$7K BOTTLE OF WINE SERVES BITTERSWEET ODE TO TRUE FRIENDSHIP
VinoVero’s Michele Bevilacqua toasts “American father” suffering from terminal illness
Dinah Cotton, Contributor
In the arty Right Bank of Bordeaux area of France—a land dotted with castles—there’s a tiny wine region known as Pomerol. On an eastern plateau, you’ll find the exclusive 28.5-acre Petrus vineyard with its blue clay soils and low yields. Grapes bottled there in 2008 and marketed under the “Grand Vin” label go for a few thousand dollars to as much as $56,000. Out of 100 points, Decanter rated it a 96, Wine Advocate a 97, and Jeff Leve a 97.
A bottle that ended up in the hands of Michele Bevilacqua, the proprietor of Los Gatos wine bar VinoVero, recently served to not only mark the Venetian’s successful achievement of United States citizenship, but also as a fitting farewell for his good friend, Mark Ginanni, who inspired him to apply for the passport—and is sadly losing his battle with a terminal illness.
Cruise your four-wheeled gondola down North Santa Cruz Avenue to VinoVero and you’ll find so much more than a wine bar. There’s an immaculate compact kitchen in the rear. There’s farm-fresh produce in the store room. Campbell Soup can lamps illuminate the space.
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LG FIELD HOCKEY DYNASTY BETTER THAN EVER, AS SEASON ENDS WITH VICTORY
Wildcats cap 22-1 record with CCS championship
Emanuel
Lee,
Sports Editor
The Los Gatos High School field hockey team ended the season the way it started: with a dominant victory.
The No. 2 seed Wildcats extended their ongoing Central Coast Section record with an 18th playoff championship, rolling to a 3-0 win over No. 4 seed St. Francis on Nov. 12 in the Division I title match at Los Altos High. With 10 seconds remaining and the outcome long decided, the 60-plus players on the Los Gatos side started the countdown.
“It was surreal in that moment,” standout senior Leaya Cleary said. “It kind of felt like a dream.”
Reality was better than a dream for the Wildcats, who finished the season 22-1. However, their record doesn’t begin to encapsulate their sheer dominance. To wit: Los Gatos outscored its opponents 176-4—no,
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and landed on top of both the Audi and the California Highway Patrol vehicle.
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CHEF AND ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES LINE OF NUTRITION BARS
Laleh Imanverdi, a Los Gatos chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur, dance instructor and actor has announced the launch of original healthy snack bars and nutrient-focused cookbooks.
The mother-of-two says these reflect her deep commitment to wholesome, natural and accessible nutrition. Crafted with high-quality ingredients—and inspired by her multicultural culinary background—these bars are designed to provide balanced energy, clean nourishment, and exceptional flavor, a spokesperson said in a release.
Imanverdi says these will be perfect for busy parents, students, athletes or anyone seeking convenient, health-forward snacks.
According to the company, the line represents Imanverdi’s philosophy that food should fuel the body while delighting the senses.
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publications that demonstrate outstanding achievement in design, writing, photography, and overall concept. The First Place Award from the American Scholastic Press Association recognizes excellence in student media production across layout, creativity, and storytelling.
“We’re so proud of our students for earning this national recognition,” shared Superintendent Heath Rocha. “Our school yearbooks are keepsakes that capture the memories, friendships, and spirit of a moment in time. These awards honor not only the students’ creativity and hard work, but also the lasting legacy they’ve created for their classmates and staff to look back on for years to come.”
The 2024–25 yearbook was created by a dedicated, student-led editorial team, many of whom are now continuing their work as part of this year’s staff. Their experience and leadership from last year’s award-winning publication are helping shape and inspire the development of the upcoming edition.
CUSD REACHES AGREEMENT WITH CSEA STAFF
The Campbell Union School District and California School Employees Association Chapter 868 announced Nov. 12 they’d reached a labor agreement.
