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DANCER TURNED ROLLERSKATER CHOREOGRAPHING BALLET PIECE FOR LOCAL COMPANY After performing with Harry Styles, Usher and Pink, local graduate Saghari returns to her roots

Boys soccer team continues ascent Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

A shutout, a clean sheet and an impressive performance. Los Gatos High boys soccer coach Joel Fumia couldn’t have asked for anything more after the Wildcats’ 2-0 win over Milpitas High on Jan. 5. The victory came just two days after Los Gatos edged Monta Vista 3-2 in its Santa Clara Valley Athletic League El Camino Division opener. What Fumia liked most about the Wildcats’ effort vs. Milpitas was their play defensively, noting a marked improvement

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Keon Saghari, 33, will never forget what it was like to leave the Bay Area, where she’d accomplished plenty in the worlds of contemporary and traditional dance, only to encounter significant headwinds in Southern California. Over a couple years of hustling to auditions and multiple jobs in Los Angeles, she was ground down, and it was only after she stepped back from her initial passion that things exploded for the Los Gatos High School graduate. “I’ve dealt with a lot of letting go: I’ve let go of my dance career,” she said, describing how a newfound love of rollerskating opened doors for her to perform with Usher, Pink and Harry Styles. “I’ve learned to let go, so abundance can come in. And I choose now to connect with people through movement.” Now, Saghari is gearing up ➝ Keon Saghari, 4

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CONNECTING THROUGH MOVEMENT Keon Saghari, a Los Gatos High School graduate who has performed with big-name artists, is choreographing a piece for New Ballet’s upcoming show in San Jose.

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On Monday, 16th Congressional District candidate Evan Low announced he’d added the endorsement of U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler to a tally that already includes former Los Gatos mayors Marcia Jensen, Marico Sayoc and Rob Rennie. This demonstrated serious momentum, especially considering opponent Joe Simitian previously told the Los Gatan that he’d already secured the support of Rennie. And just days after former Google policy-crafter Ahmed Mostafa decried a poll that mixed his name up with that of a convicted rapist (Ahmad Moustafa), Rishi Kumar, the runner-up in the previous contest for the seat, was questioning why he’d been left off a different survey. Kumar is crying foul over a CaliforniaVoices.org poll hosted at sextantstrategies.qualtrics.com, which, on top of Simitian, Low and “Small Businessperson/Educator” (and former San Jose mayor) Sam Liccardo, also included “Councilmember/Educator/Parent” Julie Lythcott-Haimes, “Financial Services VP” Peter Ohtaki, “Technology Entrepreneur/Father” Peter Dixon and “Small Business Owner” Karl Ryan. The poll omitted Kumar, despite the fact he’d given longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo quite the run for her money, last time around. In a press release, Kumar noted just how effusively the CaliforniaVoices. org poll gushed over current county supervisor Simitian. “Joe Simitian has an unmatched record of solving problems and getting results at every level of government from school board to city council to Board of Supervisors and both the State Assembly and the Senate,” one question reads, continuing, “Known as one of most forceful leaders on the Peninsula, his list of accomplishments range from passing laws that dramatically accelerated California’s

CANDIDATE Rishi Kumar is running for the 16th Congressional District seat. shift toward renewable energy to local achievements like saving 400 Santa Clara County mobile home tenants from eviction.” However, the poll used positive language to frame a question about Liccardo (it states he “embraced bold solutions to solve problems” and “reduced homelessness by rehabilitating run-down motels), Lythcott-Haimes (a Palo Alto City Councilwoman who is a former Stanford Dean “with a best-seller documenting her experiences as a biracial America”), Dixon (the poll opted to highlight that he’d worked under Hillary Clinton “in the Obama State Department,” and “saw action in Iraq and Afghanistan”) and Low (“Evan has been a strong advocate for the technology industry” and is “a leader on a diverse range of issues.”) Candidates Joby Bernstein and Greg Tanaka aren’t included in the poll, either. A screenshot provided to the Los ➝ Kumar, 13

CLARIFICATION Regarding the guest view, “Town’s failure on housing has disastrous consequences,” published in the Dec. 20-26 edition, under the Housing Accountability Act, developers have proposed housing projects that don't comply with Los Gatos’ zoning laws or the general plan since the jurisdiction lacks a certified housing element by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. This means the Town has lost local control over land use decisions and the ability to exercise discretion in reviewing highdensity development projects including those submitted under the “Builder’s Remedy” provisions of state law.

