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O’CONNOR FOUND GUILTY OF 47 CRIMES AND SHE FACES DECADES BEHIND BARS

DA Rosen: This is a good day for Los Gatos

Drew Penner, Editor

Shannon O’Connor, the mother charged with hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens at her mansion in Los Gatos and orchestrating the sex lives of the youth in her orbit, is set to spend decades behind bars after a jury rendered its verdict March 4 in Santa Clara County Superior Court—finding her guilty of the majority of the 63 offenses she’d been charged with.

While it was essentially a foregone conclusion she would be convicted of at least some of the furnishing-alcohol-for-a-minor charges, O’Connor was also found guilty of two counts of sexual penetration of an intoxicated victim, for influencing a child to engage in sexual activity with another child on multiple occasions.

In addition, after the fourmonth trial, the defendant was convicted of multiple counts of felony and misdemeanor child endangerment, providing alcoholic beverages to a minor, and annoying or molesting a child under the age of 18—as well as a single count of attempting to dissuade a witness from reporting a crime.

She was found not guilty of Count 5, child endangerment with the risk of causing great bodily injury to anonymous witness John Doe 2 on Sept. 18, 2020, and also not guilty of Count 25, the lesser included count for that incident.

However, for every other serious charge for which she was

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LGHS GRADS MAKE IT TO SUNDANCE FILM FEST

Goldberg and Susick describe their journey to Hollywood

Faizi Samadani, Contributor

After becoming friends in their teenage years at Fisher Middle School, Alec Goldberg and Clayton Susick have maintained a friendship and love for film. This led them to premiere their pilot “Soft Boil” at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Their passion for

film started early on in their lives, when they idolized films like “The Wizard of Oz” and “Lord of The Rings,” which helped cement their friendship from the get-go. Susick moved to Los Angeles to join Goldberg and tackle the film industry. They’re now making their dreams come true with "Soft Boil.” Both are graduates of Los Gatos High School (Susick in 2010, Goldberg in 2012), they describe their latest TV pilot as a complete joy to create.

When life imitates art

Goldberg met Camille Wormser at a festival they both attended. Wormser was debuting her film “Just Right.” Goldberg remembers his first impression of Wormser, “I loved what I was seeing from her,” he said. “I just thought she was brilliant and hilarious, especially with comedy.” Their meeting inspired Goldberg to write a first draft of a script.

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A FALCONRY EXPERIENCE AT LUPIN LODGE

Head into the mountains to see birds of prey up close

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A live Falconry Experience will take place on Saturday, March 14, as part of “Journey Through the Chakras Wellness Weekend” held at Lupin Lodge.

Led by master falconer Kenny Elvin, who has practiced falconry for over 20 years, the experience invites participants into a powerful encounter with birds of prey.

Guests may have the opportunity to fly a Harris’s hawk, witness a raptor flying through the crowd, and meet another bird up close—offering a respectful, unforgettable look at these majestic animals.

Falconry is the ancient practice of hunting with a trained raptor, rooted in

deep partnership and trust between human and bird.

During the experience, Elvin shares educational insights into raptor behavior, conservation and his work using birds of prey for humane pest control, blending performance, learning and embodied presence.

The Falconry Experience is one of many participatory offerings at “Journey Through the Chakras,” which weaves together nature, movement, sound, art and celebration.

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BEAR CREEK STABLES OPENING TO THE PUBLIC THIS SPRING

12 year lease signed after years of negotiations

Faizi Samadani, Contributor

On Feb. 25, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District approved a 12-year contract with Friends of Bear Creek Stables to operate the Los Gatos facility it’s named after. With the help of local businesses like Summit Store, and thanks to a donation from Netflix, $250,000 was raised for the stables to reopen and begin offering programs to the public—as early as May. Though horse-boarding will remain its primary focus, the nonprofit says it will also offer programs for members of the public.

Coming this spring

The stables will begin operating to the public for the first time in a long while.

The man behind Friends of Bear Creek Stables (FOBCS) is Rick Parfitt, who sat down with the Los Gatan last year to discuss his move into the world of animals, after working in the technology industry.

“This is a major milestone for us,” he said this past week. “About two years ago, the general managers recommended closing the stables.”

After County animal control officers inspected Bear Creek Stables in March 2024, which was run at the time by Chaparral Ranch, Jennifer Bryant, a former

manager, was charged with failing to give proper care and attention to an animal.

The Santa Clara County Superior Court case was recently suspended pending an upcoming diversion review, scheduled for June 22.

Parfitt, president of FOBCS, came into the picture and proposed to make Bear Creek Stables a place for the general public—and to operate it via the nonprofit. “It took 14 months just to get the contract in place,” Parfitt said, explaining that a key two-year period of time begins on April 1 (when certain benchmarks need to be met).

The quarter-million-dollars raised to get the ball rolling will go towards things like electricity, lighting, an electronic gate, safety signage and insurance. Some roofs will be refurbished, and—for the first time— the stables will have an “ambassador area” in the lower section of the stables.

Tevis Barn, which is located at the lower part of the stables, will soon be turning 100 years old. The organization expects to host visiting days where families can come and see this historic barn as well as the stables, at least twice a month.

But over the next two years, they’ll have to raise another $250,000 chunk (although this can come in the form of pledges). A broad spectrum of people helped to fund the stables, from Netflix and Google (which both have programs where the company matches contributions from employees).

The planning process with Midpen began in 2013, so this authorization is a big feat. And it was met with excitement. “I would encourage people to go on our website,” says Parfitt, noting there are programs, as well as volunteer opportunities, people can find out about there. “One of our goals is to be a high-quality stable in the Bay Area with high standards,” Parfitt said.