Key highlights:
• 3.25% salary increase for all CSEA-represented employees
• Benefits cap increased to $18,000
• Agreement effective through 2028 with opportunity to revisit compensation annually
On Nov. 13, 2025, at around 5:40pm, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a crash on Highway 17, south of Summit Road.
A female driver from Los Gatos was driving a black 2013 Audi Q5 southbound on Highway 17, south of Summit Road at an undetermined speed.
At the same time, a male California Highway Patrol officer was driving a 2021 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle northbound on the highway (south of Summit Road at an unknown speed).
Due to weather conditions, a tree located west of southbound Highway 17 fell
As a result of the crash, the driver of the Audi did not sustain any injuries.
The CHP officer sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The crash is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Commander of the California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz Area office, Capt. Grimm, would like to remind the public to exercise caution while driving in the rain.
Authorities urge motorists to turn on their vehicle’s windshield wipers and headlights, drive at a safe speed for the current conditions, and leave plenty of space between themselves and surrounding vehicles.
SHS YEARBOOK WINS NATIONAL AWARDS
The Saratoga High School Yearbook staff has received two prestigious national awards for the 2024-25 edition of their publication. The yearbook earned Gold Medalist status from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and First Place from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA), two of the highest recognitions for excellence in scholastic journalism.
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“On behalf of the Campbell Union School District and the families we serve, I would like to thank CSEA for their partnership and continued dedication to our students and community,” said William Slade, president of the CUSD Board of Education. “Their willingness to engage in constructive dialogue, coupled with our mutual understanding of the responsibility to manage taxpayer funds wisely, made this agreement possible.”
Over the past four years, staff has received a cumulative 23% increase in total compensation, placing CUSD among the most competitive districts in Santa Clara County, the school district said.
“This agreement ensures our members can continue doing what they do best—serving the children and families of CUSD,” said Cedric Germany, President, CSEA-Chapter 868. “We appreciate the District’s respectful and collaborative approach to negotiations, which made our members feel heard and valued. Together, we will continue to make CUSD is one of the top-performing districts in California.”
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STORMY WEATHER A Los Gatos driver escaped injury, though a tree landed on her Audi Q5. A CHP vehicle was also damaged, and the officer sustained minor injuries. CHP
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The nuances of collecting taxes from Los Gatos Tesla
Town officials are urging locals to “Buy local and register local”
Drew Penner, Editor
The recent Grand Opening of the Tesla dealership and service center in Los Gatos sparked questions—including from former mayor Sandy Decker—about just how much of the company’s sales revenue would remain in the community.
So, the Los Gatan reached out to Town’s financial planners to dig into how exactly that will work.
According to the Town, while the picture is a nuanced one, for those planning to purchase a Tesla, the upshot is simple: “Buy local and register local.”
“In California, all sales are taxable unless a specific exemption applies,” a Town spokesperson said in an email response. “Taxable sales generally involve tangible personal property, meaning items that can be seen, weighed, measured, felt, or touched. Vehicles and most vehicle parts fall into this category. When a vehicle is purchased, the allocation of sales tax depends on both the location of the dealership and the address where the vehicle is registered for use.”
The base state sales tax rate includes a 1% local portion (Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Tax), which goes to the jurisdiction where the sale occurs, the Town rep explained. Additional district taxes (such as voter measures), are also sent to the jurisdiction where the vehicle is registered. In Santa Clara County, the base rate is 9.125%, with the Los Gatos rate at 9.25% (due to the Town’s 0.125% local district tax).
Sales tax breakdown:
• If a vehicle is purchased and registered in Los Gatos, the buyer pays 9.25%, and the Town receives 1.125% of the taxable sale price (1% from the
POLICE BLOTTER
SUNDAY, NOV. 9
• At 5:14pm, a trespassing incident occurred at the Walgreens on North Santa Cruz Avenue. The reporting person accused the subject of shoplifting inside of the store.
