Dancer and moviemaker got his start at Los Gatos Ballet
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
William McClure Stout attended three separate high schools to pursue a future in the arts. After completing two years at Los Gatos High School, his Los Gatos Ballet instructors, Peter Doll and Kristin D’Addario, suggested he consider transferring to a program at San Francisco Ballet School. He ultimately landed at Columbia University.
In his junior year at Convent & Stuart Hall in San Francisco, Stout he interviewed upwards of 25 people in the dance community around the world, as part of the Design to Action Scholar Program. He couldn’t help but notice a recurring issue—stigma faced by male dancers. Stout recalls how, at a 16-year-old, even he could feel that many people didn't take him seriously. This inspired Stout to make a film about his experience. He reached out to filmmaker Quinn Wharton (who has now worked with names such as NBC, BOSE, Airbnb and Rolex) to help him pursue this. Stout decided to zero-in on his love of dance, chasing his dreams by finishing his senior year of high school in New York City. He wanted to learn the more detailed American approach, instead of just classic European forms.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026: AMERICA TURNS 250!
Town’s Oak Meadow Symphony in the Park event is a free, familyfriendly celebration
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Back 250 years ago, after 11 years of war with Great Britain, the United States Declaration of Independence was signed by the revolutionists. The American Revolutionary War lasted from 1775 to 1783.
Thirteen original colonies broke free from the British Crown. The Kingdom of Great Britain would no longer rule the colonies.
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783, ending the war and allowing the United States of America its freedom.
Today in America, we celebrate the Fourth of July as our independence day across this great land, and in Alaska and Hawaii. In Los Gatos, we do it at Oak Meadow Park.
So, make sure to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets (there will be food trucks).
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LOS GATANS GEAR UP TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH
4th of July, from page 1
Enjoy the music and the experience. Play lawn games.
The Town presents…
10:45am - Mayor Moore will present a welcoming speech. He promises to speak on “how powerful it is for the Los Gatos community to come together to celebrate democracy. In moments when so much feels divisive, seeing Los Gatos together to celebrate what we all love about this community is exactly what we need.”
The Los Gatos Boy Scout Troop 2 color guard will raise the flag with support from the Los Gatos Veteran’s Foundation. This will culminate with the San Jose Wind Symphony playing the National Anthem.
11am - The Los Gatos Liberty Bell will be rung.
“Through the research and dedication of Los Gatos community member Jeff Des Jarlais, in coordination with the general manager of Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, Will Whitney—both United States veterans—we have the good fortune of bringing back the tradition of ringing the Los Gatos Liberty Bell on the 4th of July,” a Town spokesperson said. “In 1963, a bell was first brought from San Francisco to Los Gatos to ring at 11am in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Residents then raised funds to purchase a dedicated Los Gatos Liberty Bell which was rung for many years at 11am on the 4th of July.” 11:05am - The Children's Bike and Stroller Parade around the meadow will begin.
“One of our newer traditions is the Children’s Bike and Stroller Parade that begins after the Flag Raising Ceremony & ringing of the Los Gatos Liberty Bell,” per the Town. “Children of all ages are invited to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers to walk, stroll, and ride around the track at Oak Meadow Park. The Town’s Complete Streets and Transportation Commission will also provide bike and stroller valet parking for the duration of the event.”
11:15am-12pm - San Jose Wind Symphony performance.
“Perhaps one of the longest standing traditions of the Los Gatos 4th of July Celebration is the San Jose Wind Symphony concert,” the Town spokesperson said. “Originally coordinated through the Los Gatos High School Marching Band and performing on the front lawn of Los Gatos High School, the Town has carried on the tradition of hosting the patriotic symphony concert at the Oak Meadow Bandstand. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert from the lawn.”
As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, this year's program celebrates the revolutionary spirit that shaped our
nation—through music that is inspired by independence, innovation, courage and the enduring pursuit of liberty.
During the day you can even help in handwriting the US Constitution. Is this a great country or what?
Take a ride on the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, or go for a spin on the carousel.
The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos will host a wine and beer garden. There will be plenty of family activities during, and following, these events.
The Los Gatos Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution “DAR”, will have a booth in Oak Meadow. DAR has more than a million members. It was founded in 1890 in Washington, D.C., and is a nonprofit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to historic preservation, education and patriotism. (dar.org, america250.org)
Outside of our ZIP codes
Looking online, I found San Jose Fourth of July Events recommended by AI. Most weren’t even close to being correct. Here a list of events for this Fourth, corrected:
Aptos World’s Shortest Parade: Begins at Aptos Village, 448 Granite Way, 10-11am
The City of Mountain View and Live Nation: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at the Shoreline Amphitheatre featuring the San Francisco Symphony Performing “Summer 1969: The Soundtrack of a Generation.” 7-11pm (gates open earlier). The free grass area is “sold out.”
San Jose: The Rose, White & Blue parade—car cruise. 9:45am, parade 10am-approximately 12pm, festival 11am-2pm. Free and open to the public. The parade starts near the campus of Lincoln High School, going through Shasta/Hanchett and Rose
COSTUMED National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members Sue Minor, Katherine Decker, Alyend Kuhn and Jill Hygerlund. Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree?
Garden neighborhoods (Dana-Naglee-the Alameda. Festival located at the corner of Shasta Avenue/The Alameda).
Expect lucha libre matches, a kids zone-hosted by ArtHouse Studio, face painting, games with Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood Association, free book giveaways for kids, local vendors, food trucks and a full lineup of vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. This year BayFC, NBC Bay Area, Telemundo48 and the San Jose Sharks will all feature sports-themed activations around the festival area.
Cupertino: Festivities from 7:30am11am. Features a pancake breakfast hosted by the Optimist Club of Cupertino. At 10am, there will be a flag-raising ceremony, with remarks from the mayor, immediately followed by a children’s parade at Memorial Park at 10:30am. There will be kids activities and a live concert at the amphitheater. At 9:30pm there will be a fireworks show.
Santa Clara: The All-City Picnic is re-
turning with live bands, food trucks and a fireworks display at Mission College.
What will you be doing on the Fourth?
