Normally the cafe hosts a bluegrass jam session on Thursday nights
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
On Thanksgiving night, a car crashed through the front of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. in Los Gatos along West Main Street at University Avenue. The driver was sent to hospital for medical attention in serious but stable condition. No one else was injured.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department received the call at 9:02pm, and by 10:30pm, a couple dozen people—some in blankets and parkas due to the cool temperatures—had assembled around caution tape as a Bob’s Towing driver worked to extract the black Volvo from the damaged structure.
“I’m completely traumatized, but I’m thankful no one was in the building at the time,” said Teri Hope, LGCRC’s founder and co-owner. “I got a call from the police department about five minutes after it happened. It took me two minutes to get here. I’ve been an owner for 44 years and I was absolutely floored. I could have never imagined something like this happening. I understand it was a senior man.”
The condition of the man was unknown at the time to Hope, who added the driver was transported to Valley Medical Center.
“I am heartbroken and I am devastated. I hope the person
➝ Crash, 10
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DEFEATED BY SERRA IN D1 TITLE GAME
Los Gatos HS displayed tremendous growth, resilience in 2025
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
From its opening possession in the Central Coast Section Division I championship game on Nov. 28 at San Jose City College,
it became clear: the Serra High School football team wasn’t going to put the ball in the air.
On their first possession, the Padres ran the ball. On their second possession, they ran the ball. By their third possession, everyone in the stadium knew exactly what was coming—and Los Gatos still couldn’t stop it.
Power dive. Counter. Wedge. Sweep. Same alignment, same backfield action, same punishing physicality.
Again. And again. And again. The Padres ran the ball on 58 of their 59 plays, accumulating 348 yards while possessing the ball for nearly 35 minutes
Football, 12
MAIN STREET ACCIDENT On Thanksgiving Day, a vehicle smashed through the front of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co.
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KIDS LEARN ABOUT HEALTH CARE INNOVATION BY INTERACTING WITH SURGERY-ROBOT
Hands-on STEAM experience part of cool field trip to Intuitive Surgical
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A group of Los Gatos and San Jose children, aged 6-12-years-old, had the rare chance to operate a high-end surgical robot last month, sparking curiosity and a whole lot of excitement about science and technology.
During an interactive visit to Intuitive Surgical, the kids stepped up to the same surgical robots used to perform a variety of delicate procedures with precision— down to the millimeter—in real life.
Sitting at the console, children controlled tiny robotic instruments, watched their movements translated in real time on a 3D screen and saw how the robot can reach areas of the body that human hands simply can’t.
Parents and teachers in attendance said the experience brought STEAM learning to life in a way they’d never seen before.
“My son, Cameron, talked about the surgical robot all the way home; he was absolutely amazed,” said Jessica Johnson, a local educator, parent and president of the Los Gatos Education Foundation.
“Opportunities like this spark curiosity in such a powerful way. We’re so grateful to Good Samaritan Hospital and Intuitive Surgical for giving our kids an experience they’ll remember forever.”
The children were invited after attending Good Samaritan Hospital’s Puppy Pal Clinic at its “Trunk or Treat” event last month, where a few lucky participants received Willy Wonka-style “Golden Tickets” for the behind-the-scenes tour.
What began as a fun Halloween activity turned into an unforgettable educational adventure. One parent even said their child left announcing a brand-new career goal: becoming a surgeon.
Dr. Kristine Borrison of Good Samaritan Hospital and Kirk Wilenius of Intuitive Surgical helped guide the visit, answering questions and giving each child plenty of time to explore the technology firsthand.
“Seeing their excitement reminded us how inspiring hands-on learning can be,” Dr. Borrison said.
The visit is part of a growing partnership between Good Samaritan Hospital and Intuitive Surgical, aimed at creating meaningful, tech-forward, STEAM-rich opportunities for local families.
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THE SEASON HAS ARRIVED IN LOS GATOS
Tree Lighting Friday at 5pm; Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade Saturday at 11am
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
The elves are running around in their puff jackets preparing for the slew of seasonal events that are about to unfold.
This year's holiday kicks-off in earnest this Friday with “Los Gatos in Lights,” at the Los Gatos Town Plaza Park. The event will begin at 5pm with the tree-lighting at 6pm. If you are bringing young children, be sure to get there early. This is a gathering that delights people of all ages. The Plaza already has some magnificent lights up, and with the tree lit, it will add to the brilliance. This tree was planted by the Los Gatos History Club in 1923.
Fisher Middle School Strings and Encore Choir will perform as well as the Harker School Downbeat Show Choir. Mayor Matthew Hudes will provide a holiday message—one of his last duties as our mayor. (On Dec. 9, he will hand off his mayoral position to Rob Moore, our current vice mayor.) By the way, Santa will also appear for the first time this season as part of the event. A safe, fun community evening. Bundle up everybody!
On with the Parade!
Our annual holiday parade is sponsored by the Los Gatos Lions Club, Los Gatos Saratoga Parks and Recreation and the Town of Los Gatos. The parade, which is always held on the first Saturday of December, takes place rain or shine—this year it looks like a shine (with cool temperatures prevailing). The scramble for parking begins bright and early.
This is the 69th edition and Kurt Kroesche is the Grand Marshal. The beloved Los Gatos High School teacher states, ”It is a thrill to be this year's Grand Marshal.” Students report that he has an uncanny ability to make them feel valued, thanks to his skill of helping students of all levels relate to the curriculum—leaving a positive impression even decades later.
Speaking of our annual parade, Los Gatos Lions Club Parade Co-chair Morgan Lopez said, “It’s the biggest event of the year.” He added, “It just brings the community to one spot.”
Los Gatans have a certain pride about our annual parade. Many adults who will cheer on this year's parade from the crowd have been in it in prior years.
There are 172 confirmed units in the parade, with total participants at 6,743, according to the online interactive program. To be comfortable, bring chairs, blankets and hot drinks—and your holiday spirit.
