69-YEAR-OLD MAN CLAIMS LGS REC RESCINDED JOB OFFER BECAUSE OF HIS AGE
San Jose resident says he’d aced 2 interviews and a background check
Drew Penner, Editor
A 69-year-old San Jose man has raised age discrimination concerns with state and federal authorities after a “building attendant” job offer he’d received from Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Recreation) was yanked.
On Friday, Paul Taylor—who says he’d made it through two rounds of interviews with the social services agency and received an official contract—filed complaints with both the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California’s Civil Rights Department.
“In a way I feel violated,” said Taylor, by telephone on Friday morning. “I can’t go back in time and be 43 again.”
Per the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, people 40 and up cannot be treated differently because of their age than others in the workplace—including when it comes to hiring.
Taylor says his interviews with the local nonprofit, which offers fitness classes, seasonal day camps and the 55 Plus program for seniors, went well and he was offered a position on July 16.
“I was formerly hired,” he said. “It was a done deal.”
Taylor says he completed the online onboarding the same day he got his offer letter, then completed the Life
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‘BYE, FLY-ICIA’ The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced last week they’d eradicated a Mediterranean fruit fly putting the state’s orchards at risk. P12.
LOS GATOS 12U ALL STARS MAKING MOST OF TOURNEY SEASON
Baseball team wins riveting Section 5 championship game
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
Ask most coaches and parents, and they’ll gladly scrap their annual summer destination travel plans if it meant their team would advance far in the postseason.
So it is for the Los Gatos Little League 12U All Star
baseball team, whose riveting run continued after a 6-5, extra-inning win over Los Altos in the Section 5 Tournament championship game on July 22 at Aptos Little League Field.
The victory—a heart-pounding, white-knuckle contest that displayed Los Gatos’ resiliency—qualified it to the NorCal Tournament in Chico.
Los Gatos opened Norcal action with a 7-5 win over Section 6 champion Amador East on July
25, putting them into a winner’s bracket semifinal against San Ramon Valley. To qualify for NorCals, Los Gatos had to come up clutch in the rubber match with Los Altos in Sectionals. Los Gatos was sitting pretty after winning its first three games—6-2 over Santa Teresa, 10-0 over Los Altos and 17-2 over tournament host Aptos—which landed it in the championship round.
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MISTY DAVIES GIVES UP SCHOOL BOARD SEAT
She recently moved up to Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced July 23 that Board Trustee Misty Davies would be resigning from the Board of Trustees, effective July 15, after almost four years on the body.
Elected in November 2022, Davies was involved in the Board’s selection of Superintendent Heath Rocha, who had previously served as the District’s Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services. She also helped guide the adoption of the district’s ten-year Strategic Plan, called “We INSPIRE!”
Most recently, she supported the approval of the district’s comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, providing a roadmap for the future modernization of school facilities.
“Her leadership helped guide the district through an important period of growth and planning, and we are grate-
LOS GATOS BETS ON A GIFT CARD TO KEEP DOLLARS DOWNTOWN
Jennifer Lin has a pitch she likes to repeat, and it usually gets a laugh: think of it as the antidote to the Amazon gift card. Lin runs the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, and this spring she helped launch a community-wide gift card built around a simple idea. Instead of a card that sends money to a warehouse somewhere, this one keeps it on Los Gatos' own sidewalks.
"It's spending in support of our local businesses," Lin said in an interview Thursday.
The card launched in May, timed for a stretch of the calendar when gift-giving spikes: end of the school year (think teacher gifts etc.) and Father's Day. Thirty businesses signed on for the launch. That number has already climbed to 34 and is still growing.
Joining costs nothing. Merchants opt in, and the Chamber handles the rest.
ful for the time, expertise, and dedication she has wholeheartedly given to our community,” Superintendent Rocha said in a release. “On behalf of our students, staff, and Board of Trustees, we thank her for her service and wish her the very best.”
The Board of Trustees will discuss options for the Trustee Area 2 vacancy at its Aug. 6, Board meeting.
Information regarding the Board’s actions and any next steps will be shared during the public meeting.
As a resident of Trustee Area 2, Da -
"It's really just an option to support local," Lin said.
The Chamber CEO sees it filling a familiar list of needs: employee appreciation, client gifts, the kind of last-minute presents that used to mean a trip to a big-box store, or a series of clicks on a shopping app.
The card runs on a platform called Yiftee, which Lin describes as a nationally recognized system already working in neighboring cities, including Mountain View and downtown San Jose.
Shoppers buy the card online and load it straight into a digital wallet—no plastic required.
Lin didn't stumble onto Yiftee on her own. She heard about it through the Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition, a group of 14 independent chambers across the region that meets every other month to trade ideas.