He hopes Bear Creek Stables will be seen as a recreation option to rival Saint Joseph's Trail, or Vasona Lake County Park. He expects it will be a regional attraction. The owner of Los Gatos Farms, Toni Kent, is pretty excited, too. “I am thrilled,” he said. “I wish them all the best—and am so grateful that Midpen saw that we need to keep horses in people's lives.”

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SHANNON O'CONNOR WILL NOW HAVE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER

Guilty, from page 1

found not guilty, O’Connor was convicted of the lesser offense.

For example, for Count 4, O’Connor was found not guilty of child endangerment with the risk of that leading to great bodily injury (to John Doe 2 on Sept. 18, 2020), but was found guilty of Count 25 instead—misdemeanor child abuse for what happened that day.

Shannon O’Connor looked neat in a black jacket with a ponytail done up in the back of her head, which she flipped over her right shoulder. At times she looked up at the judge and then back down in front of her.

“This is justice for the people of the state of California,” said District Attorney Jeff Rosen, speaking to reporters outside the Hall of Justice in San Jose. “I think that for the folks that live in Los Gatos, this is a really good day.”

Though there was some confusion around the number of crimes she had been found guilty of, on Friday the District Attorney’s office confirmed the final tally: 47 convictions (lesser-included offenses of felonies she was found guilty of dropped-off).

The criminal activity occurred at the property she owned with tech executive husband Robert Amaral in Los Gatos, but also at out-of-town rentals in Santa Cruz and Lake Tahoe, amongst other sites.

Victims described being lured over social media apps and via text messages to hang out at get-togethers with peers during the pandemic, when other options were limited, as well as enticed with the promise of flying on a private jet.

Parents testified that Shannon O’Con-

nor would provide expensive gifts to their child and concealed what was really going on at these events.

Evidence showed her manipulative behavior began before the coronavirus arrived and continued long after most restrictions had been eased.

In his animated closing arguments, defense lawyer Stephen Prekoski conceded the furnishing alcohol charges, but vehemently opposed the fact that the DA’s Office had charged his client with PC 289(e) “Sexual penetration by foreign object upon an intoxicated victim”, given she had not been accused of doing these acts herself.

“She was charged alternatively as an ‘aider and abettor’ or as the employer of an innocent agent—it’s like a dupe,” he told reporters on Wednesday. “My client did not…sexually assault, personally, the children. The District Attorney employed, as I said, what I call attenuated theories of liability. Nonetheless, the jury convicted her of those.”

And what was O’Connor’s reaction to the result of days of jury deliberations?

“I’m not going to say what she said to me; but she said some things to me, as the verdicts were progressing, that made me understand that she was deeply disappointed in the decision,” Prekoski said, adding only about four of the decisions could be considered favorable. “The notguilty’s that we achieved were not the not-guilty’s that we particularly argued for as our highest priority…I failed.”

Rosen thanked the youth victimized by Shannon O’Connor for being willing to tell their stories over the last six years,

as the case progressed—from police investigation, to bail fight, to Grand Jury and then to trial.

“It was a long wait. It was a long trial. There was a lot of hardship, and pain— and suffering. But with the jury’s verdict today there is now justice,” he said. “We expect, as parents, that we protect children—protect our children, protect other people’s children. This defendant took advantage of children, manipulated children, hurt children—emotionally, mentally, physically—and did that for her own perverse reasons.”

When asked by the Los Gatan what the trial says about the technology—such as Snapchat and Instagram—which O’Con-

nor used to form deep bonds with the victims, as well as to organize events away from the watchful eyes of parents—Rosen said it was like a double-edged sword.

“Social media was a factor in the crimes that were committed—and it’s not a positive in terms of this case,” Rosen said, as shouting filtered down from the high-rise jail next door. “Now, from a prosecution perspective, it provided us a lot of evidence to convict her. But our goal in the DA’s Office is not that there should be a crime so that we can convict someone, really our goal is for there not to be a crime in the first place. And so, to the extent that social media facilitated this criminal activity, I think that’s a very bad thing.”

DEFENSE COUNSEL Stephen Prekoski said his client had shared her disappointment in the jury’s decisions.

PROSECUTION TEAM District Attorney Jeff Rosen, flanked by his staff, addresses the media after Shannon O'Connor was found guilty of most of the accusations against her.

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MARCH 1

• Someone reportedly burned a recycling dumpster at Jiffy Mart on Los Gatos Boulevard between 2:11am and 3:45am.

• A homeless person was reported defecating on Live Oak Apartments’ property on Blossom Hill Road at 8:28am.

• A caller reported that dumpsters had been burned at Goodyear Tire on Los Gatos Boulevard at 12:36pm.

MARCH 2

• A vehicle was reported driving the wrong way and cutting drivers off at Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue at 8:09am.

• A caller reported their neighbor on Bersono Lane was playing amplified music for an hour-anda-half at 7:15pm.

MARCH 3

POLICE BLOTTER

ing to break into her car while she was inside, and continuing to check other car doors as he walked away at Jiffy Mart on Los Gatos Boulevard at 12:50pm.

• Someone reportedly pried open several mailboxes on Lexington Court at 1:29pm.

• A caller reported that a portion of their fence was damaged on Greenfield Place at 4:28pm. The damage was believed to have occurred about a week before the report.

• One of the parties in a vehicle accident on North Santa Cruz Avenue and West Main Street reportedly complained of minor aches and head pain in the aftermath at 6:19pm.

