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DRONES DEPLOYED TO TAKE PHOTOS OF VEHICLES FROM ABOVE DURING PARKING STUDY

Town says initiative was temporary; contract with Axon climbs to $2.79M

Obadiah Casperson, Contributor “Los Gatos is watching your car. Drones are circling downtown right now.”

That’s how San Jose-based Kip “Your Real Estate Dude” Barnard kicked-off a June 27 Instagram reel that’s racked up almost 2,000 likes since it was posted.

But is it true? We reached out to Barnard for comment, but didn’t hear back by press time.

And when we asked local authorities about it, they downplayed the situation.

According to the Town, the drone movements Barnard was referring to were part of a temporary parking study that ended back in October.

The posting nevertheless raises broader questions about surveillance technology in Los Gatos around temporary parking studies, license plate readers and a multimillion-dollar technology contract: what tools are being deployed, and how transparent are local municipalities being?

Every so often, the Council debates the merits of a paid parking program. And every so often, Council opts not to head down that path. Free spaces are largely limited to three hours at a time.

As part of a study tracking how long cars parked downtown, the Town dispatched drones flown by FAA-certified pilots.

11U, 12U and 13U

All Stars victorious in the postseason

Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

The group of players that comprise this year’s Los Gatos Little League 11-and-under All Star team had never won a District 12 championship. Not last year as 10-year-olds. Or two years ago as 9-year-olds. If things were going to turn around this summer, the players would have to embrace the challenge issued to them from the coaching staff.

“We started the season and asked them to come together as a team,” Los Gatos manager Anthony Sammut said, moments after a 6-3 win over San Jose American on July 10. “We let them know that they all made it individually to this point (being selected as an All Star), but you will not make it far and succeed unless you come together as a team. That’s what we hammered the entire season and they took on the challenge. They put in the hard work everyday and I couldn’t be more proud of them. Beyond proud. They 100 percent did it.” Los Gatos opens Section 5

FOOD & BEV Tana Duncan (center), founder of catering company Salt & Stone, with head chef Abril Ramirez (right) and manager Lily Sauer.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CONTINUES AGING

Region has highest share of Asian residents of any county in the state of California

Anika Kapasi, Intern Santa Clara County is growing older—and losing children faster—than nearly anywhere else in California. The county’s population has not fully recovered from its pandemic-era losses, remaining 0.9% below its 2020 count as of July 2025, according to the newest U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

Older adults now make up nearly the same share of residents as children.

All data is derived from the Vintage 2025 series, with estimates released June 25 and March 26. Demographic characteristics were recorded as of July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2025—the latest released. During 2022-2025, however, the county population saw a year-over-year increase in residents.

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In the article published July 9, 2026, titled, “For good or for ill, AI IPOS are changing the housing market,” the name of Eli Beyder was misspelled as Eli Beydor. Due to an editing oversight, cutlines for the photos in the Los Gatos Little League 12U All Star team story in the same issue, were mixed-up and appeared under the wrong photos. We regret the errors.

An increase of 6,481 residents was recorded from July 2024 to July 2025. Births and immigration contributed to this gain, yet the increase was largely offset by people moving elsewhere in the U.S. (resulted in a net loss of 19,775 residents).

In July 2020, the county had 140,577 more children (under 18) than residents aged 65 and older. By July 2025, that gap had narrowed to only 48,468. Children now make up 18.8% of the county, while those 65 and older make up 16.3%—a gap of only about 2.5 percentage points.

The county also saw the fourth-largest population loss for children from 2020 to 2025, trailing behind Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties.

The county’s school-age population (ages 5-17) fell from 302,150 to 266,586, a decline of 35,564, or 11.8% over the past fi ve years. The average decline per year was around 2.5% for the ages 5-17.

The only counties with larger declines in the school-age population were Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Now Santa Clara County's median age is 38.4, up from 37.5 in 2020 and increasing for the past six years. The largest single-year age groups in the county in 2025 are heavily concentrated around the late 20s and early 30s.

The county’s 0.9% overall population decline since the start of the decade—a drop of 16,958 total residents—doesn’t fully capture a larger demographic shift. The Non-Hispanic Asian Alone population grew by 67,941, while the Non-Hispanic White Alone population fell by 76,203.

Asian Alone residents (includes Asians who are Hispanic) now make up a larger share of Santa Clara County’s population than in any other California county. About 842,000 residents identified as Asian Alone, accounting for 44% of the county’s population.

The county had California’s sec-

ond-largest Asian Alone population, behind Los Angeles County.

In the county, 849,407 identified as White Alone; 107,820 as Two or More Races; 54,308 as Black or African American Alone; 52,110 as American Indian and Alaska Native Alone; and 8,739 as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone.

The Black Alone population rose by 589 people from 2021 to 2022, and then remained almost unchanged through

TOWN'S DRONE TRANSPARENCY PAGE STILL ‘COMING SOON’

Drones, from page 1

The Town says it gathered license plate information via enforcement vehicles, in addition to aerial photos, over the course of 30 days—ending last October 15.

This Town adds data that was anonymized, then deleted.

This study was commissioned as the Town continues to look at ways to address the downtown parking demand— without installing parking meters.

Steps taken to relieve the common parking gridlock included efforts last summer to extend Downtown Employee Parking Permit hours into Saturdays, as well as installing wayfi nding signage to guide visitors through Los Gatos.

In email correspondence, the Town said the data from the drone study revealed that most vehicles parked for less than three hours at a time. These fi ndings, the municipality noted, suggested

parking turnover was higher than residents may have assumed.

“Specifically, the data collection showed an average parking occupancy rate of 41% and an average length-of-stay duration of 2.68 hours during the data collection period,” the spokesperson said.

The study was meant to provide a baseline understanding of the parking situation to “help guide the future development of data-driven parking management strategies.”

Though it wrapped in October, the results of the drone missions have not yet been made public.

“A specific study report has not been prepared,” is how the Town spokesperson put it.

Meanwhile, the Town website for drone transparency only says, “COMING SOON!”

But while parking attendant robots might not be “circling downtown right now,” Los Gatos has been continuing to invest in new public safety toys.

A month after the drone survey concluded, the Council authorized a 10-year, $2.79 million contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., expanding on a December 2023 deal for $800,000.

The company (previously TASER International) sells weapons and technology to law enforcement and the military. This latest agreement provides for body and vehicle cameras, tasers, drones and software for both VR and real-time mapping.

The Flock situation

As you might know, Los Gatos has another surveillance system in place.

The ALPR cameras operated by Flock Safety have spurred debate across the Unit-

July 2025, fluctuating by fewer than 100 residents each year.