On the Fourth, many of us may: drug our pets, drive somewhere—enjoying the freedom to sit in traffic; have a picnic (at home or in a park); set off fireworks; stay up till dark to watch drones in formation; watch and listen to powerful fireworks exploding with gunpowder through the atmosphere. Whatever we do, we do it all in a country we call the United States of America, “Home of the brave.”
Those of us who do not read this are probably up at Tahoe, water skiing and enjoying the alpine beauty.
Wherever you are, take a minute to be thankful that you live in the “Land of the free.”
Be a firecracker, promote “liberty and justice for all.”
OAK MEADOW PARK Boy Scout Troop 2’s Fourth of July Color Guard presenting the Stars and Stripes in 2025.
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Q&A: TOWN RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT NEW MYLOSGATOS311 APP
Anika Kapasi, Intern
We reached out to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department to learn about the way the Town’s new MyLosGatos311 app interacts with overall public safety matters. They directed us back to the Town Manager’s Office. An official there provided the following responses.
What prompted the Town to launch MyLosGatos311 now?
The Town continues to focus on finding ways to modernize how people connect with local government and improve the overall service experience. MyLosGatos311 is a new centralized platform that makes it easier than ever for Los Gatos residents and community members to connect with the Town. The community can now submit service requests, report concerns, and send messages to the appropriate Town department all through one convenient channel.
Once a resident submits a request, they will receive real-time status updates and automated notifications as their request is reviewed and resolved. Most importantly, the system enables direct, two-way messaging between community members and Town staff, so requestors are never left wondering about the status of their concern. Additionally, the MyLosGatos311 provides a significant amount of Town information, making it easier for residents to access information.
When did the Town first begin exploring or planning for the MyLosGatos311 app, and what was the process for selecting GOGov as the platform?
Town staff evaluated three leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
311 solutions and selected GOGov as the one that provided the best overall user experience. GoGov distinguished itself with a significantly more robust mobile application and requests trackability. Their enhanced mobile functionality supported greater transparency, user engagement and self-service, aligning with the Town’s goals for digital service delivery.
Is MyLosGatos311 replacing any existing reporting tools or centralizing requests that previously went through separate systems, or is it meant to serve as an additional option for residents?
While MyLosGatos311 provides a new, efficient and responsive centralized platform for reporting concerns and connecting with the Town, staff continue to be available to serve and connect with the community by phone and in person.
Does the Town expect MyLosGatos311 to reduce the number of 911 calls made for non-emergency issues?
A 311 system generally helps direct non-emergency service requests into non-emergency channels by giving community members a clear, accessible alternative. Police dispatchers will continue to provide the same high level of service responding to 911 and non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Are there common examples of non-emergency issues residents mistakenly call 911 for?
In general, common non-emergency calls include reports of potholes, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, noise complaints and downed tree limbs. MyLosGatos311 is well-suited to handle these types of service
Code Compliance?
MyLosGatos311 is designed as a broad Town-wide platform and is built to support any Department that receives service requests.
The platform is also designed to provide more accessibility to common information residents access, including an events calendar, news and updates, access to Town meetings and agendas, signing up for other Town notifications, and more.
What message would the Town want residents to understand about when they should still call 911? 911 is for emergencies only. An emergency is a life-threatening situation, a fire, a
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RESPONSE TO ARTICLE ABOUT LG FARMS AND OWNER TONI KENT
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Angeleno writes in with opinions on war overseas
I am a conservative, an America firster against the New World Order which conspires to install a globalist One World government over the ashes of all national sovereignty. I am also a Hebrew Christian, a Jew born again by faith in Messiah Jesus, and I study my Bible. A cult of Israelfirsters within the church body thinks if we can expand the war in the Mideast, it will bring about Armageddon and hasten the return of our Lord. WOW!
I'd like to offer these war hawks a tip: The Abrahamic covenant
in Genesis 12:3 does say those who bless God's people will be blessed and those who curse them will be cursed. Nowhere does it give contextual reference to a government or political entity. Yet we are to believe we must back the secular, non-Jewish state with billions of bucks and even commit ground troops there because “God commands it.”
Whatever occurred in 1948, that strip of real estate we call State of Israel (really the de facto 51st state of the Union) is not the future restored Millennial nation of Israel spoken of in scripture. It's a pluralistic system run by a
medical emergency, a crime in progress,
tion involving an immediate emergency response. If you are not sure what you
the app is successful?
The app has been successful in other communities deployed, and providing more access is our primary goal. Thus, increasing adoption over time. The system provides reporting tools that will allow the Town to track trends, identify recurring issues and continuously improve service delivery. The Town welcomes additional feedback from the community in improving the experience.
MyLosGatos311 is available for download on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: LosGatosCA.gov/MyLosGatos311 *The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
corrupt regime installed by British royalists. True Israel is composed of the Twelve Lost Tribes who remain scattered worldwide, and they will regather in the land ON GOD'S TIMING. Ditto the Second Coming. We do not schedule it.
These false prophets must stop pushing world war and join the rest of us in praying for the peace of Jerusalem. Israeli lobbyists need to register as foreign agents as required by law.
Lastly, I support our president and his efforts to prevent a wider war and more foreign entanglement.
The $5 trillion of mineral wealth in the Dead Sea is THEIR conflict. For us, neutrality is always the best, most even-handed policy.
Aric Zoe Leavitt, West Los Angeles —scanned letter sent by email
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WHEN WILL LOS GATOS COFFEE ROASTING CO. FULLY REOPEN?
What’s been holding things up is, in a word: permitting
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, the artisan roastery that serves as a community hub, was founded by Teri Hope more than 45 years ago. That makes it the longest-running coffee roaster in Silicon Valley. But the enticing smell of roasting beans has been absent from our town, ever since a speeding Volvo crashed into the “bar” side of the building last Thanksgiving. It remains boarded up, though the “cafe” side is now open.
Over at the damaged “bar” side, renovation progress awaits permit approvals from the Town.
Local architect Gary Kohlsaat, known for custom home design, Victorian restoration and residential remodeling since 1987, submitted plans approximately 60 days ago.
Yes, a bit more of 2026 may come to LGCRCo. even though it may still look as quaint as it used to.