PARADE BY THE NUMBERS
• Unit Types:
• Business/For-Profit Organization 35 Units (20%)
• Dignitary 15 Units (9%)
• General/Non-Profit/Individual 39 Units (23%)
• Marching Band 36 Units (21%)
• Police/Fire/Emergency 8 Units (5%)
• Scouts - Boy/Cub 5 Units (3%)
• Scouts - Girl/Brownies 2 Units (1%)
• Service Group/Association/Church 11 Units (6%)
• YMCA Expedition 5 Units (3%)
• Youth/School Group 16 Units (9%)
• Unit Travel Modes:
• Float - Self-Propelled 1 Unit (1%)
• Float - with Truck 25 Units (15%)
• Vehicle - Single (Bus) 3 (2%)
• Vehicle - Single (Car) 32 Units (19%)
• Vehicle - Single (Truck) 32 Units (19%)
• Vehicle - Tractor/Trailer 6 Units (3%)
• Walk/March 68 Units (40%)
The afternoon after the parade, Dec. 6, the Holiday Trolley will run 4-8pm—no reservations needed.
Santa will be in his workshop in Old Town (by Salt & Straw) the following Friday, Dec.12, 4-7pm. There will be a ribbon-cutting prior to visiting time, at 3:45pm with (soon to be mayor) Rob Moore officiating. This will be his first ribbon cutting—with those big scissors— in the top job.
To help Santa to get back to the North Pole on schedule, time with him will be kept brief. If the queue wait time reaches 30 minutes prior to the posted closing, the workshop may close early. Visits with Santa will also be offered on Sat. Dec., 13, 1-6pm, and Sunday Dec. 14, from noon5pm. Los Gatos Rotary elves will be on hand to help take photos. Enjoy live entertainment that will include holiday characters and music. Goodie bags, one per family, will be offered.
Now we are all stuffed with turkey. Or was it the prime rib, tofu-turkey, or possibly honey-glazed ham? Possibly side dishes of sweet potatoes with marshmallows, or green beans casserole with slivered almonds, or jello mold, cranberries and or all of that gravy? Or could it have been dinner rolls or all of that stuffing? Or how about those pies, cherry, mince meat, pumpkin, apple, apricot or perhaps a taste of each? Hopefully all of that will digest nicely along with some serious local shopping. Why wait in traffic jams, fight crowds—or even get shot at (see P8)—when you can shop locally. (See our Gift Guide on P14 for some tips)
Then, Dec 13-14, 10am-5pm, our Civic Center lawn on Main Street becomes a European-style holiday market. Expect children's activities, entertainment and free popcorn. Proceeds benefit the Live Oak Senior Nutrition Center. This unique artisan market is sponsored by the Los Gatos Kiwanis Club.
SYNCHRONIZED WAVING Benefit workers Sabrina Sala and Brig Selph are ready to give you a seasonal look.
APPAREL Chelsea Dix, sales manager at Talbots in Old Town, holds up what is “in” for this season's parties: a paid long skirt (a style known as “Black Watch”) and a sparkly sequined top.
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SUNDAY, NOV. 23
• At 11:10am, a suspicious person was reported at the intersection of West Main Street and Montebello Way. The subject was pacing back and forth repeatedly yelling “don’t touch me” to passerby.
MONDAY, NOV. 24
• An incident of petty theft was reported at 2:20pm at the Trader Joe's on Los Gatos Boulevard. The reporting person’s wallet was taken out of his vehicle, and cards were used at various locations after the theft occurred.
• Two suspicious vehicles were reported on Cypress Way at 10:12pm. The reporting person believed they were suspicious because of their beat up condition.
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• Two suspicious people were reported shortly after 11am, although both incidents were not connected.
• The first, at 11:11am, was reported on La Rinconada Drive. An unhoused individual was walking around looking inside vehicles.
• The second, reported at 11:13am, involved a male subject in a parking garage on National Avenue. The subject was seen walking around the back of the lot where a ‘biohazard is kept.’ Details regarding what exactly this biohazard is were not disclosed.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26
• Two vehicle accidents and one reckless vehicle were reported across the day.
• An incident occurring at 5:38pm, an accident between a white Porsche and a white Honda occurred at the Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard. The driver of the Porsche refused to exchange contact information with the reporting person.
THURSDAY, NOV. 27
• At 1:32am, an incident of battery was reported at Carry Nations on North Santa Cruz Avenue. A
‘SORRY WE ARE CLOSED’ The Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. was forced to close after a 90-year-old man drove into the building last Thursday.
subject punched an employee, further details were not included.
• Following Wednesday’s activity, a series of vehicle accidents occurred throughout Thanksgiving.
• Most notably, a vehicle crashed into Los Gatos Coffee Roasting on West Main Street at 9:02pm. (Read our coverage on P1, P10-11).
FRIDAY, NOV. 28
• At 6:30pm, an incident of burglary was reported at Aventino Apart ments on Winchester Circle.
• Although the timeframe of the burglary was unknown, the report ing person came home to find the back glass door open. The inside of the property was ransacked and the bedroom door was torn apart.
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• Two burglaries were reported on Saturday, both of which were thought to have occurred in the past three days.
• Both burglaries were reported in the late evening and involved a sliding glass door smashed.
The Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. was forced to close after a 90-year-old man drove into the building last
COUNCIL: ATTORNEY AGREES TO INVESTIGATE REPORT OF HOUSE KEYS’ $750+
Two former mayors honored; health and seniors commission official gives an update
Emma Solomon, Contributor
On Nov. 18, in the lead-up to Thanksgiving, the Los Gatos Town Council held one of its shortest meetings in recent history.
Lasting a little over an hour, it focused mainly on two presentations: one that honored a Los Gatos legend; another that recapped progress for one important local committee.
