LGHS EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS SHARE HOW THEY USED AI THIS YEAR
District mulls PhoneFree Schools shift as deadline looms
Saara Piplani, Contributor
It’s 11pm, and Los Gatos High School junior Eric Jacobson is stuck on a particularly difficult calculus topic. Instead of doomscrolling reels—or giving up—he turns to a study partner who never sleeps: ChatGPT.
“I love (AI), because it explains concepts concisely and efficiently,” Jacobson explained.
“Kind of like texting a tutor who’s always awake.”
According to a Pew Research study, 54% of U.S. teens aged 13–17 find it acceptable to use ChatGPT to support their learning, with 26% reporting they use it for schoolwork— double the share from 2023.
Among high school juniors and seniors, usage is even higher: 31% report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, compared to 20% of middle-schoolers.
Yet not all students are on board, such as Los Gatos High School junior Isabelle Kusanovich.
“I find it very important to be able to think for myself,” she said, noting her AP Language and Composition teacher slipped an AI-generated essay into a stack he had the class evaluate. “It was the AI-generated essay that was certainly the worst. It really reinforced my negative thoughts on AI.”
COUNCIL LOCKED DOWN, HOMELESS MAN BOOKED
Suspect spooked local authorities with air gun that looked like a rifle
Drew Penner, Editor
You might have thought that passing the budget (approved
unanimously)—or perhaps the signing-off on new housing units—would’ve proved the most intense part of the June 3 Los Gatos Council meeting.
However, a little after 9pm, during an intermission, Councilmember Rob Rennie made a comment in the foyer about
a suspect with a “rifle” and a knife being sought by police not far away.
A Jewish couple—who were literally in the middle of doing an interview with the Los Gatan about how scared they were
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COMMUNITY CENTER PLANNING MOVES ALONG
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
Since “The Project” was kicked off by Los Gatos Thrives in 2023, studies, workshops and surveys have demonstrated a strong desire for a new community center in Los Gatos.
And now, two conceptual renderings have been unveiled for the multigenerational community center.
The Los Gatos Community Cen -
ter Committee, a branch of Los Gatos Thrives nonprofit organization, unveiled the first visual depictions to help give residents a sense of what such a facility could look like.
This may not be national news, but for many in these parts, it’s very good tidings.
These renderings—a one-story option and a two-story option—were on display at the Terraces of Los Ga -
tos, and are available to view at lgcommunitycenter.org.
Los Gatos’ original community center building is now 77 years old.
Another Town-owned building was secured and became the Adult Recreation Center.
So we now have two separate centers.
“The overwhelming sentiment in both the workshops and the survey was clear: Los Gatans want a new
SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED
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The most prestigious of the scholarships granted by the Lions is in the name of long-time LGHS principal Ted Simonson, who was a past president of the local Lions Club.
Two of the scholarships are awarded in
community center,” states text on the lgcommunitycenter.org website.
Ryan Rosenberg, a marketer, saw this need and has volunteered to help move this project forward.
“The entire community will benefit now and in the future, with a community center that we can all be proud of—and that all had input in,” he said.
You may notice that these renderings are similar to our existing library. That’s because the drawings were done by the same architectural company that designed our library.
the name of former LGHS football coach Charlie Wedemeyer.
Another scholarship is awarded in the name of Chris Destro, which goes to an outstanding student headed toward a career in medicine or nursing.
Additionally, five General Scholarships are awarded.
The Lions Club, whose motto is “We Serve,” places an emphasis on community service in choosing recipients.
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graduating Los Gatos High School seniors at their “Awards Night” on the school campus, May 19.
club hosted the recipients at their
DESERVING RECIPIENTS Front row: Tripp Thomas, Simonson Award winner, James Xu, Ryan Jiang, Manan Raux-Moriwaki and Addison Sorto, female Wedemeyer Award winner. Back row: Eva Jacobson, Wylloh Roberts, Chris Destro Award winner, Lucy Wedemeyer, Helena Cramer, Michael Destro, Lions Club scholarship chairman, Vanessa Fiske, Career Center Coordinator at LGHS, Julian McMahon, male Wedemeyer winner and Steve Highbarger, Lions Club President.
Courtesy of Los Gatos Lions Club
ONE-STORY CONCEPT This design shows what the facility could look like as a single story.
TWO-STORY CONCEPT This version includes a second level.
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED DOWNTOWN
Locked Down, from page 1
about violent incidents after members of an organization they’re part of in Boulder, Colorado, were attacked days earlier—wondered if he was kidding.
“I’m not joking,” Rennie said, heading back into the meeting, where Mayor Matthew Hudes shared his opinion that a revenue measure to boost funding for the police department might be a good idea in the future.
Police officers had responded, at 8:40pm, along Main Street by the Los Gatos Creek Trail entrance, to a report of a male suspect seen with a weapon.
“Our officers began to search for the subject to the rear of Old Town shopping center and the nearby wooded creek trail area,” a Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department spokesperson wrote on social media.
Campbell Police Department and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office also joined the hunt.
Town Manager Chris Constantin provided guidance to people leaving the meeting about which way to go to avoid the potential danger.
Around 9:40pm, City Ventures’ housing project was approved unanimously by Council.