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A caller reported a group of children “making loud noises” on Johnson Avenue at 11:12pm.

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A man was arrested for disorderly conduct on the 200 block of Winchester Circle at 12:50pm.

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for a big performance inspired by her Iranian heritage with New Ballet’s “Fast Forward” evening, Feb. 2. It will be only the second time she has choreographed a piece for the company where she got her start. Saghari’s parents moved to Silicon Valley from Iran in the 1970s, and she recalls what it was like to live in town before the big app explosion. “My dad actually was working for Oracle and some of the other companies in Silicon Valley,” she said, reflecting on the quaint environment and gorgeous rolling hills. “It was honestly really wonderful.” Saghari says she was fortunate to have the dual reality of living in a “good old fashionable American small town” while also speaking Farsi, eating cultural dishes and remaining connected to family in Iran. She attended Hillbrook Elementary and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Alonzo King LINES Ballet through Dominican University, then performed with San Francisco and Oakland-based companies, even touring internationally. The move to Los Angeles was an exciting one, but also pretty tough, it turned out. “When I first moved to LA, let me say—it really was a hustle,” she said. “I was getting really burned out.” She booked some smaller gigs, including with artists with a Latin American following. “I was starting to feel disillusioned with dance,” she said, adding she couldn’t help but wonder, “What are some other ways I can move my body?” By 2018, Saghari had begun to explore the world of rollerskating. “I was seeing it as a fun hobby,” she said, remembering how easy it was to get into. “It’s so sunny there all the time.” At the end of 2019—at just 29—she decided to hang up her dancing shoes and get a corporate job. And yet, she continued to dive deeper into rollerskating. As she posted videos of this fresh pursuit to her Instagram, she started to attract interest from the very scene she’d initially struggled for so long to connect with. “The performance career kind of came back into the picture in this very unexpected way,” she said. “I did start working with really big artists.”

On top of booking work with major brands such as White Claw, Mini Cooper, Coach, Sun Chips and Adidas, she began to work with A-list musical talent. It wasn’t long before she was signed up to rollerskate on stage as part of Usher’s Las Vegas residency. “Usher himself has rollerskated since he was a kid,” she said, adding her big curly afro added to the cultural aesthetic he wanted to portray. “He wanted to add more girls on rollerskates.” After a year as part of Usher’s show, Saghari got to perform with Pink at the American Music Awards. “I was trying to talk myself up, ‘Keon you can do this,’” she recalled, noting that skating as part of a nationally televised broadcast was a new challenge she was ready for. “Honestly, it goes by so fast.” She knew she needed to savor the moment. And she did. Another highlight was performing with Harry Styles at the Grammys. “We were in rehearsals with him all week,” she said. “He would say, ‘Hi,’ to us, he would learn our names.” Not all celebrities are like that, she notes. “Some people just come in, they show up and they leave, and they don’t even look you in the eye,” she said. “He wanted to be part of the process with us.” Now, Saghari is knee-deep in the choreography planning for New Ballet’s upcoming show at the Hammer Theatre Center in San Jose. She’s calling the contemporary ballet segment she’s responsible for “Safar Khosh,” which essentially means Bon Voyage, in Farsi. “The piece is about the journey to self,” she said. “For me, what has guided me a lot…is my culture and my family.” She may have risen to popularity through rollerskating, but she’s still a dancer at heart. Dalia Rawson, the founder of New Ballet, remembers that Saghari stood out, even back in the day. “Her performances always had intent behind them,” she said. “She had a lot to say as an artist, even at an early age.” The show will also include Vietnamese folk dancing, music from a Brazilian composer and a Broadway-style number performed by Top Shell Big Band that comes from the “Cuphead” videogame. For tickets, visit newballet.com/ fast-forward.