"Together our voices are stronger," Lin said of the coalition. "That is where we come together and are truly able to represent our region."
The gift card had already proven itself in other communities before it reached Los Gatos, and that track record made the pitch an easier one.
"Businesses see the value of this program," Lin said. Growth won't happen overnight, she added, but the early signup numbers suggest merchants are willing to give it time.
For a small town built on foot traffic
vies’ open Board seat will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election, alongside seats representing trustee areas 3 and 5, as part of the District’s first by-trustee-area vote.
Individuals interested in serving on the Board of Trustees can find candidate filing information through the Santa Clara County and/or Santa Cruz County Elections Department websites. The candidate filing period closes on Aug. 7. Davies recently moved to Vancouver, Canada, according to her personal website.
A VOICE AGAINST RAISING THE PRIDE FLAG
I wanted to wait until after Pride Month to express my concerns about how the Town of Los Gatos decided to fly the Progress Pride flag. There are several factors that lead me to believe the Town should reconsider its decision to fly the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag. From what I have read, this appears to have been a predetermined decision, in search of a rationale. To be clear, I’m not judging the LGBTQ+ community. My issues are with the Town’s process, its awkward justifications, and the Town’s undefined stance on transgender ideology and agenda. The Mayor and Council have acknowledged being highly influenced by a handful of high school students who reported being bullied by classmates.
and familiar faces, that may be the whole point: a gift card that asks shoppers to spend the same way they already do, right there on Main Street.
*This article was written with assistance from Anthropic’s Claude as an experiment.
This kind of behavior is unacceptable. It should be called out and corrected at the school with parental involvement and consequences for the offenders. A flag does not raise awareness of the problem, and will not solve it. Particularly unclear is the Town’s stance on the flag’s transgender inclusion. Does this mean the Town offers “unwavering” support for transgender ideology, injecting children with hormone blockers, and surgically altering children’s bodies? Does the Town offer empathy and support for the transitioned children who suffer regret as they mature? Furthermore, does the Town officially support transgender girls (biological boys) competing against biological girls in athletics as advocated by the LGBTQ+ lobby? Should they share the same locker room? Does the Town care about the safety and feelings of these girls? Should we celebrate boys bullying our daughters in sports? Raising this flag raises a lot of questions. I’m also concerned with other questionable events, from Mayor Rob Moore portraying Los Gatos as bigoted toward the LGBTQ+ community, to Ken Yeager speaking at the flag raising ceremony, admonishing the teens to continue fighting. Fighting is divisive; us versus you. Yeager’s rhetoric reminds me of a pirate captain, plundering another merchant ship, and raising the Jolly Roger to celebrate the conquest. Silly me, I thought this was all about Los Gatos being welcoming and inclusive.
Jim Barnes Los Gatos
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RESIGNATION Davies' seat will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election.
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ESTERO DELIVERED CALI-PSYCH-SOUL EXPERIENCE
The Bent Peter Band is on tap for the next Music in the Park
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
In perfect weather last week The Houserockers kicked off a summer of Music in the Park Sunday concerts at the Civic Center Lawn.
This week it was ESTERO—on another gorgeous Sunday afternoon—bringing their psychedelic California-soul and roots-rock project, fronted by Northern California musicians Eric Lindell and John Courage rocking out.
The stars aligned in brilliant harmony, as the band from Sonoma Country blended blues and deep grooves with guitar-driven sonic explorations.
It proved to be more about “trippy” listening——with 60s moves and vibin’ riffs—than, say, moshing.
The audience tripped-out, with freeform dancing, grooving away the afternoon. And yes, the scent of green herb filled the air.
Next Sunday
On Aug. 2, The Bent Peter Band, a high-energy Bay Area classic and alternative rock cover band will take to the stage outside the building where the Town Council holds its meetings.
Rock n’ roll forever: This group is celebrating their 21st year together. They’ve previously performed at Num -
ber 1 Broadway—so you know that there will be dancing. They are still rocking it—are you?
• Aug. 9 - Lindsay and the Cheeks - A five-piece, utterly original, band from South Lake Tahoe, combining blues with rock and soul. Add in a dash of “southern smooth” and you’ll start to get the picture.
• Aug. 16 - Miko Marks - This Oakland group is known for sophisticated sounds. Singer-songwriter-performer Miko Marks blends country, blues, rock, gospel and a whole lotta soul.
• Aug. 23 - Harry and the Hitmen - You never know what these guys’ll cook up. But they never leave a crowd disappointed.
Jazz on the Plazz
• July 29 - At 6:30pm, The San Jose High School Jazz All-Stars will open for Jessica Johnson.