“I’m glad the partnership worked out with the Town of Los Gatos,” said Pamela Salas Nieting, the company’s VP of development.
But by 9:52pm, the suspect had begun heading in the direction of the Civic Center, and Police Chief Jamie Field, with a helmet on and a rifle strapped to her front, locked down the building.
JEWISH COUPLE SEEKS SOLIDARITY FROM LOS GATOS COUNCIL AFTER BOULDER ATTACK
Drew Penner, Editor
Dorene Kastelman, 68, a member of local “Run for Their Lives” groups, which advocates for the safe release of Jewish hostages in Gaza, appealed to Council, via comment period, for solidarity.
Several members of the organization’s Boulder chapter were hospitalized during a march, when a man, who yelled “Free Palestine!” used an incendiary device to set people on fire, June 1.
“Many of us in the Jewish community have wanted to have a way to come to -
The Council meeting was just coming to an end.
Councilmember Mary Badame put an upbeat spin on the tense situation.
“We love our meetings so much that we wanted to extend it,” she said.
Just before 10pm, the Town Manager got a phone call with good news.
“He was caught by officers on this side (of Highway 17),” Constantin said of the suspect, looking relieved. “No injuries. No shots fired.”
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police said the man was located near the Forbes Mill footbridge and taken into custody.
“At this time, there is no further threat to the community,” a spokesperson wrote on Instagram.
On Wednesday afternoon, LGMSPD spokesperson Sgt. Katherine Mann said, via email, there was no indication the incident was motivated by racial or political factors.
The firearm in question was an airsoft gun designed to look like a rifle (including a scope).
It was unclear if it was in working condition or not, she added.
The suspect was also carrying an illegal knife, Mann said.
Mason Torgerson, a 25-year-old unhoused man, was booked for PC 21310, “Carrying a dirk or dagger concealed,” Health & Safety Code 11377(a), “Possession of Methamphetamine,” and PC 12556(a), “Display of a Replica Firearm in Public.”
He was released from custody the morning after his arrest.
gether and provide support in the community—to try to provide awareness that hostages are still being held by Hamas,” Kastelman told the Los Gatan shortly after she spoke, explaining the nonviolent nature of their approach to advocacy.
“It’s a walking group,” she said. “And we have photos of hostages.”
Because a discussion on the subject was not on the agenda, Council would not be allowed to take any action during the meeting, based on her request for a letter of support.
Her husband, James Kastelman, 67, said they went to Israel shortly after the Oct. 7 massacre. They toured the site of the Supernova Sukkot Gathering massacre and visited other impacted locations.
“It was very solemn,” he said.
“We were there to really get to know different parts of the community,” Dorene said, adding it was heartening at that time to see people with diverse views—even ones she disagreed with— out on the streets of Israel, expressing their opinions about how the country should respond to the Hamas operation.
And as someone who worked on a burn
Dorene and James Kastelman say the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado on the organization they’re part of has sparked fear within the Jewish community.
unit in Santa Clara County, Dorene has a pretty good idea about the sort of the pain the Boulder victims are dealing with.
“This was incredibly cruel,” she said. “Some of the people had deep burns.”
The couple says, at this time, there is not strong support within their movement to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu, the president of Israel, to resolve the war against Hamas.
But, she added, they haven’t been
advocating for pro-Israel political positions, either.
They mainly want people to keep those in captivity front-of-mind.
“Hostages are kept in horrific conditions,” James said.
Dorene believes the attack in Colorado highlights a concerning rise in antisemitism in the United States.
“That’s why there’s feelings of fear in our communities,” she said.
INVESTIGATION A LGMSPD cruiser in Old Town Los Gatos just after the arrest.
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LOCKDOWN Police Chief Jamie Field locks down Council Chambers on June 3.
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LGHS SENDS CLASS OF 2025 OUT INTO THE WORLD
Parents cheer graduates under iconic palm trees
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
One of the hallmark events of the year in Los Gatos is the Los Gatos High School graduation ceremony, which takes place on the iconic front lawn along Main Street. With preparations beginning weeks prior, and a cleanup that happens in the ensuing days (after Grad Night festivities have wrapped), this moment is a brief—yet victorious—milestore for the graduating seniors, as they embark on their future.
Though this graduation serves just this town, it acts as a reminder to all on what matters in life. Remembering to celebrate the victories of life with friends, family and loved ones was one of the themes.
Like usual, this year’s graduation packed the front lawn. Loud cheers erupted from friend groups all the way in the back. Posters made of students—with faces printed three feet tall—adorned the landscape. Balloons sailed across the crowd, serenaded by horns.
Sahil Agarwal, a classmate who created a website called “usecanvasiq.com,” delivered the welcoming speech. This site enables students to connect to Canvas.com, sync their courses, assignments and deadlines, and see how they rank against one another—emblematic of how some local students have proven their ability to come up with solutions to simplify a world that seems to get more complex by the day.
It was a day to look back on their high school careers, a chance to reap
the rewards of hard work—celebrating with parents, receiving monetary gifts, sharing updates on Instagram and saving up their energy for the alcohol-free all-nighter that was just hours away.