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FOCUS Wildcats junior Jovian Hayden, seen here moving the ball upfield against Monta Vista on Jan. 3, is part of a deep and talented Los Gatos team that has SCVAL El Camino Division championship aspirations.

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from the Monta Vista game. Center backs Jack Fleisher and Sam Pearman along with goalkeeper Leon Sarashki were instrumental to the team’s defensive performance. “I just think we were better structured overall, very strong in the back and everything was much better defensively,” Fumia said. “We changed kind of how we played our formation a little bit, made some minor tweaks and I think it helped. The guys stepped up to the challenge and played really well against a really good Milpitas team. I’m excited for the guys moving forward.” Max Lees, a dynamic sophomore, scored both goals, the first off an assist

from Mike Vick and the second from Flavio Barney-Santiago. In both instances, Los Gatos got out in the open field, with Vick and Barney-Santiago beating their defenders 1-on-1. In the 17th minute, Vick pushed the ball upfield 30 yards down the right flank before delivering a perfect cross to the far corner to an onrushing Lees, who volleyed the ball in for a 1-0 lead. Los Gatos scored its second goal in first half stoppage time. Once again, the Wildcats strung together a couple of passes to the attacking third where Barney-Santiago split two defenders 10 yards outside the top of the 18-yard box before making a perfect pass to Lees, who was sprinting to the goal down the left side.

As he’s done all season, Lees displayed a nose for the goal, outmaneuvering a couple of Milpitas players to free himself for a clean look before depositing a shot the goalkeeper had no opportunity to stop. “In the open space, Flavio, Mike Vick and Max, they can all move,” Fumia said. “They can create some stuff on their own with their individual talent. If we can play that kind of formula, I think we can be a pretty tough opponent for teams. But it’s one game and we have to keep getting better and move forward because the league is tougher than it’s ever been.” Los Gatos improved to 5-2-1 overall and 2-0-0 in league, and next faces Wilcox High—which entered the week 3-0-0 in league—on Jan. 12, a match that will likely have league championship ramifications should the teams stay atop the standings at season’s end.

Fumia was proud of the team for responding well to playing its first two league games in rapid-fire succession. “It’s tough to play two games in three nights so you need depth and you have to be able to use your bench,” he said. “Now that we pretty much have everyone back, we have a lot of depth. We have a lot of talent this year, and frankly we have more talent than last year just in terms of soccer players. So that helps a lot because now you have options. Everyone is on the team for a reason. We have a lot of guys on the team that can contribute, which is something I’m excited about.” Outside of the players already mentioned, a sampling of the talent on this year’s team include Shlok Shrivastava, Atsuya Kashima, Will Enneking, James Niemeyer, Pele Arroyo, Caelin Goudy, Omer Rabin, Dominic Zisa, Jovian Hayden and starting goalkeeper Zed Fallside. Sarashki was making his first start of the season vs. Milpitas, a reward for practicing well and maintaining focus. “Leon has been training really well and we wanted to give him an opportunity,” Fumia said. “He earned it and played well. Zed was the starter last year and Zed has been really good. It’s nice we have two really good keepers.” Los Gatos was particularly dominant in the first half against Milpitas, creating the majority of the shots aided by heavy possession time. Shrivastava and Kashima helped facilitate the possession by being strong on the ball and distributing it well. However, the Trojans came out of the intermission a different team, dominating the possession as Los Gatos scrambled just to get the ball on its feet. Fifteen minutes had gone by before the Wildcats got to the attacking third. Milpitas had a couple of nice shots in that span but couldn’t convert, and that proved to be its downfall as Los Gatos took control the rest of the way. The Wildcats had a couple of golden scoring chances in the final 10 minutes, and Lees came close to getting a third goal but sprayed a couple of shots just wide of the post. All in all, an improved performance from the league opener and accumulating the maximum six points after two matches has Los Gatos on the right path. “I’m happy about the team being better [vs. Milpitas] than we were [vs. Monta Vista],” Fumia said. “I’m happy about the progress, but now they have to put the work in and keep moving forward to reach our goals.”