This next generation of immensely talented musicians will lay the groundwork for Johnson, who is bringing her dynamic presence to Town Plaza Park. Johnson is a singer-songwriter known for her expressive vocals. She dances and sings, and will surely entertain all. Her repertoire includes contemporary, ballads and traditional jazz.
Johnson is known for her high energy and her ability to draw the audience into the music. Today, Jessica sings for the Golden State Warriors as well as the Cathedral of Faith.
Bicyclists please note there is now bike parking available in front of the US Post Office building. Ride your bike into town without any parking hassles. It is requested not to ride your bikes around the immediate plaza area, as it is full of pedestrians.
Aug. 5 - From 6:30-8:30pm, Full Spectrum Big Band is set to delight jazz aficionados. They’ve been pumping out modern big band sounds since 1996. Based right here in the Bay Area, the band brings together seasoned musicians who share a passion for keeping jazz vibrant, relevant and alive in the commu-
nity. From classic Count Basie swing to modern, poly-rhythmic Latin and contemporary big band arrangements, Full Spectrum offers energetic performances full of depth.
So, bring your cool evening duds and your dancing shoes.
Dunk your mayor
Coming up on Aug. 4, from 5-7pm at Los Gatos Park Plaza, you’ll have a chance to Dunk Your Mayor—and perhaps others? (Read Mayor Rob Moore’s “Mayor’s Message” on P10.)
AGEISM CLAIMANT ADMITS TO ROCKY RELATIONSHIP WITH NONPROFIT
Ageism, from page 1
Scan identification paperwork and handed over a clean tuberculosis certificate the following next day.
Unlike the City of Scotts Valley, which runs its own recreation programming, the Town of Los Gatos relies on LGS Rec to provide a wide range of activities and wellness supports. The municipality also provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to the group each year in rent subsidies.
audio-visual equipment, monitoring facility usage for compliance with building rules and rental parameters, and greeting customers, per the job ad.
“I was too young for certain things, now I’m too old,” he said. “It kind of gets on my nerves.”
The nonprofit’s management seemed to like him, at least at first, says Taylor, who recalls even cracking a joke to play down his age.
“I’m still on the sunny side of 70,” he said he remarked. “I wanted to be transparent, letting them know what they’re getting.”
Taylor argues he’s more than qualified for the role that involves setting up and taking-down rooms for programs and events, opening and closing buildings, assisting rental customers in operating
The posting notes a hire with a high school diploma would make $21.07 an hour (plus an extra $2.90 an hour when alcohol is being served), whereas someone without a high school diploma would make $18.97 an hour.
“This looks like it was a human resources decision,” Taylor said of his job loss. “I don’t have a criminal record.”
Taylor says he wants people to know that age discrimination is a serious societal issue.
“I feel if things get put in newspapers people will just know about it and these entities that do this will stop the practice,” he said. “I have plenty of years left in me.”
But Jia Chen, LGS Rec’s human re -
sources director, denied the agism accusation, stating, the “conditional” job offer was “withdrawn due to prior interactions and conduct at the Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, not age.”
“These concerns were not known to the hiring team in Saratoga at the time the conditional offer was extended,” Chen said. “We remain committed to maintaining a respectful environment for staff and community members.”
After receiving this message, the Los Gatan reached out to Taylor to try to understand what on earth Chen could be referring to. He admitted there’d been some friction in his relationship with LGS Rec.
He recalled a day back in 2023 when he went into the Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos to eat a bag lunch, when he was confronted by a staff member who told him he couldn’t be there as he wasn’t a member.
“I thought she was a little rude,” he said. “At the time she thought I was discourteous.”
Taylor says he sent a letter to the Town
of Los Gatos about the incident and was offered a one-year membership with the organization (for 2024).
And in the end, he found he quite liked the staffer he’d initially clashed with.
However, he says he also was reprimanded for putting trash in their dumpster that didn’t come from the Adult Rec Center.
“I see it now. That was an infraction I committed,” he said. “I haven’t done it since.”
He says holding a grudge over something as simple as someone throwing trash into a nonprofit’s dumpster is kind of like someone remaining salty over getting cut off in traffic three years after the incident happened.
“I think it’s kind of nonsensical. But I can’t do anything about it,” he said. “The matter was just over and done with.”
Taylor says he’s already filed an official claim with the State, but is open to mediation with LGS Rec Executive Director Nancy Rollett.
ESTERO brought “trippy” sonics to Los Gatos on Sunday.
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'INCREDIBLE' ACTION ON DISPLAY FROM BATTER’S BOX TO PITCHING MOUND
Champs, from page 1
That meant whoever came through the loser’s bracket had to beat Los Gatos twice to win the title. Well, it almost happened. The same Los Altos team that was beaten soundly came through the loser’s bracket and beat Los Gatos 7-1 on July 21 to force the winner-take-all contest the next day.