American Indian and Alaska Native Alone saw the largest change in residency from 2024-2025, with a loss of 781 residents — or 1.5% of the population. The White Alone population has seen a constant decline in share of the county per year since 2020, while residents identifying as Two or More Races has seen a constant increase.

ed States. Most recently, a Supreme Court decision restricting use of location data added oil to the flame of privacy concerns. And cameras have been yanked from neighboring cities such as Santa Cruz

NO PARKING : The Town of Los Gatos’ recent parking study has drawn concern online because it involved deploying drones in the downtown core.

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HOMETOWN GAL MAKES GOOD

Meet Testarossa’s Katie Abelson

Laura Ness, Contributor

Los Gatos resident and Assistant Winemaker at Testarossa, Katie Abelson, has called Los Gatos home since she was 8 years old. She’d lived in Switzerland and Belgium prior until her engineer father moved the family to the Bay Area town she has grown fonder of with each passing year.

“When I left for college at Cal Poly after high school graduation, I thought, ‘I’m never going back, it’s so small and boring!’” Abelson admits. “But now, I really appreciate how beautiful, safe and vibrant the place is!”

Growing up in Los Gatos, she actually had no idea that Testarossa Winery even existed. After her father retired from Lockheed Martin, her parents began exploring the area and joined the Testarossa wine club. They were also members at Black Ridge, where Testarossa winemaker, Bill Brosseau, made wine for a time before the property’s recent sale.

Being an avid outdoors person, Abelson decided to work in the wine industry while at Cal Poly, focusing on the vineyard side of the business. After internships with J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, and with Gallo in Sonoma, she began leaning towards the winemaking side.

Testarossa’s longtime winemaker, Bill Brosseau, says Abelson’s dad approached him in the summer of 2014 about finding a job for his daughter. “I told her to apply for an internship,” says Brosseau. “And she’s been here ever since!”

“My first task was washing fermenting bins,” says Abelson. “But I loved the thrill of harvest, and doing anything that needed to be done. At J. Lohr and Gallo, I did same thing every day, over and over again. Here, you wear a lot of hats and it’s big enough that you have a great facility and all the latest equipment, plus a great wine club.”

Abelson began working in the lab after harvest and slowly gained more experience in every aspect of winemaking. One of the most important parts of the process is putting the wines into bottle. Brosseau says that with her cool head and attention to detail, she became the keeper of the bottling line. “We had different people in charge of it in the past, with varying degrees of success,” says Brosseau. “But Katie is on top of it constantly. Preventive maintenance is so critical.”

Abelson says that the bottling line has become a big part of her job, along with doing lab analysis on all the wines, and those all-important final chemistry checks before the bottling process begins.

“Bottling was a natural path from lab,” says Abelson. And since she is really good at Excel spreadsheets and is already tracking the wines from grapes to juice, it seemed natural for management to put her in charge of inventory as well.

Recently, Abelson says, they told her, “You should manage the warehouse, too! It’s actually a nice path that has made sense. It feels like home!!”

Abelson lives close enough to the winery that she can bike to work, and has even walked, although it took her over two hours to do so. That day, she asked her sister, who works in the tasting room at Testarossa, for a ride home.

She loves the wine community of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and after living in Redwood Estates for a bit, she discovered the back way to Scotts Valley, where she plays pickleball. As mountain residents quickly learn, you have to know your backroads to avoid Highway 17, especially during the summer. And the winter. And pretty much all year.

Driving down Bear Creek Road, she discovered David Bruce Winery as well as Byington, and then, the town of Boulder Creek. “I love going into Wild Roots Market to see all the interesting beverages they have in cans!”

Alternative formats are really popular with sports-minded, environmentally conscious outdoors folks like herself, and she’s found that one of the best formats for wine is the pouch.

“My peers in their early and mid-30s are exploring different formats, like cans and bags,” says Abelson. “I’m one of the few that are drinking wine. I find the pouches are very cool, especially for rosé. They really fit my lifestyle.”

Being in charge of shipping at the winery has also made her keenly aware of the

cost of all the materials and the special care that glass requires. “One aspect of my job is shipping and not having to ship heavy bottles, really appeals. I like that bottles are trending towards lighter glass, but having cans for things like baby showers and graduation parties, where you can just throw it in a cooler, that would open up a whole new world to get the Testarossa wines in front of people.”

She says her grandma loves Testarossa’s Cuvée Los Gatos wines, which are bottled in screwcap. “Lately, she’s finding it really hard to open a screwcap,” says Abelson. “And forget using a corkscrew! Cans would be much easier. So would a pouch. Being an outdoors person, there are many places you can’t bring glass. I love the Maker wines in can. And all the RTDs like High Noon in can offer great lifestyle choices.”

Asked if her friends like hanging out

Photos by Tracy Chastain

at the winery, she says the winery’s Bistro 107 makes a great alternative to hang out in a beautiful spot. “It’s perfect for Mom’s night out!” As much as she loves the restaurant parklets in town, finding parking is frequently a drag, and at the winery, that is never an issue.

As is everyone in the wine industry at present, Abelson is gearing up for harvest, which might come early this year, due to the abnormally warm spring weather. They already have their harvest interns lined up, one of whom is returning for a second time. She’s looking forward to the insanity of it all.

“Harvest has a Friday night college life aspect to it,” says Abelson. “Only it goes on for weeks! Those late nights and long days really build bonds. We all in it for a common goal and helping each other is a big part of the fun. No year is ever the same. I’m excited for it!”

BARREL ROOM Katie Abelson hanging out with the casks at Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos.

GEARING UP Abelson is gearing up for harvest, which might come early this year due to the abnormally warm spring.

POLICE BLOTTER

JULY

• Juveniles were reportedly using a speaker to blast loud music and talk in a car at Harwood Road and Harwood Court at 1:29am.

• Someone reportedly stole a couple of bottles of champagne from Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard at 10:27am.

• A driver reportedly ran into two parked cars on Los Gatos Boulevard at 3:06pm.

• A caller reported a man drinking from a bottle, concerned that the man was going to get hit at Los Gatos-Saratoga and Quito roads at 9:33pm.

JULY

• A man was reportedly pushing a wheelchair in the middle of the roadway at Oak Meadow Park on Blossom Hill Road at 11:16am.

• A caller reported a driver struck her vehicle, resulting in minor injuries on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 2:06pm.

• A caller reported that a woman was throwing things, including a cushion, at his car at Winchester Boulevard and East Vineland Avenue at 4:42pm.

JULY

• A customer at Classic Car Wash on Lark Avenue reportedly switched the price tag for their wash and stole merchandise from the gift shop at 1:22pm.

• A caller reported their house was TP’d overnight on Chestnut Avenue at 3:45pm.