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SPORTS

ACCURATE Los Gatos High senior Caitlyn Simons delivers a pass in their non-league home match against Leigh High on Jan. 8. The Wildcats lost 2-0, dropping their record to 5-2-3 overall.

LOS GATOS ASCENDING TO THE TOP Girls soccer team off to fast start A 2-0 non-league loss to Leigh High on Jan. 8 won’t put a dent on the Los Gatos High girls soccer team’s resume at any point in the season. After all, the Longhorns entered the game ranked No. 3 in the state by Max Preps and is a perennial Northern California powerhouse. Sure, the Wildcats would’ve loved a win but Leigh improved to 9-0 for a reason. The more important factor is for the Wildcats to stay on the trajectory they’ve been on this season, which is ascending. Los Gatos coach Jessica

Should Los Gatos (5-2-3 overall, 1-02 league) continue to produce results like that against the top-tier teams, it could find itself in the Open Division playoff field this season, which takes the top eight teams in the section. Against Leigh, Los Gatos created as many if not more scoring chances in the first half only to see the Longhorns decisively control the possession in the second half. Leigh scored goals in the 17th and 76th minute and had a couple of near-misses in the second half. “I think it was even both ways,” Ingram said. “I think [in terms] of creating goal scoring opportunities, I think we had a little more in both halves. But they were the team that put away chances and did a good job on that.”

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Ingram is confident the players will respond accordingly. “We want to make sure we learn from this and continue to grow,” she said. “Our girls are doing a great job. Similar to last year, they’re focused on the culture, and just making sure we’re working and doing everything together. I’m very pleased with the girls’ performance and their development, but also where we are in the season and where we want to go.” That would be to rise among the Central Coast Section’s elite, and the Wildcats are right there at the doorstep. They’ve already posted 1-1 draws with Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division heavyweights Mountain View and Palo Alto.

Wildcats goalkeeper Cora Bryant had a couple of terrific saves, none better than when she came off her line to cut off the angle of a shot from an incoming Leigh player after Los Gatos gave the ball away in its defensive third late in the first half. The Wildcats were at their best in the first 40 minutes, at times controlling the possession for decent stretches and displaying their skills against a premier squad. “I think overall we aren’t going to be as big as some of the schools we play, but the technical, the speed, the soccer IQ, the girls have all stepped up dramatically with that so I could not be more proud of them,” Ingram said. The ’Cats have plenty of playmakers, including junior Macie Yannoni, who is strong on the ball, distributes the ball effectively and possesses a rocket for a shot. Seniors Caitlyn Simons, Ellie White and Kate Gruetter always seem to be around the ball making something happen, and junior Ruby Kruse has been a steady contributor. What’s particularly encouraging for those around the program is the talent and depth at the freshmen and sophomore levels. Any team looking for a sustained run of success needs to be replenishing talent at the lower grade levels, and that’s exactly what the Wildcats are doing. Bryant, Leighton Ozawa, Jordan Park and Maci Schwab form a tremendous sophomore class that are true difference-makers. Ozawa was particularly active against Leigh. When Los Gatos had the ball, especially in the first half, Ozawa seemed to be in the middle of the action, either possessing the ball or distributing it. Then there’s the freshmen class, arguably the best among any school in the CCS. Abby Nelson, Avery Edson, Darcy Armstrong, Madison Kohli and Teagan Kaefer have made an impact from Day One, each in different ways. Younger players are seemingly making a greater impact at the high school level than ever before, and Kohli is a prime example. Strong, physical and fast on the flanks, Kohli creates scoring opportunities by outrunning defenders to a 50-50 ball or beating them 1-on-1. The Wildcats’ freshmen are not playing like typical freshmen. “I think every year you’ll hit different growths, and some kids grow faster than others,” Ingram said. “Madi Kohli has grown fast, Abbie’s fast, Avery is one of our stronger freshmen, Teagan is strong and Darcy is probably our smallest but she’s still feisty and she works very hard.”