Unlike the first two games between the teams, the rubber match proved to be an instant classic. Los Gatos led 4-2 entering the top of the sixth inning, with an opportunity to close things out and punch its ticket to NorCals. However, Los Altos scored two runs and had the go-ahead run on first base with one out when its No. 3 hitter hit a deep flyball to center field.
That’s when Los Gatos center fielder Liam McDonald made a highlight-reel catch, going over the wall to rob the Los Altos batter of a home run. McDonald then relayed the ball back to infielder Daiden Christian, who threw it to first baseman Parsa Schmidt to complete the double play and get out of the inning.
“Liam’s catch was insane, just incredible,” Los Gatos manager Russ Laubach said. “I was talking to a friend the other day and we were just amazed that when both of his legs were off the ground, his whole glove arm disappeared. And he just brings back the baseball back to our side. Crazy.”
According to Laubach, the catch also drew rave reviews from the Los Altos manager, who in between innings made a quick visit to the Los Gatos dugout.
“The Los Altos coach/manager told Liam that his catch was the greatest catch he had ever seen in Little League,” Laubach said.
As exhilarating as McDonald’s catch was, Los Gatos was on the opposite end of the emotional spectrum moments later after failing to end the game in the bottom of the sixth, when it put runners on base with no outs. That forced extra innings, where the team up to bat automatically has a runner on second base to start the inning.
Los Altos scored a run and had a runner at second with two outs in the top of the seventh when Laubach summoned Christian—who had yet to pitch in the All Star season—to get the final out. Christian did just that, recording a strikeout.
“We hadn’t used Daiden yet, but we knew he was still a very good pitcher,”
SPORTS
Laubach said. “He’s got a good off-speed pitch, so we knew we would be just fine.”
Los Gatos needed a run to extend the game or could win it outright, and it produced the latter. Eli Spiler, who was at second base to start the inning, advanced to third on a Andy Gwynn single. Kaden Khalipa followed with a sacrifice-fly RBI, tying the game at 5-5.
After Chase Bratten and Leo Fan drew walks to load the bases, McDonald came up to bat with a further opportunity to stamp his mark on the game. He promptly ripped a double to left-center field, igniting a wild celebration.
“That was a pretty cool way to end the tournament for sure,” Laubach said. “Pretty stressful, though.”
Los Gatos won despite being outhit 9-6. However, it made up for it by drawing nine walks, including two from Barrett Laubach, the manager’s son. Barrett had a spectacular tournament, hitting three home runs in five games, including a grand slam against Santa Teresa. He also started the final game with Los Altos and pitched four innings of one-run ball.
“Barrett is a little bit different,” Russ said. “He’s got that kind of it factor and has always loved baseball and been super
into it. It’s been fun to watch him compete and get to do it with all of his friends.” Barrett wasn’t the only one who went yard in the tournament. Schmidt hit two round-trippers and Spiler had one as the potent Los Gatos lineup came through again.
“Sometimes it feels like we need more plate discipline, but they've come a long way in that area,” Laubach said. “That’s really been a point of emphasis: having good at-bats, swinging at strikes, taking balls, drawing walks, and taking what the pitcher gives you. We want to make the other pitcher work and get their pitch count up.”
CHAMPS The Los Gatos Little League 12U All Stars have had a lot to celebrate this summer, including District 12 and Section 5 Tournament championship victories.
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MULTI-PURPOSE Dean Drew has been a force at the plate and on the mound during the All Star season, hitting for extra bases while shutting down the opposition.
DA’S OFFICE: 53 HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS LOCATED DURING WORLD CUP
Staff Report
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking victims, including 11 children and arrested 25 suspects during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The regional initiative included law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, social workers, advocates and analysts from 11 Northern California counties. The Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force, in partnership with the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, led a law enforcement command post responsible for enforcement actions and monitoring human trafficking within the region.
During the six World Cup matches held at Levi’s Stadium, participating agencies conducted 66 separate operations. This resulted in:
• 53 victims being identified and offered support, including 42 adults and 11 minors
• 25 suspected traffickers arrested
• 41 sex buyers cited
In fact, undercover investigators even used decoy communications to identify suspected traffickers. Thirteen suspects who responded to various hotels were arrested on suspicion of felony pandering.
Survivors were connected with confidential advocates from Community Solutions and the YWCA Silicon Valley and offered individualized assistance, including safety planning, emergency supplies, blankets, toiletries, temporary housing and other services.
“We are proud that Santa Clara County showcased itself to the world so well and so safely, and with one voice declared our
intolerance for the illegal trafficking of human beings,” District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a release. “We are standing with the survivors and providing them support and services so that they can go on to live a life free of cruel criminal exploitation.”