The appliances will all be new; the roaster will still be the roaster; and you can expect tables and comfortable chairs.
In speaking with Dylan Phillips, LGCRC’s operations manager, I learned that business has been down a bit. That, he says, is “mostly due to the smaller space available for live music lovers on music nights. We were used to both portions (cafe side as well as the bar side) being full of folks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.”
Phillips also stated, “I love coffee and the art of coffee, the art of the beans—a business that gives back. We can’t wait to be completed with the bar side, and be fully open again.”
Soon, soon we hope.
Showcasing Rudy Rucker’s art
LGCRC installed a new art show recently. And it’s not your average art exhibit. It’s a showcase of the work of Rudy Rucker, an acclaimed mathematician, computer scientist and founding father of the 1980s cyberpunk sci-fi movement. He is also a longtime resident of Los Gatos.
Rucker also served as a San Jose State University computer science professor. Rucker is a celebrated science-fiction author and a painter. Many of his “far out” works are currently hanging on the walls at LGCRC.
He mentioned to Hope that he wrote some of his sci-fi stories while seated in her cafe.
If you have read any of his mind-bending books, you’ll notice his paintings echo that transrealism you may enjoy. And of course, his works are available for purchase.
California State District 28
“Business of the Year”
Gail Pellerin presented a framed “Busi-
ness of the Year” certificate to Hope and Phillips on Friday, June 26 at LGCRC. Phillips said it was a humbling experience. “It was an honor to be recognized by Assemblymember Pellerin for this award,” he said. “I know how hard our team works, and we do not seek the recognition—we seek to take care of our customers and continue to be a cornerstone within the community.”
Hope recommended to Assemblymember Pellerin, “return to Los Gatos for Tony Lindsay, on July 22, with The Soul Soldiers for Jazz on the Plazz.” (Pellerin lives in Santa Cruz County.) If you drop by, LGCRC brochures are available for the entire eight-week Jazz on the Plazz series. Free outdoor concerts, seating is available stage-front.
You can count on a huge celebration
hosted by LGCRC when the bar half finally reopens. I think that the entire town will be at this celebration. After the tragic crash last Thanksgiving—which resulted in the death of the man behind the wheel—the cleanup took weeks. The damage was unbelievable. The drawings are now into the Town for the proposed repairs. We will keep you posted.
NO BEANS HERE Dylan Phillips looks over the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. roaster. The accident last Thanksgiving managed to put some dents in this machine. This side of the business has been closed since then.
ACCOLADE (L-R) Teri Hope, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. founder, with District 28 Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, operations manager Dylan Phillips and his wife Kristine. The award for “Business of the Year” was presented on June 27.
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Mistie Boulton
CEO
In 2001 Mistie founded EyeSpy Critiquing & Consulting, a Bay Area restaurant & hospitality consultancy.
When Oren’s Hummus became a client, they were so impressed that they offered her a partnership to help build a “hummus empire.” She joined as Co-Owner/CEO in 2012, bringing her passion for hospitality to grow Oren’s into a beloved Bay Area institution.
Under her leadership, Oren’s continues to innovate as an Employer of Choice, guided by Core Values including Team and Integrity. Oren’s also donates to local schools and organizations like Dress for Success. Mistie always prioritizes ethical business practices and recognizes that people are what make Oren’s Hummus special.
In 2026, Oren’s Hummus is entering the retail grocery sector, launching its signature hummus in Bay Area stores with plans for nationwide expansion. A key milestone is the conversion of the company’s commissary into an FDA-approved facility, further cementing Oren’s Hummus place in Mediterranean cuisine. orenshummus.com
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Idraw inspiration from the people I meet, the places I explore, the stories my clients share, and the beauty found in nature. My approach is sophisticated, timeless, and highly personalized, yet always approachable. I love listening, asking thoughtful questions, and uncovering possibilities my clients haven’t yet imagined. Those moments of discovery are where exceptional design begins.
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FACE FOUNDRIE
My name is Nandini Shah, and I am the owner of Face Foundrie Los Gatos, a modern facial service offering targeted facial treatments, lash services, and brow services in a luxurious, welcoming environment. With a background in business, I was excited to bring the Face Foundrie franchise to the Los Gatos community and introduce a fresh, accessible approach to skincare and self-care.
My goal is to provide high-quality, resultsdriven skincare services that are both personalized and approachable, helping every client look and feel their best while enjoying an exceptional experience. Opening Face Foundrie Los Gatos has allowed me to combine my passion for entrepreneurship with my commitment to helping people feel confident, refreshed, and cared for.
At Priscilla Danielle Designs, our talented team shares this philosophy. From our Los Gatos design studio, we combine timeless design principles, thoughtful curation, exceptional craftsmanship, and advanced 3D visualization technology to give clients the confidence to see and refine their home before construction begins
We believe exceptional design begins with listening, is fueled by curiosity, and results in thoughtfully curated homes that are timeless, refined, and unmistakably personal.
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I am proud to be part of the Los Gatos community and look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients while creating a welcoming space centered on self-care, wellness, and connection. I am excited to continue growing the business, embracing innovation, and making a positive impact in the community we serve.
My name is Marlene Ojeda, and I am honored to serve as the Manager of the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Los Gatos. For 30 years, the Discovery Shop has supported our community while raising vital funds for cancer research, patient services, and programs that help those impacted by cancer.
I am passionate about creating a welcoming boutique shopping experience where volunteers, donors, and customers feel connected to a meaningful mission. Our shop is more than a thrift store—it is a place where generosity, sustainability, and hope come together.
Many of our supporters have been personally touched by cancer, whether as survivors, caregivers, or loved ones. Through shopping, donating, and volunteering, they help advance the lifesaving work of the American Cancer Society.
I am committed to building community partnerships, growing our volunteer team, and hosting engaging events that inspire involvement. Together, we can make a difference—one donation, one volunteer, and one purchase at a time.
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MAMMOTH TOOTH Now and again, a local will find a tooth in the sand. Thousands of years ago, we shared the beaches with Ice Age creatures. Today, you can see what they left at the Natural History Museum of Santa Cruz.