MARCH 4

• A suspicious man was reported changing his license plate with an electric drill and turning his vehicle on and off at Belle Vista Court and Bella Vista Avenue at 5:59pm.

MARCH 5

• A large number of nails were reported in the roadway of Northbound Highway 85 and Winchester Boulevard at 8:59am.

• Two people stole $1,200 worth of groceries from Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 10:26am.

• A reckless vehicle was reported cutting off the caller and driving in multiple lanes at Winchester Boulevard and Knowles Drive at 3:15pm.

• A caller reported their vehicle’s rear window broken into and their purse stolen at Hercules Draft House & Cantina on Los Gatos Saratoga Road at 9:03pm.

MARCH 6

• A man was arrested at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue for trespassing and disturbing the peace at 4:04pm. The man had previously been reported for trespassing and had been told by

police he was not allowed on the Safeway property.

• A caller reported a burglary on Bersono Lane after finding a smashed rear window upon returning home at 8:52pm.

MARCH

• A caller reported that the free speech event at the Civic Center on East Main Street was too loud and disruptive, believing the event violated the Town’s noise ordinance at 2:44pm.

• A caller reported teenagers laying on the street outside her house and cursing at her on Los Gatos Boulevard at 9:51pm.

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

WILDCATS’ WINTER SPORTS TEAMS HUGELY SUCCESSFUL ONCE AGAIN

Basketball, girls soccer and wrestling competed in State

Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor

Last week marked the official end for the Los Gatos High School winter sports teams. The Wildcats boys and girls basketball teams—along with the girls soccer team—all suffered season-ending losses in the CIF State playoffs.

The three squads had terrific seasons, highlighted by stellar performances, resolve and teamwork. Here’s a final rundown for their 2025-2026 seasons:

Boys basketball

As if facing No. 2 seed Willow Glen in a Division III second-round regional contest wasn’t tough enough, the No. 7 seed Wildcats had to do it short-handed after losing starting center Will Campbell in pregame warm-ups.

The senior stalwart rolled his ankle and was unable to play in the game, a huge blow considering Campbell’s ability to rebound and defend the paint. Los Gatos hung on for as long as it could but didn’t have nearly enough firepower to stay close with the Rams, who cruised to a 59-48 home win on March 5.

The Wildcats finished the season with a record of 22-7, recording quality wins over Soquel (twice), Leland, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Carlmont. Willow Glen’s quick hands and athleticism allowed it to corral a dozen offensive rebounds and turn second-chance opportunities into points while disrupting Los Gatos offensively.

On the offensive end, the Rams were equally devastating. They converted nine— count ’em, nine—three-pointers, using a 19-5 second-quarter run to take control of the game. They poured it on in the third quarter, extending a lead that eventually ballooned to as many as 25 points—Los Gatos’ largest deficit of the season.

Freshman point guard Milos Grabovac led the Wildcats with 11 points, while senior wing Dionysis Maroudas had 10. In the team’s opening-round CIF State playoff win over Brave Christian two days prior, Campbell had 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Maroudas had a team-high 19 points while Oliver Evans—another freshman—finished with 13 points.

Los Gatos is in solid shape to contend

AGGRESSIVE The Wildcats’ Jack Siri grabs a rebound during their 59-46 win over Brave Christian in a CIF State Division III regional playoff opener on March 6.

for another league championship next season. Evans and Grabovac will return along with Ryan Jamieson, Wyatt Robinson and Jack Siri.

Girls Basketball

The Wildcats saw their season end in a 45-43 defeat to Valley Christian in a CIF State Division III second-round contest on March 5. They finished the season 21-8 and won a fourth consecutive Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division championship, the longest current streak among ‘A’-league teams in the CCS.

For its opening-round CIF State playoff game on March 3, Los Gatos had to hit the road for a three-hour trip to play at No. 5 seed Foothill of Palo Cedro. The No. 12 seed Wildcats were rather clinical in a 69-54 victory, utilizing their superior ball movement and athleticism to take control in the second half. It was another tremendous season for the Wildcats, who relied on strong guard play from the likes of Lola Cuevas, Rita Zhou, Sophie Riese, and Jenna Webb—combined with solid post play from Hanna Behnami—to earn several quality wins.

Girls soccer

Playing in the loaded CIF State Division I bracket, the No. 3 seed Wildcats showed well in a 2-1 regional semifinal loss to No. 2 seed Bishop O’Dowd on March 5. The Dragons, who are 19-0 and ranked No. 15 nationally, easily beat Rocklin in the opening round and Buchanan in the regional final, both by 4-0 scores.

Wildcats standout Abby Nelson scored the lone Los Gatos goal, her 41st of the season. Los Gatos had one of its best

OUT OF MY WAY Los Gatos senior Will Campbell goes up for two of his 11 points in their CIF State Division III regional playoff opening win over Brave Christian.

seasons in program history, repeating as SCVAL De Anza Division champions and winning a Central Coast Section Division I title over three-time defending champion St. Francis.

Wrestling

Senior Joseph Pavlov-Ramirez ended his prep career with a superb performance, finishing on the podium—the only LGHS wrestler to do so—in the CIF State Championships in Bakersfield on Feb. 28.

Competing in the 138-pound division, Pavlov-Ramirez finished in eighth place, improving two spots on his No. 10 seeding. Pavlov-Ramirez won his opening match but lost in the next round to No. 7 seed Zaydrien Hernandez. Then the hard work began. Forced into the consolation bracket, Pavlov-Ramirez won his next three matches, the last of which was a clutch 7-5 decision over No. 5 seed Justin Torres. That victory guaranteed Pavlov-Ramirez eighth place and medalist honors.