• A caller reported multiple items from their purse were stolen from their vehicle at East Main Street and Maple Lane at 8:48pm.

JULY 8

• An officer assisted with a vehicle accident with minor injuries at Winchester Boulevard and Albright Way at 5:04pm.

• Three juveniles on ebikes were reported doing wheelies on North Santa Cruz Avenue and flipped off the caller and a passerby at 6:40pm.

• Two juveniles were reportedly speeding on their ebikes, trying to

catch air at Nicholson Avenue and Glen Ridge Avenue at 7:18pm.

JULY

• A caller reported that someone stole $1,500 in work equipment after accessing a faulty door on Farley Road at 10:15am.

• A subject was reportedly refusing to leave due to her behavior on Church Street at 2pm.

• An airbag deployed and an unknown number of injuries were reported after a vehicle accident at 2:27pm.

• Two small children were reportedly not wearing seatbelts and hanging out of the vehicle windows while the driver was driving under the speed limit at Los Gatos Boulevard and Blossom Hill Road at 3:21pm.

JULY

• A caller reported her car was broken into and numerous items were missing at Mira Loma Apartments on Avery Lane at 8:50am.

• Someone was reportedly cutting off all the branches off a town tree, leaving the branches on the sidewalk and street on Sharon Court at 11:04am.

• A caller reportedly lost their wallet including their credit cards and employee access card on University Avenue at 1:38pm.

• A caller reported juveniles ding-dong ditching her house about three times a week for the past two months on Carlton Avenue at 3:45pm.

• A generator and tools were reportedly missing from the caller’s vehicle on Church Street at 6:15pm.

• Someone reportedly attempted to gain access to a business on North Santa Cruz Avenue and damaged the door lock at 7:37pm.

• A man was cited and released after reportedly being drunk in public, “staggering” towards his vehicle at Shepherd & Sims on Los Gatos Boulevard at 8:03pm.

JULY 11

• An officer assisted with a vehicle accident at Lark Ave and Oka Road at 11:58am.

These reports are compiled from publicly available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Prepared by Anika Kapasi

GIFT ON ICE

Alysa Liu is changing the way youth think about winning

Anna Kim, The Teen Journal

There is a girl on the ice whose halo hair follows her as she glides around the rink. Her sparkling gold dress highlights every jump as she flies into the air. Just like her iconic dress, Alysa Liu holds up her gold medal.

Liu, now 20, is a skating prodigy who went on to become one of the shining lights of the 2026 Olympics.

She first laced up her skates when she was five years of age. Her father was inspired by legendary figure skaters, like Michelle Kwan.

Liu was different from a lot of the kids she grew up with. She was a fast learner and had a lot of talent. Her coaches would tell her that she had a gift for figure skating. When others were still learning how to walk on the ice, Alysa Liu was already winning championships. At just 13, she won a US women’s national championship—the youngest ever to do so.

Her accomplishments don't end there. Liu became the first American woman to land a quadruple Lutz in 2019 and also placed 6th in the Beijing Olympics at 16. However, skating did not only come with the joy of soaring through the rinks. Just as everyone thought the skating world had found its gift, Alysa announced that she was stepping off the rink. She later stated that it wasn’t fun anymore for her. She felt pressured to win.

Liu wanted a life just like the normal teens around her—like pursuing education, hanging out with friends on weekends, going on trips and so much more.

Though many fans understood the reason for her retirement, there were still many questions circling in their heads. Will she ever come back? Was this her last performance? Will the skating world ever be the same?

Through all the worries and questions, Liu made a surprise comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Liu won two gold medals. Not only did her skating go viral, the songs she performed to went viral, as well—especially, “Stateside” by PinkPanthress, featuring Zara Larson. People all over the internet were copying her Gala routine, where the song was used as the accompanying music.

Alysa Liu isn’t just a gifted skater, she’s an inspiration to many.

While most students aren’t spending their days thinking about whether or not they’ll be able to compete at nationals, students do face a lot of pressure around extracurricular activities.

SPORTS

Whether it is music or athletics, there is always a part of ourselves that pushes us to think we need to win first place. Liu is causing us to rethink this mentality.

It wasn't just the techniques. It was also her smile. Liu did not look stressed or nervous at all.

She is ready to continue her passion on ice—and inspire others too. It wasn’t easy for her to bring back her own spark ei-

ther. She went through many mixed feelings on whether or not she should keep going or say, “Bye,” to skating forever.

To help many other teens keep their spark and let them know that we should feel joy doing the things we do, Liu says, “If it’s really such a struggle, I would definitely take that break. Don’t be scared to do that. Don’t be scared of failure.”

Even if it was just a sentence or two,

what she has said will help so many people to not be afraid of failure. She inspires you to keep doing what you love for the joy, and not due to the pressure of winning.

*Anna Kim is part of The Teen Journal program, an online writing community based in Los Gatos that helps kids get published by providing editing assistance, live workshops and a real audience of young writers.

INSPIRATIONAL FIGURE East Bay resident Alysa Liu won two gold medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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THREE DIFFERENT LITTLE LEAGUE TEAMS STRIKE GOLD

Champs, from page 1

Tournament play against District 39 champion Capitola-Soquel on July 16 at 5:30 pm. Quito-Saratoga Little League is hosting the tournament, meaning Los Gatos won’t have to log hours on the road to get to the host site—which is typical at this stage in the postseason.

“Quito-Saratoga is like a home field for us,” Sammut said. “Couldn’t have worked out better.”

The LGLL 11U roster includes Arjun Gogia, James Foley, Christian Lucq, Noah Madeiros, Corey Peake, Ryan Nielsen, Hudson Laubach, Theo Kutting, Jack Howard, Thomas Leitch, Jake Pearl and Tyler Sammut. Chad Kutting and Sean Lucq serve as the assistant coaches.

Los Gatos dropped the first game of the District 12 Tournament before reeling off five consecutive victories. Three of those wins came in pool play, including an 11-4 decision over the same San Jose American team it played in the title contest. The rematch was much closer and wasn’t decided until the penultimate fifth inning.

That’s when Los Gatos scored four runs on just two hits, taking advantage of an error and a hit by pitch to turn what was a 3-2 deficit into a three-run advantage. The key hit came from Madeiros, who singled in two runs with one out to give Los Gatos the lead for good. Pearl started and pitched 4 ⅔ solid innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs.

Tyler Sammut, the manager’s son, recorded the final four outs to close things out. When asked to describe the range of emotions he was experiencing during the game, Anthony Sammut didn’t hesitate.

“Stressful, full of anxiety and full of nerves,” he said. “Very nerve-wracking. This wasn’t for the coaches or parents, but it was for the kids. We wanted the best for them.”