First up? An award for John Lockner: an exemplary citizen of Los Gatos since before 1970.
“John Lockner has demonstrated an enduring commitment to the town of Los Gatos and its community organizations,” said Mayor Matthew Hudes. “The Town Council of the town of Los Gatos does hereby render this commendation with special appreciation to John Lockner in recognition of his many contributions.”
Lockner served as a member of the Los Gatos Town Council for two terms. He was mayor in both 1975 and 1980.
In addition to his service on the council, Lockner actively participated in the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce as its president and its treasurer, as well as serving as a member of the Los Gatos Lions Club. The second presentation provided an update on the Community Health & Senior Services Commission year end report, or CHSSC.
Eleanor Yick, current chair of CHSSC, broke down the committee’s initiatives into three parts—highlights, observa -
tions and requests moving into the next calendar year.
Yick noted numerous CHSSC accomplishments during the duration of the meeting, including working alongside the Los Gatos Thrive Foundation to host the popular Monday morning movie program, each month.
Outside of recent successes, CHSSC requested further support from the Los Gatos Town Council in order to continue making progress on some of its biggest goals.
“CHSSC requests the Town Council to affirm if they wish the CHSSC to provide continuous oversight on the implementation of Senior Services Roadmap goals,” Yick read from the presentation. “If affirmed, CHSSC needs access to data from the local Service Providers on their budget, staffing, participants, and other program criteria needed to measure and assess effectiveness and identify service gaps.
After Yick’s presentation, the meeting opened up to public comment—beginning with 10-year resident Bridget Alexander.
“I am here because something that was supposed to bring hope to families like mine has instead brought stress, fear and disappointment,” said Alexander. “I want to talk about the rent increase in the BMR program through House Keys.”
Alexander, a single mother, believed that the affordable housing program would give her stability. However, after initially entering the lottery in 2025, her rent was jacked up more than $700 beyond the initial amount she had agreed upon (from $2,224 to $2,976—a $752 jump), she said.
“Tonight I am asking the city for fairness and accountability,” said Alexander. “Please investigate this increase, please
protect residents who rely on BMR programming and please create a policy that honors the original rent amount at the time of lottery.”
Later, during “Council and Manager Matters,” Vice Mayor Rob Moore—just weeks away from becoming mayor— called the House Keys rent increase “concerning” and asked Town Attorney Gabrielle Whelan if she wouldn’t mind looking into the issue.
“Yes, I can consult with the community development director, and one of us will get back to the Council,” Whelan said.
“Perfect,” replied Moore.
House Keys did not respond to a request for comment about the
investigation by press time.
Another public comment concerned the Town’s successful push to get Swenson Builders to reduce the size of its Residences at Newtown project.
“I spoke to many of our neighbors and we like it,” said resident Carin Yamamoto. “It was really nice to work with a developer that actually heard our concerns and addressed a lot of our concerns.
The meeting wrapped up around the one hour mark, with Mayor Hudes offering a touching remembrance of another former Los Gatos mayor.
“With great sadness, we will acknowledge the passing of Barbara Spector, and close the meeting in her honor,” he said.
SJ POLICE ARREST TEEN IN VALLEY FAIR BLACK FRIDAY SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Barry Holtzclaw, San Jose Inside
The San Jose Police Department announced Monday they had arrested a suspect in the Nov. 28 shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall. Police had indicated there was only one suspect in the shooting, which they said Saturday might have been gang-related.
The Black Friday shooting, described by police as an argument between two males, led to the shooting of one man and the wounding of two female bystanders. Police said the victims were recovering from non life-threatening injuries.
Police said this morning: “Ladies and gentlemen, we got him.”
“Last night SJPD located and arrested the suspect responsible for the triple shooting at Valley Fair Mall that occurred on Nov. 28.”
The announcement was accompanied by a photograph of the suspect, taken from behind, which showed a male with his hands bound behind his back in an orange zip-tie, wearing a gray hoodie, gray baggy jeans and tennis shoes. Police covered the image of his head with a large black square, to hide any identifying characteristics.
They explained later that the suspect was a juvenile, and gave no further details about him, the arrest or the incident. He was arrested more than 48 hours after the shooting, which occurred around 5:30pm on Nov. 28.
No information about the shooting victims or their injuries has been revealed, except that they were: one adult male, one adult female and one 16-year-old girl.
The Westfield Valley Fair Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in California,
reopened Saturday at noon with increased police patrols and assurances that Friday’s shooting was an isolated incident.
In a statement on Saturday, police said preliminary details indicate the lone suspect “became involved in a verbal altercation with the adult male victim before producing a firearm from his waistband and firing multiple rounds.” They did not name or provide a description of the suspect.
“Initial information revealed the incident to be gang-motivated,” police said. After the shooting, which prompted hundreds of Black Friday shoppers to seek cover or flee the giant shopping mall, the mall was shut down as dozens of police officers conducted a store-by-store search of the 2.2-million square foot mall.
The mall is located at the boundary of the cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, at Winchester and Stevens Creek boulevards.
RAISING ALARM Bridget Alexander asked the Town to investigate House Keys for raising her rent by more than $700.
NABBED The San Jose Police Department arrested this youth for the Black Friday mall shooting at Valley Fair.
FATALITIES NARROWLY AVOIDED IN THANKSGIVING NIGHT CAR CRASH
Crash, from page 1
in the car survives,” she said, adding the shop wouldn’t be able to open the following day—Black Friday.
LGMSPD did not respond to a request for comment at the scene on Thursday night and did not respond to requests for comment by phone and email by Friday at 4pm.
But in a social media post they said the driver was a 90-year-old Los Gatos resident.
“It is suspected alcohol may have played a role in this incident,” a spokesperson wrote, adding, “but all factors are being looked at as part of the ongoing investigation.”