Jonathan Natividad

LETTERS

Blood drive adds Stanford partnership

We at Rotary Club of Los Gatos are so very proud of all the things we do in the community. And on March 21, we will be having one of our favorite events.

We’ve done a blood drive for three years now, but this is the first time we’re doing it with the Stanford Blood Center. And they are amazing.

In fact, each donor who registers gets a $20 e-gift card.

I’m including the flier that has all the details and the link to register to give blood.

You have all become our great friends, and we thank you so much for your support.

Lissa Kreisler Rotary Club of Los Gatos

What to do when honey bees swarm your yard

Every spring, honey bee swarms appear in backyards, on fences, and in trees. Most people have no idea what they're looking at or who to call. And honey bee-swarmseason starts in the next few weeks.

As a Los Gatos resident who is a beekeeper and a member of the Santa Clara County Bee Guild, I collect swarms of honey bees and would love to help your readers understand what to do when it happens to them. I've been collecting swarms for the past few years (I do it for free, but a small number of beekeepers in the guild do charge). I can tell you that when I remove the bees for homeowners they are extremely grateful. But a lot of people don't know who to call or what to do when they have a swarm.

Swarms are temporary, generally gentle and beekeepers actively want them, so contacting them is all it takes to save the bees. If readers want to find help, they can report any bee situation at beeswarmed. org/report-bee-colony, which connects them directly with local beekeepers.

Jonathan Sweedler Los Gatos

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IMMENSE BUDGET CUTS MEAN IT’S TIME TO GIVE TRANSIT A PUSH INTO THE FUTURE

Help us to generate a solid groundswell of support for a tax measure

Nova Jayaraj and Eli Asheghian, Contributors

*The "I" in the piece refers to Nova Jayaraj There’s not much to dislike about living in Los Gatos: we’re part of a wonderful community with beautiful mountain scenery and the charm of local businesses adorning our picturesque downtown. But there is one issue that all residents deal with: traffic.

A frequent subject at Town meetings is how residents must fight through backups to drop off their kids at school, inch through rush hour to get to work or deal with waves of cars cutting through neighborhoods on their way to the beach. It’s a community-wide frustration—and I’ve felt it personally. I don’t drive yet, but I have still been stuck in the no-man’s-land of peak Los Gatos traffic while cycling. However, what is already a daily headache could soon become much worse.

For many young people like me, public transportation is more than a convenience; it is my pathway to independence. In my family of five, having a car to myself is an unattainable luxury, so I bike most places or snag rides when I can. But for longer trips, like visiting friends in Palo Alto or spending weekends exploring the diversity of San Francisco, I rely on public transportation. Not all of us have licenses or access to cars, and for many people, transit is the only reliable method to get around.

Due to low ridership post-pandemic, dropping sales tax revenue and increasing construction costs, Bay Area public transportation operators have announced a total of over $800 million in debt—one of the biggest transit financial crises ever. For the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), this comes as a projected $15 million deficit by 2027.

These budget woes will create a significant decrease in transit service. Major Bay Area transit agencies expect to end evening and weekend service while slashing entire lines. San Francisco’s Muni could see wait times double, while AC Transit in the East Bay would shrink to half its pre-pandemic size. VTA could face major service reductions as early as 2027, including staff layoffs, reduced

service frequency and the potential elimination of routes—further limiting reliable transit options for riders across the region.

I am not alone in being affected by transit cuts. These reductions would disproportionately impact younger and older individuals, as well as financially struggling families who cannot, for various reasons, drive themselves. As a result, transit cuts raise serious equity concerns: when public transportation becomes less available, opportunities decrease for those who rely on it, placing them at an even greater disadvantage.

However, the effects are not limited to transit users—cutting public transportation ultimately impacts all residents to some degree. Reduced service means people getting back into cars, adding to the ever-increasing press of traffic.

This means workers who rely on public transportation can no longer get to their jobs, and customers may not be able to visit the local businesses or restaurants that give our town its smalltown charm.

To counteract this, we’re working on a grassroots effort to save Bay Area public transit.

We’re working on a grassroots effort to save Bay Area public transit. The Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative is made up of local businesses, multigenerational transit activists and Bay Area residents who are collecting signatures to put a transit measure on the ballot in 2026.

If passed, this measure would use a small 0.5% sales tax in Santa Clara and neighboring counties to raise more than $1 billion for Bay Area transit agencies, over a quarter of which would be allocated to the VTA. This minor tax would not only eliminate VTA’s debt, but would also provide funds for expansion. Ideas include cutting prices for rides, increasing bus frequency, and even doubling VTA service with the Visionary Network Plan.

Residents may question why this matters in Los Gatos, the small southern outpost of the VTA bus system. Often, VTA attention to the town seems superficial or even inconsequential. But past VTA cuts have had huge impacts on Los Gatos. After cancelling routes 48 and 49 several years ago, the VTA redrew Route 27 in 2023 to only run on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, meaning that bus stops became less accessible and car traffic mounted. If existing programs, such as Route 27 or

“The future of our community is something we all share responsibility for.”

the Highway 17 bus from San Jose, were cut, similar impacts could occur.

Additionally, the VTA has proven hugely cooperative with the Town on projects such as the Bus Pass Pilot Program, a program the CSTC discussed and referred to the Town Council in 2025. In this instance, the VTA even offered special discounted group passes to Los Gatos High School. This program could prove a significant advantage for residents who are struggling financially, giving families a way to get to work while knowing their kids can safely get to school. But the VTA’s fiscal situation puts programs like this in jeopardy.