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For the first time since the pandemic, the History Club of Los Gatos is opening its doors to the community for an opportunity to see what’s new at the 127-year-old philanthropic organization. The event takes place from 7-9pm on Jan. 25 at the History Club’s Clubhouse, 123 Los Gatos Blvd. The focus of the club has been to support women and children throughout Santa Clara County, and in recent times has helped local organizations including Cancer CAREPoint, the Bill Wilson Center, Pacific Clinics, Good Karma Bikes, SJSU Spartan Food Pantry, Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence and Heritage Home. Support comes in the form of monetary donations and through hands-on volunteering from History Club members dedicated to making a difference through their membership of the club. The History Club was an idea conceived by Elizabeth Urquhart, and started as a small group of just five women in 1897. Over the past 127 years, the club has evolved and grown, but the consistent characteristic of women working together to achieve great things has endured. The founders of the club were ahead of their time, determined to have independence, stability and financial autonomy for the club at a time when women had no right to vote and were typically expected to work only in the home looking after their husbands and families. Their desire to build and own a dedicated clubhouse to accommodate the growing number of women who wanted to be part of the club required hard work to raise funds. Members were determined that they would not rely on the wealth of their husbands to achieve this. Although they could legally own property, they were not able at that time to secure financing or a mortgage, so they embarked on a fundraising campaign including growing and selling produce in local orchards and collecting dues of 50 cents per month from each member. In 1908, the site and the original clubhouse on Los Gatos Boulevard (rebuilt in the 1950s), was legally

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OPEN HOUSE The History Club of Los Gatos’ Clubhouse is located at 123 Los Gatos Blvd. An open house event is scheduled for Jan. 25.

owned by the History Club and is still the hub around which all philanthropic works and social events occur. Everyone is welcome to attend the Open House event on Jan. 25. Hot cider and refreshments will be served. RSVP by Jan. 18 to LGHCopenhouse@ gmail.com. For information, visit historyclublosgatos.org.

MATCHMAKER TO HOST MEETAND-GREET IN CAMPBELL Sima Taparia, renowned matchmaker and star of the Netflix reality show “Indian Matchmaker,” is set to host a meet and greet event for singles and fans in Campbell. The event will take place on Jan. 12 from 6:309:30pm at Gabru Bar, a Desi Contemporary Indian Casual restaurant at 501 E. Campbell Ave. in Campbell. Taparia is known for her expertise in Indian matchmaking. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet her in person and learn more about her matchmaking methods. Co-founder of Desi, Archana Nagrath, will hold a Q&A session with Taparia. Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and a

cash bar will be available throughout the evening. For information and tickets, visit eatatdesi.com.

NUMU ACCEPTING STUDENT ART New Museum Los Gatos is inviting Santa Clara County high school students to create an original work of art for its annual exhibition, “ArtNow: In Transition.” ArtNow is an annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program, presented by New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). The exhibition and supporting programs offer opportunities for high school student artists, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, to gain real-world experience in participating in a juried museum exhibition. Each year, a new theme is chosen for the exhibition and students are asked to submit works based on that theme. A total of $16,000 in scholarships and awards are given to participating students. Submissions close on Jan. 28. For information, visit numulosgatos.org/ exhibitions-2/artnow-2024.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BANK RANKS FIRST FOR NUMBER OF SBA LOANS IN SILICON VALLEY Santa Cruz County Bank announced Jan. 3 its number one ranking as the top lender for number of SBA loans and its number three ranking based upon total dollar volume of SBA loans in the Silicon Valley. The data was released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and published by the Silicon Valley Business Journal for the 2023 fiscal year, which includes the 12 months from Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023. Santa Cruz County Bank made 23 loans totaling $22.58 million in volume in Silicon Valley as defined by the Silicon Valley Business Journal which includes Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. “Our lending volume confirms our commitment to supporting small businesses to promote economic development and job growth,” said Santa Cruz County Bank’s SVP, Director of SBA Lending Susan Chandler. “We receive repeat business from satisfied customers and as the result of many years building the positive reputation of our SBA team in the marketplace, we see continuous referrals from brokers, developers and our partners in government guaranteed programs.”

