ENGLISH TEACHER KURT KROESCHE NAMED PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
The two-time NCAA champ sings in the “Teacher Band”
Judy Peterson, Contributor
Celebrated English teacher Kurt Kroesche set down roots in Los Gatos in 2003, when he arrived in town for a job interview at Los Gatos High School.
Kroesche, who grew up in the Pasadena suburb of Santa Marino, never looked back: He lives in town and raised two daughters here, both of whom are LGHS grads.
“The thing I particularly love about the high school is it allows you to be part of something that’s bigger than yourself,” Kroesche said. “It provides so many spaces and places for so many of us to belong. That’s why (physics teacher) Rachel Peters and I started the swim team 19 years ago — we wanted to create a place where kids could belong.”
Kroesche was a champion swimmer at Stanford: The 1989 Stanford grad is an All-American backstroker and a two-time NCAA team champion.
“I love swimming in the ocean and being outdoors in the wilderness,” he said.
Kroesche, who has also received the LGHS “Educator of the Year” award multiple times, said he’s especially proud of the combined philosophy and ethics class that’s popular with seniors.
“We talk about how to lead a good life and what it means to
The new thrifting norm: Helping save nature, embracing your style
Dinah Cotton Contributor
On that one cold rainy day last week, I dropped by the Happy Dragon Thrift Store, the “Dragon” at 245 W. Main St. I had just read online that a person in Virginia had purchased a $3.99 vase at a thrift store that turned out to be worth over $100,000. Maybe I could find a valuable score, I thought. Perhaps a Rembrant painting, you never know. I was off for some adventure “thrifting,” as the kids say. The younger generations seem to be waking up to the value of second-hand shopping. Thrifting is now touted as fashion sustainability, a means of personal expression and ethical consumerism. It also offers exclusive, one-of-a-kind finds that cannot be achieved with fast fashion. Social media and increased eco-consciousness have been huge in raising thrifting awareness. Thrifting is about sensible budgeting. But it’s also just “cool.” With Los Gatos being an affluent town, the Dragon
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Losing the forest for the fairway
There’s something deeply unsettling about driving through the gates of La Rinconada Country Club these days. Where there was once a canopy of oaks and the hum of nature, there are now piles of downed logs—a haunting reminder of what’s been lost in the name of “modernization.”
What we’re witnessing isn’t progress. It’s the slow, methodical erosion of a historic property’s soul. The deforestation of the golf course and surrounding areas, justified as part of a “greening” initiative, rings hollow when the true motive appears to be ego—an effort to compete with other country clubs by extending the length of the course and shedding its once-affectionate nickname of “Rinky Dink.”
The irony is painful. In striving to appear more prestigious, the club has sacrificed what made it truly special: its natural beauty, its sense of place, and the quiet dignity of a space that felt timeless. Members are already expressing regret. Many are trying to sell, and despite a five-year waitlist, few seem eager to buy. That alone should tell us something.
Adding insult to injury, the new design proposes solar panels in the parking lot—a location so visible it will transform the view from nearly every angle of the property. What was once a refined and elegant environment will soon resemble a public high school lot, devoid of grace or cohesion. Sustainability is a worthy goal, but good design requires thoughtfulness, not token gestures.
This is not just about a golf course; it’s about our town’s character. When historic landscapes and architectural integrity are sacrificed for the sake of vanity projects or fleeting trends, we lose a piece of what makes Los Gatos extraordinary.
I urge the Planning Commission and Town Council to take a harder look at the long-term effects of the projects they approve. Are these developments enhancing the quality of life for residents—or are they eroding the very beauty and balance that define us?
Show me an elite neighborhood that thrives after mowing down its trees, and I’ll show you a place that has forgotten what made it desirable in the first place. Progress should never come at the expense of our natural and cultural heritage. Once the trees are gone—once the soul is gone—there’s no putting it back.
Tiffany Sieber —Los Gatos
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Newspaper is a platform for combating misinformation
As an author myself, I am thrilled to see other authors getting their moment in the spotlight! Literature is more important than ever in today's society, especially for our kids.
I feel that giving Carlota this type of platform will help combat misinformation spread by the Trump administration about Latino people, including for future generations of readers and viewers.
We need to stand up to those who spread misinformation while also promoting literacy, both for kids and the population at large.
There are likely thousands more authors out there who deserve the same platform as Carlota and have wonderful stories to tell.
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Give some Halloween love to Johnson Avenue, too
It seems that annually Tait Avenue gets Halloween coverage by your paper and also the San Jose Mercury.
However, Johnson Avenue never gets mentioned. Los Gatos Police close off Johnson annually, and we get well over 1,000 people.
Neighbors go to great lengths with elaborate decorating—one house had an enormous fire-breathing dragon. This year neighbors constructed lit arches going down the sidewalk.
Our “street party” gets bigger every year. Please don’t forget to mention us too.
Bonnie Bates Los Gatos
RIP to Los Gatos Centennial Pageant organizer
In 1987, the town of Los Gatos celebrated its 100th anniversary with many festivities.
The most remarkable was a large pageant, involving over seventy of the town's residents, animals and artifacts. It was held on the front lawn of the high school and featured characters from the town’s fabled past, including Mountain Charley, and many others.