A transit sales tax shows hope for the future of town transit patterns. With this measure, we see real chances for better, cleaner and more convenient transportation in Los Gatos and beyond. Without it, we permit the slow death of public transit in our community.

We, among other youth, will be hosting signing events around the Bay Area for the Connect Bay Area Transit Petition to get this transit tax on the ballot in November. Locally, students will host an event at the Campbell’s farmer’s market on March 15th from 10am–12pm. If you’re 18, consider coming to sign the petition. If you’re under 18, start the conversation at home and encourage the adults in your life to learn more, or consider volunteering at a signing event by messaging @lgsaratoga_youth_advocacy on Instagram. The future of our community is something we all share responsibility for.

Nova Jayaraj and Eli Asheghian are longtime, concerned Los Gatos residents. While they serve on the Youth Commission, they are not writing on behalf of that body.

THE ROAD TO SUNDANCE FILM FEST STARTED AT LOS GATOS HIGH SCHOOL

Sundance, from page 1

He reached out to her over Instagram and presented it. Goldberg and Wormser began working on the project together. A little while later, Goldberg introduced Susick to the team as their potential producer.

“Soft Boil” is an independent pilot that introduces the rest of the season. Both Goldberg and Susick are now going around to festivals that have episodic categories, with a stop in Mountain View this month for the Cinequest Festival. They describe “Soft Boil” as “a pure comedy about a struggling actress who finds out that her boss isn't who she expected it to be, when takes her new job as a nanny.”

“Soft Boil” delves into things that people struggle with, like not being certain about their direction in life, and grappling with the tension between pursuing passion and paying the bills. The themes draw a parallel between Goldberg and Susick's decade-long journey into the film industry. “Just when you think you're making the right move, something unexpected completely happens and turns your life upside-down,” explained Susick, detailing how they use comedy as a tool to tell the story of setbacks in life.

Soft Boil is a pilot about finding direction while dealing with the absurdities of modern relationships, familial dynamics and adulting.

"Growing up, we were always talking about movies when we were hanging out and when Clay moved out here, we just started working on projects together,” Goldberg said. “He's helped me produce everything I've done in the last four years.” Both Susick and Goldberg say that if you're not the 1% of Hollywood, it's pretty easy to relate to the struggle of making it in the film industry.

The love of film

Goldberg says the first film he remembers watching was “The Wizard Of Oz” with his grandpa. Goldberg was studying architecture in college before he transferred to USC, where someone he knew brought him on set for a short film. He realized that movies are filmed out of order. And watching the process from a mentor made him change his career path. He took inspiration from Pixar and Lord of The Rings movies. Watching a set come to life felt out of this world, for him. “Alec and I were both late bloomers into realizing this was something we wanted,” Susick said. “When I started going to film school at De Anza College— and realizing how difficult it was to make even just a short film—it just made you jealous and inspired you with rage, asking myself, How do I get better at doing this?” With time, though, Susick found that you improve with each project. And this progress feeds your own inspiration.

Goldberg started his college career in architecture, Goldberg says that he be -

lieves that specific major is one of the greatest things he could study to become a director. It informed a lot of his approach to filmmaking, specifically with intention and realizing how when making creative decisions, it isn't just for the look. Growing up in the Bay Area, Goldberg says that most of the people around him were on the trajectory of going into tech. It was pretty rare for people to go into film. “I've done mostly documentaries before this, which is like a totally different approach,” he said, comparing that to the scripted work he does now.

They felt that getting into the Sundance Film Festival wasn't plausible for either of them, at least not without connections. And they say they didn't even have expectations of being selected when making “Soft Boil.” Luckily, they received a call from the programmer, and they waited 24 hours for a follow-up email to hear back. Both describe what it was like to get this great news as a very surreal experience. Susick says that it was “magical.”

After months of editing, Goldberg says hearing the responses from a fresh audience was really great. When asked about their dreams with filmmaking, they laugh. Both say paying the bills and getting to continue making movies. Now being in their early 30s, the ultimate goal is for them to make the things that they love and get paid for doing so. They would also consider working for Netflix in their hometown of Los Gatos. An interest for Goldberg would be to make a film that mixes genres, as he personally writes scifi and fantasy scripts. “I feel like, if I could make three films, it would be ‘The Truman Show,’ ‘Dream Scenario’ and ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.’ I find

I'm most drawn to films that are kind of blending genres," he said. “I think with A24, there's a lot of filmmakers that admire them because they invest in younger, up-and-coming, original films and filmmakers." They selected Lucas Frank to compose the score for “Soft Boil,” and they say he did a very unique job with creating an “unsettling vibes that contrasts the traditional comedy approach.”

When it comes to dealing with critics, Goldberg says he is grateful no matter how they respond, as long as they take the time to watch what they make. And in the end, both Goldberg and Susick say what's

most important: to keep the specialness of the project. Goldberg can’t imagine how they could’ve had more fun than they did making “Soft Boil.”

When asked about the possibility of filming in Los Gatos one day, they say that they remember how a portion of Los Gatos High School was used on Nickelodeon for the Amanda Bynes show. And, depending on how things play out for them, they might be able to do something like that one day, too. As far as the near future goes, “Soft Boil” will be screening in Mountain View at the Cinequest Film Festival on March 21 and 22.

CREW At Slamdance Film Festival, (L-R) Hunter Milano (producer/AD), Clayton Susick (producer), Vivian Kerr (producer/actress), Hannah Connery (producer), Alec Goldberg (director/writer), Camille Wormser (writer/lead actress) and Meleane Havili (intimacy coordinator).