• A vehicle was stolen from the Muni Lots on North Santa Cruz Avenue and Los Gatos - Saratoga Road at 9:17am. The make and model of the vehicle in question was not specified on the police bulletin.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
Bradley-Burns base allocation and 0.125% from the Town’s district tax).
• If a buyer purchases in Los Gatos but registers the vehicle elsewhere, Los Gatos receives only the 1% local portion, while the district tax portion is distributed to the jurisdiction of registration.
District tax rates:
• Milpitas – 9.375% (district tax 0.25%)
• Campbell – 9.875%
• Los Gatos – 9.25% (district tax 0.125%)
So, for example, a Milpitas resident buying a car in Los Gatos but registering it in Milpitas pays 9.375%, with Los Gatos receiving 1% and Milpitas receiving 0.25%.
A Los Gatos resident purchasing a vehicle in Milpitas and registering it in Los Gatos pays 9.25%, with Milpitas receiving 1% and Los Gatos receiving 0.125%.
“Los Gatos does not have agreements that relinquish its legally entitled sales tax revenues,” the Town rep said. “The key takeaway for residents is: ‘Buy local and register local.’ Doing both keeps the maximum amount of sales tax revenue within Los Gatos, directly supporting Town services and infrastructure.
“It’s also worth noting that while residents pay 9.25% sales tax, only a small portion, approximately 1.125%, returns directly to the Town. This is similar to property tax, where Los Gatos receives about 9.3% of the total property tax collected by the County from residents.”
However, when the Los Gatan asked for projections of how much revenue Tesla will generate to fund Los Gatos operations, the Town declined to share estimates, citing California Department of Tax and Fee Administration regulations. A Tesla sales manager did not respond to a request for comment by deadline.
For specific taxpayer guidance, residents and businesses may contact the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) at 1-800-400-7115.
• Four parking violations occurred throughout the day, three of which occurred in the early hours of the morning.
• An incident of grand theft was reported at the Police Operations Building (POB) on Los Gatos Boulevard. At 10:14am, the reporting person documented a cell phone theft that occurred in Spain in mid-September.
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
• At 4:12pm, a suspicious person was reported at the Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue.
• A subject posing as a representative for a charity organization appeared to be scamming the store’s customers. The reporting person donated $5 for the subject’s charity, and had $1,000 withdrawn from his bank account shortly after.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
• At 9:50am, an incident of battery was reported on Shannon Road. The physical alternation occurred between the reporting person and their coworker, of which the former was declining medically.
• Two incidents of auto burglary were reported across the day.
• The first, reported at 10:14am, occurred on Lora Drive. The second, although possibly occurring as long as two days ago, was reported on West Parr Avenue at 1:33pm.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
• An incident of petty theft was reported on Via Santa Maria at 3:32pm. A
bicycle was stolen from the reporting person’s front porch.
• At 6:05pm, a house was burgled on La Rinconada Drive. The reporting person heard glass breaking and waited in the front yard for police assistance before entering the property.
• Around forty minutes later, another house was broken into on Belridge Drive at 6:42pm. The homeowners actively witnessed the burglary on cameras whilst in the property’s living room.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
• The week’s string of thefts continued into Friday, with three incidents of petty theft and one incident of grant theft occurring at various points in the day.
• The petty thefts included a bicycle stolen on Union Avenue, an Uber driver taking off from 7-11 with $500 worth of stolen items, and a wallet from a vehicle parked on Blossom Hill Road.
• Reported at 5:45pm, the grand theft concerned an electric bicycle stolen from the reporting person’s garage on Los Gatos - Saratoga Road.
SATURDAY, NOV. 15
• At 1:00pm, a burglary was reported on Vineyard Court. Although it presumably occurred the day prior, the reporting person returned to their home and noticed several drawers and doors left open.
• This burglary marks the fifth of the week.
• At 11:56pm, a municipal code violation was reported at El Olivar. Details pertaining to what exactly the violation was were not publicized.