All the actors were locals and the whole town turned out to observe the spectacle. The creator and director of this pageant was Kathy Morgan. Kathy taught English at Los Gatos High School for 37 years, and served on the Los Gatos Planning Commission, the Los Gatos Historical Society, Los Gatos Community Concert Association and was a supporter of the Friends of the Los Gatos Library for many years afterward. She passed away peacefully at her 100-year-old home in Los Gatos on Sept. 30. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Los Gatos Methodist Church at 4pm Friday, Nov. 14.
TRUNK SEGMENTS Tiffany Sieber took this photo recently when passing by the La Rinconada Country Club.
RIP Kathy Morgan taught English at Los Gatos High School for 37 years.
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POLICE BLOTTER
SUNDAY, NOV. 2
• At 10:38am, a stolen vehicle was reported on Milbrae Lane.
• Two noise disturbances were reported in the early afternoon and in the late evening. One involved a vehicle blasting loud music, and the second involved a transient subject screaming outside of the Forbes Mill Steakhouse.
MONDAY, NOV. 3
• A string of petty thefts occurred throughout the day.
• The first, occurring at 10:28am on Filmer Avenue, involved a stolen license plate. The second and third both involved mail being stolen from properties on Kensington Way and Riviera Drive.
• An incident of vandalism was reported at Faith Lutheran Church on Ferris Avenue. Although the incident occurred within an unknown time frame, it was reported at 1:45pm. The reporting person, who serves as the property manager, reported numerous bullet holes on three of the building’s windows.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
• At 10:57am, an incident of vandalism was reported on Hershner Drive. A Palestinian flag was destroyed, with writing saying the business supports terrorists.
• The business in question, Kenz Coffee Bar, is a Palestinian-owned coffee shop that operates out of a trailer on Hershner Drive and Leigh Avenue.
• At 3:06pm, an incident of battery occurred on Roberts Road. The reporting person was pepper sprayed by the subject in their vehicle.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5
• At 6:17pm, a suspicious person with a weapon was spotted at the Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue. The subject was holding a knife under his arm and left the store in the direction of Rosies.
• An auto burglary occurred at 9:41pm on Knowles Drive. An unknown subject stole $3,000 worth of electronic devices, and no damage was done to the vehicle.
THURSDAY, NOV. 6
• Two more auto burglaries were reported following the incident that occurred on Wednesday.
• The former, occurring at 4:42am on Oak Rim Court, involved a set of tires being stolen off of a black Toyota Camry. Later in the day, at 11:21am, various personal items were taken from a vehicle on El Porton.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
• Two separate incidents of indecent exposure occurred on East Main Street in the morning hours.
• At 2:03pm, embezzlement was reported on Cleland Avenue. The reporting person put an undisclosed amount of money in an account for a business deal. While the deal was being processed, the money was taken from the account.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
• A catalytic converter theft was reported at 10:54am. The reporting person captured surveillance footage of the incident, which is said to have happened the day prior at 2am.
• At 1:17pm, an incident of battery was reported on Los Gatos Boulevard. A drunk subject was harassing a worker inside of their home. The subject was drinking vodka and clawing on the reporting person’s arm. It is unknown if charges were pressed at this time.
• Later in the afternoon, at 6:34pm, a burglary was reported on Vista Del Monte. The reporting person arrived home at their property to find the back door smashed and cabinets picked through.
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Happy Dragon, from page 1 receives many unique one-of-a-kind highend treasures. Forget the mall and online shopping. Instead, you can wander down the street to find unique items while also supporting mental healthcare. And, who knows? Maybe you’ll find a $3.99 vase that turns out to be priceless.
Welcome in
Entering the Dragon on a dreary day in a blue apron, volunteer Alyssa Lau, 17, greeted me warmly. There is only one paid employee at the Dragon, the store manager. I asked Lau what motivates her to volunteer. “A friend and I found the Happy Dragon when we were thrifting,” Lau stated. “I found out that I could volunteer here, as I was 16 at the time. This is a really cool store and I love the atmosphere. Everyone is really friendly.” Lau suggested I meet with Nancy Jones, the president of the Ming Quong Auxiliary (est. 1934). Lau led me past a whole wall of vases (I would return very soon here) and deeper into the Dragon's belly. We walked past many tables loaded with holiday decorations and a few ugly sweaters on racks. (I would have to return here, too).
Jones had just completed an in-store meeting and was eager to let me know what was going on. I asked her about all the donations. “We never know what will be donated,” she said. “You know, we have beautiful antiques and china sets— things from homes in the neighbourhood that get donated to us. Would you like to see the back?” Yes please.
As we went through a door marked, “Employees Only,” Jones explained how the space was once a feed store. “We open this big garage door here,” she said. “We pull out the donation tables and we are able to accept donations from the cars that come ‘round the circular driveway that rims the shop. There are probably about 50 different departments here to sort donations. We have specific hours for donations because sometimes it is like a tsunami back here.”
Jones said they’re aware that there are plenty of places people can choose to donate to. “We try to accommodate those who wish to donate here,” she said. I noted the many bins built on top of the tables. Several volunteers in blue aprons were sorting diligently through recent arrivals in blue aprons. The shift’s volunteer manager wears a green apron and was up front. Maybe one of them knows where to find a $3.99 vase?
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Jones then shared with me a little bit about how the Dragon came into being.