AT SUNDANCE Los Gatos High grads Alec Goldberg (left) and Clayton Susick.

PEREGRINE HOSPITALITY SCORES TOLL HOUSE HOTEL DOWNTOWN

Company also picks up The Lodge at Tiburon

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On March 2, Peregrine Hospitality, a hotel company with a $2.5 billion portfolio, announced it had acquired Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos, as well as The Lodge at Tiburon—facilities that serve what’s known in the business as “drive-to-leisure” markets.

“These are both exceptionally well-located hotels that align with our strategy of creating enhanced guest experiences while delivering long-term asset value,” said Peregrine Hospitality CEO Greg Kennealey in a release. “Both Tiburon and Los Gatos are high–demand markets that attract leisure and corporate travelers year-round.”

The 115-room Toll House property has 6,300 square feet of meeting space, a fitness and business center, and dining options.

It was renovated in 2021 with a Craftsman-inspired design.

The company’s press release mentions plenty of positives about investing in Los Gatos: scenic surroundings, Old Town, unique shops, restaurants, historic sites and the New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU)—among other highlights.

But according to The Press Democrat, before the Toll House Hotel was purchased via swift foreclosure, it saw a decline of at least 31% in value since 2019 (when a Procaccianti affiliate shelled out $43.5 million for it).

In 2022, the Los Gatan covered an effort by the hotel to drum up business by opening a high-end restaurant called Due Dieci Cucina Italiana.

That was part of a rebranding after the pandemic.

The restaurant got good reviews, but didn’t last.

Then, the hotel opened Los Gatos Tavern with a menu featuring wings, calamari and burgers.

Los Gatos Council members have frequently cited the soft rebound from the pandemic in the hospitality sector that never quite seems to gather the steam they’d like to see.

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THE GREAT WARDROBE CHANGE

A 47-year career of switching hats

Jeffrey P. Blum, Contributor

For nearly half a century, my identity was topped by a piece of headgear: the Attorney Hat. It was a fedora of authority. As a divorce lawyer for over 47 years, I was the one who asked the questions to command the room, the one who smelled the traps, and the one who steered the ship through the choppy waters of “who gets the timeshare.” I was the professional navigator of other people’s chaos.

But retirement and the shifting tectonic plates of a long life have forced me into a different wardrobe. These days, I’m often “switching hats.” The irony is that while my titles have changed, my habits haven't; I am still the man with the questions, only now, I’m often wearing the wrong hat for the job.

The accidental MD

Recently, a doctor client of mine contacted me after an illness. We discussed his case, but my brain decided it was time for a wardrobe change. I found myself leaning in to cross-examine his recovery.

I asked about his current health and the duration of his illness. It turns out that after decades of “fixing” lives, the instinct to heal outruns the billable hour. I may not have a medical degree, but at that moment, I was wearing the white coat, at least in my own head.

The home-front deposition

The most frequent hat-swap happens in my marriage to Lissa. I’ll describe a particularly gnarly situation in a mediation case of mine, expecting a sympathetic ear and perhaps a “That sounds difficult, Jeff.” Instead, Lissa puts on the Chief Investigator Hat. She asks questions that challenge my tactical choices and force me to defend my reasoning. Suddenly, the roles are inverted. I am no longer the expert giving a report; I am the star witness for the defense, sweating under the desk lamp of her logic.

The “Dad, let us handle this” hat

Then there is the slightly itchy hat I wear with my adult children. For decades, the

GUEST VIEW

flow of advice was a one-way street. I was the Fountain of Wisdom.

Now, I find myself wearing the Student Cap. My children, who are adults with their own formidable opinions, offer me advice. Taking advice from the people who you taught how to tie their shoes involves admitting that the world has changed. My success in helping them become thriving independent adults means I am no longer the smartest person in the room. I’m just the guy who can’t find the "mute" button on Zoom (actually, I can at least do that much).

The humble citizen of Los Gatos

Finally, there is the Patient Citizen Hat. Living in Los Gatos, it is tempting to put the legal fedora back on when I see the

Town Council wrestling with our traffic or the puzzle of the municipal budget.

Every time I’m stuck crawling down Santa Cruz Avenue, the old attorney in me starts looking for someone to sue.

I’ve realized that Los Gatos traffic is a place where the “Statute of Limitations” refers to how many cars can make it through a green light before it turns red. Trying to get across town on a Saturday afternoon feels like a "continuance" that never ends.

But then I look at the complexities of fire safety in our hills or the delicate balancing act of funding community services, and I realize the “Defense” has a much harder job than it looks. 47 years in the courtroom taught me one immutable truth: you never know the strength of a case until you’ve seen the evidence you don't have. I’ve made a conscious choice

not to "armchair quarterback" the Council’s budgetary decisions without having reviewed the spreadsheets and the legal constraints they are balancing. It turns out that being a good neighbor sometimes means leaving the “Expert” hat on the rack and just wearing the one that says, “I’m listening.”

Conclusion

Switching hats is about the courage to be a “beginner” again. Whether I’m playing doctor to a doctor client, witness to my wife, or student to my children, each new hat offers a better view. After 47 years of being the man with the authoritative answers, it’s quite a relief to be the man with the inquisitive questions. I’ve traded the cross-examination for the conversation, and it turns out the view is much better from this side of the table.

HEADGEAR Jeffrey Blum reflects on the various “hats” he dons in his life.

Town of Los Gatos

NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE TITLED: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING AND REPLACING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE 2281 ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ALLOWABLE USES FOR LOTS WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16100 GREENRIDGE TERRACE (APN: 527-12-002).