Los Gatos was limited to five hits, but it was resourceful in finding additional ways to get on base. The team drew seven walks and took advantage of four San Jose American errors. It also played solid defense, receiving stellar infield coverage from shortstop Laubach. After a somewhat rough first inning in which he gave up two runs, Pearl settled down nicely and got stronger as the game went on.

“That’s emotional maturity,” Sammut said. “He takes everything to heart, he put his trust in his team and continues to come back and battle. He pitched amazing.”

As is the case with most Little League teams, the manager and the assistant coaches all have a son playing on the team. For the Sammuts, Lucqs and Kuttings, the moments are extra rewarding.

“It’s a special place in my heart to be able to coach my son,” Sammut said. “And to see Sean and Chad’s sons out there doing well is something you really enjoy, too.”

Sammut, Lucq and Kutting promised the players three things should they win the District 12 championship this season. An outing to Taco Bell and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk won’t be much of an issue. However, it’s the third promise that will turn heads—literally.

“Yes, coach Chad will be shaving his head and cutting in a beautiful mustache at some point soon,” Sammut said.

12U All Stars take title

Less than 24 hours after the 11U team’s victory, the 12U squad captured its District 12 championship with a resounding 10-0, four-inning, mercy-rule win over Branham Hills at Baggerly Field.

In going 5-0, Los Gatos completed one of the most dominating runs in District 12 history. It outscored its five opponents by a combined margin of 60-9—no, that’s not a typo—including an 18-3 win over Quito-Saratoga in the semifinals before the mercy-rule victory over Branham Hills. Los Gatos opens Section 5 Tournament action against District 59 champion Santa Teresa on July 16 at the Aptos Little League Complex.

Los Gatos beat Branham Hills 10-1 in pool play in what turned out to be a prelude for the championship game. In just four innings, Los Gatos racked up 10 hits, including a monster performance from Dean Drew, who went 2-for-2 with a threerun home run. Daiden Christian, Eli Spiler and Parsa Schmidt had two hits apiece. Schmidt pitched a four-inning shutout, allowing just three hits in the process.

Intermediate team champs as well

The Los Gatos Little League Intermediate (13U) All Stars defeated Sunnyvale 5-3 to win the Section 5 Tournament on July 7. Los Gatos beat Sunnyvale 6-0 in its first game before routing Santa Cruz 19-7 in the semifinals to secure a spot in the championship round. Sunnyvale got through the elimination bracket and needed to beat Los Gatos twice to win the title, but Los Gatos was simply too tough.

The Los Gatos roster includes Campbell Dove, Charlie Nielsen, Cruz Barragan, Josh Granum, Logan Williams, Luke Reaugh, Mason Derakhshandeh, Mickey Denevi, Nico Madeiros, Oliver Chang, Tommy Rabitz and Troy Amburgey. Manager Damon Williams leads the team along with assistant coaches Todd Madeiros and Brett Granum.

DOMINANT The Los Gatos 12U All Stars celebrate after a 10-0, mercy-rule victory over Branham Hills on July 11 at Baggerly Field.

PMO’S TROPICAL STYLE IS SURE TO GET YOU MOVIN’

Group to bring mambo-salsaLatin-jazz blend to Plaza Park

Dinah Cotton, Contributor

Pacific Mambo Orchestra is one of the most electrifying Latin bands around today. This Grammy Award-winning big band from San Francisco is a leading force in keeping the unique style of mambo alive. It is intricate and enticing music. Mambo is known to get you to move those hips and step out on the downbeat. PMO blends traditional mambo with salsa, Latin jazz and traditional big-band (think lots of horns) with a contemporary edge. There may even be a few slow songs thrown into the mix.

In 2010, pianist Christian Tumalan, with the 20-piece (yes, 20) ensemble gained international acclaim after winning the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album for its debut release. This tropical-jazz-salsa-mambo group started in San Francisco. They hit major stages around the world. And we have them tonight in Los Gatos.

Do you mambo?

The mambo is a lively syncopated Caribbean dance that goes with its corresponding musical genre with a hint of soul.

The music is thought to have originated in Cuba in the late 1930s. Blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with brassy bigband jazz.

The dancing features athletic footwork, distinct hip movements and rock steps. Think having ants in your pants and an ice cube between your shoulders— with your feet on hot lava. It is really only three movements: knee bounce, pelvic bounce and hip rotation (all together with salsa feet).

It might be a good idea to practice a bit before heading to the second concert of Jazz on the Plazz series.

Or, you can opt to remain in the back of the dance area, or stay in your chair behind a tree.

But the beat may grab you anyways. That redwood may sway in sync with the music. So, let the music move your feet. Close your eyes. Dance like nobody is watching. After all, most will be grooving to that mambo beat themselves to the intoxicating rhythms of PMO.

This is the mambo spirit, the classic mambo orchestral sounds with bold original compositions and modern arrangements, PMO delivers explosive, high-energy performances marked by virtuoso musicianship. From major jazz festivals to concert

halls across the United States, Europe, Canada and Latin America, Pacific Mambo Orchestra has earned a reputation for their unforgettable live shows that celebrate what’s come before, and where Latin big band music is headed.

Market on the Plazz

Market on the Plazz also made its debut last week with Black Cat Hats alongside Oren’s Hummus. Oren’s is a hummus-centric Mediterranean eatery located kittycorner from Town’s Plaza Park at Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue.

Mambo on over to the Friends of the Library's table for a free book. How many books will you read this summer?

Tony’s return

Next week, Tony Lindsay & The Soul Soldiers will take over Park Plaza.

If you have not heard this velvet voice get ready. Lindsay, a Town favorite, returns on the 22nd. His vocal tones reach into your soul and grab a bit of heart. Lindsay is best known as being the longtime lead singer with Santana, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Now with the Soul Soldiers backing him, “People get ready!”

Lindsay goes from deeply moving ballads to high-energy get-up-and-dance numbers. There’s a nice groove with a smooth melody.

Lindsay & The Soul Soldiers will rock your evening long after their final notes.

Come early, the park will be packed.

Sunday scene

Now what do we do Sunday afternoons? We “rock on.”

Music in the Park starts this Sunday at 5pm, with The Houserockers taking the stage at the Civic Center Lawn.

Bring your lawn chairs, picnics or favorite take-out and prepare to move again.

Let’s rock n’ roll a bit with some watusi, the Fruge, the swim and a bit of the twist—and whatever the younger set is doing on the dance floor. “Git’ on down.”

This popular 10-piece group is based right here in Los Gatos.

They’ve been called rock & soul—a classic American rock band that plays top-tier corporate and community events in our area.