“The store was founded around 1958,” she said, noting a mother and daughter team collected green stamps and held yard sales to support their philanthropic efforts. “They wanted to raise funds for the Ming
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Quong Home.” It was established in 1934 by the Presbyterian Church. It was an orphanage for Chinese girls, mostly from San Francisco. A separate institution, the Eastfield Home of Benevolence in San Jose merged with Ming Quong Home in 1987-1988, becoming known as Eastfield Ming Quong, or “EMQ.” When this merger occurred it was made clear by the volunteers that funds raised here would stay within Santa Clara County. In 2022, it was renamed Pacific Clinics. It’s now a statewide organization.
In the 1957-58 time period, the mother and daughter founders of the Happy Dragon, who had been holding yard and rummage sales, thought there must be a better way to raise funds. A brick and mortar store would help do this consistently, rather than bringing in dollars during the occasional rummage or yard sales. It would be easier to accept donations and then resell them.
Sixty-eight years ago, a $7,000 downpayment was placed on 245 W. Main St. Today this building is free and clear with only operating costs involved. All of the Dragons profits support social services through PC, with PC now owning and managing the building. The funds raised averages $50,000 monthly. (That is not a typo—monthly is accurate). The Dragon has donated over $15 million dollars over the years. The volunteers are all very proud of this.
How to train your the Dragon
And where exactly does that $50k go?
Of course, some of this—less than 10%— goes into keeping the building functional (water, PG&E, property taxes and so on). The rest goes to PC. PC is one of the longest-operating behavioral health service providers in California. They develop re-
lationships with and support service referral networks. Partnerships also allow PC to provide valuable opportunities for nurses and graduate students to gain real-world experience.
You will never know what you might find while on a thrifting adventure. On my recent visit to the Dragon I noticed: stuffed toys, children's clothes, girls' confirmation dresses, sets of magnificent china, unique art objects and seasonal decor. My editor tells me he found a pair of dapper dress shoes for a steal of a deal.
You can participate They are always looking for volunteers. And if you want to join in the fun, all
you have to do is fill out an application online or drop by and speak to the manager on duty. In speaking to the volunteers that were there for their four-hour shift on the day I dropped in, I noticed that everyone was helpful and friendly. This is a volunteer community that is dedicated and cares about what they are doing. And they care about each other.
They’re also always seeking donations. But note: large furniture and electronics are not accepted. If you have questions concerning your donation please call. Frequent donors know they’re helping the environment as well as those children and families in need.
HISTORY A photo taken in the 60s or 70s at the Happy Dragon. Some volunteers have donated their time for two decades (or more). If you are interested—even if you are 16 years old—you can drop by, or call, to learn more.
GREAT DEALS Monica Libby, a 13-year volunteer at Happy Dragon, points out special prices on tops. Volunteers form a community that, in addition to being a lot of fun, raises substantial funds for Pacific Clinics.
Courtesy of Happy Dragon archives
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AWARD-WINNING TEACHER Kurt Kroesche has won “Educator of the Year” multiple times. He’s now gearing up to lead the Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade.
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Grand Marshal, from page 1
lead a good life,” he said. “I think people are looking for some kind of meaning or purpose, and hopefully the class gets the students thinking about that. I’ve always found LGHS students to be insightful and curious.”
Kroesche’s talents go well beyond the classroom.
For example, he’s a singer in the high school’s Teacher Band that performs at the annual “Fractured Follies” variety show.
The show celebrates the end of the school year with comedy, skits, and singing and dancing.
“It started out in 2000 as a fundraiser for cancer research,” Kroesche said.
“We only had four or five teachers participating that first year, but today approximately half the staff participates.
The kids really respond to the teachers having a good time.”
The criteria to be named Grand Marshal for the Los Gatos Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade specifies that individuals must have made significant contributions to the town’s youth.
Clearly, Kroesche has that in spades: He’s an innovative leader who views his extra-curricular activities as an “extension of the classroom” and whose heart was captured by the town that he says is a “real community.”
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NAILBITER HARVEST IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS
Laura Ness, Contributor
Harvest 2025 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was a lengthy and stressful one, punctuated by bouts of rain, followed by Indian summer warmth, then more sprinkles, or full-on downpours. Now, it’s pretty much a wrap, with some of the last fruit coming in on Nov. 5, right before the first really big rain of the season.
Viticulturist, Ken Swegles, who manages dozens of vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, including Ascona on Skyline Boulevard above Los Gatos, told us, “It basically rained during the entirety of harvest!” With vineyards spread out from the Los Altos Hills to down near Mt. Madonna, he was less likely to dodge raindrops, as harvest began in September.
“This might be one of the better vintages, at least for some vineyards,” says Swegles. He’s particularly excited about the Ascona Vineyards chardonnay, chenin blanc, gamay noir, and pinot noir. “These were virtually perfect: great flavors and chemistry numbers!” He picked cabernet franc, sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon as the Nov. 5 storm bore down upon him.
Marty Mathis of Kathryn Kennedy, with whom we caught up at Premier Cruz, a Santa Cruz Mountains cabernet-centric event held on November 1 at the Lexington Vineyards and Winery, told us that all the cabernet sauvignon had been harvested a few days earlier under ideal Indian summer conditions.
“Vintage 2025 will be remembered as an extremely cool summer,” says Mathis, whose vineyard in Saratoga was planted by his mother, for whom the label is named. “Probably not since 1980 has there been so much fog and cool daytime temperatures,” says Mathis. “Typically, the coolest vintages are the best vintages in the location of Kathryn Kennedy Estate in Saratoga.” Could bode well.