Samuel Murphy Radin graced the walkway to receive his diploma in a wheelchair, accompanied by adults so he could stand briefly to receive his award. Multiple classmates also stood in his honor, clapping and cheering.
Sophia Krish, future associated student body (ASB) president, Class for 2026, volunteered at this year’s graduation, along with the rest of the leadership team.
Krish noted Kiana Behnami, this year’s ASB vice president, was tasked with giving the farewell speech.
“Good afternoon, parents, friends, teachers and the amazing class of 2025,” Behnami began, to applause.
She drew a contrast with the early days of Los Gatos High, joking that she asked ChatGPT for help with an opening.
The OpenAI software told her to “delay her realization of graduating,” she said.
This anecdote was met with laughter.
“One thing high school taught me was that the best moments come from integrity,” Behnami said. “I used to think that success was about grades, awards and trophies. And hey, those things still matter, don’t get me wrong. But they’re just a tiny part of a much bigger story.”
Behnami highlighted the significance of high school, saying, “when you laughed so hard you couldn’t breathe, or when a teacher pulled you aside to say that they were proud of you” are the sorts of memories students will treasure most.
“We did it!” she cheered.
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While she agrees there is value in studying assistance or creating flashcards, she would prefer to spend more time on her own notes. She says this approach has helped her achieve good marks on tests.
Some teachers see AI adoption in education as an opportunity—while also sharing conflicted thoughts about it.
Los Gatos High School teacher Preston Hatfield, who teaches AP Language and freshman English, uses AI not as a shortcut, but as a creative tool.
“There are things that I could do, in theory, but it would take a long time— like the murder-mystery assignment we did,” Hatfield said. “My goal was to practice synthesizing essays in a fun way...It was very easy to ask GPT to do it for me.”
Although he wouldn’t want to make a habit of it, Hatfield says he finds AI helps accomplish meaningful learning within time constraints. He’s used AI in class to randomize elements of learning games, assist students with analyzing writing patterns and tone, and review multiple-choice question errors. He encourages students to paste their essays into ChatGPT for feedback about structure, and for suggestions about revisions they could make.
“There are more nuanced and complicated uses for sure,” he said. “I think it’s limited only by the imagination of teachers and students.” Still, Hatfield draws a line: “Students need to understand the difference between using AI to help what they’re doing—and AI that does what they’re doing.”
Things are a little different in the science department.
Los Gatos High School AP Physics 1 teacher Rachel Peters recalled an exercise where students were asked to write paragraph-length responses about physics concepts, graded with College Board’s AP test rubric. “I put the same prompt into ChatGPT, and it gave an incorrect answer,” Peters said. “So, I showed this to my students to demonstrate that AI isn’t very reliable for solving physics problems, at least with earlier versions.”
And Peters has definitely noticed frequent AI use among students during study periods, especially for subjects like history.
Kusanovich says she’s noticed peers who rely on AI, instead of jotting down notes while reading directly from textbooks, tend to perform worse on tests and writing assignments.
However, not all students are quite so AI-hesitant. Jacobson says ChatGPT has been quite beneficial for his AP Physics studies, and to help him study Calculus BC—which is equivalent to a college-level course. He also uses it for personal projects.
“I definitely used AI more in school compared to my personal life,” he said, admitting to sometimes using AI to shortcut assignments, but “never in a way that jeopardizes (my) academic success.” In fact, he feels AI has deepened his understanding in both English and STEM classes.
Plus, AI has also supported his extra-
curricular interests, like building ScoutX, an app his FIRST robotics team, Iron Claw 972, uses. While the majority of the code is his, ChatGPT helped break down complex sections and deepened his understanding of how to pull it all together.
Rory McKee, a Los Gatos High School school counselor for seven years, says he’s already hearing AI comparisons that echo older debates.
“I’ve heard some teachers compare (AI) to a calculator,” he said, “as in, Who needs to know math if you can just use a calculator? Though, I think this is obviously way more complex, with all the potential applications to do both good and harm.”
McKee has used AI to make information more readable and eloquent. Yet, he thinks the impact on education—and even the college admission process—will result in more than just writing touch-ups.
“In the grander scheme, if it’s getting so advanced where there’s no way to tell if students are using AI to develop their work or if it’s original, then it washes out or degrades the quality of education,” he said. “At some point, AI will be too advanced to detect, so admissions won’t know if work is authentic. Essays might become less important, or be eliminated altogether.”
AI is already influencing high-stakes evaluations. A recent MIT Sloan Management Review article reported candidates who used AI during interview prep were rated higher—even if their answers weren’t stronger. Additionally, Columbia student Roy Lee founded a startup that secretly helps users solve LeetCode problems live during interviews, bypassing detection and raising questions about the future of hiring and online assessments.
“The advancement of AI is going too fast for adequate solutions,” McKee said.
“For now, we just have to cross our fingers and hope people are honest.”
As AI use becomes more common in class, another tech shift is coming: California’s new Phone-Free Schools Act, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, requires public schools to implement strict limits on student phone use during instructional hours— starting this fall. The law leaves enforcement up to districts, but emphasizes the need to reduce distraction and support student well-being.
So far, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District hasn’t released a finalized plan. Conversations have included requiring phone holders in every classroom, creating a three-strike disciplinary system, and clarifying whether phones can be used during lunch or tutorials.