This group helps audiences get down to songs they know and love. Do you like Earth Wind and Fire, Bruno Mars, Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder or Justin Timberlake? If so, you're in luck.

No wonder they’ve been voted the “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area.” They even won KFOX Radio’s Last Band Standing contest.

FLOWING AGAIN After months of delays—and thousands of tax dollars spent—the Town Plaza Park Children's Fountain is finally up and running. Officials said a specific part had to be ordered from overseas.

This is one of the hottest (or coolest, pick your temperature) band in demand and one of the hardest working ones in our area. They play the greatest hit songs

ever recorded, alongside current hits. With a wailing five-piece horn section and solid rock rhythm, you just might get involved in a conga line.

Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan

SECOND JOTP ACT Pacific Mambo Orchestra is the featured attraction at Jazz on the Plazz tonight.

SURVEILLANCE TECH EVOLVES WHILE RAISING QUESTIONS

Drones, from page 4

and Mountain View, after reports surfaced about their data being accessed by out-of-state authorities.

The growth of these cameras has expanded in the past few years.

The current $295,000 partnership goes until 2029.

The Town’s law enforcers have backed the results of the Flock technology and sought to quell concerns about data privacy and over-surveillance. When the Los Gatan reached out to the Town to inquire about its current Flock Safety policies, a spokesperson replied only with a link to the Transparency Portal.

The link states that data is only retained for 30 days and it only detects license plates and vehicles. These webpages are operated by Flock and populated with data from each jurisdiction.

Taking a peek into surveillance transparency data, this is what we can see:

In a Sunnyvale City Council discussion regarding Flock Cameras in April 2026, staff gave a list of how many Flock Cameras were positioned in Silicon Valley Towns. Los Gatos-Monte Sereno was grouped into a category with the 37 previously established cameras (one per each 2.87 miles). In January 2025, the Monte Sereno City Council approved an agreement to install 19 cameras. “The majority of the cameras have recently been installed around the city,” was written in a Monte Sereno newsflash dated in August 2025.

However, their own Transparency Portal says that they hold on to data for “Infinity days” and share license plate information nationally. It also states that 0 Flock Cameras are in operation. Lon Allan, the mayor of Monte Sereno, told the Los Gatan this is an error, as their policies are in line with those of Los Gatos. “I’m a big fan of Flock cameras,” he said, noting the City Council vote on Flock cameras was unanimous. “It’s a hell of a deterrent to burglaries.”

Local residents are now left to contemplate their stake in the emerging network of surveillance systems. On one hand, the police assert confidence in the technology’s field-use for public safety. And some communities do have functioning transparency portals with information about drone and ALPR activity for their residents. It is left to the taxpayer to decide for themselves whether the benefits of parking enforcement—or crime prevention—are enough to overcome the serious privacy concerns with emerging tech that have been gathering steam across the country.

*With a file from Drew Penner

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SALT & STONE, FROM FOUNDER TANA DUNCAN, CATERS TO EVERYONE

Their food is now available at Second Story above North Santa Cruz Ave

Faizi Samadani, Contributor

Tana Duncan began her catering company, Salt & Stone, in 2017, and has been serving hungry mouths from Napa to Big Sur ever since. She’s no newcomer to working in the food and beverage industry. Twenty-two years ago, Duncan started working as a short-order chef in Whitefish, Mont. She says she’s always had a sensitive palate. She traces her passion for nutrition back to the Warped Tour as a teenager. These days, the personal chef videos have been taking social media by storm. And though Salt & Stone is a catering business with clients in Los Gatos—now including Second Story, along N. Santa Cruz Ave— she still takes on private clients. The name Salt & Stone comes from the ingredient salt being the foundation for many dishes, and stone symbolizing solidity.

Building the foundation

Duncan's business took off when she started bringing on bigger clients, about a decade ago. "We serve two people with an eight-course dinner, all the way to 200 people," she said. Duncan is the founder and CEO; Abril Ramirez is the head chef. The pair have known each other since working together in 2014 at Paradise Beach Grill in Capitola, when they bartended alongside one another as a side gig. Ramirez went on to work at restaurants in Mexico City and San Francisco. Duncan asked Ramirez to become her head chef, and the two began working together on the menu.

Duncan has taken a slow-and-steady approach for the last nine years. She says she sure doesn’t want to compromise on quality. That needs to come first, no matter the headcount, she adds. In June, Second Story in downtown Los Gatos—which opened a year-and-a-half ago—began offering Salt & Stone food on Wednesdays. Customers planning to check out their new menu at Second Story can look forward to oysters, ahi crudo, meatballs and Cesar salad. Salt & Stone caters to an array of clients from the tech sphere, to athletes, to the Albanese family that owns Joseph J. Albanese Construction. Their fare was highlighted this spring at the Los Gatos Estate and Winery, owned by Alexa Ingram-Cauchi, who was featured in the Los Gatan, last year.

Farm-to-table, in suburbia

Duncan believes that, as with all industries, it’s important to have a range of price points and accessibility. “I worked the most I ever worked during Covid, because we transformed the business where I had private in-home clients,”

she said. It was all she could do to keep up with demand, she recalled. Duncan says the exposure to restaurant quality food at home, thanks to home delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats, has made the idea of private chefs more accessible to the average person. Duncan says people soon find that hiring a personal chef can be more affordable than you might think.

In contrast to much of the food world, which is often male-dominated, Salt & Stone’s core team is a group of four women. On top of being a CEO, Duncan is a mother to a 17-year old son. “I think being a parent and running a business is an incredible feat, since both of those are full-time jobs,” she said. “If someone is getting married and your kid is sick, the show must go on. It's a lot of work, and I have so much respect for anyone who

has the gumption and zeal to make that happen for themselves." Duncan got in contact with Second Story through one of the owners, Jamie Garland, when Salt & Stone was providing the food for a business retreat.

Lily Sauer is the event manager for Salt & Stone's catering business. “I handle front of house, rental orders and florals, and less in the food," said Sauer. After becoming friends about a decade ago, Sauer was brought on by Duncan to work some gigs. That blossomed into a natural business relationship. She’s been full-time since 2022. Sauer, who grew up in Santa Cruz, is also a new mom.

The new age of nutrition

In the last few years, social media influencers have begun more regularly displaying their lives as private chefs. For

some, it can prove to be a fantastic way to bring in passive income. The work can take them to fancy yachts to cook, but others work for middle-class families. Home delivery services like Factor75, HelloFresh, Blue Apron and even Locale, which began in Los Gatos, have become the norm in the last decade for people who have found ways to include more personalized nutrition services into their budget.