Erica Ray, a public information specialist with the Santa Clara County Fire Department, said firefighters at their Los Gatos firehouse saw a flash of tail lights
outside the station, then, seconds later heard the crash.
“Rescue 83 self-dispatched to investigate and located a vehicle that had sped down University Avenue and crashed through a business where it dead ends on Main Street,” she said. “Upon arrival, Rescue 83 received their dispatch assignment from County 911 Communications and requested Engine 83 for support. A solo-occupant, adult driver was extricated from the vehicle inside the business. The patient was transported to the hospital by County EMS Agency.”
In her responses, emailed around 12:30pm Friday, she said LGMSPD will oversee the investigation and noted, “The status of the patient today is not yet known to firefighters.”
Hope’s son-in-law, Scott Nelson, who is a local to Los Gatos, described what turned out to be quite an unconventional family holiday.
“We were all having Thanksgiving together, and then we got a call and we drove down together,” he said.
Renee Nelson, Teri Hope’s daughter, says this brings back childhood memories, since her first job growing up was working at the coffee shop.
Karen Jensen, owner of Palapa Lounge, which is located on the opposite side of Main Street, says about 10 minutes before the accident happened she drove through town with her family—including past her shop—then headed home. As she was taking out her trash, she heard a big “Bang!”
Moments later, one of her employees texted her that there was an accident across the street from her business. So, she drove back down with her family. Her husband, Paul Jensen, called it an “historic” incident.
“I’ve lived here for over 30 years and I’ve never seen anything like this before,” said Paul, who is the head of Palo Alto Foods. “We supply milk for the Los Gatos Roasting Company.”
Jason Farwell, the owner of the Vermont Building, which houses LGCRC, was also at the scene.
“A single occupant in a car was driving 80-100 miles an hour, southbound on University, and never hit his brakes and went straight through the building,” he
WHAT A MESS! The Los Gatan was permitted inside to survey the damage caused when a Volvo shot like a missile into the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. building.
INVESTIGATION Police said that a 90-year-old man was suspected of driving under the influence, although they were looking into all factors.
said. “There was one bystander witness that saw the car go by.”
He told the Los Gatan he was working to secure the building by ensuring the vehicle was removed and that the gas and water was shut off.
“If it was last night or tomorrow night, there would have been fatalities. I’m just glad nobody died,” he said.
Artist John Eichinger said luckily his string mandala art pieces—the result of at least 40 hours of effort—were in the side of the coffee shop that wasn’t impacted as much (though he later estimated flying glass shards had caused approximately $4,000 worth of damage to his work).
Eichinger is a major fan of the coffee shop who volunteers his time to promote their weekend shows on Facebook.
“Am I gonna sit home on a Friday night? I go down to the coffee shop. And I video the music concerts,” he said. “It helps the coffee shop.”
Guitarist Colby Pollard was supposed to play there Friday night.
“Any other Thursday night, there’d be dead people in that coffee shop,” Eichinger said, noting Thursday is typically the bluegrass jam session.
Town Manager Chris Constantin also showed up to show his support and evaluate the damage.
“I wanted to check in with the business owner because I know this is a gathering spot for our community,” he said. “I just happened to have the opportunity to come down here.”
He said Town officials will work with the coffee shop as it pursues its next steps.
“‘I’m sorry this has happened to your business. Let me know if there’s anything that I can do,'” he said, recalling his conversation with Hope.
Neighbors of the injured man said he was still in the hospital on Monday.
On Tuesday just after 3pm, a LGMSPD spokesperson declined to release any additional information about the condition of the involved driver or their investigation.
A WHOLE LATTE LOVE
At the 114 Royce St. newspaper office, we sometimes worked until midnight in the startup days. One warm night, I walked outside to the distinctive smell of freshly roasting coffee beans. A column of smoke rose over Main Street, three blocks away. I followed it and saw an open doorway with a rope across the entrance, where Kaldi’s Coffee and Tea had been until shortly before. The owner, Teri Hope, introduced herself and explained they roasted at night and left the door open because of the heat the fire generated.
Hope sold a majority interest in her company several years ago, but remains the face of the brand. On Thanksgiving, a speeding Volvo smashed through street furniture and crashed through the windows, splintering cabinetry and counters. The force was so strong it shattered a door at Zona Rosa restaurant next door, spreading broken glass throughout. It was as if an arrow had pierced the heart of Los Gatos.
BY D AN PULCRANO
Specialty coffee, roasted on site, just wasn’t a thing in 1982. Starbucks hadn’t left Seattle. Peet’s had a couple of stores in Berkeley, and one in Menlo Park. The movement would take the world by storm the following decade.
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company was a true pioneer, with a friendly atmosphere and a sense of aesthetics. Its name on the glass substituted a coffee bean for the second letter of each line, with each “o” forming a perfect fourbean column above the icon of an open flame. Don Faia—the renowned Aptos graphic artist who went on to create the cut paper alligators and palm trees for Odwalla bottles—designed the logo.
The business survived the destruction of much of downtown Los Gatos in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and went on to rock the ’90s as recession morphed into an internet boom. The cafe became a destination for Spandex-clad bicyclists and post-exercise class coffee drinkers, perched on the stone planter wall out front.
It expanded into an adjacent storefront and started serving beer and hosting live music at night. Through it all, Hope, who built a successful enterprise with money from selling an old camper van, must have mentored and employed more than 1,000 employees. She co-founded the town’s downtown association and has been a visible leader in the business community.
An outpouring of concern ensued. The 90-year-old driver, who ran a red light and never braked, was hospitalized. Fortunately, no one else was injured. The business will survive. The roaster, magically, emerged unscathed.
Faizi Samadani and Drew Penner quickly posted the news. Dinah Cotton was interviewed by CBS San Francisco about the incident the next day. And a video by Hope’s son-in-law, Scott Nelson, shared on our Instagram page, clocked almost a million views. The story had gone viral—and global.