In Bonny Doon, fourth-generation winegrower, Ryan Beauregard, who farms four different estate vineyards, began harvest on Sept. 9. All hell broke loose on September 29 when the Bald Mountain chardonnay and Coast Grade pinot noir ripened at the same time. It was a scramble to find enough fermenting bins. He finished his last picks on Nov. 5, as the rains came down in earnest.
“We worked from dark to dark for the last three days,” Beauregard told me on Nov. 6. “This last wave was cabernet, zinfandel, and some merlot that I got from my friend John Bargetto.” His family and the Bargetto’s have been friends in the wine business for 80 years.
No matter how many times you go through the process, it doesn’t get any easier: Mother Nature and the whims of Human Nature tend to throw a monkey wrench in the best laid plans.
“This has honestly been the most difficult harvest of my life, for many reasons,” says Beauregard, who, at 50 years old, just completed his 27th harvest. “I almost consider myself an industry expert at this point,” he jokes. “Actually, I just feel like an expert in making bad decisions and seeing what happens!”
At Burrell School Vineyards on Summit Road, Dave Moulton just wrapped up his 32nd harvest. “All the grapes are in and fermentation is proceeding well!” he tells us, with a sigh of relief. The long cool summer had him wondering if the pinot noir would ever ripen. Chardonnay was first off, and it looked a magnificent crop. Then it was a long wait for the cabernet sauvignon, cab franc and merlot, which were picked at the end of October. They just completed bottling of 2023 cab franc and merlot, and 2024 cabernet sauvignon, freeing up barrel space for the 2025 wines.
In the hills of Saratoga, Jim Cargill of House Family Vineyards, who is also the
president of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers, sounded enthusiastic, having brought in all the fruit for the winery owned by his father-in-law, Dave House. “Not a big harvest, but the flavors are intense and I’m very excited about the wines,” he said. House was pouring selections of his eponymous wines, accompanied by the awesome food prepared for the event by Oak & Rye, including cheese stuffed grilled mushrooms which proved awesome with aged mountain cabs.
Silver Mountain’s Jerold O’Brien should be sipping a well-deserved single malt while watching the sun go down over the autumnal colors of his mountain eyrie. Instead, when I spoke with him at Premier Cruz, he was still waiting for fruit to come in from a vineyard in Woodside that he inherited, courtesy of his recent purchase of Woodside Vineyards from his longtime friend, Bob Mullen. Why he would take on such a project when he already has his own label, plus a busy custom crush operation, is something one could only appreciate if you shared a bond with a compadre that transcends logic. While O’Brien’s estate fruit came off weeks ago, courtesy of its elevation and warmer climate, the
Woodside fruit, on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, struggles to ripen in a cool year like this one. The sun goes down behind the mountain at 3:30pm or so beginning mid-September and the vines start to shut down. Growing grapes is not for sissies.
Viticulture consultant, Prudy Foxx of Foxx Viticulture, says, “I think the chemistry was far more balanced with lower sugars and better acid this year: much more European style. Ironically, all the wine makers that used to demand low sugar, wanted higher sugar this year.” She bemoans the impact of fads on winemaker behavior, as chasing consumer demand is always a dicey proposition.
Bigger challenges loom
While harvest is always the craziest and most stressful time of the year for winegrowers, it pales in comparison to the changes that are facing the overall wine industry. Boomers are buying less, due to health reasons (doctors telling them to drink less red wine) and their cellars are full, while younger consumers have too many choices besides wines to tempt them. Wine consumption is down across
MOUNTAINTOP MOMENT On Saturday, a group assembled at Burrell School Winery to celebrate the 45th birthday of Scotts Valley resident Joe Digirolamo.
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2010 House Family Vineyards
Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon –
Showing classic aromas of iron filings, graphite, earthy autumnal leaves and tobacco, the soft palate reveals delightful notes of mushroom and notes of tea. This would be great with chanterelle and butternut squash risotto. This wine is available in 750ml and magnum formats. The 2011 version of this wine is available in the rare double magnum format.
2019 House Family Block 10 Cabernet
Sauvignon – If you prefer a more fruit-forward and fleshy wine, the juicy black and red baked pie fruits, sweet earth, dried meats and savory herbs of the this 2019 cabernet sauvignon from House Family Vineyards will appeal. (Block 10 is one of their oldest plantings, known for forest and bay notes). Pair with a well-aged ribeye from Carnico in Los Gatos. $85 house.
the board, and many winemakers bought far less fruit for 2025, many abruptly canceling contracts mid-season.
Why? During the pandemic, wineries who pivoted to curbside pickup, saw a big boom in business. Those with tasting rooms and loyal wine clubs did very well, as tasting outside was one of the few pleasurable activities allowed. Club enrollment increased and many wineries increased production to meet a demand they thought was long-term. Restaurants sold off wine inventories to eager collectors, and consumers were spending money on online Zoom wine tastings, and cooking classes, often paired with wine. This opportunistic marketing paid off, wineries increased grape contracts, with some even putting more vines in the ground. Visits to tasting rooms increased, more exclusive experiences were created, prices went up and it seemed like the Roaring Twenties all over again. Warning bells should have been going off, but human nature is seemingly resistant to reality.