A recent Business Insider article featured startup cofounder Nathaneo Johnson, who proclaimed that hiring a private chef was more beneficial to him than having a chief of staff. And with society becoming more conscientious of what people consume, people are also beginning to realize that services once thought of as too luxurious are now within the reach of the regular customer.

WOMEN-POWERED You may have spotted the Salt & Stone team around at a recent gala or community function.

Owner Tana Duncan says personal chef services can be more affordable than you would think.

Faizi

Samadani / Los Gatan

CONFESSIONS OF A TOWN SUGAR DADDY: INSIDE EAST LOS GATOS Ad

It doesn’t have the Victorian charm or a pedestrian plaza, but East LG is footing much of the Town’s bills

Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor

If you open tourist brochures for Los Gatos, you are likely to see the historic Town Plaza, a Victorian porch in the Almond Grove district, or a parade of shoppers on North Santa Cruz Avenue. It is a highly cultivated, frozen image.

However, while downtown sits on its historic laurels, its sibling to the east is working a double shift to pay most of the mortgage. Welcome to East Los Gatos: the town’s ultimate, unsung sugar daddy.

Passport control at the overpass?

To understand East Los Gatos, you first must understand where the postcard ends and the major economic engine begins. Geographically, we are talking about the suburban expansion taking off after the 1970s.

If you drive east on Blossom Hill Road, the border is crossed the moment you clear the Highway 17 overpass or cross Los Gatos Boulevard. From there, the “Independent Republic of Eastie” opens. Its borders are defined by utility rather than historic plaques.

To the east, it stretches toward the Almaden area of San Jose, flanked by the borders of Saratoga and Campbell to the north. It encompasses tree-lined residential sanctuaries. Unlike the compact, gridlock-prone downtown core, East Los Gatos is vast and expansive.

No plazas, no brickwork, no problem

There is no town hall, no civic center, no library, and no pedestrian-only alleys. You will look in vain for 19th-century gingerbread molding or architectural relics from the railroad era.

Instead, East Los Gatos finesses its “small-town image” through functionality. It is where daily life gets handled. It is where our kids go to school. It is where the community gathers at religious institutions, and it is anchored by Good Samaritan Hospital, a medical safety net. East Los Gatos built its identity around modern convenience. It replaced hitching posts with left-turn signals and ample parking spaces.

Show me the money

But the truest definition of East Los Gatos is found on the Town’s balance sheet.

Although downtown attracts the window-shoppers, East Los Gatos acts as the primary funding base across the Town’s two largest revenue streams: property tax and sales tax.

First, consider the foundation of our municipal budget: property taxes. Because East Los Gatos boasts a massive, expansive footprint of high-value single-family homes, its thousands of rooftops provide the steady, predictable financial floor that keeps the Town’s General Fund afloat year after year.

Then comes the sales tax multiplier. Downtown might have the aesthetic, but East Los Gatos has the high-volume retail horsepower. Every time a Porsche or a Tesla rolls off the luxury dealership lots along the boulevard, a massive infusion of revenue flows into the Town’s coffers.

When residents stock up at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, they are fueling the budget. A tourist buying a single vintage postcard downtown is nice, but it doesn't pave the roads. It is the heavy-lifting residential base and commercial engine of East Los Gatos that substantially funds our parks, maintains our libraries and fills the potholes.

Taking the hit for the Housing Element

Our sugar daddy’s generosity extends far beyond funding. When Sacramento handed down its rigid Housing Element mandates, demanding that Los Gatos build more multi-unit housing, the town faced a collective identity crisis. Where do you put hundreds of new homes without triggering a town-wide existential panic about “character”?

Once again, East Los Gatos stepped up. The Town is complying with its state housing quotas at the North Forty development off Los Gatos Boulevard.

It’s happening at the site of the former Los Gatos Lodge, and on the vacant lot along Alberto Way. While the historic districts guard setbacks and rooflines, East Los Gatos is doing the heavy lifting, absorbing the density so the rest of the town can keep its vintage scale.

The Ultimate Team Player

By absorbing the traffic, hosting the auto malls and building the state-mandated housing, East Los Gatos handles the realities of modern commerce and state law so that Downtown can pretend the year is still 1880.

Fictitious Business Name Statements

File Number: FBN727792 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SILICON VALLEY SPEAKS, 1608 W. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, DORIS ANNE PICKERING, 61 Hunt Way, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2014 and 06/16/2026 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/ Doris Anne Pickering /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15/2026)

File Number: FBN727883. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. White Oaks Pediatric Dentistry, 14507 S Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Mai Dinh DDS, Inc., 14507 S Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025 and 06/18/2026 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. Mai Dinh DDS, Inc., Article/Reg # 6476307, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Anh Mai Dinh /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15/2026)

File Number: FBN727403. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CONCRETE POLISHING SYSTEMS (CPS), 705 Nuttman St, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, BURDICK PAINTING, INC., 705 Nuttman St, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/04/2026 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. BURDICK PAINTING, INC, Article/Reg # 833778, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Gina Ramdoss /s/ Chief Financial Officer (Pub LGN: 06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 07/15/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727733

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Transfer Pump Choice, 956 Schiele Ave., San Jose, CA 95126, Lianzhe Zeng. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/12/2026. /s/Lianzhe Zheng. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/12/2026. (pub LG 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727171

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Hydreaux Dynamics, 2. Eaux, 2570 N. First Street Suite 200-100A, San Jose, CA, 95131, Project4 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/Serge Metral. Manager. #B20250233302. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/26/2026. (pub LG 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727893

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Educational Pathways With Antoinette Battiste, 4106 Beebe Circle, San Jose, CA, 95135, Antoinette Battiste, Vernol Battiste. This business is being conducted by a Married Couple. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/01/2010. /s/ Antoinette R, Battiste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/18/2026. (pub LG 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2026)

File Number: FBN727991 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. THERESE VOELKER PILATES AND PHYSICAL THERAPY, 16795 Lark Ave, 101, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, TRELEA, INC, 5531 Begonia Dr, San Jose, CA 95124633. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/22/2026 and 06/23/2026 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. TRELEA, INC, Article/Reg # 2354506, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Andrew Voelker /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727679

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AE Kustomz LLC, 818 Cristich Ln #1, Campbell, CA, 95008. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/08/2011. /s/Arash Kermanshahani. Owner, 202120810835. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/12/2026. (pub LG 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #728056

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Slowth Mail, 137 w Rincon Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Hendrika Johanna Patricia Muler. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 10/17/2023 under file No. 724574. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Filed on 06/24/2026. /s/ HJP Mulder. (pub dates: 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727362