A GoFundMe, started by the Los Gatan, had raised more than $20,000 as the newspaper went to press on Tuesday. Meanwhile, crews in white bunny suits wiped down the side of the business that remained intact that morning, preparing for a partial reopening.
Hope, whose rebuilding will be largely covered by insurance, is grateful for the support. She intends to direct the funds to employees who lost shifts during the unexpected holiday closure.
Los Gatos, it seems, is the kind of town where neighbors pitch in when misfortune strikes. It’s heartwarming to know that the baristas who patiently take orders and foam complicated lattes to keep the town caffeinated will have a better December because of that generosity.
Courtesy of John Eichinger
LOOSE BEANS The cafe has now begun picking up the pieces. The Los Gatan has launched a fundraiser to help employees impacted by the closure, in partnership with other prominent community members—and with the blessing of co-owner Teri Hope.
Courtesy of John Eichinger
AFTERMATH Workers in bunny suits wipe down the side of the coffee shop that was less affected by the crash.
Dan Pulcrano
ACROBATIC The Wildcats’ Max Thomas changed directions in mid-air to make an incredible catch during the first quarter of the CCS Division I championship
CONFIDENCE, NOT HYPE, WAS HALLMARK OF SQUAD'S SEASON
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of game time. It was football stripped down to bare essentials—blocks, leverage, pad level, grit. And Los Gatos, despite its speed and athleticism, despite its preparation and heart, found itself slowly squeezed out of the game like a wrestler caught beneath a heavier opponent.
Serra 28, Los Gatos 21.
The No. 3 seed Wildcats (9-4) had only six offensive possessions the entire night—scoring on three of them. Defensively, they didn’t play poorly; in the trenches, they were simply outsized against a Serra offensive juggernaut.
Serra told Los Gatos what it was go -
ing to do—and did it anyway. The No. 2 seed Padres (8-5) exacted payback after losing to the Wildcats 14-7 in last year’s postseason. The rematch was shaping up to be a repeat result, especially after Los Gatos took a 21-14 lead with 2 minutes, 23 seconds left in the third quarter.
However, Serra scored the final 14 points of the game to seal the outcome.
Senior wide receiver Max Thomas ended his prep career with a fine performance, 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.
Having turned a 14-7 deficit into a 21-14
lead, Los Gatos seemingly was on its way to victory. After all, the Wildcats entered the season with something rare in the prep game—a sense of destiny. It wasn’t arrogance. It wasn’t hype. It was the quiet confidence forged during early-morning weight-room sessions, August practices under a punishing sun, and the commitment of a senior class that had been playing together for several years.
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. Their defense swarmed to the ball with relentlessness and ferocity.
By the end of the regular-season in mid-November, their resume was as good as anyone’s outside of West Catholic Athletic League champion Riordan: a 7-3 overall record, including 5-0 to win the ultra-competitive Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division championship. That earned Los Gatos the No. 3 seed in the Division I playoffs, where it opened with a 14-7 win over St. Francis before mauling previously undefeated Palma, 45-21. So, with a seven-point lead over Serra and momentum seemingly on its side, Los Gatos looked as if it was going to fulfill its destiny and win its second Division I title in three years. It wasn’t meant to
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be. The Padres answered with a clinical 16 play, 78 yard drive to make it 21-21.
They forced a three-and-out on Los Gatos’ ensuing possession and promptly drove down the field for the go-ahead TD with 2:57 remaining. The Wildcats had one last opportunity, but Serra’s ball-hawking secondary picked off Callum Schweitzer for the second time to clinch the outcome.
Schweitzer completed 11-of-19 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.
Newman was instrumental early coming off around the edge and preventing the Serra tailbacks from picking up huge chunks of yardage. Krug had the team’s lone sack, and Troutt had a fumble recovery after Jared Newman stripped the ball from a Serra player.
True, the final score didn’t give the Wildcats 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.
No single game—not even the section championship—can take away from the months of growth the team experienced, the bonds that were forged and the re -
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silience the players displayed times beyond number.
Girls cross country
Wildcats junior Piper Pyle had a season to remember, establishing personal-records (PRs) in every distance, culminating in an appearance in the CIF State Championships on Nov. 29 at Fresno’s Woodward Park.
Pyle, who was making her first appearance at State, covered the 5K course (3.1 miles) in 19:19.7, good for 97th place in a Division II race field of 196 runners. Pyle qualified for State after running 18:58 in the CCS Championships at Crystal Springs, a PR of 27 seconds at the 2.95-mile course.
She opened the season with a fourthplace finish in the Ed Sias Invitational, a result that foreshadowed four top-10 finishes in SCVAL meets. That included a PR of 19:03.9 at Palo Alto’s Baylands Park on Oct. 21.
CORRECTIONS
In the story about the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service last week, a caption misidentified Rev. Ricardo Avila.
And in the story about former mayor Randy Attaway, it should have stated he initially ran for Council in 1982. We regret the errors.
TOUGH ENOUGH Grayson Doslak strains for positive yardage during the Wildcats’ 28-21 loss to Serra on Nov. 29 at San Jose City College.
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SANTA’S FAVORITE SHOPPING SPOTS IN LOS GATOS
Laura Ness, Contributor
While perusing the wares at many local retailers this past chilly weekend, I was joined by throngs of shoppers, out looking for holiday gifts. There were gaggles of young women, and the usual senior citizen couples, with the wife dragging the husband in and out of stores. There were also men shopping for their wives–presumably–and folks entertaining outof-town company with our unique mix of eclectic retail.
We are truly a gem of a shopping town, from the whimsical animal clocks, stuffed candy canes and cherubic Creations by Los Gatos resident Sister Nicki at Azuca, to the gleaming crisscut diamonds of Blacy’s and Jennifer Candler’s stunning JEN Statement Jewelry.
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas.