SEVEN CURIOSITIES OF THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
Whether it’s a rusted logging machine collapsed in the woods or a fossil in the sand, local history is underfoot
Obadiah Casperson, Contributor
The history of the Santa Cruz Mountains is still underneath the soil of the redwoods— until it gets dug out. Millions of years ago, the region was submerged in water, leaving leftovers of marine sediment to molt into the sandstone and limestone we have today. Since then, the ground we stand on has included storylines about mammoths, native histories and industrial revolution. Every so often we are reminded of those narratives, like when a Californian stumbles on a paleontological item.
For a treasure hunter to know what to look for, one has to know the geology first. One side of the winding roads of Highway 9, the Santa Cruz Mountains is composed of fickle sandstone, while the north Ben Lomond Mountains, is largely limestone. Running inside the range, the San Lorenzo River supplies drinking water and a history of industrialization. The thread between prehistoric pasts and contemporary accounts rely on this geography. Here are seven stops for fossil hunters, history buffs and visitors to explore to come to a more complete understanding of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The San Lorenzo River
Twenty-nine miles long and integral to the environment of the region, the San Lorenzo River has a complicated history.
Local historian Linda Ulbrich worked on digitalizing Santa Cruz history, understands the importance of the San Lorenzo River Valley over modern history better than most.
“The geography around the river is changing so much, it’s been really impactful,” said Ulbrich in a morning phone call, referring to a local history of floods over the last century and a half.
To Ulbrich, that history cannot be discussed without mentioning the floods. “Since the 1860s, there was this period of 10 decades of 18 floods that each one really worked to change the geography of the San Lorenzo River—especially its mouth, where it empties into the Monterey Bay,” she said. The Christmas Flood of 1955 was so impactful that it leveled Santa Cruz’ Chinatown, leaving streets submerged in eight feet of water.
President of the Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Lisa Robinson told the Los Gatan, “One of the things that’s very interesting about this area is it’s driven by the resources, and they're actually very unstable resources.” Robinson explained that the sandstone ground we walk on is soft, making landslides common. And yet, booming industries still arose around the San Lorenzo River such as lime, powder, leather and gold—with the big winding river an important fixture through it all.
The Mastodon Skull, Santa Cruz Natural History Museum
While fossils of sea life are not that uncommon in the area, there have been some startling discoveries; such as a
Photos by Obadiah Casperson / Los Gatan
SEA COW The Natural History Museum in Santa Cruz holds paleontological, indigenous and ecological items. This large marine skeleton can be seen while checking out at the gift shop.
LOGGING ARCH Too big to be shown inside the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, this 2024 discovery sits outside the museum in Boulder Creek.
HOLY CITY The view surrounding the historic Holy You may discover an air of mystery, given a former cult
MASTADON SKULL Uncovered in the 1980s, this beast has had artificial tusks placed in estimation to its juvenile size. It now lives at the Natural History Museum of Santa Cruz.
mastodon molar found on Rio Del Mar State Beach, and a sloth fossil uncovered on the Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail. In 2025, the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum released information regarding a tooth from a Columbian mammoth from the Pleistocene. Collections Manager Kathleen Aston pointed to geological stretches like the Purisima Formation along the coast of Santa Cruz as home to a plethora of invertebrate and marine mammal fossils.
In the front foyer of the Natural History Museum in Santa Cruz sits the 1980 discovery of the juvenile skull of the mastodon, sans tusks. In 2023, the glass case it was in got some company, as a mastodon tooth was found in the sand in Aptos Creek. Thanks to carbon dating, researchers estimate the tooth to be from around 11,974 BCE and the skull from around 11,320 BCE.
Jefferson’s Ground Sloth, Santa Cruz Natural History Museum
Well, prehistoric sloth arm. A fossilized left radius at least 11,000 years old was uncovered by a young group of students on a trip to the Santa Cruz mountains. Now, the remains of the sloth sit in the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum. According to the museum, this served as primary evidence that this species existed in the California redwoods. Placed next to the Mastodon in the coastal museum, this has joined the other artifacts from the Pleistocene.
The Logging Arch, San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Moving into industrial history, this next relic is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. For a region enveloped by redwoods, the history of logging and the grand lumber mill is well-worn territory.
What is quite remarkable, however, is finding a 1930s-era track-laid logging arch in the overgrowth.
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum welcomed just such a large metal object in 2024, after a team pulled it out of the woods. Now it sits as a welcome mat to the museum, alongside a steam donkey recovered the year prior. Brought to the Boulder Creek Historical Society that sits right behind the museum, the new lawn decor adequately prepares visitors of the history inside the museum. Did someone say lumber?
The Santa Cruz Mountains carry quite an impressive industrial history built with railroads, and while the remnants of the steel lines are largely gone, every now and then a piece of that legacy is found. You can see the railroading history of the mountains and the logging arch at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, located at 12547 Highway 9, in Boulder Creek.
Collections Lab at the Los Gatos New Museum
Do you want to look at local art while also learning about natural history? The New Museum in Los Gatos has both. Executive Director of the museum, Kimberly Snyder, told the Los Gatan that the institution widened its scope to include art after having “started as a natural history museum.”
“We have about 3,700 (historic) items online, and we have about 14,000 (historic items)—that’s estimated. It’s an educational opportunity,” said Snyder. As part of the Los Gatos History Project, this interactive collection is open Friday-Sunday for visitors (and Los Gatos residents free of charge) to take a closer look at the history of the town and the surrounding area. Alongside pull-out shelving with photos from the railroad and industrial days, the basement gallery also has information about Indigenous peoples.
“Los Gatos was founded in 1887. It has, you know, historical roots before that,” Snyder said. “It was a lot of Indigenous communities, and the many things that were here went back to the land,” said Snyder. This “back to the land” element is a common thread pulled on by historians across the region. Many historic landmarks— like the massive water flume in Boulder Creek—have dissipated over the years.
To learn more, each month the museum hosts events and seminars with speakers of local history. Read Jeffrey Blum’s take on NUMU’s ArtNow student art exhibit on P16.