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above.

The Town Council adopted the Ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by the following vote:

Ayes: Maria Ristow, Rob Rennie, Matthew Hudes, Mary Badame, Mayor Rob Moore

Nays: None

Absent: None

The following is a summary of the Ordinance:

An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos repealing and replacing Planned Development Ordinance 2281 establishing development standards and allowable uses for lots within the Planned Development Overlay zone for property located at 16100 Greenridge Terrace (APN: 527-12-002). This Ordinance would allow for two lot line adjustments between three properties, two of which are located within the subject Planned Development. The Ordinance would also allow for a zone change on a portion land being added to 16084 Greenridge Terrace through a lot line adjustment.

Please note that the above is a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

Published: 3/11/26 (Pub LGN 3/11)

Summons

SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW), CITACIÓN (DERECHO FAMILIAR)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SVETLANA GRISHINA

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is (Nombre del Demandante): Yurii Morozov

CASE NUMBER: (Número del Caso): 24FL002986

Electronically filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 9/4/2024 4:36 AM

Reviewed By: F. Samonte

Case #24FL002986

Env. #16488980

You have 30 days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org) or by contacting your local bar association.

NOTICE - RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petition para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar

PUBLIC NOTICES

la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Sí no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

AVISO - LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

201 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without and attorney, are (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son):

Yurii Morozov

21440 Shady Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (510) 994 9226

Date (Fecha): Jun 10, 2021. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ F. Samonte, Deputy (Asistente).

(Pub LGN 3/11, 3.18, 3/25, 4/1)

Name Changes

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV487151 . Notice of Petition of AMANDA JANE

BUTCHER. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AMANDA JANE BUTCHER to Proposed name: AMANDA BUTCHER.

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: June 02, 2026, 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: February 27, 2026. /s/ Charles F. Adams /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed February 27, 2026 by /s/ AS A. Syrel /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV487121 . Notice of Petition of Ikuko Kitagawa. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Ikuko Kitagawa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Ikuko Kitagawa to Proposed name: Ikuko Kitagawa Hutt.

set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 380 S 1ST Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Date: February 27, 2026. /s/ Charles F. Adams /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed February 27, 2026 by /s/ AS A.Syrel /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

File Number: FBN722872 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. MANDALA MORTGAGE, 2. MANDALA MORTGAGES, 3. MANDALA PROPERTIES, 4. MANDALA MORTGAGE AND PROPERTIES, 5. MANDALA PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE , 455 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 100, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JOHN ROBERT EICHINGER, P.O. Box 878, Los Gatos, CA 95031. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/01/2015 and 01/20/2026 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/ John Eichinger /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723583. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LATERAL WORKS 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, JOHN MARK EDMONDS, 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051 and NEAL BURGESS MITCHELL, 3561 Homestead Road, #432, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2026 and 02/06/2026 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/ John Mark Edmonds /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723224

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carrie’s Mobile Grooming, 4868 Kingdale Dr., San Jose, CA, 95124, Carrie Wozadlo. This business is being conducted by n Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1/28/2026. /s/ Carrie Wozadlo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723582

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Allume Interiors, 1053 Coleman Rd #1204, San Jose, CA, 95123, Allume Interiors LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Victoria Gianella. Owner. #B20260048221. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

business name or names listed above on 10/03/2025 and 02/11/2026 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. ELIA HOSPITALITY LLC, Article/Reg # B20250326775, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Bekir Akkus /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

File Number: FBN723767. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. CHARLESTON PROPERTIES 400 Lambert Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, BOYD C. SMITH, 301 Coleridge Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and ARRILLAGA FOUNDATION, 2450 Watson Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/1981 and 02/12/2026 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/ Boyd C. Smith /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723562

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wendy Talk Therapy, Wendy Lee Gorelick. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Wendy Lee Gorelick. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

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File Number: FBN722819. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ECCENTRIC STYLIST, 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by: An Individual, AARUSHI BANERJEE, 979 La Mesa Terrace Unit B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/15/2026 and 01/16/2026 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/ Aarushi Banerjee /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723065

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Majestic Thai Spa, 1123 Luchessi Dr., San Jose, CA, 95118, Amare Spa Group Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/20/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/ Yosef Rosha. CEO. #B20260020353. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #722761

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Infusion For Health, 2880 Lakeside Drive #205, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Infusion4health, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dan Mccarty. CEO. #3646173. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 01/14/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #723922

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Qua Bridal, LLC, 501 Gibson Dr., Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023. under file No. 693075. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 02/18/2026. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

File Fictitious Business Name paperwork with the clerk of the county

File Number: FBN723610. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Prime Life Dental Office of Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., 1374 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., 1374 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/06/2026 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. Aman Bhullar, DMD, INC., Article/Reg # 4106497, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Aman Bhullar /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723747

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Town & Country Office Cleaning, 6146 Camino Verde Drive STE N-1, San Jose, CA, 95119, Morton & Stevenson Associates Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/25/1987. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Dayna Morton. Secretary. #1418776 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2026. (pub LG 02/18, 02/25, 03/04, 03/11/2026)

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #723923

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Trevin Tuxedos, LLC, 501 Gibson Dr., Apt 1323, Roseville, CA, 95678. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 02/27/2023. under file No. 693076. This business was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Filed on 02/18/2026. /s/Tamie Qua, CEO. (pub dates: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723940

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Blossom Hill Crafts, 2. Blossom Hill Crafts Pottery, 3. Blossom Hill Ceramics, 4. Blossom Hill Games, 15900 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, ABHCD4ME, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/10/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/David Propach. #202016710448. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/18/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