2002 Kings
Mountain Vineyards
Meritage – A stunning combination of 52% cab sauv, 28% cab franc, 14% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 1% malbec, this is one of the cellar gems from a one-acre vineyard on the east side of Skyline. At once elegant and darkly mysterious, it has aromas of cedar, sage, leather and cherry tobacco lead to cassis, allspice and chocolate covered blueberries. Pair with rosemary prime rib or juniper encrusted elk chops. Retail, $120; holiday price, $88 (with code “Holiday25for20205”).
2014 Silver Mountain “Alloy” – Jerold O’Brien’s flagship “Alloy”wine is a classic Bordeaux-style blend, and the warmth of this drought vintage shows through in the sweet cherry, pipe tobacco and cocoa nibs that meld nicely with fragrant herbs like tarragon, rosemary and basil. His 2013 Alloy was named Best Bordeaux in CA at 2022 CA State Fair, and was Best of Class at the 2023 East Meets West Competition. Pappardelle bolognese, boar sausage lasagna or even pot roast with garlic and parsley mashed potatoes would be awesome pairings. $44.
Bon voyage!
Things were about to change. As soon as things began to open up with the ready availability of vaccines and the return to normal, consumers, denied the opportunity to travel during the pandemic, returned to cruising and overseas tours with a vengeance. Winery visits started to decline even as hotel and restaurant prices started to skyrocket.
The rise of the “sober curious” movement and “Dry January,” started driving the production of low and no alcohol wines and mocktails, and the writing was on the wall.
Now, thousands of acres of vines have been pulled. Inventories are stacking up, and more wineries and vineyards are on the market than at any time in the past.
Most of the boutique wineries like those in the Santa Cruz Mountains have fairly small productions, but inventories are stacking up at the larger ones. The competition is fiercer than ever for shelf space. Coupled with changes in consumer buying habits, tastes and preferences, it points to a big shakeout ahead.
More on that next time.
2021 Storrs Bates Ranch Cabernet
Sauvignon – This wine is a glorious representation of a stunning vineyard on Redwood Retreat Road that has developed a reputation for producing some of the most stoically graceful Cabs in existence. Bates Ranch has consistently produced age-worthy wines with superb tannin structure, often taking years to soften. This is ready to please. Captivating from the first whiff of black cherry and cedar, the silky palate is generous with cassis, cranberry, and hints of dark chocolate. This is your classic prime rib roast companion. $70
2021 Wrights Station Cabernet Franc, Lago Lomita Vineyards
– From a vineyard that faces southwest overlooking the Monterey Bay, comes this lushly textured yet nicely piney cab franc, marrying dark, ripe fruit with that sprucelike greenery that makes cab franc so intriguing. This would be awesome seared spiced duck breast over chestnut puree and polenta, or game hens with cornbread and chestnut stuffing. The 2018 version of this wine is lean and spicy green, and would be plumb perfect with chile verde or chile rellenos. $54 store.
WINEMAKER Dave Moulton of Burrell School Vineyards at Premier Cruz.
First photo from left courtesy of Jim Cargill; others by Drew Penner and Laura Ness Laura Ness / Los Gatan
Rugs that are meant to last generations
Babak Falasiri details the craftsmanship inside Serapi Rug Gallery
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
The rug is an emblem of Persian culture. Families place them on their living room floors and, at times, hang them from their walls. It’s a celebration of beauty, and can be a mark of decadence.
Babak Falasiri, the owner of Serapi Rug Gallery for the last 15 years, has been in the industry for three decades in the United States. At one point during a three-hour interview with the Los Ga -
tan—as Falasiri explained the intricacies of the rug-making craft—a shopper came in and purchased thousands of dollars worth of rugs on the spot. It was a joyous moment for Falasiri, who said such a quick (and lucrative) sale happens maybe three times a year.
The introduction of luxury rugs at the start of the recession was discouraged by many of Falasiri’s colleagues at the time. But several years later, Falasiri’s success—a product of personal and professional resilience—speaks for itself.
Some rugs are so luxurious they could match what someone would put down for an initial mortgage payment. The
care that goes into each product is what makes them stand out. There’s a story behind each one. And, Falasiri says, when taken care of properly, these high-quality items will stay in a family for multiple generations.
Falasiri, who grew up in Iran, has been selling rugs for most of his life. Falasiri began this journey at just 17 in Miami, Fla., with his two uncles. He felt Silicon Valley calling, and he moved to Los Gatos in 2007 with his wife.
Iran has compulsory military service for young men, but fortunately for Falasiri, he moved to St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 13 to live with relatives. When he was
15, he moved to Los Angeles, attending Hoover High. After graduating, Falasiri wanted to work with his uncles in Miami, because Persian rugs were part of his culture. The jump felt familiar to him. Since attending college in Florida and moving into the workforce, Falasiri has been working steadily in the business for decades. “I was living in Florida for 16 years with my uncles, so I started learning the very basics,” he says. “I put my youth in that and helped their business grow.” While working for his uncles, Falasiri would sit at the store between sales and dream about starting a similar company.
He recalls that his uncles’ business,
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EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP Babak Falasiri explains the level of detail that goes into making a traditional Persian rug. Some take more than a decade to complete, but they can last a lifetime—or more.