The Holy City, Lexington Hills
While not paleontological, a contemporary archaeological relic is that of a cult ghost town. The Holy City compound was built in 1919 by William Riker, a notorious antisemetic colony leader of the Perfect Christian Divine Way. In a land once roamed by mastodons and giant sloths, Riker created a tourist stop in the hills between Santa Cruz and San Jose, supposedly to pull passersbies into white supremacist ideology. Ultimately, the site was abandoned following Riker’s arrest for sedition in 1942.
Abandoned buildings and remnants sit off Highway 17, some of it nearly in-
distinguishable. Next time you drive over the hill, keep your eyes peeled for hints of the Santa Cruz cult.
The Lost World, Scotts Valley
The Lost World dinosaur park in Scotts Valley closed in the 1970s following the financial hardship—then death—of its founder. The land once housed paper maché dinosaurs in a garden lined with oddly interweaving grafted trees that made up what was originally called the Tree Circus. These trees were moved to Gilroy Gardens where you can still check them out.
The former Lost World amusement park at 4654 Scotts Valley Dr. is now commercial land. But if you look close enough, a few trees bent in unique patterns are still around the property.
The winding roads canopied by redwoods rest on top of sediment that have hosted millions of years of both natural and human history. Paleontological, historical and archaeological, the region is richer than the surface layer. So, the next time you traverse the summit, look closer at the rolling hills, new developments and natural areas through your car window.
That sandstone fragment that catches your eye may have once belonged to a mammoth.
City site is worth the drive up Old Santa Cruz Road. cult operated here.
Photos by Obadiah Casperson / Los Gatan
OLDSCHOOL The San Lorenzo Valley Museum held a “spinning demonstration” by Lia Tanti on Saturday, June 20 at the Grace Gallery. A “Cordage & Soaproot Brush Making with Dino Labiste” event is scheduled for July 18 at 1pm.
SAND HILL North of Santa Cruz, the coastal Sand Hill Bluff has been home for Indigenous people for centuries. It’s been designated an historic site due to items of archaeological significance found here.
JUNE 21
• A man was reportedly hiding in bushes and pacing up and down Blossom Hill Road and Cherry Blossom Lane at 1:34am.
• Juveniles on e-bikes collided with a vehicle on Winchester Boulevard and no injuries were reported at 2:11pm.
• A caller believed that a man who was yelling that he was God was following them at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 6:29pm.
JUNE 22
• Someone was reportedly walking around the caller’s house on More Avenue at 12:18pm.
• Bright graffiti was reported in the middle of University Avenue at 3:21pm.
• Someone was reportedly smoking marijuana in a car filled with plants at CVS Pharmacy on Blossom Hill Road at 6:32pm.
• A man was reportedly going door to door on Elm Park claiming he was a salesman and asking for a phone charger at 9:06pm.
• A caller said that a subject came into their business on East Main Street, posed as a patient and rummaged through the caller’s desk and purse to steal cash and credit cards. The subject then reportedly used the cash and cards at various stores at 9:08pm.
JUNE 23
• One driver reported back pain after a vehicle accident at Lark Avenue and Garden Hill Drive at 9:25am.
• A subject was reportedly watering his marijuana plants outside his car at CVS Pharmacy on Blossom Hill Road at 11:39am.
• Someone reportedly stole an iPad and $470 worth of miscellaneous personal care items at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 4:44pm.
• A caller reported juveniles talking about drinking on Alberto Way at 6:15pm.
• A caller reportedly pepper sprayed a homeless man who told her that he was going to “take her away” and then proceeded to follow her at East Main Street and Maple Lane at 8:52pm.
• Juveniles reportedly lit fireworks
POLICE BLOTTER
at Bachman Park on Bachman Avenue at 9:01pm.
JUNE 24
• A caller reportedly lost her phone and two credit cards at The Cats Restaurant on Santa Cruz Los Gatos Highway. The property was lost on June 23 but was reported on June 24 at 9:30am.
• Someone reportedly keyed a car on Shelburne Way. The vandalism occurred on June 22, but was reported on June 24 at 12:53pm.
• Four juveniles on ebikes were reportedly not wearing helmets at Winchester Boulevard and Daves Avenue at 4:58pm.
• A man was reportedly drunk in public screaming at people at Roberts Road and University Avenue at 7:09pm.
• A rear license plate was reportedly stolen and swapped for another on Castlewood Drive at 7:28pm.
JUNE 25
• A homeless man was reportedly holding an unknown object with a five inch flame at South Santa Cruz Avenue and Wood Road at 8:46am.
• Someone reportedly said she was assaulted on the bus on Winchester Boulevard at 12:36pm.
• A vehicle was reportedly sitting at Kennedy Road and Ferris Avenue for over a week at 2:08pm.
• A suspicious person was reportedly sitting on the corner of San Benito and San Mateo avenues drinking out of a can at 3:06pm.
JUNE 26
• A caller reported a man stealing his bike at Safeway on Union Avenue at 1:12am.
• A worker reportedly spilled wet concrete near the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant on More Avenue at 9:26am.
• Someone reportedly hit the caller’s vehicle in the parking lot of Affordable Treasures on Los Gatos Boulevard on June 24 and admitted fault. However, the caller said the driver had not reached out to give the required information after saying he would at 2:50pm.
JUNE 27
• A caller reported a subject who was looking at vehicles on Barbara Drive and believed they broke their neighbor’s vehicle window at 12:28am.
• An officer issued a misdemeanor arrest for a suspicious vehicle at Camden Avenue at 2:01am.
• A caller reported a crack in his vehicle window on Barbara Drive at 7:18am.
• A three vehicle accident occurred at Oka Road and Lark Avenue at 12:08pm.
• A caller reported that a driver with slurred speech threw an iced drink at the caller's vehicle which cracked the window at Pennsylvania and Bayview avenues at 2:45pm.
• Juveniles were reportedly on the roof of Daves Avenue School on Daves Avenue at 6:42pm.
• Juveniles reportedly dumped trash in the backyard of a neighbor's house on Vista De Sierra at 9:46pm.
These reports are compiled from publicly available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Prepared by Anika Kapasi
CRUISER A Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police SUV drives along East Main Street on a warm June day.