“After connecting with our leadership team, we believe that both the Phone-Free policy and the use of AI in our schools are important topics currently under active discussion with our staff,” a spokesperson for the District told the Los Gatan. “We anticipate being in a better position to speak more thoroughly on both areas this fall and would love to reconnect with you then.”
For students, that means looking ahead to next semester with strong opinions—but without much clarity. The topic has been under discussion at the Los Gatos Student Advisory Board.
A recent survey conducted by LGSUHSD found that 97.1% of kids bring their phones every day, with a majority of students believing their devices should be allowed during passing periods and breaks. While some parents and staff think it should be “never,” 0% of students selected that option.
“I think the Phone-Free Act is good, in theory, but it’s really hard to implement all the regulations and punishments regarding the offenses for each infraction,” Pravin Balasingam, a Los Gatos High School junior, wrote. He believes taking away phones at the start of each class will be the most effective approach— alongside participation grades and exceptions for extenuating circumstances. Three-quarters of staff already collect phones at the beginning of class or have some sort of policy, though only a third of staff believe it’s very effective.
The District was scheduled to discuss the Phone-Free policy at the June 10 board meeting.
As students log out for the summer, many are reflecting on how powerful fast-thinking tech has shaped their academic careers, so far—and how it’s bound to continue shifting the traditional educational model for years to come.
In fact, this article itself was outlined with ChatGPT. Could you tell?
*Saara Piplani is going into her senior year at Los Gatos High School. She used Otter.ai and HappyScribe for transcribing assistance with this article. She likes to use ChatGPT to help suggest improvements for some writing projects, though she did not use that AI tool for this piece.
HOW PEER PRESSURE AND PARENTS CAN INFLUENCE COLLEGE SELECTION DECISIONS
High school students work to navigate the postsecondary commitment process
Riya
Minglani, Contributor
As a Bay Area high school student, the pressure to get ready to apply for college bothered me since my freshmen year. I picked extracurriculars with admissions officers in my mind, tailored my course load to my prospective major and spent hours ruminating over potential topics for application essays. However, when it came time to actually choose where to go, I still felt underprepared. And I’m not alone.
“I felt like, in the college admissions process, there is so much of a focus on application season,” said recently graduated Prospect senior Nidhi Nadgir. “Everyone neglects that fact that you actually have to decide.”
It’s no secret that the college application process is stressful for high school students. And in the Bay Area, there is added pressure, compared to other places. With lots of parents working jobs that require high education and Silicon Valley’s own competitiveness leaking into the school newspaper, being in the Bay Area causes a lot of students to have more college stress. Yet picking where to go was surprisingly stressful: should I go out of California, stay closer to home, or opt for the private school experience? Each day I crossed an option off the list, based on criteria like cost or academic opportunities.
As I eliminated schools, I noticed I was starting to be swayed by silent influences.
Peer and parental pressures
Graduating senior from Prospect High School Kara Than described her experience of picking where to go to college as “stressful.”
Like many of her peers, Than originally wanted to go to a four-year program at a University of California or California State University school. However, those plans changed when she was denied admission to her top choices—leading her to consider community college.
“I was so against Community,” Than said. “But after seeing the options I did have, I felt like I didn’t have that much of a choice.”
Than notes her hesitancy around Community stemmed from a perceived stigma around attending community college.
“Sometimes they say when you do Community you weren’t smart enough to get into a four-year,” Than said. “Or it’s because, like, you have no other options. But I do have other options. (Community college) is just the best one for me.”
Than got into CSUs like Fullterton and Pomona, but opted for a college program, because she wanted a second
chance to get into schools she “dreamed of”—like San Diego State University or UC Irvine.
Like Than, graduating senior Nadgir felt a similar pressure from peers when she was choosing which four-year she wanted to attend.
At the beginning of the school year, Nadgir and I both talked about our desire to go to a private, out-of-state school.
When college decisions rolled around, Nadgir had been accepted into Dartmouth College and Cornell University, which fit what she originally wanted.
Yet she still felt the pressure to choose an option that her peers found more reputable.
“Especially here in California, there is probably a lot more recognition for the UCs and CSUs,” Nadgir said. “There is a certain pressure to choose a UC, because everyone else is doing it around you.”
Nadgir stated a huge factor in deciding where to go to college was flexibility of course load and interdisciplinary learning.
Since she’s still figuring out what she wants to do in the future, Nadgir believes
a school that allows her to explore all her interests is the right choice.
She ultimately decided UCs could reduce some of the academic freedom she’s looking for.
“(Other) parents and stuff were like, Why don’t you just choose Berkeley; it’s so easy.” she said.
Both Than and Nadgir tried to push past external pressures by reminding themselves that their decision affects their lives more than anyone else’s.
Now, Than has chosen to go to a community college—while also pursuing beauty school on the side. Meanwhile Nadgir has decided to attend Dartmouth College, starting in the fall.
Both noted that their parents were very supportive of the path they chose.
However, that is not the case for all students.
Brady Norvall, CEO of FindaBetterU, has worked in the private college counseling space since founding the company in 2004.
FindaBetterU provides one-on-one counseling to help students navigate through the college admissions process.