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TAKING A SIDE In 1906, H.A. Hardinge covered his then-vacant Los Gatos house with emotionally charged posters decrying Prohibition.

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Happy New Year, Los Gatos! After overindulging during the holidays, many people begin the new year by observing a “Dry January.” The practice of abstaining from alcohol for a month started in the U.K. in 2012 as part of a campaign by Alcohol Concern, a British nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about alcohol abuse, and spread to the U.S. soon afterward. It’s hard to imagine today, but during the mid-19th century men consumed as much as seven gallons of hard liquor annually—about three times as much as today. Incessant drunkenness was becoming a public disgrace. Temperance societies such as the Anti-Saloon League and the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) were formed to advocate for a ban on drinking. The issue was closely related to the emerging women’s movement, with the WCTU crusading for prohibition as a

way to protect women from abuse by alcoholic husbands. California was a major target of these prohibitionists. After the rough-andtumble Gold Rush era of booze, brothels and barroom brawls, when saloons were plentiful and mostly unregulated, the newly admitted state was in the midst of transforming itself into a haven for young families seeking opportunity in a new land. Locally, the ladies of Sara-

toga (then called McCartysville) opened one of the first chapters of the WCTU when they were horrified by the number of drunken lumbermen staggering through the streets after frequenting the numerous saloons in town. Los Gatos was not far behind, as incessant drinking during the early Western frontier days became unacceptable to the wives and mothers who were busy creating a stable family oriented community.

SEEKING A DRY TOWN In 1885, these 12 women from the newly formed Los Gatos chapter of the WCTU marched for the cause of temperance.

In the late 1880s, the tug-of-war between saloon keepers and their supporters (the “wets”) and prohibitionists (the “drys”) shifted into high gear. Given the sizable financial interests and considerable tax revenue involved in the production and sale of alcoholic beverages, it was an uphill battle for the temperance movement. Yet the prohibitionists prevailed. On June 3, 1889 an ordinance was passed making it unlawful to serve alcohol. For the first time in its young history, Los Gatos had become a completely “dry” town. However, the issue was far from being settled. In July, a petition was filed to repeal the ordinance, claiming that it was bad for business. Another ordinance, favored by Trustee John Lyndon, was passed in August allowing saloons but imposing high license fees. The debate raged on for nearly 20 years and was arguably the most hotly contested political issue of the day. The Trustees ultimately decided to take the issue to the voters in the election of 1906. Passions during the campaign ran high on both sides. The new wave of Irish and German immigrants wanted their beer, the French and Italians (especially vintners such as Mirassou and Masson) favored wine, and old-timers clamored for whiskey. Clergymen delivered fiery sermons about the evils of drink. The 1906 election was close with 54% of the vote favoring prohibition. Los Gatos thus became the second town in California (after Palo Alto) to go dry by popular vote. This was a surprising outcome, since women— the most ardent supporters of prohibition—did not yet have the right to vote. But innkeepers would still not relent and were granted permission to serve alcohol with meals in 1910. The lengthy dispute was ultimately decided on a national level with the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the entire country went dry at midnight on Jan. 17, 1920. Alan Feinberg is a Los Gatos historian and founder of the LOST Gatos Project. Its mission is to reignite passion among Los Gatos residents for preserving our town’s unique character and historic treasures before they’re lost forever.