OUT OF THE SHOWER, INTO THE GALLERY
How Los Gatos youth restored my faith
Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor
I usually get my ideas for articles while showering. I don’t know why this is. When I was in college, I used to sing Neil Young songs in the shower, so I guess this shower brainstorming routine is an improvement. Recently, however, I received an idea from outside the bathroom. Skip Brewster, a colleague in the Rotary Club of Los Gatos, suggested I visit the New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) to view an exhibition of work by local high school students and write a column about it.
I visited the exhibit with great hesitation. Although I took an art history course in college (at the behest of a girl I had a crush on), have visited the Louvre, and have read The Art Thief and a biography of Vincent van Gogh, I hardly qualify as an art expert. In fact, when visiting museums, I often have a difficult time understanding the brief, dense explanations accompanying the art. Furthermore, when playing Pictionary, I am routinely disqualified at the outset because I can’t even draw a recognizable ear for “sounds like.” With that backdrop (no pun intended), I walked into NUMU.
I was already in a particular frame of mind regarding today's youth. I had just finished listening to the audiobook How to Rule the World by Theo Baker. I was completely blown away by the doggedness, maturity and intelligence of Baker, who famously took on the president of Stanford University when he was only 17. Because of his story, I was already convinced that today’s youth are miles ahead of where I was at their age in terms of insight.
The works I viewed at NUMU gave me yet more hope that things in our world are not as dire as I’ve been feeling. These student artists showed immense talent and a knack for capturing the chaotic, beautiful and complex reality of modern life with an emotional honesty that left me impressed.
As I walked from piece to piece, my hesitation dissolved. I didn’t need an advanced degree in art history, nor did I need to decipher any pretentious museum plaques. The art spoke for itself.
One painting featured an interplay of shadow and light that reminded me of the techniques I had slept through in college. But here, the style channeled the anxiety
LOCAL SCENE
and hope of a generation inheriting a complicated world. Another piece used text and texture to explore identity in a way that was personal and universally relatable. Standing in front of a detailed sketch, I marveled at the technical precision. My mind flashed back to my own Pictionary failures, and I chuckled softly. While I still can’t draw an ear, these young artists are effortlessly capturing the human soul. What struck me was their technical proficiency and their insight. There was a distinct lack of cynicism in the gallery. Instead, the rooms were filled with a brave vulnerability. Much like Theo Baker exposing institutional fault lines with the sharp intellect of a seasoned investi-
gative journalist, these students are using their brushes, lenses, and sculpting tools to interrogate the world around them. They are actively interpreting history.
As a member of a generation that often frets about the future, walking out of NUMU gave me a sense of relief. It is easy to look at the nightly news and despair, to believe that our best days are behind us or that the fractures in our civic fabric are too deep to mend. But the brilliance on display at our local museum tells a completely different story.
We are leaving the future in remarkably capable hands. These high schoolers possess a maturity, a depth of character and a sophisticated understanding of the human
condition that took me decades to acquire. They are thinkers, creators and truth-tellers. So, if you happen to find yourself stuck in a cynical rut, skip your next long shower brainstorming session. Take a page out of Skip Brewster’s book instead. Head over to NUMU, quiet your inner art critic, and let the extraordinary vision of our local youth restore your faith in what lies ahead. I promise you won't need to read a single explanation on the wall to understand exactly what they are saying.
The ArtNow high school art exhibition is on display at NUMU, at 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos, until July 19. Admission is free for Los Gatos residents.
2026 ARTNOW PARTICIPANTS Taken at the 2026 ArtNow Awards Ceremony on May 2.
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HOW TO BE HAPPIER IN LIFE Ad
Many aim for gigantic achievements, but peaceof-mind often comes from simple, everyday moments
Stan Popovich, Contributor
Learning how to focus on what matters most can help improve your quality of life.
What Is happiness?
Everyday terms: Happiness is feeling joyful, content or satisfied with life. It includes small pleasures as well as a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment.
Psychological perspective: Psychologists define happiness as subjective well-being—a combination of positive emotions, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. It isn’t a constant state but reflects how people generally evaluate and experience their lives over time.
Feeling happy has real health benefits: it can improve heart health, boost immunity, lower inflammation, and support healthy blood pressure. Happiness is also linked to a longer life and better overall quality of life. Across cultures, studies show that people consistently value happiness more than wealth or possessions.
How you can be happy
Happiness isn’t about chasing constant pleasure. Genetics, life circumstances, relationships, achievements and even neighbors influence well-being. Research shows, however, that much of happiness is within our control.
Engaging in small daily pleasures, immersing yourself in meaningful activities, setting and achieving goals, nurturing close relationships, and finding a purpose beyond yourself can all increase life satisfaction. The pursuit of these positive actions—not happiness itself—is what improves well-being.
Tips for managing depression and anxiety
Depression or anxiety can make pursuing happiness difficult, bringing sadness, hopelessness or exhaustion. Small, manageable steps can help you regain control.
Socialize with others
Reaching out to friends, family or support groups can provide important emotional support. Even brief interactions can reduce feelings of isolation and lift your mood. Socializing might feel ex -
hausting at first, but consistent contact helps you feel less alone over time.
Exercise regularly
Physical activity produces chemicals like endorphins and serotonin that naturally improve mood. You don’t need intense workouts—short daily walks or light movement can make a meaningful difference. The key is consistency rather than intensity.
Reduce alcohol consumption
Alcohol is a depressant and can worsen negative emotions. Cutting back or avoiding alcohol helps you cope with depression more effectively. Healthy coping strategies, rather than numbing substances, support long-term mental health.
Eat a nutritional diet
Eating a balanced diet supports both your mental and physical well-being. Proper nutrition can boost energy, confidence and self-esteem. Focus on nourishing foods that help your body function at its best.
Implement a routine
A regular sleep and meal schedule can stabilize your day and prevent unhealthy habits. Consistent routines make it easier to manage tasks, maintain nutrition and support mental health.
Seek professional help
It is important to seek help when dealing with anxiety disorders. Therapists, counselors or support groups can provide valuable tools and strategies. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional guidance can help you find long-term happiness, even during difficult times.
Spend time outside
Exposure to sunlight boosts serotonin levels and can improve mood. Combining outdoor time with physical activity amplifies the benefits. Even short periods in nature can positively affect your mental health.