Norvall notes he’s seen the impact of parents and peers on a student’s decision-making process.
The parents he works with here in America like to be very involved, and often project their own wants onto their children.
Parents “think they have this plan,” Norvall said. “They think the (college admissions process) is still the way they did it.”
Norvall notes he’s noticed how this pressure from both parents and peers tends to make things more stressful for students.
In the end, I committed to Cal Poly SLO after attending Admitted Students Day and speaking to other students there. Still, I know my mom’s excitement for me getting into SLO, and my friends’ positive view of the college, definitely swayed me to choose SLO. I’m excited for college, but, at the same time, I still can’t help but wonder if I made the right decision.
COLLEGE BROCHURES Riya Minglani says the college admissions process has guided her academic decisions since freshman year.
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LIVES
Jimmie Leatha “Mose” Dawson
September 13, 1923 – May 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jimmie Leatha Dawson—affectionately known as “Mose”— passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 101. Born near Dalhart, Texas, on September 13, 1923, she was the second child of James and Thelma Hopson. “Daddy Jim” and “Grandma” raised Mose and her four siblings— three daughters and two sons—on a ranch outside Clayton, New Mexico.
After a tumble from a horse at the age of five, Mose swore off riding for good and instead became her mother’s right hand in the kitchen. There, she discovered her gift for hospitality, preparing daily meals for no fewer than a dozen ranch hands 3 times a day.
A standout athlete, Mose excelled on the basketball court at Clayton High School before heading to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she earned a degree in business education with a minor in drama. Her career began at KFYO Radio in Lubbock and continued in New York City, where she arrived at 21 with wit, warmth, and a pitch-perfect Texas accent. Her charm shone through in her work securing national advertising and answering phones with grace and humor.
In New York, Mose met and married her first husband, Edward Benson. After he was stationed at Fort Ord, California, the couple moved west and eventually settled in Los Gatos. Their 22-year marriage brought four children—Buff (Gail), Christopher (Jeanne), Todd (Denise), and Kelsey (Steve).
Later, Mose found love again with Larry Dawson. Their home in Los Altos Hills, nestled on Mir Mirou Road, became a hub of many celebrations, Poolside parties, hosted by the beloved “Hostess with the Mostest,” were a signature of Mose’s vibrant life. Many of these gatherings took place in the pool house, adorned with handselected boulders from the Truckee River—one of the many personal touches that made her spaces feel like home.
Though she jokingly referred to herself as a “glorified bus lady,” Mose was a cherished presence at CB Hannegan’s in Los Gatos for 40 years. After completing her daily cleaning rituals—always in her Playtex gloves—she made everyone feel welcome. Her infectious smile, kind words, and deep sense of care left a lasting impression on all who met her.
In her later years, Mose lived happily with her son Todd and daughter-in-law Denise, dedicated granddaughter Dondakay on Gunston Avenue in San Jose, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Even after a minor stroke at age 100, her spirit never dimmed.
A celebration of her life will be held on what would have been her 102nd birthday—September 13, 2025—at Los Gatos United Methodist Church. TBD. All who were touched by her generosity, humor, and unforgettable “Mose-isms” are warmly invited to attend.
Mose lived a life steeped in love, hospitality, and joy. Mose made the world brighter for all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The family would like to thank the extraordinary folks at Hospice.
Audrey Jeanette Gilbeau
October 23, 1930 – May 12, 2025
Born in Vernon, Texas, to Walter August Barnes and his wife, Chloe Edna Huff, Jeanette was one of four children whose early years were spent on the family farm. The hardships of the Depression motivated Jeanette to seek a better future. A move to California in her early teens set the stage for what would become a meaningful and prosperous life.
To Jeanette, San Jose was a paradise compared to the Dust Bowl conditions in which she grew up. While completing her secondary education at San Jose Evening High School, she enrolled in a history class taught by famed local historian, Dr. Clyde Arbuckle, who would become her mentor and change Jeanette’s life by instilling in her a love of education and inspiring a lifetime passion for both San Jose and California history.
After achieving her teaching credentials at San Jose State College, Jeanette taught primarily fourth grade in the Union School District, first at Vineland Elementary and then at Lone Hill Elementary. Popular with both students and their parents, Jeanette loved being in the classroom engaging her students and sharing her love of history through animated storytelling especially and unique field trips to local cemeteries and historic sites throughout Santa Clara County. She was famous for her multiplication flashcards, passionate about the California Missions, and fondly remembered for the fun she brought to both teaching and learning inside and outside the classroom.
After moving to Saratoga in 1970, Jeanette expanded her interests in sports, and the culinary and decorative arts. She became an avid tennis player, golfer and runner, discovering her love for all three, and finding in sports both pleasure and reward. When running gave way to distance walking, she began goal-setting and recording her mileage in her daily journal. She recorded an astonishing 40,000 miles over four decades -- mileage equivalent to walking around the world more than once -- an outstanding accomplishment for which she was featured in The San Jose Mercury News! Many of those miles included daily walks into downtown Los Gatos, enjoying early morning coffee at Starbucks (sometimes twice) and the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company. Her culinary skills earned her both a Blue Ribbon for her Apple Pie at the Santa Clara County Fair and a featured article for her Crunchy Walnut Pie in Sunset Magazine. She loved canning apricots and applesauce with the fresh fruit from her trees, and homemaking cobblers and preserves from the wild blackberries growing alongside the creek. Her Gravenstein applesauce remains legendary to this day, and her pie crust recipe, one-of-a-kind, aptly fitting for a woman most memorable in all of our hearts and minds.