There’s the unmistakable perfume of new running shoes at Athletic Performance, the alluring fresh-baked cookies aroma of Antoine’s, the mystical Zen-inspired incense of Moonstone Metaphysical, the holiday-in-a-box scent of Frazier fir candles and soaps at The Butter Paddle and the comforting natural fragrance of botanical wreaths at Natural Creations and the fresh cut flora of all kinds at Centerpiece Flowers, where owner Catherine Somers suggests giving a hand-crafted floral arrangement, or a one of a kind ceramic from local potter, Megan Douglas, who crafts bowls, mugs, berry bowls, yarn bowls, salt rocks, butter bells, juicers, soap dishes and more.
Speaking of hospitality, there’s always wine, which, despite the abstainers, is still an absolutely ideal gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Testarossa has a number of gift sets all ready for gifting and while you’re shopping, you can drop off unwrapped new toys through 12/17. You can request a raffle ticket from a Tasting Room Sales Associate for a chance to win a bottle of wine. Keep the bottom half of the ticket and leave the top portion with your name and phone number.
Gali Wines has three gift bundles, including The Celebration, which includes the new Gali Brut Rosé and the 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir.
Visit Curtis or JP at The Tasting House for a suggestion on fine Champagnes or wines as gifts to add flair to any holiday table. Melanie Bauer at Winston Champagne can also help you pick out the perfect fizz to get the party started. After all, as her sign says, “Champagne: because therapy is expensive.”
On the topic of therapy, there is nothing like immersing yourself in the expansive selection of self-care items at She She Boutique, where Jill Stapleton has
the corner on femininity, with lacy comfy bralettes, chic crepe blouses and stylish cable knit sweaters from Dress Forum, and lots of sexy shoes. Here, you can find pickleball towels and pink insulated MVP (More Veuve Please) tumblers, plus adorable holiday sweatshirts with matching gloves, all ready to be stashed in a bag that says NOEL, JOY TO THE WORLD or BELIEVE. Treat yourself or that elegant friend to a faux-suede duster in rich carmine from Skies Are Blue, or melt into a faux fur jacket from Steve Madden. Go ahead and put it on Santa’s tab. Dip into Domus for gorgeous chip and dip sets, plus tea towels, decorative serving pieces, and the ever-popular Rosy Ring candles and fancy Italian hand soap dispensers. Owner Margaret Smith says this year’s hot stuff includes espresso martini sets, fun ramen noodle bowls, soup 'cozies', Italian themed
serving pieces decorated with the hills of Tuscany, and wine and water 'bottles' and vases from Blenko, the last US hand blown glass maker in the country. Says Smith, “With over 30,000 items in the store, my list could be endless!” Judging by all the folks shopping there, she’s got them covered.
Don’t forget gift certificates to our fine local restaurants, including The Tasting House, Gardenia, Forbes Mill, The Pastaria, The Lexington House, and Heritage House.
Speaking of food, if someone on your gift list appreciates fine olive oils and balsamics, cool condiments and seasonings, We Olive can provide pre-made taster sets or you can customize your own. Their freshly milled basil, Meyer lemon or blood orange olive oils, along with a bottle of blackberry balsamic or white peach balsamic, could liven up every
dish and turn a pear salad with toasted pecans and gorgonzola or dolce, into a main attraction.
Tyler and Willie Harmatz, owners of the town’s long-running store for people on the run, Athletic Performance, gift certificates, along with gloves, running hats, nutrition, long sleeve tops, compression socks (Tyler likes Feetures and Balega), and running belts to carry water/phone/energy gels, keys, etc. They’re happy to provide tips on training.
Speaking of keeping fit, Footwear Etc is having a sale on select Asics, Brooks, Hoka and Nike running shoes, plus Reiker, Taos and Remonte shoes, sandals and boots. They also carry Aetrex, Ara, Fidelio, Picolino’s, Vionic and Josef Seibel brands.
If you have kids into trains or automobiles, head to Automobuild, for games and kits. Doink it Darts would be a fun
COZY COAT Jennifer McRay from Kismet models a chic white jacket.
game for a family, while My First FunFelt Shapes would be great for a pre-schooler.
The Butter Paddle is a winter wonderland of holiday décor and ornaments galore. Themed towels, soaps and lotions and nutcracker figurines are always in style. Chic eye glass cases and travel wallets, along with high-fashion gloves are handy, plus they have the cutest gifts for babies and toddlers. Don’t pass up Roxanne’s Biscotti or Lula Chocolates for stocking stuffers. Every purchase helps support Pacific Clinics, a nonprofit providing behavioral and mental health services for at-risk children and families in Santa Clara County.
Looking to treat yourself to some upgraded fashion this season? Jennifer Croll has ideas for men and women, including the Bianca dress in several lengths: paint it black, naturally. Add a cute shortie faux fur jacket in white or pink. You’ll also find gold-plated jewelry, including cool lariat necklaces: the butterfly and two-hearts designs are especially fetching. The eye-catching sparkle cube is just $98 and looks like a million bucks, at least on the model. For guys, check out the 5-pocket pants and cool shorts, comfy t’s and wrinkle-free dress shirts from 7 Diamonds and Bugatchi.
Continuing in the fashion theme, Kismet owner Jennifer McRay tells us she’s noticed that people are buying earlier in the season instead of waiting. They’ve learned stores are having a harder time getting more merchandise in, last-minute. “Shipping is still slower than what it was before Covid,” she observes. “Customers are also buying higher priced ticket items for themselves: maybe a focus on quality over quantity?” They’ve sold a lot of Hammitt handbags, faux fur jackets, and Uno de 50 jewelry. She says cozy, comfy things are still a big seller this time of year: Barefoot Dreams and Softies are always popular.