Shiraz Rug Gallery, was the biggest rug retailer in the southeastern United States at the time. He didn’t know how to go about opening such an operation, but he would imagine the possibilities. Around 2007, his relationship with his uncles had begun to fray. He decided it was time to strike out on his own. This very quickly led him to move to California with his wife to open his own shop right in Los Gatos. One of Falasiri’s brothers teaches at York University in Toronto, Canada, while the other is a coffee shop owner in Beverly Hills. But Falasiri wanted to follow his own path.
A craft that lasts centuries
Rugs that are eight feet by 10 feet are the best-selling size rugs at Serapi Rugs, and take two years to weave, on average. But some can take up to seven to 12 years. Falasiri highlights this in relation to the ongoing tariffs, insinuating that these rugs couldn’t feasibly be produced in America. “I don’t know how it’s going to end up, but it’s definitely going to end up affecting us,” he says. “I understand the concept behind it, for sure. But, I think there has to be revisions, because this is a handmade art. The craftsmanship is such that, in these countries, it’s an infrastructure that’s been built over centuries.”
The tapestry business isn’t as affected by wars and government shutdowns as other forms of commerce might be. Their busiest time is the back-to-school and fall season. But no matter the time of year, Falasiri says he’s always looking for rugs that have artistic merit. “We have tribals and classic designs with an Old World pattern,” he said. “We have antique rugs that are over 100 years old, then modern and traditional rugs.” Most rugs cost under $10,000—though there are exceptions that are much higher than that number.
Falasiri looks to import his rugs directly, to avoid having to deal with a middle-man. Usually, it’s not the weaver who makes the lion’s share of the money. Rather, it’s the presenter. “What you see here, 90% of the rugs are directly imported from the producer that works with the weaver,” he says. “We import from Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, and we used to import a lot from Iran. But now there are sanctions, which most recently happened in 2018.” Falasiri has rugs sourced from Iranian cities, but also from small towns and tribal areas. “Some of my prize possessions are the genuine Persian tribal and village rugs,” he says. “I love the Qashqaii rugs—which is located close to the city of Shiraz. In my mid20s, I focused on building relationships with people, so that’s how I started the business.” Falasiri doesn’t know the tribes personally, but he’s built relationships with those who do. And he’s very picky about building his collection.
Falasiri says Persian rugs aren’t just a luxury, they’re also fine art pieces that can be considered an investment—something that’s impossible to replicate.
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WILDCATS BEGIN QUEST FOR CCS FOOTBALL TITLE
Field hockey team aims for 18th championship
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
The Los Gatos High School football team earned the No. 3 seed in the Central Coast Section Open/Division I playoffs after an unbeaten run in the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division. The Wildcats (7-3) host No. 6 seed St. Francis (55) on Nov. 14 at 7pm.
They finished the regular-season with a 51-7 drubbing of Palo Alto on Nov. 6. Los Gatos put the game out of reach by halftime, building a 35-0 lead. Callum Schweitzer completed 5-of-6 passes for 114 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown pass to Max Thomas.
Beau Musser had three catches, two of them for TDs. Grayson Doslak had five carries for 105 yards—that’s 21 yards per carry for those counting. He also had a TD run of 17 yards. Cristian Zisa, Hudson Schrader and Gavin Jordan had one interception apiece.
Tyler Purcell had a team-high eight tackles, while Yuri Tanaka had three tackles for losses. In the team’s penultimate league game—a 56-13 win over Menlo-Atherton—Schweitzer was astounding, completing 7-of-7 passes for 170 yards.
Doslak had four carries—including three TDs—for 105 yards, a whopping 26.3 yards per rush. The Wildcats went 5-0 to win the Bay Division title, outscoring their opponents by a combined margin of 217-41. They shut out Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo School in winning every league game by 14 points or more.
In other words, this was one of the most dominant Bay Division league title runs in recent memory.
Flag football
The one team within the CCS Los Gatos couldn’t beat this season proved to be its foil in the Open Division championship game. Menlo School, which dealt the Wildcats a loss in their non-league matchup in September, rallied for a 27-13 victory on Nov. 8 at Santa Clara High School.
Los Gatos finished the season with a 22-6 record, including a thrilling 6-0, double overtime win over Sacred Heart Prep in the semifinals. That avenged a
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loss to the Gators in the opening month of the season. However, the Wildcats couldn’t get past Menlo School in the championship. The opportunistic Menlo defense picked off four Los Gatos passes, allowing the Knights to outscore the Wildcats 20-0 in the second half.
Sophomore Taylor Payne led the way offensively for Los Gatos, finishing with three receptions for 67 yards. Kendall Feichtmeir had 15 tackles, and freshman Callie Nelson totaled two sacks. Paige Purcell and Feichtmeir scored the lone Los Gatos touchdowns, both in the opening half.
Field hockey
The No. 2 seed Wildcats (21-1) are back in the CCS Division I title game after knocking off Mitty 2-0 in the semifinals on Nov. 8. They play No. 4 seed St. Fran-
cis in the championship contest on Nov. 12 at Los Altos High School.
The Wildcats received a goal from Ann-Katrin Zu-Sayn Wittgenstein in the first half and Kaja McCullough in the second half to power past Mitty for the third time in as many tries this season. Los Gatos beat St. Francis 2-0 in the first month of the season, but the Lancers are white-hot after upsetting top-seed St. Ignatius 1-0 in the other semifinal. St. Ignatius dealt Los Gatos its only loss this season, spoiling the Wildcats’ opportunity for an undefeated season.