File Number: FBN723754. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ELIA , 276 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, ELIA HOSPITALITY LLC, 276 E Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723995

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: South Bay Ice Distribution, 301 N 13 St., San Jose, 95112, Julio Cesar Arciga. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/03/2025. /s/Julio Cesar Arciga. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2026. (pub LG 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

File Number: FBN724007. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ENDLESS SOMMER NURSING , 435 Irving Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JESSICA SOMMER, 435 Irving Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/20/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Jessica Sommer /s/. (Pub LGN: 02/25, 03/04, 03/11, 03/18/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723364

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Areli Vibes Studio, 680 N 6th St., San Jose, CA, 95112, Lilia Areli Diaz Aguilar. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Lilia Areli Diaz Aguilar. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/02/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #724016

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Moonbridge Advisory, 521 Pine Wood Ln., Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Yeji Moon. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/17/2026. /s/ Yeji Moon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #723622

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Enviro Safetech, 2160 Oakland Road, San Jose, CA, 95131, Next Level EHS, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/05/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Fardad Jay Jamali. CEO. #B20260048438. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2026. (pub LG 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723934. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. VASONA PARK DENTAL, PRACTICE OF GHUMAN DENTAL CARE, INC, 540 N. Santa Cruz Ave , STE B1, Los Gatos, CA 95037. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, GHUMAN DENTAL CARE, INC., 2275 East Dunne Ave, Suite A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/12/2025 and 02/18/2026 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. Ghuman Dental Care, Inc, Article/Reg # B20250067856, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Gurjinder Ghuman /s/ Secretary. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723875. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. EXPRESSREG LOS GATOS 634 North Santa Cruz Ave Suite 106, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, EXPRESS DOCS GROUP, LLC, 5440 Gallier Loop, Antioch, CA 94531. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 02/17/2026 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. EXPRESS DOCS GROUP, LLC, Article/Reg # B20250219290, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Shane Johnson /s/ COO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723791 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ANASTASIA CHAI HYPNOSIS, 3880 S Bascom Ave #216, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ANASTASIA ZVEROK, 3880 S Bascom Ave #216, San Jose, CA 95124 . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/01/2025 and 02/12/2026 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/ Anastasia Zverok /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724071 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS, 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC.,

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3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2009 and 02/24/2026 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. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724072 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS 2 , 349 Spring Valley Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148265. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/01/2012 and 02/24/2026 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. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN724073. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. HELPING HANDS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR ADULTS 3, 3318 Dias Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., 3072 Centerwood Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2017 and 02/24/2026 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. HELPING HANDS RCH, INC., Article/Reg # 3998490, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Rowena Nguyen /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN723232 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ANAYA BEAUTY CO, 200 West McKinley Ave 100-209, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by: An Individual, DIANA O ANAYA, 200 West McKinley Ave 100-209, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/30/2025 and 01/29/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Diana O Anaya /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. FBN724202 , filed on 02/26/2026. The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): D&I MATTRESS, 1185 Cambell Av F4, San Jose, CA 95126. Filed in Santa Clara county on 1-31-2025 under file No. FBN663112. Full Name of Registrant (s): 1. RAUL VILLAGRANA HERNANDEZ, 32744 Bel Aire Vt, Union City, CA 94587. This business was conducted by: An Individual. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Raul Villagrana Hernandez /s/. Dated: February 26, 2026. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

File Number: FBN722865. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. JAK B MAHJ, 425 Robin Widge Way, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JULIE C LIN-FRISS, 425 Robin Widge Way, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/13/2026 and 01/20/2026 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/ Julie Lin-Friss /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/04, 03/11, 03/18, 03/25/2026)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #724233

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sandhills Design Sudio, 1102 Bird Ave., Suie 20, San Jose, CA, 95125, Sandhills Consulting Corp. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/27/2026. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Tingting Pan. CEO. #6440117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 02/27/2026. (pub Metro 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

File Number: FBN724476. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. GarCo Grills and More , 1550 Dell Ave. Suite L, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, BBQ 4 U Inc., 1550 Dell Ave. Suite L, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/05/2026 and 03/05/2026 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. BBQ 4 U Inc., Article/Reg # B20260007296, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Raymond Fales /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME. FBN724475, filed on 03/05/2026. The following person(s)/registrant(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): GarCo Grills and More , 14701 La Rinconada Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Filed in Santa Clara county on 12/02/2024 under file No. FBN711567. Full Name of Registrant (s): 1. Refined Design Services, Inc., 14701 La Rinconada Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Gary Fales /s/. Dated: March 5, 2026. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

File Number: FBN724457. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WALK WITH CHRISTINA, 2. TUTOR WITH CHRISTINA , 233 Oak Meadow Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, CHRISTINA CORAVOS, 233 Oak Meadow Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/08/2021 and 03/04/2026 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/ Christina Coravos /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

File Number: FBN724062 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. EASEL AND ETHER , 539 Prada Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by: An Individual, CORAZON BURNS, 539 Prada Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/05/2026 and 02/23/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Corazon Burns /s/. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

File Number: FBN724458 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. JBA SALES AND MARKETING, 2. FIXIF ORTHOPAEDICS, 3. FIXIF ORTHOPEDICS, 4. FIXIF MEDICAL , 6614 Folklore Ct, San Jose CA 95120. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, JBA SALES & MARKETING, INC., 6614 Folklore Ct, San Jose CA 95120. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/04/2026 and 03/04/2026 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. JBA SALES & MARKETING, INC., Article/Reg # 3127521, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ John Angileri /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 03/11, 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2026)

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