Susan Sedgley Tesla of Romantiques echoes that theme telling us, “PJ’s and sweaters are our top categories for gifts. They’re easy to give and receive!” She’s proud to be carrying works from
a few new designers she says are “artists at their core.” Among them are Kerri Rosenthal, a celebrated Connecticut artist and designer known for her joyful, color-soaked paintings, heart motifs, and hand painted surfboards. “Her focus is about love and joy, and we fully support that!” Also featured is Katie Kime, an Austin based designer whose career began with hand-illustrated prints and small trunk shows featuring vibrant “city toile” illustrations, bold colors, and playful take on modern Americana.
Time Out has some awesomely cool water bottles for those who prioritize hydration, plus some great layering options for girls on the go.
If you’re looking for resort wear or the perfect bathing suit, head to Palapa Beach Lounge and talk to owner Karen Jensen, or visit Viva O Sol. For women’s athletic wear options, Title Nine has you covered.
Walking into Johnny Was feels like a luxury. A deeply exotic looking velvety blanket will keep any princess warm on a sleigh ride. Holiday-ready velvet and satin dresses, and plush robes are ready to spoil.
The gals at Shop Remi B recommend “favorite daughter” sweatshirts, belts, relaxed v-neck sweaters, silky lounge-worthy pajamas in martini or red or white wine motifs. I loved the hefty boucle knit sweater with pockets and cool buttons from Dear John.
Voluptuary stuns with exotic silky tops and pants, plus lots of options in the faux fur department, including cropped shortie leopard prints and vests, as well as elegant ruched capes and jackets.
Whitney Modern beckons with “Holiday Treasures” original art, and Harvest is a cornucopia of furniture you never knew you absolutely needed.
Don’t forget The Wooden Horse on Blossom Hill for horse-themed crafts, dolls, games, puzzles, coloring pads, stuffed animals and vehicles. If you really want to drive a parent crazy, get their kids a kazoo or a jingle stick.
Here’s wishing you Happy Holidays, and don’t delay your shopping, as plenty of
have already got the jump on it.
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STAY WARM Sasha Hull shows a brown faux-fur coat at Shop Remi B.
Our firefighters are facing a silent threat: PFAS
Bay Area youth can help solve the “forever chemicals” problem
Trisha Shivakumar, Contributor
Gearing up every morning for a job built on danger just comes with being a firefighter. Yet for thousands who hold this job in the Bay Area, the greatest risk may come not from flames or collapsing walls, but from the gear meant to protect them. This is the reality of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances—AKA “forever chemicals”): foams and turnout gear many firefighters use on every call can be just as fatal as a runaway wildfire. PFAS took off because they seemed to
be the secret ingredient in miracles. They repel water and oil, handle extreme heat and don’t break down easily. This makes them perfect for firefighting foam and protective garments. But that durability comes with a cost. PFAS stay in the body for years and build up over time. Research has even linked several to heightened cancer risk and immune system and hormonal problems. For firefighters who worked with PFAS foam and wore PFAS-treated gear daily, that slow buildup has created serious long-term health concerns.
California’s SB 1044 finally banned PFAS-based foam and pushed departments toward safer gear, removing two major exposure routes. But the risk isn’t gone. PFAS-free equipment is new, not universally adopted and still under scientific review. That’s why SB 700, now moving through the California Legislature, matters. It would fund research into firefighter
cancer trends, PFAS detection and safer equipment design.
Some departments have already moved ahead. Santa Clara County Fire Department Capt. Jon Pittman shared that his agency fully switched to PFAS-free gear as soon as reliable models became available. “Fresh information lets us make informed changes that benefit both the public and our firefighters,” he said.
Firefighters face the most direct and immediate exposure, but the public shares the long-term risk. PFAS chemicals escape into creeks and groundwater, and seep into household items, threatening personal safety. The veto of SB 682, which had aimed to limit PFAS in everyday consumer products and strengthen chemical disclosure, leaves the community without wider safeguards against contamination.
Bay Area youth can play a real role in protecting statewide safety. Students are
already driving local water-quality projects, pushing for clean-up funding and partnering with agencies to monitor streams. As PFAS research expands, there is a growing need for area youth to move this conversation forward: questioning, researching and advocating for clean water and safer working conditions for the firefighters who protect our communities. Capt. Pittman emphasized how essential student activism can be, noting, “The younger generation brings a fresh perspective that can lead to innovation and positive change in the fire service.” Youth voices are not just welcome, they are needed.
Protecting firefighters means protecting the communities they serve. As California weighs the future of PFAS regulation, stronger research, smarter policy and rising youth leadership offer a path toward safer gear, cleaner water and a healthier Bay Area for all.
HAZARDOUS In October, Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 682, which would have eliminated harmful PFAS chemicals from household products.
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STATE PARKS TO BURN HUNDREDS OF PILES IN THE MOUNTAINS
Experts say proactive fire activity can protect against wildfires
Staff Report
California State Parks announced yesterday it has begun burning hundreds of piles of dead sticks, leaves and branches at various locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
This work will be dependent on dry weather and conditions that allow for smoke dispersal.
Burning will continue as it is safe, through April 2026.
Approximately 400 burn piles will be ignited throughout Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park—including the Fall Creek Unit.
Pile burning helps to alleviate extreme fire behavior in the event of a wildfire, experts say.
These projects improve emergency access, foster forest health, and enhance biodiversity, a State Parks spokesperson said.
Pile burning in both Big Basin and Henry Cowell is part of a continuing State Park effort to reduce fuel loads around old growth redwood habitats, fostering forest health.
Pile burning in Fall Creek Unit at Henry Cowell is part of a larger fuel reduction project at the park unit to alleviate the potential for extreme fire behavior.
Pile burning at Castle Rock is part of a forest health initiative to thin understory trees that are outpacing the growth of the black oak woodland, a unique fire-adapted plant community in the area.
Pile burning will be monitored until piles are cold and extinguished.
Burning will continue as conditions allow until the pile burning season ends.
Ignitions are scheduled to occur between 8am and 5pm for all burns.