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jubo Prints, 3317 Cantamar Ct., San Jose, CA, 95135, Jason Nemedez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 04/17/2018. /s/Jason Nemedez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/02/2026. (pub LG 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2026)

File Number: FBN728096. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SIDEKICK-US LLC, 2273 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, SIDEKICK-US LLC, 2273 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/26/2026 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. SIDEKICK-US LLC, Article/Reg # B20260155889, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rachel Loren Cucchiara /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2026)

File Number: FBN728184. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. INFINITY ENTERPRISES CONSULTING INNOVATIONS MA CD LLC, 2. INFINITY ENTERPRISES, 3. INFINITY PARTNERS, 4. INFINITY ADVISORY, 5. INFINITY CONSULTING, 6. INFINITY PR, 7. INFINITY AI, 8. INFINITY ENTERPRISES CONSULTING, 9. INFINITY MARKETING , 710 Lakeway Drive, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, INFINITY ENTERPRISES CONSULTING INNOVATIONS MA CD LLC, 505 Cypress Point Dr #135, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/19/2026 and 06/30/2026 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. INFINITY ENTERPRISES CONSULTING INNOVATIONS MA CD LLC, Article/Reg # 201618810057, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Michael Haydon /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2026)

File Number: FBN727242 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SUMMIT BAY TRANSPORTATION, 5055 Dent Ave Apt 78, San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JORGE LUIS LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, 5055 Dent Ave Apt 78, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 05/28/2026 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/ Jorge Luis Lopez Rodriguez /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/08, 07/15, 07/22, 07/29/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727686

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pleasant Ridge Home, 1939 Mt Pleasant Rd, San Jose, CA, 95148, Kathleen Anne Reboton. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Kathleen Anne Reboton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/12/2026. (pub LG 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05/2026)

File Number: FBN728247. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TRIAL|ERROR , 368 Campbell Ave, #100, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, WATERMARK RESTAURANT LLC, 14878 Donner Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/02/2026 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. WATERMARK RESTAURANT LLC, Article/Reg # 202360212354, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Andrew Morse /s/ Manager. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

Business Name Up To Date

File Number: FBN728268 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. STAR LIMOUSINE , 1380 Gazdar Ct., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JONG HOON KIM, 1380 Gazdar Ct., Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/13/2016 and 07/06/2026 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/ Jong Hoon Kim /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

File Fictitious Business Name paperwork with the clerk of the county

File Number: FBN728156. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. AVEC EDNA , 605 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. This business is conducted by: An Individual, LITAL ORLEV, 605 Guinda St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/30/2026 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/ Lital Orlev /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #728413

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Cardboard Arc, 5218 Makati Cir, San Jose, CA 95123, Justin Singleton. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/31/2026. /s/Justin Singleton. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/10/2026. (pub LG 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 08/05/2026)

Use your mobile phone or scanner and this QR code to upload the document and publish your statement in a newspaper of general circulation 1 2

File Number: FBN728219. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DAL ELECTRIC, 68 E Rincon, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, FEREYDOON DEMEHRI, 68 E Rincon Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2026 and 07/01/2026 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/ Fereydoon Demehri /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

File Number: FBN727427. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CRESCO GROUP, 760 Newhall Drive #1020, San Jose, CALI 95110. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JEFFREY URENO GALLEGOS, 760 Newhall Drive #1020, San Jose, CALI 95110. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/04/2026 and 06/04/2026 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/ Jeffrey Ureno Gallegos /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

File Number: FBN728415. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LGIAS, PO BOX 272, Los Gatos, CA 95031. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, LOS GATOS INTEGRATED APPLIED SYSTEMS LLC, PO BOX 272, Los Gatos, CA 95031. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/10/2026 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. LOS GATOS INTEGRATED APPLIED SYSTEMS LLC, Article/Reg # B20260306050, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Marko Milivojevic /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 07/15, 07/22, 07/29, 8/05/2026)

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

Two Easy Steps

To Keeping Your Business Name

1 2 File Fictitious Business Name paperwork with the clerk of the county

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

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

County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters’ Office NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AMENDED JULY 8, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 3, 2026, governing board elections will be held in the County of Santa Clara, specifically including the districts named below and the offices for which candidates may be nominated.

Pursuant to Education Code Section 5342 and Elections Code Section 10400, such elections may be either completely or partially consolidated.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES

School district candidates must reside in the respective district for which they intend to run for office and are voted on at-large or by trustee area voters.

School District Governing Board Member General Qualifications: Any person, regardless of sex, who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the state, a resident of the school district, a registered voter, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office, is eligible to be elected or appointed a member of a governing board of a school district without further qualifications. An employee of a school district may not be sworn into office as an elected or appointed member of that school district’s governing board unless and until he or she resigns as an employee. If the employee does not resign, the employment will automatically terminate upon being sworn into office. (Education Code § 35107)

County Board of Education Member General Qualifications: Any registered voter is eligible to be a member of the county board of education except the county superintendent of schools, any member of his or her staff, or any employee of a school district. Each member of the board shall be an elector of the trustee area which he or she represents and shall be elected by the electors of the trustee area. (Education Code §§ 1000, 1006(a))

Terms of Office: Full-Term (FT) - 4 Years Short Term (ST) - 2 Years

District Types: Trustee Area (TA) At-Large (AL)

District Name # of Seats TA or AL FT or ST Shared w/ County

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Alum Rock Union Three (3) TAs 1, 3 & 5 FT

Berryessa Union Three (3) AL FT

Cambrian Three (3) AL FT

Campbell Union Three (3) TAs 1, 4 & 5 FT

Cupertino Union Three (3) AL FT

Evergreen Three (3) AL FT

Franklin-McKinley Three (3) AL FT

Lakeside Joint Three (3) AL FT Santa Cruz

Loma Prieta Joint Union Three (3) AL FT Santa Cruz

Los Altos Three (3) AL FT

Los Gatos Union Three (3) AL FT

Luther Burbank Two (2) One (1) AL AL FT ST

Moreland One (1) Three (3) TA 1 TAs 2, 3 & 4 ST FT

Mountain View Whisman Two (2) AL FT

Mt Pleasant Three (3) AL FT

North County Joint Union Two (2) AL FT San Benito

Oak Grove Three (3) TAs 2, 3 & 5 FT

Orchard Three (3) AL FT

Saratoga Union Three (3) AL FT

Sunnyvale Three (3) TAs 1, 3 & 5 FT

Union Three (3) AL FT

HIGH SCHOOLS

Campbell Union Three (3) TAs 1, 2 & 3 FT

East Side Union One (1) Two (2) TA 1 TAs 2 & 4 ST FT

Fremont Union Three (3) TAs 1, 3 & 4 FT

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union Three (3) TAs 2, 3 & 4 FT Santa Cruz (TAs 2 & 3 only)