Jeanette and her husband Ken were generous supporters and benefactors of the San Jose Museum of Art. Following her public-school retirement, Jeanette spent 20 years as an art docent and teacher through Let’s Look At Art, the museum’s program focused on bringing art appreciation into public schools. She also served as a member and docent of the San Jose Historical Museum, founded by her teacher and mentor, Dr. Clyde Arbuckle.
Socially adept and enjoying a wide range of activities, Jeanette was a friend and inspiration to many. She enjoyed enduring friendships with former students many years after her retirement, and her wide range of friends spanned her various hobbies and interests, including raising a cheery glass of wine at Happy Hour.
She was a seeker and an adventurer, from first on her own as a child, throughout her adulthood, and well into her later years. She loved spending time outdoors and on her own terms. Jeanette both relished her independence and cherished togetherness with people she befriended and those she had just met. A day without laughter for her was lost...she loved parties, playing games, taking road trips and enjoying life to the fullest. Her spirit was buoyant and bountiful, always grateful for all the wonderful experiences she shared with all the people she loved.
Jeanette is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Gilbeau, her daughter, Janis Lassner, granddaughter, Maren, and son-in-law, Dale. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her honor to individually favored charities.
GLORIOUS GRAD NIGHT
Graduation, from page 8
After the diplomas had been handed out, the fun began.
Los Gatos High School graduating seniors were ushered into a wonderland of music, games and colorful lights—a last hurrah with those you’ve spent the past four years with.
Everyone will now be heading along a different path, but at this junction, a drugs-and-alcohol-free bash provided the setting for an unforgettable night.
But all too soon it was over, as the Teacher Band rocked in the sunrise.
The mulberry tree on the LGHS front lawn is dedicated to victims of a 1997 drunk driving car crash.
Every year, parents work together to create a party for students that’s so amazing that they won’t even want to make bad decisions partying elsewhere.
One of the highlights is a Senior Museum, where each grad is honored with a collage of some of their best memories throughout highschool.
ENDURING The title, "Wildcat Forever 2025," was illuminated along Chicago Avenue.
LA FIN The Grad Night concluded with an incredible performance by Teacher Band. BELT IT OUT Maya performs "Diamonds" by Rihanna on the karaoke stage.
DEAD RAT TURNS UP DOWNTOWN LOS GATOS
Poison in bait box works on rodents’ nervous system
Staff Report
A dead rat was spotted Downtown Los Gatos on Monday morning, at North Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street.
It was unclear what killed the animal, however, it lay next to a black animal control box containing poison.
Per the label, the bait station contains desmethylbromethalin.
This neurotoxin causes the animal that consumes it—whether that’s a pet, a scavenger or a predator eating the initial diner—to suffer a brain injury, according to sciencedirect.com.
Lab trials suggest that secondary poisoning risk is low, wildlifecontrolsupplies.com reports.
However veterinary toxicologists point to anecdotal cases where “relay toxicosis” most likely accounted for illness in animals that consumed poisoned prey, veteriankey.com states.
Meanwhile, the EPA has concluded that “secondary toxicosis” is possible via ingestion of desmethylbromethalin from prey.
A recent study of wild bald eagles documented neurologic problems that appeared to be correlated to the poison.
The Los Gatan has reached out to the Town for comment on its approach to rodent control.
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RIP RODENT A dead rat was photographed downtown Los Gatos Monday morning next to a bait box.
A FINAL REUNION AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Saratoga couple’s touching last moments together
Staff Report
For 66 years, Jerry and Judie Butler of Saratoga built a life together, raising three children, sharing adventures and creating lasting memories.
When health challenges separated them for several weeks, with Jerry, 86, hospitalized at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and Judie, 83, receiving specialized care in San Francisco, their family wondered if they would have the chance for one more moment together.
But when Judie was transferred to Good Samaritan, the hospital’s care team quickly stepped in. Nurses and staff worked tirelessly to reunite the couple, eventually arranging for them to share the same hospital room.
And, late in the evening, March 26, they reconnected.
“It was just a moment of silence,” said Suzanna Villa, a Good Samaritan nurse who helped organize the reunion. “They gazed at each other, smiled, reached out and held hands, and they just started crying.”
A week later, Jerry passed peacefully with his wife and family next to him.
Jerry, a former merchant marine, engineer and local developer, was described by staff as full of life, even in his final hours. Despite his frailty, his eyes lit up at the sight of his beloved wife.
The Butler family says they are forever grateful that Jerry’s final moments were spent surrounded by love, with Judie at his side.
At Good Samaritan Hospital, staff say, often it is the small, personal acts—beyond the medical treatment—that make
the greatest difference (not just for patients, but for their families, too).
The Butlers’ story is a powerful re
minder that, even in life’s hardest moments, love endures.Good Sam officials say they always try to keep family mem-
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FAMILY PHOTO The Butlers’ 60th wedding anniversary.