The regional effort built upon partnerships strengthened during Super Bowl LX, which was also held at Levi’s Stadium. During that operation, participating agencies arrested 29 traffickers and identified 73 survivors, including 10 minors. One survivor being trafficked in Oakland was just 12 years old.
As with the Super Bowl response, the World Cup operation brought together nearly 70 law enforcement agencies and partners from Sacramento to Monterey. A regional coordination center in Santa Clara County included more than 50 analysts representing local, state and federal agencies, along with community-based organizations.
Analysts from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, In Our Backyard, and other partner organizations evaluated and developed actionable intelligence in real time. They worked directly with field personnel to support investigations, locate survivors, identify suspected traffickers and coordinate enforcement activity across jurisdictional boundaries, prosecutors said.
District Attorney Rosen expressed his appreciation to all of the assisting agencies and organizations, especially per -
SENIOR CYCLIST FOUND FACE DOWN ON BLOSSOM HILL ROAD SUNDAY MORNING
Accident involved a male in his 60s and female driver
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
A cyclist suffered head injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Los Gatos on Sunday morning, authorities said. The bike was hit by a vehicle travelling along Blossom Hill Road around 11:30am, per the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Santa Clara County Fire Department firefighters from the Shannon
Fire Station responded to a report of a cyclist face down—and not moving— at 11:33am.
When Engine 82 arrived at the intersection of Blossom Hill Road and Linda Avenue, they found a man with head injuries, SCCFD spokesperson Erica Ray said. He was taken to a nearby hospital.
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police are investigating the incident. Capt. Rebecca Albin confirmed it was an auto-bicycle accident with a man in his 60s and a female driver in her 40s.
sonnel from the San Jose Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, San Mateo County Human Trafficking Task Force, HSI, San Joaquin County ASALT Task Force, Mountain View Police Department, Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, Hayward Police Department, IRS, Campbell Police Department, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Union City Police Department, FBI, Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
“By combining intelligence, investigative resources, survivor advocacy and regional coordination in the enhanced operations center, participating agencies were able to act on information in minutes that might otherwise have taken days or weeks to develop,” a spokesperson said in the release.
TRANSIT World Cup game attendees depart a train to head to the stadium in Santa Clara.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE A cyclist in his 60s was sent to hospital on Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle.
Los Gatos youth deserve a real seat at the table
Rob Moore, Los Gatos mayor
Young people need our community's support today more than ever.
You may be surprised to read that your mayor was not exactly a model student. When I was in high school, I was not particularly focused. I didn't have much direction, and community involvement wasn’t on my mind. I often say that I had a lot of energy and very few productive places to put it, which led to me getting into trouble and making my fair share of mistakes.
And yet, here I am, the youngest mayor in Los Gatos history. I share that not to brag, but because I often see young people being dismissed for the same behavior I exhibited at their age. This matters for how we understand the potential of our youth and how the Los Gatos community should support the next generation.
As a 28-year-old today, high school was only about ten years ago for me. During my youth, I enjoyed a relatively large amount of freedom, as did many of my peers. I could make mistakes without everything being recorded and explore ideas without worrying
they might follow me for the rest of my life. At 16, I didn’t worry that AI would displace my career, wonder if I could afford the lifestyle my parents built—or fear the world I grew up loving would be unrecognizable by the time I had kids of my own.
Some of that was privilege of course, and some was the blissful ignorance of being a teenager. But I believe a meaningful part of the difference is simply that the world has changed. The pressures young people carry today are real and in many cases new: record levels of mental health challenges, relentless comparison on social media, economic uncertainty and systemic problems like climate change and our housing crisis. Youth must grapple with these issues despite having played no role in their creation.
And yet these same young people are not sitting still. Many are organizing walkouts, launching climate campaigns, advocating for mental health resources and pushing for change in our community.
When I look at the students I work with, I do not see future leaders. I see current ones.
Accordingly, I believe those of us who have enjoyed the richness of this community owe it to the next generation to ensure they can enjoy that same richness. That means showing up in the lives of young people as mentors, coaches, advocates, and neighbors.
What I’ve been doing about it
This belief led me to start the Young Leaders Group (YLG). Every other week during the school year, I sit down with several dozen high schoolers and guest speakers to talk about the issues they care about most. The topics we discuss are selected by the student participants, and range widely from leadership and tech to politics and healthcare. The goal of YLG is to create a space for young people to engage in meaningful discussions and learn from each other and local experts.
The enthusiasm I witnessed during YLG meetings convinced me that something bigger was possible, and this led to co-creating the Youth Town Hall earlier this year.