Mountain View-Los Altos Union Three (3) TAs 1, 2 & 3 FT

UNIFIED SCHOOLS

Gilroy Four (4) TAs 1, 3, 4 & 7 FT

Milpitas Three (3) AL FT

Morgan Hill Four (4) TAs 1, 2, 3 & 4 FT

Palo Alto Two (2) AL FT

Patterson Joint One (1) TA 2 FT Stanislaus

San José Two (2) TAs 2 & 4 FT

Santa Clara Four (4) TAs 1, 3, 4 & 6 FT

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Foothill-De Anza Two (2) TAs 2 & 4 FT

Gavilan Joint Two (2) TAs 1 & 3 FT

San José-Evergreen Three (3) TAs 2, 4 & 6 FT

West Valley-Mission Three (3) TAs 3, 5 & 7 FT Santa Cruz (TAs 5 & 7 only)

Yosemite One (1) TA 4 FT Merced, San Joaquin & Stanislaus

BOARDS OF EDUCATION

Santa Clara County Three (3) TAs 2, 6 & 7 FT Santa Cruz (TA 2 only) Stanislaus County One (1) TA 5 FT Stanislaus

SANTA CLARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT OFFICES

Special district candidates must reside in the respective district/ward for which they intend to run for office and are voted on at-large or by district/ward voters.

Special District Director/Commissioner General Qualifications: Candidates must be a resident and qualified elector of the district. Unless otherwise noted below, candidacy signature requirements are subject to Elections Code Section 8062(3); candidates must also obtain and file all required nomination forms with the Office of the Registrar of Voters located at 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, San José, CA 95112. Specific eligibility requirements for certain special districts are also listed below, in alphabetical order of special district, including the location of where to file nomination documents.

* See additional special district director qualifications below.

Terms of Office: Full-Term (FT) - 4 Years Short Term (ST) - 2 Years

District Types: District (D) / Ward (W) At-Large (AL)

District Name # of Seats

* See additional special district director qualifications below.

Terms of Office: Full-Term (FT) - 4 Years Short Term (ST) - 2 Years

District Types: District (D) / Ward (W) At-Large (AL)

District Name # of Seats D, W or AL FT or ST Shared w/ County

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Aldercroft Heights County Water Two (2) AL FT

Burbank Sanitary Three (3) AL FT

Cupertino Sanitary Two (2) AL FT El Camino Healthcare Two (2) AL FT

Lion’s Gate Community Services * One (1) Two (2) AL AL FT ST

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Authority * Three (3) Ws 1, 2 and 5 FT San Mateo (W 5 only)

Purissima Hills Water Two (2) AL FT

Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park Two (2) AL FT

San Martin County Water * Two (2) AL FT

Santa Clara Valley Water * Four (4) Ds 1, 4, 6 & 7 FT

Saratoga Fire Protection One (1) AL FT

Silver Creek Valley Country Club GHAD * Three (3) AL ST

South Santa Clara Valley Memorial * Two (2) AL FT

West Bay Sanitary Two (2) AL FT San Mateo

Additional Special District Director Qualifications:

Lion’s Gate Community Services District

A candidate for Lion’s Gate Community Services District must also be a property owner in the district. You must file a form stating that you are a property owner in the district. You may obtain an example form from the Office of the Registrar of Voters.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Candidates must obtain and file all required nomination forms with the district located at 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. Candidates are also required to file a Nomination Petition with a minimum of 50 valid signatures of registered voters who live within the Ward in which the candidate is to be voted on.

San Martin County Water District

A candidate for the San Martin County Water District must be a resident of the district or a property owner in the district. If you are filing as a landowner, you must file a form stating that you are a property owner in the district. You may obtain an example form from the Office of the Registrar of Voters.

Santa Clara Valley Water District

A candidate for the Santa Clara Valley Water District must be a resident of the district and sub-district, a registered voter, and otherwise qualified to vote for the office. Candidates are required to file a Nomination Petition with a minimum of 20 valid signatures of registered voters who live within the sub-district in which the candidate is to be voted on.

Silver Creek Valley Country Club Geologic Hazard Abatement District (GHAD)

A candidate for the Silver Creek Valley Country Club Geologic Hazard Abatement District must also be a landowner or an agent of a landowner to be eligible for office. An agent of a landowner must provide the ROV with written authorization from the landowner designating the agent. You may obtain an example form for either a landowner or an agent of a landowner from the Office of the Registrar of Voters.

The Silver Creek Valley Country Club Geologic Hazard Abatement District Bylaws, Section 5, states: “Each director, or the entity on behalf of which he or she acts, shall own land within the GHAD and shall possess such other qualifications as imposed or required under the GHAD Law, the Election Law, and other applicable law. Directors are not required, however, to be residents of the district.”

South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District

A candidate for the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District may be a veteran or non-veteran pursuant to Military & Veterans Code § 1197. The majority of the board members (i.e., a minimum of 3 members and up to all 5 members) must have veteran status, while up to 2 members may have non-veteran status. Candidates must be registered voters in the district and are voted on by District voters. Proof of veteran status can be satisfied by filing a copy of Discharge Certificate Form DD214 or providing inactive Veteran ID to the ROV at the time of filing nomination documents.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Declaration of Candidacy for eligible candidates desiring to file for elective office may be obtained from the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters’ Office, 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, Candidate Services Division, 3rd Floor, San José, California, 95112. The Declaration of Candidacy will be available on July 13, 2026 and must be filed with the Registrar of Voters at the above noted address no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Declaration of Candidacy for eligible candidates desiring to file for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District elective office may be obtained from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA, 94022-1530. The Declaration of Candidacy will be available on July 13, 2026 and must be filed with the Midpeninsula Regional Office Space District at the above noted address no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that appointment to each elective office will be made in the event there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each office and a petition for the election, signed by ten percent (10%) of the voters or 50 voters, whichever is the smaller number in the district, has not been filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all active registered voters will automatically be mailed a Vote-by-Mail ballot package beginning on October 5, 2026; the Vote Centers for said election will be open starting on October 24 2026 through November 3 2026 for varying hours of operations. Please see our List of Vote Centers hours of operation posted on our website at https://www.sccvote.org/. The Vote Centers will be open on Election Day, November 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. All ballots cast in said Election will be counted centrally at the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters’ Office, 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, San José, California, 95112.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Elections Code Section 15101(b), as amended by AB 860, Vote-by-Mail ballots can be opened and processed for counting beginning on October 5, 2026, at the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters’ Office, 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, San José, California, 95112.

Dated: July 1, 2026

Matt Moreles Registrar of Voters