TILL DEATH DO US PART Jerry and Judie were reunited one last time by hospital staff at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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especially during moments of serious illness or end-of-life care.
“While every situation is unique, our care teams work with compassion and flexibility to reunite loved ones whenever possible,” a spokesperson said. “We believe being together provides emotional support and uplifts their spirits in ways that can help with their healing and comfort.”
B&W Jerry and Judie Butler at a dance around 1960.
POP POP GOES LOONEY: LOS GATOS THRIVES EXPANDS
MONDAY MORNING
It’s not just about cartoons, but connections that span generations
Jeffrey P. Blum , aka Pop Pop
As a grandfather of two lively young boys who call me “Pop Pop,” I often struggle to relate to their favorite cartoons—Bluey, Power Rangers, and whatever else is flashing across their screens. Meanwhile, I miss the zany charm of Bugs Bunny, the chaos of Daffy Duck and the timeless magic of Looney Tunes. That’s why I was thrilled to hear about the expanded Monday Morning Movies series from the Los Gatos Thrives project.
The Kids Movie Matinee (KMM) series runs on June 21, July 19 and August 16 , from 9:45am to noon . Admission is just $5 for kids and $10 for adults, including grandparents like me. Add in discounted popcorn and soda, and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect morning at the movies.
This summer’s lineup kicks off with “How to Train Your Dragon 2”—a modern hit with the kids. But what really excites me is the celebration of classic Looney Tunes shorts that will accompany the feature films. It’s a brilliant way to bridge generations through laughter.
Why they still matter
For those of us born in the pre-digital era, Looney Tunes wasn’t just a cartoon series, it was a cultural staple. One of the leaders behind the KMM project, Ginger McDonald, recalls visiting Manhattan’s Belasco Theater in the 1940s. With five cents in hand, she’d enjoy hours of comedy and clever animation. Money was tight—her parents managed a tenant building and kept it warm with coal—but she and other neighborhood kids sang and danced outside bars to collect enough change for a ticket, plus popcorn and candy.
That’s the kind of memory that sticks. And now, KMM is helping today’s kids create memories of their own—with a little Looney flair.
A quick refresher
If it’s been a while since you last saw a cartoon rabbit outsmart a hunter, here’s a refresher:
• Porky Pig debuted in 1935’s “I Haven’t Got a Hat,” making him the first major Looney Tunes star. He also made famous the sign-off line: “Th-th-th-ththat’s all, folks!”
• Bugs Bunny , who rose to fame in 1938’s “Porky’s Hare Hunt,” became the face of the franchise. With his “Eh… What’s up, doc?” and cool de -
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meanor, he stole the show.
• Daffy Duck , Bugs’ chaotic counterpart, added manic humor and became a fan favorite in his own right.
• Lola Bunny , introduced in 1996’s Space Jam, serves as Bugs’ love interest and a mainstay in modern Looney productions.
Other beloved characters include Elmer Fudd, Sylvester and Tweety, Foghorn Leghorn , Speedy Gonzales and Yosemite Sam—part of a core cast of 16 iconic characters.
For younger viewers, the “Baby Looney Tunes” spinoff features mini versions of Bugs, Daffy, Lola and friends, giving a new generation its own Looney laugh.
Timeless appeal
So why do Looney Tunes still resonate? It’s the combination of slapstick, clever word-
play and timeless storytelling. The brilliance of these cartoons is that they entertain both kids and adults—physical comedy for the little ones, sharp humor for the grownups. Watching youngsters crack up at the same gags that had me rolling decades ago is more than just fun—it’s a shared experience. Looney Tunes proves that great humor doesn’t age; it just gets passed down.
More Than Just Cartoons
The Monday Morning Movies series is about more than screen time. It’s about community. At a time when entertainment is often solo and on-demand, Los Gatos Thrives is creating space for families to gather, laugh together and make memories.
So yes, my grandsons might argue that Bluey is unbeatable. But I suspect that once they see Bugs Bunny slip past El-
mer Fudd or Daffy Duck go off the rails, they’ll get a taste of the good stuff. Just like Ginger and I did back in the day.
Mark Your Calendars!
Here’s what you need to know: KMM Schedule:
June 21, July 19, August 16
9:45am–noon
$5 kids | $10 adults
Discounted popcorn and soda
Family films + classic Looney Tunes shorts
Get tickets in advance (losgatosthrives. org) or at the door.
Come relive the classics. Share a laugh with the kids. And when Porky Pig appears at the end to say, “That’s all, folks!”— you’ll know it wasn’t just a cartoon, but a connection that spans generations. See you there!