The Youth Town Hall was built on the premise that young people, when given the responsibility and the tools to address challenges, will readily take charge. This came to fruition when about 200 local students gathered at West Valley College for a day of panels, breakout sessions, and a resource fair. The panel featured Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, El Camino Health Executive Bido Baines, Stanford democracy scholar Dr. Karina Kloos, and Los Gatos High School student and advocate Nova Jayaraj.
What inspired me most about the Town Hall was that the ideas, the topics and the outreach were all conceived and built by students. Frankly, the Los Gatos and Leigh High School students did not just assist with planning this event: they led it. I was the one who found myself trying to keep up with them. I am also deeply grateful to El Camino Health, West Valley College and SASCC for their immense support of this day.
STUDENT-POWERED Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore (center) with Interact Club members at this year’s Rotary CrabFeed at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Saratoga. The event brought in more than $100,000 for charity projects.
Rotary Club of Los Gatos
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JULY 19
• Someone who was reportedly involved in a vehicle accident was lying on the side of the road, conscious and breathing at Austin Way and Quito Road at 2:25pm.
• A caller reported a vehicle accident where they said they believe the driver is drunk at the Civic Center on East Main Street at 3:27pm.
• A driver reportedly was passed out or sleeping in a vehicle with hazard lights on at Winchester Boulevard and Highway 85 at 6:34pm.
• A reckless driver was reportedly speeding, brake-checking, and their passengers were screaming at Tait Avenue and Los Gatos Saratoga Road at 7:19pm.
• A bicycle worth approximately $300 was reported stolen at Safeway on Union Avenue at 8:19pm.
JULY 20
• A caller reported multiple items stolen from their vehicle after possibly leaving it unlocked on Belcrest Drive at 10:06am.
• A three-vehicle garage door was reportedly broken into on Farley Road at 12:25pm.
• A phone was reportedly stolen overnight from the caller’s vehicle on Belvue Drive at 1:00pm.
JULY 21
• Someone reportedly jumped the fence into the caller’s front yard and was roaming the property on Alerche Drive at 11:16am.
• A bag of tools worth $200 was reportedly taken on Bachman Avenue at 2:55pm.
• Juveniles were reportedly playing “catch” with the produce at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue, with one juvenile standing on top of the cart holder at 8:43pm.
• A driver was arrested on a felony after reportedly driving into a pole at Riviera Terrace Apartments on Riviera Drive at 10:58pm.
JULY
22
• A reckless driver was reportedly following and tailgating the caller at Shannon and Kennedy roads at 2:07am.
• Three of the caller’s vehicles were reportedly rummaged through and the suspects used the caller’s credit cards on Edmund Drive at 9:46am.
• Four juveniles were reportedly screaming and drinking at Bachman Park on Bachman Avenue at 11:37pm.
JULY 23
• After a vehicle accident, one vehicle was not driverable and one driver was reportedly having a panic attack on Los Gatos Boulevard at 9:14am.
• Someone reportedly cut the fence and entered the door for a second time on Farley Road at 10:33am.
• One driver denied he hit the caller’s vehicle at Los Gatos Boulevard and Nino Avenue at 1:14pm.
• A man was reportedly soliciting outside the caller’s residence on Dave's Avenue at 4:59pm.
JULY 24
• A homeless person was arrested on a warrant after reportedly pushing a shopping cart in the middle of the road at Shannon and Kennedy roads.
JULY 25
• A man reportedly stole over $400 worth of wine from Safeway on Union Avenue at 8:26am.
• A phone was reportedly stolen from the restroom of Pizza My Heart on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 7:19pm.
• A vehicle reportedly hit the caller’s parked vehicle at Whole Food On Los Gatos Boulevard at 8:54pm.
These reports are compiled from publicly available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Prepared by Anika Kapasi
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‘BUZZ-OFF!’ The Medfly loves to chow down on more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables. The female lays eggs inside the fruit, making the produce unsafe to eat.
MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY QUARANTINE LIFTED
Restrictions have been in place since August 2025
Staff Report
Agricultural officials announced last week they’d killed off a tiny pest and would be easing restrictions put in place about a year ago.
On July 21, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said that—in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Santa Clara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and the Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office—they’d eradicated a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation around the San Jose region. Authorities have now lifted a 241-square-mile quarantine begun on Aug. 19, 2025.
CDFA released sterile male Medflies at a minimum rate of 250,000 flies-persquare-mile, per-week as their main weapon. A spokesperson said this isn’t the first time a sterile fly release program has been successful in the state. “Sterile male flies mate with fertile female flies in the natural environment but produce no offspring, decreasing the overall fly population,” the spokesperson said in the release.
The sterile male Medflies were brought to California via a joint CDFA/ USDA sterile insect rearing facility in Los Alamitos, Calif, which prepares them for release.
Properties within 200 meters of the detection sites were also spot-treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad, which is made from bacteria that’s found in soil, to eliminate any mated females and reduce the density of the population.