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Bio: Trisha Shivakumar is a high school junior at The Harker School who blends journalism, activism and research to spotlight water issues around the globe—and right here at home. As leader of the Water1st Bay Area Chapter, she helps local youth advocate for equitable water access.
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Smoke may be visible in the vicinity of the parks in Santa Cruz County during the pile burning. Monitoring and patrol will occur throughout this period and extend into the evening and weekend as required. If conditions are not conducive for burning, burns will be rescheduled. These burns are respectively permitted, planned, and coordinated with the Monterey Bay Air Quality Management District and in order to minimize smoke impacts to surrounding communities.
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Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720420
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Ivory Squad, 2. Prime Smile, 3. Fang-Tastic Care, 100 Palm Valley Blvd, APT 3044, San Jose, CA, 95123, Shelley Gayle Acdan Raza. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/26/2025. /s/Shelley Gayle Acdan Raza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/10/2025. (pub Metro 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721001
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Smart Wound, 1855 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, 95116, Layhill Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Phillip Thelan Pham. CEO. #B20250327843. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN720668. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Creative Juices Design , 485 Alberto Way, Suite 200, Los Gatos, Ca 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Mary Lacerte, 139 Vineyard Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/18/2005 and 10/22/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Mary Lacerte /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN720950. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WREN APPAREL , 3185 Oakgate Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: An Individual, SHEHZAD ISMAIL, 3185 Oakgate Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/03/2025 and 11/03/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Shehzad Ismail /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN721051 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. IRISH RUMMY, 974 Yorkshire Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by: An Individual, MARY VERDUCCI, 974 Yorkshire Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/05/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Mary Verducci /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720229
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Posture Lounge, 1706 Willow St. STE C., San Jose, CA, 95127, Richardson DC, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/17/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Melinda Valdez Richardson. Owner. #201934510269. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720550
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hotshots Carpet Installations, Ryan Moorhead. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Ryan Moorhead. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/17/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721060
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MicroPast, 610 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Gordon Van Zuiden. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/1/2025. /s/ Gordon Van Zuiden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/05/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720151
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Homewell Care Services, 808 W San Carlos St., APT 271, San Jose, CA, 95126, Kushneeta 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/Kushagra Gupta. Owner. #B20250298158.
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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/30/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720269
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Magnificent Motors, 15940 Concord Cir., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Ahymen, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 6/1/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Ayhan M Menekshe. CEO. #C4539062. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN720894. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DEJA , 1484 Pollard Road #3042, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, PARDE, 1484 Pollard Road #3042, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/31/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. PARDE, Article/Reg # 4777894, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Readette Andrea Svoboda /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720788
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kaddu, 312 Gates Dr Apt 424, Milpitas, CA, 95035, Kaddu.Co 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/Ruchy Bhalla Gupta. Owner. #202130810022. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN721202 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.VASONA PARK DENTAL , 540 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite B1, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Ghuman Dental Care, Inc, 2275 E. dunne Ave, Unit A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 12, 2025 and 11/12/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Ghuman Dental Care, Inc., Article/Reg # B20250067856, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Gurjinder Ghuman /s/ Secretary. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN721312 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DRAGONBIRD CONSULTING , 1213 Torrance Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JUDY CHEN, 1213 Torrance Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/01/2025 and 11/14/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Judy Chen /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. FBN72117, filed on 11/07/2025.
The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Tradeline Partners , 108 Smith Creek Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Filed in Santa Clara county on 11/07/2022 under file No. FBN690089. Full Name of Registrant (s): 1. Daniel J Linebarger, 108 Smith Creek Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030 and Cynthia J Linebarger, 108 Smith Creek Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business was conducted by: A General Partnership. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Daniel J Linebarger /s/. Dated: November 7, 2025. (Pub LGN: 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720992
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Abundant Heaven Integrative Acupuncture, 621 E. Campbell Ave., STE 7, Campbell, CA, 95008, Abundant Heaven Acupuncture Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2021. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jessica Giese-Gardner. CEO. #4547459. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/04/2025. (pub LG 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2025)
File Number: FBN720861 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SLATE LENDING , 16185 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 205, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, AVENDIA REAL ESTATE INC., 957 Alyssum Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2025 and
10/29/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. AVENIDA REAL ESTATE INC., Article/Reg # 6276119, Above Entity was Formed in the State of DE. /s/ James Choe /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
File Number: FBN721318 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TOFOO COM CHAY, 388 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, TIFFY TIFFY KIM & MINH LY, LLC, 82 E. Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/14/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. TIFFY KIM & MINH LY, LLC, Article/Reg #B20250365334, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Tiffy Kim Tran /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720630
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hillsdale Home, 318 Los Pinos Way, San Jose, CA, 95119, Hillsdale Manor LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/03/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Rhonald S. Aranzaso. Owner. #B20250327312. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/21/2025. (pub LG 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721547
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Twinkle Again, 1713 Lundy Ave., San Jose, CA, 95131, Meesho Lights LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/01/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Eric Michaud. Owner. #B20250372305. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/21/2025. (pub LG 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721548
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sierra Tech Rentals, 1713 Lundy Ave., San Jose, CA, 95131, Meesho Lights LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/01/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Eric Michaud. Owner. #B20250385438. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/21/2025. (pub LG 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #712637
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sunkissed Co., 7160 Spumante Ct., Gilroy, CA, 95020, Lani Isabella Riggins. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Lani Isabella Riggins. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2025. (pub LG 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
File Number: FBN720764. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. THE HAY BARN , 13760 Columbet Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. This business is conducted by: An Individual, MARC STUREMAN, 13760 Columbet Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/11/2009 and 10/27/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Marc B Stureman /s/. (Pub LGN: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Alameda Motel, 1050 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, 95126, Hemlata Corporation. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/11/1977. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Hemlata Roy. President. #C0823968. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2025. (pub LG 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2025)
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