GLOBAL REACH The Looney Tunes brand is recognized around the world, including in the United Arab Emirates. Here, Bugs Bunny is shown outside the World Abu Dhabi indoor amusement park, in 2019
Name Changes
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV465547. Notice of Petition of Maya Maxine Garcia. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maya Maxine Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Maya Maxine Garcia to Proposed name: Maya Maxine Teofan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: August 5, 2025, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate . The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: May 12, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 25CV466560. Notice of Petition of Virginia Guadalupe Cervantes Fernandez. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Virginia Guadalupe Cervantes Fernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Virginia Guadalupe Cervantes Fernandez, b. Virginia Pankevitch to Proposed name: Victoria Cervantes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: August 26, 2025, Time: 8:45 AM, Room: Probate . The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan 107 Dakota Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Date: May 27, 2025. /s/ Le Jacqueline Duong /s/, Judge of the Superior Court, Filed by /s/ D. Bueno /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #715037
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Catered Corner, 15559 Union Ave, #128, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Nayelli Mcchesney. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 3/28/2025. /s/ Nayelli Mcchesney. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 03/28/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
File Number: FBN716145. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Hop & Vine , 1435 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, #200613310404 CA. Wine Affairs, LLC, 1435 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2025 and 05/09/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Wine Affairs, LLC. Douglas Cookerly, Member/Partner. (Pub LGN 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716214
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aardvark Architecture, Inc., 65 Southpine Ct., San Jose, CA, 95138. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/01/2020. /s/Sean Rinde. President. #5159833. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
PUBLIC NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716108
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chochloe Laboratories, 5655 Silver Creek Valley Rd #215, San Jose, CA, 95138, Brittney Dang. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/08/2025. /s/Brittney Dang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
File Number: FBN716160. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Third Degree Communications, 2. TDC, 3. Third Degree Training, 4. Third Degree Investigative Training, 5. APL Group, 6. APLG , 1821 S. Bascom #334, Campbell, CA 95008. County: Santa Clara. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, #202461914068 CA. American Police Leadership Group, LLC, 1821 S. Bascom #334, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/02/2025 and 05/12/2025 is the file date. Refile: Previous file #: FBN715971. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ American Police Leadership Group, LLC. William Manion, Owner. (Pub LGN 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716096
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Americare Silicon Valley Inc., 16165 Monterey Road, STE 202, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, South Valley Senior Care Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/10/2020. /s/Steve Levy. Owner. #C4558141. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #715975
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Raffi Real Estate, 214 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos, CA, 95030, Raffi Ruben Nalvarian. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/05/2025. /s/ Raffi Ruben Nalvarian. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716346
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: An Organized Legacy LLC, 1346 The Alameda, Suite 7, PMB 372, San Jose, CA, 95126. 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 05/01/2025. /s/Michelle Kaelker-Boor. Owner. #B20250101174. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/16/2025. (pub LG 05/21, 05/28, 06/04, 06/11/2025)
File Number: FBN715469. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. QRICS STUDIO, 2. QRICS 2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, QRICS LLC, 2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 04/16/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Nina Khamphilath /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. QRICS LLC, Article/Reg # 20250056097, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Minwoo Kim /s/ GEO. (Pub LGN: 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716286
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lee’s Parts Supplies, 6469 Almaden Expy, Suite 80-445, San Jose, CA, 95120, Isael Marquez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Isael Marquez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2025. (pub LG 05/28, 06/04, 06/11, 06/18/2025)
F ile Number: FBN716765. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. EVERYDAY HEROES REAL ESTATE, 2. EVERYDAY HEROES REAL ESTATE TEAM 3. EVERYDAY HEROES REAL ESTATE GROUP, 16780 Lark Ave, Ste A, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, BEN DODGE, 1057 Cochrane Ste 160 #213, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/30/2025 and 05/30/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ FDominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Ben Dodge /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716173
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Evergreen Home Upgrades, 2071 Ringwood Ave., San Jose, CA, 95131, Nijah Investments Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/16/2024. /s/Derar Hawari. Owner. #3729271. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2025. (pub LG 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #715951
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rina Leang Bagels, 838 Blossom Hill Rd Suite 5, San Jose, CA, 95123, Rina Leang. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Rina Leang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/02/2025. (pub LG 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #715886
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport, 2585 Seaboard Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95131, Chic Hospitality, LLC. 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 8/17/2011. /s/Roshni Patel. Managing Member. #BZ20250847617. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/01/2025. (pub LG 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716663
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Grout Specialist, 4637 Fort Royal Place, San Jose, CA., 95136, Nga Tran. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/18/2019. /s/Nga Tran. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/27/2025. (pub LG 06/04, 06/11, 06/18, 06/25/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716681
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Vela, 346 E. William St., San Jose, CA, 95112, Jaroen2025 LLC. 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 05/22/2025. /s/Sirirat S Wongpakansanti. Owner. #B20250093450. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 05/28/2025. (pub LG 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #715682
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mission RFG, 20671 Almaden Rd., San Jose, CA, 95120, Mission RGF LLC. 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 04/23/2025. /s/Arath Avila. Manager. #B20250063184. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 04/23/2025. (pub LG 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2025)
File Number: FBN716746. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: Social Bar, 2048 Mcdaniel ave #2, San Jose, Ca 95128. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Lisa Riojas Carvalho, 2048 McDaniel Ave #2, San Jose, Ca 95128. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 05/30/2025 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ FDominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Lisa Riojas Carvalho /s/. (Pub LGN: 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #716945 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Colin Drake Photo, 894 S. 2nd St., San Jose, CA, 95112, Colin Drake Jaramillo. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Colin Drake Jaramillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 06/05/2025. (pub LG 06/11, 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2025)
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