To further reduce the population, properties within 100 meters of breeding populations (maggots or mated females) were subject to host fruit and vegetable removal to eliminate eggs and larvae.
The agencies thanked local residents for their cooperation in stopping backyard fruit from going anywhere and for allowing property access for eradication activities.
“Working together, we rid California of this invasive species,” the spokesperson said.
The Medfly is known to target more than 250 types of fruits and vegetables, creating a risk to agricultural exports and backyard gardens. The damage occurs when a female lays eggs inside the fruit, making it unsafe to eat.
Authorities caution there’s still an ongoing threat of new infestations by non-native species.
GUEST VIEW
Would an Attorney Committee help or hurt Los Gatos?
Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor
Like many municipalities, the Town of Los Gatos constantly wrestles with how to manage a complex, high-stakes legal landscape without draining public coffers. As State mandates on housing tighten, and land-use and California Environmental Quality Act issues become more prevalent, the cost of legal counsel skyrockets. There is a way to address this issue, however. What if Los Gatos transitioned its traditional Town Attorney office into a contracted relationship with an outside law firm, and paired it with a volunteer Attorney Committee consisting of resident legal minds?
On its face, it sounds like a win-win. We control billable hours, slash overhead and tap into the brain trust of local attorneys. The concept is promising. However, it is packed with hidden regulatory trapdoors. If Los Gatos wants to make this hybrid model work, it must consider the pros, the cons, and the blueprint needed to protect the Town.
The big promise: Triage and local eyes
“Invasive fruit flies and other invasive species can endanger the state’s agriculture and natural resources, as well as homegrown fruits and vegetables,” the spokesperson said.
Agricultural officials are asking residents to:
Assist agriculture crews working to protect your garden by allowing them access to your yard to place traps and inspect plants.
When entering California from another state or country, avoid bringing agricultural products – including fruits and vegetables. Help us protect our agriculture, natural resources and California’s unique biodiversity from invasive fruit flies – please “Don’t Pack a Pest” (dontpackapest.com).
Do not send or receive any homegrown fruit, vegetables or meat products, as they may contain invasive species that can “hitchhike” in these products.
Inspect your garden regularly for signs of invasive fruit flies or maggots and report any findings to CDFA at 1-800-491-1899.
To learn more about invasive species and how to protect California’s fruits and vegetables, please visit cdfa.ca.gov/plant/fruitfly.
The greatest argument for a resident attorney committee is its potential to act as a financial and strategic shield.
When a town relies entirely on an outsourced law firm, the meter ticks for every phone call, email or question. A volunteer panel could serve as a "triage filter," reviewing community issues early and conducting preliminary vetting before the Town Council authorizes expensive billable hours.
Furthermore, contracted firms are inherently reactive; they respond to the files placed on their desks. Resident attorneys, by contrast, are invested stakeholders. A local corporate, environmental or tech lawyer might spot emerging state legislative shifts or regional litigation trends months before an outside firm flags them. It’s free preventative medicine.
The hidden trapdoors:
The
Brown Act and privilege
Cities have not done this because California municipal law makes a formal advisory committee difficult, and potentially dangerous, to operate.
If the Town Council appoints a standing committee to advise them on legal matters, that committee must meet in public, post agendas 72 hours in advance and open the floor to public comment. Imagine a panel of lawyers openly debat-
ing the town’s potential legal vulnerabilities in front of a live audience. It would hand a detailed roadmap of weak spots to anyone looking to sue the town.
There is also the issue of attorney-client privilege. A volunteer panel does not automatically share a privileged relationship with the town. If these volunteers uncover a sensitive legal liability and draft a warning memo to staff, that document could be subject to the California Public Records Act. What was meant as a helpful warning could be obtained and used against Los Gatos in court.
Finally, we have malpractice and conflicts of interest issues. If a volunteer attorney gives advice on a zoning issue, who carries the malpractice insurance if that advice causes a multi-million-dollar lawsuit? What happens if that volunteer lives near the project, or works for a firm that represents a developer?
The blueprint:
How to make it work
To make this idea workable, Los Gatos would need to abandon the idea of a formal, public committee and adopt a highly managed, precise framework:
Instead of a standing Brown Act board that holds public meetings, the Town Council should establish an ad-hoc, on-call Legal Advisory Panel. Members would not meet collectively to hash out town vulnerabilities; rather, individual experts would be called upon to provide peer reviews on specific, macro-level policy drafts.
The panel should have a strict boundary line. They should never touch active litigation, active threats or personnel issues. Instead, their work should be proactive and macro-focused. For example: “Is our new short-term rental ordinance clear?” or “Does our draft objective design standard language hold up against recent state laws?”
