish to remain compliant.

REPRESENTING THE BEST OF THE BEST SENIORS FROM 46 HIGH SCHOOLS!

51ST ANNUAL

SUPPORT THE BEST GAME IN TOWN

Lucy Wedemeyer

Benefiting Coaches Against Cancer and ALS 501(c)(3) Tax Deductible

Broker lucy@serenogroup.com 408-891-6861

Featuring:

DRE# 00640875

Keith Andry

90 of Santa Clara County's Top Senior Football Players from 45 Schools Scholarship Award Winners NEW THIS YEAR: Inaugural Girls' All-Star Flag Football Game (2 PM) Next Level Elementary Players Exhibition at Halftime

Associate/Broker

408-891-4151 keith@serenogroup.com DRE# 01470

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Extraordinary marketing expertise fueled with contagious enthusiasm de�nes 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.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email lucy@sereno.com

Beloved Award-Winning Los Gatos Coach and Teacher 2/19/1946-6/3/2010

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 Certi�ed Negotiation Experts; re�ective of 90% referral business as they strive to exceed expectations to accomplish client’s goals and dreams.

See more about Charlie’s story:

“Courage to Live”

“One More Season”

“Quite Victory”

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