The Wildcats have been steamrolling opponents this year, with 20 of their 21 wins being shutouts. The holders of a CCS record 17 playoff championships, Los Gatos looks to win an 18th title against a familiar foe.
Girls water polo
The No. 3 seed Wildcats earned a 9-7 win over No. 6 seed Woodside in a Division I quarterfinal on Nov. 8. They advance to a semifinal matchup against No. 2 seed Valley Christian on Nov. 12. Los Gatos (13-13) closed the regular-season strong, posting a 7-4 victory over Wilcox in the SCVAL playoffs.
Brooke Cannan scored four goals and Rhiannon McColley scored twice for the Wildcats, who entered the playoffs having won five of their final seven league contests.
Cannan has a team-high 63 goals and McColley a team-best 34 assists. Charlotte Brown has been pivotal defensively, accumulating 75 steals. Jaz Charnaw and Danielle Doepke have been difference-makers offensively, combining for 60 goals.
STIFF ARM Wildcats tailback Grayson Doslak has been a force all season, racking up 7.4 yards per carry while leading the team with 13 rushing touchdowns.
Jonathan Natividad / Los Gatan
Julieanne “Julie” Anderson
November 30, 1935 – May 12, 2025
Julieanne “Julie” Anderson (née Rice), born November 30, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at Huntington Terrace in Gresham, Oregon, at the age of 89.
Julie graduated from Camas High School (Washington) in 1953, and thereafter from the University of Washington, with a degree in education. She shared a 52-year marriage with her late husband, Clinton Anderson, with whom she lived in Los Gatos, California, until his passing in 2016. In the years that followed, she found renewed joy and companionship with her partner, Tom Gant, and together they built a warm life in Oregon until Tom’s death in 2024.
Julie was the devoted mother of Matthew Anderson of Santa Cruz, California, and stepmother to Clay Anderson of Portland, Oregon, and Curt Anderson of Benicia, California. To her family, her students, and her community, she was a valued teacher and an endless source of care. Julie taught in the Los Gatos and Saratoga high school districts, where she dedicated herself to supporting students with special needs. She went beyond the classroom to make a difference in their lives, opening her home to young people facing difficult circumstances, offering stability, encouragement, and unconditional kindness. Julie’s generosity extended well beyond her professional life — she was a steadfast friend, often giving of herself —whether through time, companionship, or financial support—to those who were struggling and in need of a helping hand.
Julie is survived by her son, Matt and his wife Joy, and their son Mitchell; by Clay and his sons Jeff Anderson and his wife Violet and their sons Cedar and River; and Adam Anderson; and by Curt and his wife Ann Whittemore and son Miles Whittemore.
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TESLA HOLDS ITS OFFICIAL LOS GATOS DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE CENTER LAUNCH
Celebration draws electric carmaker’s fans, questions about tax revenue
Drew Penner, Editor
Though it’s already been open for a few months now, Saturday marked the official celebration of the Tesla dealership’s arrival in Los Gatos. It drew enthusiasts from across the Silicon Valley region and even one of the few Roadsters in operation in the world—just days after the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, teased new details about a redesigned version on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Ross Patterson, a 67-year-old from Redwood City, brought his 7-year-old husky-shepherd to the Los Gatos Boulevard showroom.
“I like the technology,” he said of why he’s such a Tesla fan, demonstrating how
he can turn on “Dog Mode,” so his pet remains safe inside his vehicle while he pops into the store on a sweltering day.
“They’re fantastic for dogs.”
He says he’s not a fan of some media reports about Musk, for example in regard to the recent shareholder vote on a pay plan that could allow the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive to become a trillionaire. Focusing on that number is a bit simplistic, he says.
“He gets to buy stock at a predetermined price,” Patterson noted.
Robin Chen, 30, came over from San Jose for the celebration.
“I think it’s cool,” he said of the event, “because they have many swags.”
Besides basic refreshments and a food truck outside, attendees could leave with a branded tote bag and a miniature white Cybertruck replica, among other items.
“The weather here is pretty good, and
trast to the famous South African immigrant, Townsend was born and raised there.
That was long before Musk, a Canadian citizen by descent, would anger America’s northern neighbor by saying, “Canada’s not a real country.”
Musk has become a lightning rod for Trump Administration critics. And the Los Gatos location has been a magnet for demonstrators. Protesters in Los Gatos have decried Musk’s efforts to slash social programs and foreign aid while serving on behalf of the president.
By no means has there been a fire-sale on used Telsas, though “VINTAGE TESLA / PRE-MADNESS EDITION” stickers can now be spotted on bumpers from Santa Cruz to Sonoma.
The pioneering electric car brand— once the darling of the wealthy sustainability set—has maintained fierce loyalty in the Greater Silicon Valley region.
“There are a lot of Tesla owners that live and work in Los Gatos and the surrounding area,” Townsend said, when asked why the place seemed such a good fit. “So, we wanted to pick a place where it could be a little more centralized for locals to come to do service, to buy a new Tesla or trade in a Tesla—whatever they wanted to do.”
When the Los Gatan asked how they plan to win back the sizable contingent of local customers who’ve been alienated by Musk’s political activities, Townsend declined to address the question head-on.