Every volunteer participating must sign strict conflict-of-interest waivers and be vetted against current municipal projects. If a topic touches their firm's portfolio or geographic neighborhood, they are locked out.
For any of this to work, the outsourced law firm must designate a single point of contact, a "Designated Town Attorney," who manages these volunteers. The outside counsel must retain the final, legally binding sign-off on all matters, ensuring that volunteer insights are funneled through a legally protected, insured channel.
The verdict
Replacing a full-time, in-house legal department with an outsourced firm can save the town money, but it risks losing institutional memory and proactive oversight. Tapping into local legal talent is a way to fill that gap.
However, we must build this bridge with care. By shifting the concept away from an exposed public committee and toward a tightly governed, ad-hoc advisory panel, Los Gatos could pioneer a smart, fiscally responsible model of civic governance.
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Fictitious Business Name Statements
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: 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)
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)
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)
PUBLIC NOTICES
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)
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: FBN728118 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. K1 strategic partners , 1140 Blair Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Kanav Mittal, 1140 Blair Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/21/2026 and 06/26/2026 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/ Kanav Mittal /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
File Number: FBN728069. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TYPE2 PERFORMANCE , 3411 Casalino Ct, San Jose, CA 94148. This business is conducted by: An Individual, MICHAEL ROCHE ASUNCION SADSAD, 3411 Casalino Ct, San Jose, CA 94148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 06/25/2026 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/ Michael Roche Asuncion Sadsad /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
File Number: FBN728439. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LOS GATOS DENTAL ARTS - LETICIA LOZADA ORTEGA DDS, 14515 S Bascom Ave, Suite F, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, LETICIA LOZADA ORTEGA DDS INC, 14515 S Bascom Ave, Suite F, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2025 and 07/13/2026 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. LETICIA LOZADA ORTEGA DDS INC, Article/Reg # B20250222046, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Aldo Napoleon Ortega /s/ CFO. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
File Number: FBN728445. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WAVELENGTH SOCIAL COMMUNICATION , 1857 Brixton Court, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JENNIFER SALMON, 1857 Brixton Court, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/05/2026 and 07/13/2026 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/ Jennifer Salmon /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
File Number: FBN728368 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. PET PEOPLE, 2. PET PEOPLE OF LOS GATOS, 514 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, DOS REALES INC, 2341 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under
the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/08/2026 and 07/08/2026 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.. DOS REALES INC, Article/Reg # B20260101885, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Santiago Oliva /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
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: FBN728504. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SUGAR AND FLOWER BAKERY, 102 Greendale Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, CAITLIN ULLESEIT, 102 Greendale Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/15/2026 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/ Caitlin Ulleseit /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/22, 07/29, 8/05, 08/12/2026)
File Number: FBN728570. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. NICU COMPASS, 945 Castlewood Dr. Apt 2, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ASHLEY MICHELLE GRIFFIN, 945 Castlewood Dr. Apt 2, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/17/2026 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/ Ashley Michelle Griffin /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728360. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LM PHYSIATRY, 355 Dardanelli Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, LEYTON J GALAPIA, 3964 Rivermark Plaza, Unit #2595, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2025 and 07/08/2026 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/ Leyton J Galapia /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728526. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MICHELE ROOT, LCSW, 307 Orchard City Drive, Suite 310, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, MR THERAPY, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 307 Orchard City Drive, Suite 310, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/15/2026 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. MR THERAPY, A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Article/Reg # 6331821, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Michele Root /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728561 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WITH HONOR , 550 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JONATHAN INDY MACAREWA, 550 W Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2026 and 07/16/2026 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/ Jonathan Indy Macarewa /s/. (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728572 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MEDVIRO OF SAN JOSE , 976 Hanson Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, OZ REMEDIATION SERVICES, INC, 976
Hanson Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/16/2026 and 07/17/2026 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. OZ REMEDIATION SERVICES, INC, Article/Reg # B20250335345, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Osmin Zelaya /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728649. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, 2195 Conway Street, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: An Individual, TERRY RIECKEN, PO Box 860, Los Gatos, CA 95031. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/13/1998 and 07/21/2026 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/ Terry Riecken /s/ (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #728675 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Out Of The Box Creativity, 845 Ramona St Apt 514, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Arin Middendorp. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Arin Middendorp. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/21/2026. (pub Metro 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
File Number: FBN728745. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LEASH RETRIEVERS, 1186 Smith Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, SHELBY STROBERG , 1186 Smith Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/23/2026 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/ Shelby Stoberg /s/ (Pub LGN: 07/29, 8/05, 08/12, 08/19/2026)
Two Easy Steps To Keeping Your Business Name
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 1 2
Note: If you filed your fictitious business name more than five years ago, you must file a renewal and re-publish to remain compliant.