Practice meditation
Meditation helps reduce stress, cultivate gratitude and focus on positive emotions. Even a few minutes daily can strengthen your mental resilience and help manage negative thoughts.
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INTERNATIONAL FLY FISHING FESTIVAL COMES TO LOS GATOS
Wildcats junior Finn Allan helps bring IF4 to CineLux
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Finn Allan is a go-getter. An avid fly fisher, Allan helped bring the renowned International Fly Fishing Festival (IF4) for a single screening to the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre on Aug. 23 at 10am. This is the lone IF4 showing in the Bay Area–the next closest screening location is Redding on Nov. 6.
That was the impetus for Allan–an incoming Los Gatos High School junior–to become the de facto liaison between IF4 and Los Gatos Theatre.
“I really wanted to watch the film and noticed there wasn’t one anywhere near the area,” Allan said. “The closest screening was four hours away. I was looking at the (IF4) website and saw a link to host a film and was thinking, ‘I should really host one.’”
Allan got to work, making an online submission to Los Gatos Theatre on Jan. 4. He eventually got in contact with Peter Ross and Chris Gunsky—the Gunsky family own the Theatre–-and they were gracious in providing a venue for the IF4 screening.
“They were kind enough to donate usage of the Theatre as their contribution to conservation,” Allan said.
From January to April, Allan was in contact with the Theatre and IF4 to figure out and organize the details to bring a screening to Los Gatos. When the final details were hammered out in May, Allan was ecstatic. In addition to Gunsky and Ross, Allan credited his dad, Grant, the IF4 and San Jose Flycasters Committee Chair Dick Powers for helping him reach his goal.
"It's international so it’s a pretty big thing to bring this to the town of Los Gatos,” he said. “I was pretty proud. Going through this really helped me practice my communication (skills).”
IF4 celebrates fly fishing through film and cinematography from independent filmmakers worldwide. Tickets can be purchased at flyfilmfest.com. Proceeds from the event screening in Los Gatos will be directed to youth programs in conservation and stewardship of the San Jose Flycasters Fishing Club and the Flycasters Conservation and Education Foundation, Inc.
The 16-year-old Allan has been a
SPORTS
member of the San Jose Flycasters for six years. His younger brother, Casey, an incoming sophomore at LGHS, is also a member of the club. The Allan brothers are the youngest members of the organization, but have shown a precociousness belying their youth.
Finn makes custom lures, flies and builds custom rods, too.
“I used to make a lot of lures from wood, but lately I’ve been making my own rods and the flies,” he said. “It’s just a skill you kind of practice. I got into rodmaking through San Jose Flycasters and
since then have made six of them. On average, it takes five days to a week to make one. Just need a lot of patience.”
Allan started fishing when he was 9 years old. His dad and grandfather introduced him to the sport, and the family goes out of the area for a fishing trip at least once a year. Allan took up fly fishing four years ago, and he’s been hooked ever since. In fly fishing, the weight of the line carries a weightless fly (lure) to the target.
“Fly fishing will generally take you to more remote places,” Allan said. “Generally, you’ll be in different places com-
pared to traditional fishing. I find fly fishing a lot more enjoyable.”
Allan said his biggest catch was a 23inch brown trout which happened as part of a backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness last summer. For Allan, nothing beats the serenity of being out in the wilderness.
“Since I took up fishing, I’m more appreciative of wildlife,” he said. “The land, how pristine it is, it’s a place you want to be.”
Allan loves being a part of the Flycasters because of their conservation efforts.
“Conservation is keeping the wildlife clean, keeping it wild,” he said. “I want to
WHAT A CATCH! Finn Allan, an incoming Los Gatos High School junior, holds up a 23-inch brown trout he caught last summer in Desolation Wilderness.
leave a place clean and wild so other people can go see it and feel it. I just think it changes the way you view wildlife and the land.”
When Allan is not fly fishing, you can probably find him on the track or trail. He competes for the Wildcats’ track and cross country teams, and was a key cog for the latter program in his freshman and sophomore year.
“I love running because you can always do more, you can always go faster,” he said. “It just gives you something to do and some goals to set.”
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GETTING HIS START IN THE FILM WORLD
Stout, from page 1
has changed, he’s still fed by the same passion for dance. And slowly but surely, he began to find his place in the arts community. But ballet was where it all started for Stout. And that’s what led him to Columbia University—where he’s pursuing film and media studies. “One of the beautiful elements of dance is that it's fleeting,” he said. “The nature of film is that you can capture that beauty for eternity.” Stout says there’s a big gulf between the two art forms.
Back when he was in San Francisco, he developed an interest in other arts avenues besides dance. “My entire childhood has been defined by the arts community and the passion for the arts,” he said. His excitement for film began to blossom. He even started a nonprofit called The Will to Dance in 2024. The mission of this organization is to inspire young male dancers. For the next three years, Stout will continue his studies at Columbia. He’s racking-up professional
experiences in dance, as well as gaining exposure to the film industry there in the Big Apple.
Teachers, artists and AI
Doll and D'Addario came to Los Gatos Ballet from Atlanta, Ga., in 2017. They’ve directed the school since 2022. It may look effortless, but ballet is actually quite a demanding discipline, they say. “The body degrades after a while from the ballet world,” said D'Addario.
Both say they plan to continue instructing for the foreseeable future.
D’Addario says that she pursues excellence at Los Gatos Ballet, especially in contrast to the emergence of AI. “I came across a piece of music the other day that was AI generated,” she said, adding she believes nothing can replace the visceral connection people have to in-person, kinetic displays. “I’m kind of hoping that it will circle back, because people will crave live performance.”
Doll says he picked up on Stout’s abilities back when the student was just 10. There was maturity there. “A ballet class is very tedious and boring in the beginning with slow and detailed work,” said Doll. “He was very focused and seri-
Faizi Samadani
/ Los Gatan
OPTIMISTIC Stout is using the power of film to try to reduce the stigma he experienced as a male in the dance world.
ous.” Stout has stayed in touch with Doll and D'Addario. (D'Addario attended the same dance school as Stout at the School of American Ballet in New York, about 25 years ago.) The relationship with Stout was one of mentorship. But now they’re becoming friends—a reminder that bonds formed via the arts can extend far beyond.