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CHAMBER NIGHT AT THE CLUB The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce will hold its January mixer at The Club at Los Gatos, 285 E. Main St., Jan. 10 at 5:30pm. Alex Anderson, owner of The Club at Los Gatos, will speak on lifestyle, habits, fitness and specialty offerings at The Club at Los Gatos. Admission is $5 for chamber members or $20 for guests and non-members. ➝ losgatoschamber.com.

‘EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION’ Join Plant Based Advocates at the Los Gatos Theater on Jan. 11 at 4:30pm for a screening of "Eating Our Way To Extinction" and a discussion to follow. ➝ plantbasedadvocates.com.

NATURE WALK AND MUSEUM TOUR Hike the Los Gatos Creek Trail with New Museum Los Gatos and Santa Clara County Parks on Jan. 13, then visit the museum, 106 E. Main St., for a tour of the exhibition, “The Hiking Club: A Vocabulary of Yearning.” Meet at NUMU at 9:30am, or at the trailhead, located at the Highway 17 overpass, at 10am.

LINCOLN TRIO The Los Gatos Concert Association will welcome the Lincoln Trio on Feb. 4 at 2:30pm at the Los Gatos High School Theater, 20 High School Court. The Grammy-nominated, Chicago-based Lincoln Trio has been praised for its presentations of well-known chamber works and contemporary repertoire. ➝ lgcca.org.

Los Gatos Farmers Market The Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County yearround. More than 40 local farmers and food producers sell their wares Sundays from 9am to 1pm at Town Park Plaza on Main Street and N. Santa Cruz Avenue. ➝ cafarmersmkts.com/losgatosfarmers-market. Campbell Farmers Market The Downtown Campbell Farmers Market is held Sundays, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm. ➝ uvfm.org/campbell-sundays. The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos The club meets the first three Thursdays of the month at noon at Double D's, 354 N. Santa Cruz Ave. First two Thursdays of the month feature guest speakers. ➝ lgkiwanisgives.org. Rotary Club of Los Gatos The Rotary Club of Los Gatos meets Tuesdays from noon to 1:30pm at Shir Hadash Synagogue, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. ➝ losgatosrotary.org. The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club The Club meets every Wednesday morning 7:30-8:30am at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Program includes featured guest speakers. Los Gatos Lions Club The Los Gatos Lions Club meets every Wednesday. A breakfast meeting is held at Moore Buick, 15500 Los Gatos Blvd., at 8am and a noon meeting at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, with a guest speaker. The club has been active since 1946. Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore The Friends of Los Gatos Library Bookstore is open Tuesdays from 4-6pm, Wednesday through Friday from 1-5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm at the library, 110 E. Main St. For information, email friendsoflglib@aol.com.

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LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2023. Above entity was formed in the state of California /s/Dieu-Qui Nguyen. Managing Member. #201931210276. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/07/2023. (pub Metro 12/20, 12/27/2023, 01/03, 01/10/2024) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #701140 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Biting Dog Books, 2. Hired Guns, 16090 San Pedro Avenue, Morgan Hill, Ca, 95037, Joe Heinrich. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Joe Heinrich. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2023. (pub Metro 12/20, 12/27/2023, 01/03, 01/10/2024) File Number: FBN701238. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Forte Salon, 52 North Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, Andres Orozco, 52 North Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 and Kendy M Acuna, 52 North Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2024 and 12/12/2023 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/ Andres Orozco /s/ (Pub LGN 12/20, 12/27/2023 and 01/03, 01/10/2024) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #701424 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Free And Clear, 5314 Cribari Glen, San Jose, CA, 95135, Judy Ann Wessler. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Judy Wessler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/18/2023. (pub Metro 12/27/2023, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2024) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #701519 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: One Acre Estates Winery, 9548 Estates Drive, Gilroy, CA,