“I want to focus on our technology and what makes Tesla great,” she said, pointing to the company’s innovation and shouting out the company’s workforce. Around 2:45pm, Monte Sereno Council member Bryan Mekechuk, another Canadian, showed up in a red 2011 Roadster, one of less than 3,000 ever made.
“I believe that Tesla makes some of the best cars in the world,” he said. “And even if I don’t agree with Elon, I do admire the technology and the design of the vehicles that Tesla produces.”
He also owns a Cybertruck.
the atmosphere is nice,” Chen said, adding he got some stickers, too.
Allison Townsend, the general manager of sales for Tesla in Sunnyvale, who helped open the Los Gatos location, seemed thrilled with the turnout.
“Today is our Los Gatos opening party,” she said. “This is our chance to say ‘Thanks’ to the community for opening their arms to welcome us—and just to have our clients come in and test drive some vehicles, meet the staff that make working at Tesla so great, meet some fellow Tesla owners and just have a good time.”
She stood in front of a blue Model X. In front of her, a Model S; behind, a Model Y. Families milled about and approached the humanoid robot that’s been hyped frequently but isn’t yet available.
Like Musk, Townsend used to live in Ontario, Canada. Though, in con -
“Tesla tried to get the lot where Whole Foods is,” he said, of the Amazon-owned grocery store being built nearby. “It’s kinda funny that Jeff Bezos and Whole Foods are on one corner, and Elon Musk and Tesla are right beside it.”
Former Los Gatos mayor Sandy Decker was more than happy to support Tesla’s local launch.
“It’s not the man, it’s the machine,” she said, addressing the elephant in the room before this reporter even raised a question about Musk. “I came to encourage them to sell as much as possible.”
She hopes the new tax dollars will help make up for municipal funding that disappeared when other auto sales centers closed, though she said she still had questions about how much of the money will flow into Town coffers.
“We desperately need to replace what we lost,” she said.
WEEKEND EXCURSION Electric car enthusiasts and local officials stopped by the Tesla dealership and service center Grand Opening in Los Gatos, which was held on Saturday.
Apply to Serve on a Town Board or Commission
Town of Los Gatos
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the community and get more involved with local government? The Town has volunteer opportunities available on its various Boards and Commissions:
- Arts and Culture Commission
- Community Health and Senior Services Commission
- Complete Streets and Transportation Commission
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
- Finance Commission
- Library Board
- Parks and Sustainability Commission
- Personnel Board
- Planning Commission
Apply by November 17, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Tentative interviews are scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
For details and to apply, visit: www.LosGatosCA.Gov/CommissionApplication
Questions?
Email: Clerk@losgatosca.gov
Wendy Wood Los Gatos Town Clerk Published: 11/12/2025 (Pub LGN 11/12)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720112
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: New World Sciences, 14531 La Rinconada Drive, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Steve Smith. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Steven Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/29/2025. (pub Metro 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720574
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Slowth Mail, 137 W. Rincon Ave., Campbell, CA, 95008, Hendrika Johanna Patricia Mulder. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Hendrika Johanna Patricia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/17/2025. (pub LG 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720513
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Express Tax Service, 719 Blackfoot Ct., San Jose, CA, 95123, Eric Roberts. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/22/2025. /s/Eric Roberts. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/15/2025. (pub LG 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720675
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Oh Wise One Management, 65 Southpine Ct., San Jose, CA, 95138, Sean Rinde. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2025. /s/ Sean Rinde. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/22/2025. (pub LG 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719989
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Paint Fetish, 101 Garlic Ave., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Linda
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Valderrama. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/20/2025. /s/ Linda Valderrama. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/24/2025. (pub LG 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2025)
File Number: FBN720724. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TRUE NATURE FAMILY
THERAPY, 15810 Los Gatos Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ANN E HAWKINS, 15810 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/24/2025 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. /s/ Ann E Hawkins /s/. (Pub LGN: 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720476
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brightmane Therapeutic Center, 1040 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA, Alisha Danielle Allen. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Alisha Allen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/14/2025. (pub LG 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2025)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720420
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Ivory Squad, 2. Prime Smile, 3. Fang-Tastic Care, 100 Palm Valley Blvd, APT 3044, San Jose, CA, 95123, Shelley Gayle Acdan Raza. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/26/2025. /s/Shelley Gayle Acdan Raza. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/10/2025. (pub Metro 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721001
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Smart Wound, 1855 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, 95116, Layhill 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/Phillip Thelan Pham. CEO. #B20250327843. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN720668. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Creative Juices Design , 485 Alberto Way, Suite 200, Los Gatos, Ca 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Mary Lacerte, 139 Vineyard Court, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/18/2005 and 10/22/2025 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/ Mary Lacerte /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN720950. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WREN APPAREL , 3185 Oakgate Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by: An Individual, SHEHZAD ISMAIL, 3185 Oakgate Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/03/2025 and 11/03/2025 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/ Shehzad Ismail /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
File Number: FBN721051 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. IRISH RUMMY, 974 Yorkshire Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by:
An Individual, MARY VERDUCCI, 974 Yorkshire Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 11/05/2025 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/ Mary Verducci /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720229
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Posture Lounge, 1706 Willow St. STE C., San Jose, CA, 95127, Richardson DC, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business
under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/17/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Melinda Valdez Richardson. Owner. #201934510269. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720550
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hotshots Carpet Installations, Ryan Moorhead. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Ryan Moorhead. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/17/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
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