Aspiring film makers from Los Gatos
Stout met Santoro while at LGHS. Santoro made “Fentanyl High” in 2023, which explored the teen opioid crisis. The school has seen a steady rollout of students who’ve chosen the filmmaking path. Earlier this year, the Los Gatan interviewed two grads, Alec Goldberg and Clayton Susick, who premiered their pilot “Soft Boil” at Sundance Film Festival. These are just some of the youth beginning to carve their name into the film universe.
Many larger silver screen and literary figures were either born in Los Gatos, or stopped here to create their work. John Steinbeck wrote Mice of Men and Grapes of Wrath while living in Monte Sereno. Alfred Hitchcock kept an estate in Scotts Valley, as he became familiar with the area through Joan Fontaine, an Oscar winner who attended Los Gatos High School. Many of the Hollywood set would visit Hitchcock’s estate—such as Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. Charlie Chaplin was known to spend time in Los Gatos at the Cats Estate and the once Lyndon Hotel, which is now Lyndon Plaza.
Stout is currently 19 years old and busy with his postsecondary studies. But who's to say he won’t become the next household name, part of a new generation that influences the masses with creative output? One of Stout’s key traits is his ability to transform pain into purpose—or as some call it alchemy. Even though he’s only now completing his second decade of life, he’s certainly a contender.
Documentary coming soon
Stout’s documentary, “The Will to Dance,” is being submitted to the San Francisco Dance Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. Stout began working on his film during his junior year of high school. It’s a collaboration with the San Francisco Ballet, as well as a Golden State Warriors dancer. The short film should come out to about 15 minutes. Stout says he’s planning to screen the doc locally. Stout is scheduled to finish the film by the year's end. He describes it as “an integration of different forms of dance, like ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern and contemporary.” Stout hopes it will give a boost to the next generation of male dancers. “I just hope they can find a community,” he said.
PROFILE Will Stout poses for a classic headshot with a New York sweater representing his current home base.
AT THE BARRE
Directors at Los Gatos Ballet, Kristin D’Addaro and Peter Doll, chat about their current plans for the school.
PUBLIC NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727733
Administer Estate
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Lester Daniel Robuck. Case No. 26PR202705.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Lester Daniel Robuck. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Allen Siewert, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition for probate requests that: Allen Siewert be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 7/17/2026. Time: 9:01 AM. Dept: 7. Address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Peter Borenstein, P.O. Box 885, Culver City, CA 90232. (213) 362-8740. (Pub LGN 6/24, 7/1, 7/8)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727209
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cuesta Park Medical Center Partnership, 2204 Grant Road, #105, Mountain View, CA, 94040, Kenneth Goranson, Peter & Fredda Morris, Leonard Doberne, J Ronald Hess, Terese Tricamo, David Lewis, Munir Javed, Peter Naruns, Saul Eisenstat, Johnathan Butner, Russel Butner. This business is being conducted by a General Partnership. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/23/1987. /s/Mark Lewis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/27/2026. (pub Metro 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2026)
File Number: FBN727296. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SOUTH BAY MEDIA GROUP 1474 Owen Sound Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Daniel Vik, 1474 Owen Sound Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/01/2031 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/ Daniel Vik /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2026)
File Number: FBN727310. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SAN JOSE SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER, 2. SJSTC, 3. SAN JOSE SOFTBALL TRAINING CENTER CATCHERS AND HITTING BOOT CAMP, 4. SJSTC CATCHERS AND HITTING BOOT CAMP, 132B Gilman Av, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, MARYSSA SARINANA, 132B Gilman Av, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2026 and 06/01/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Maryssa Sarinana /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2026)
File Number: FBN726955. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TATTVE INC., 14435C Big Basin Way #PMB1029, Saratoga, CA 95070.This business is conducted by: An Individual, DEBASREE BANERJEE, 14435C Big Basin Way #PMB1029, Saratoga, CA 95070.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 05/19/2026 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. /s/ Debasree Banerjee /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2026)
File Number: FBN727408 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. THE BOUGIE HANDYMAN
4550 Brunswick Ave, San Jose, CA 95124.This business is conducted by: An Individual, LOUKE BOURGEOIS, 4550 Brunswick Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2026 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/ Louke Bourgeois /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2026)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727479
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: House Of Homes Realty, 443 Zaton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117, Marian B Reyes. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 06/05/2026. /s/ Marian B Reyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/05/2026. (pub Metro 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2026)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727700
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Box Massage, 2. Box Ayurveda, 3. Flaming Cups, 3880 S. Bascom Ave Ste 109, San Jose, CA, 95124, Box Acupuncture And Traditional Chinese Medicine Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Aaron Lee. Owner. #4041798. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/12/2026. (pub LG 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2026)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #727353
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Insure My Life, 1874 Drew Ave, Mountain View, CA, 94043, Dean Louis Grant. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Dean Louis Grant. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/02/2026. (pub LG 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2026)
File Number: FBN727710. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. VESNA ELECTROLYSIS, 1090 Lincoln Avenue Suite 9D, San Jose, CA 95125.This business is conducted by: An Individual, SOFIA KOVALEVA, 352 Bryant Str, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/12/2026 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/ Sofia Kovaleva /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/17, 06/24, 07/01, 07/08/2026)
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)
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)
Business Name Up To Date
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 #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)
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File Fictitious Business Name paperwork with the clerk of the county
File Number: FBN727275. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WINDOW GRAPHICS SIGN COMPANY INC., 281 E MCGLINCY LN, CAMPBELL, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, WINDOW GRAPHICS SIGN COMPANY INC, 281 E MCGLINCY LN, CAMPBELL, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/04/2015 and 05/29/2026 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. WINDOW GRAPHICS SIGN COMPANY, INC, Article/Reg # 3847684, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Greg M Vasquez /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 06/10, 06/17, 06/24, 07/01/2026)
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. 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)
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)
Note: If you filed your fictitious business name more than five years ago, you must file a renewal and re-publish to remain compliant.
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.
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