95020, Phoung Kim Nguyen. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/18/23. /s/Phoung Kim Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/19/2023. (pub Metro 12/27/2023, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2024) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #701869 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nick The Greek, 632 Tennent Station Way, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, The Greek Foods Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/27/2023. Above entity was formed in the state of California /s/ Yadwinder Singh. President. #5861793. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/02/2024. (pub Metro 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31/2024) File Number: FBN701822. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Daves Body Shop, 2145 Old Middlefield Way, Suite B, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Gregory Scott Bedford, 532 Tyrella 44, Mtn View CA 94043. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 01/2/2024 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Ronald Nguyen /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Greg Bedford /s/ (Pub LGN 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31/2024) File Number: FBN701594. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Cari Proofreads, 1461 N. Peter Dr, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Carolyn F Holmgren, 1461 N. Peter Dr, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 12/22/2023 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 70 W. Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110. /s/ Carolyn F Holmgren /s/ (Pub LGN 01/10, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31/2024

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LIVING CHRISTMAS TREES EVENTUALLY MATURE Ton y Tomeo, Contributor

Christmas trees are extreme cut foliage. They stand alone, rather than as accessories to cut flowers. Most are a few feet tall, and some are much grander. Ultimately though, they are as disposable as cut flowers. Because they are so expen-

sive, their disposal seems to be wasteful. Realistically though, they are more practical than living Christmas trees. Now that living Christmas trees remain after Christmas, they require attention. They are otherwise as disposable as cut trees are. Large specimens are too expensive to discard. They might also be

difficult to maintain. Because almost all were field grown, they are in very dense and heavy soil. Such soil can retain either insufficient or excessive moisture. Many initially healthy living Christmas trees can deteriorate through summer. Some get too shabby to function as a Christmas tree before their second Contributed

Highlight: Leyland cypress Taxonomy is a mess for Leyland cypress, X Cupressocyparis leylandii. The X preceding its genus name indicates that it is an intergeneric hybrid. Monterey cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa is the paternal parent of the original hybrid. Nootka cypress, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, is the maternal parent. However, its name is now Cupressus nootkatensis. Therefore, Leyland cypress is now Cupressus X leylandii, and an interspecific hybrid. It inherited attributes from both parents, as well as innate vulnerabilities. It can grow very vigorously to more than 30 feet tall in 15 years. However, it may not live for another 15 years afterward. It is very susceptible to cypress canker and a few other diseases. This is why Leyland cypress often accompanies more permanent but slower vegetation. By the time it finishes its life cycle, the other vegetation is ready to replace it. Most large specimens are less than 40 feet tall, with densely conical form. The evergreen foliage is grayish deep green. Less common cultivars are more grayish, yellowish or variegated.

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Christmas. They adapt to local climates slowly after leaving the climates in which they grew. Some do not survive. They are happier in the ground than in a tub, but as such, can not come in for Christmas. Living Christmas trees are less expensive than cut trees only after a few years of service. Several of the more compact types can actually survive containment for several years. A few can survive in tubs indefinitely with occasional pruning. Otherwise, most eventually need to graduate from containment to the garden. This is not as simple as it seems to be. Visual appeal and price limit selection of living Christmas trees. Physical characteristics of such trees should be more of a consideration. Some are more tolerant of confinement within large pots than others are. Some will eventually be quite adaptable to landscapes. The unfortunate reality is that many become very large trees that need substantial space. Small pre-decorated trees in mylar wrap are the most common of living Christmas trees. Unfortunately, most are either Italian stone pine or Canary Island pine. Both grow too big for compact gardens. Planting living Christmas trees in the wild is not a practical option. Without irrigation, formerly confined trees can not survive long enough to disperse roots. If they could, they could damage local ecology.

AFTER THE HOLIDAY Living Christmas trees are real trees.

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Thursday, Jan. 18 4:00–7:00 PM

Cafeteria, Bldg. 900 6500 Soquel Drive

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Multi-purpose Room

SPRING 2024 CLASSES START JANUARY 29

318 Union Street

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