SHOWROOM Former Los Gatos mayor Sandy Decker (in the red-check jacket) was one of the local residents who was curious about how tax dollars will flow from vehicle buyers to Town coffers.
Drew Penner / Los Gatan
FACEBOOK POST The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department announced on social media on Sunday they’d made nine arrests in four days for various charges, including two suspects who stole alcohol and meat from a couple local businesses.
WHAT A RUSH The Los Gatos High School field hockey team runs to goalie Emma Barrier after the final horn sounded in their 3-0 win over St. Francis in the CCS championship.
LYDIA CHUN
Sports, from page 1
EARNS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
that’s not a typo—while posting 21 shutouts in 23 of its matches.
A year ago, the Wildcats lost in the CCS quarterfinals, just the third time they failed to reach at least the semifinals since coach Henry Reyes took over the program in 1992.
“Last year, we lost in the quarterfinals and that hit all of us really hard,” senior attacker Kendall Sutherland said. “I’m super proud of the team for coming back and having no one score on us in league. Winning it all made all the hard work rewarding.”
Sutherland, Zoe Shyba and Cleary scored the Los Gatos goals, all in the final 6 minutes, 44 seconds in the second quarter. Sutherland started the goal-scoring binge by scoring on a penalty stroke, a laser shot that bounced off the St. Francis goalie’s glove before going into the cage. In the 29th minute, Shyba outworked several other players to the ball and poked in a rebound after Los Gatos unleashed a barrage of shots inside the circle. The Wildcats delivered the dagger in the final seconds of the first half. They drew a short corner before the first-half horn sounded, allowing them to set up for one final offensive attack.
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Cleary received a pass and rifled a shot past the St. Francis goalie, giving Los Gatos a commanding 3-0 lead entering halftime. Los Gatos had induced eight short corners up until that point, coming up empty every time. Cleary was the catalyst in setting the tone early, giving the Wildcats a one-sided time of possession advantage. Their offensive attack was relentless, keeping St. Francis on its heels for the majority of the contest.
The Lancers never crossed midfield in the opening quarter, as Cleary continually knifed through the heart of the St. Francis defense. Though the Lancers finally started to show signs of life at the start of the second quarter, it wasn’t long before Los Gatos reasserted its dominant time of possession.
Cleary credited her teammates and coaches for putting her in a position to flourish.
“Obviously, my teammates get to the right spots, which helps our possession game,” she said. “And Henry and the coaches give you the confidence, belief and encouragement to keep going and get to the goal.”
Statistically speaking, this was no doubt one of the stingiest defen -
sive teams in CCS history. Cleary said Leighton Ozawa, Ann-Katrin Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein, Emma Jackson, Stella Musser, Rowan Landis and goalie Emma Barrier were key players in the team’s ability to absolutely shut down the opposition.
As part of the 24 seniors on the squad, Cleary and Sutherland were intent on cementing their place in Los Gatos field hockey history.
“All of us really wanted to end on a good note,” Sutherland said. “We wanted this so bad, and that kind of drove us to success. The biggest difference and one of the biggest impacts was seeing our chemistry grow throughout the season.”
The Wildcats’ only blemish on an otherwise spotless resume came in a 3-2 loss to St. Ignatius in a Santa Clara Valley Athletic League crossover game on Oct. 30, a result that gave SI the top-seed in the playoffs and Los Gatos the No. 2 seed.
The Wildcats had a week in between the SI game and the start of the postseason, allowing them to display their championship mettle. Los Gatos proceeded to defeat Christopher, Mitty and St. Francis by a combined margin of 7-0 to win the championship.
“We used the St. Ignatius game as motivation to practice even harder and get ready for our next games,” Cleary said. “We were also grateful it wasn't the end. It made us kind of realize how easily everything could’ve ended just like that.”
While Reyes is quick to give credit to the players, the athletes in turn emphasize the importance of the coaching staff in the program’s unparalleled run of success.
“The coaches care so much about this program,” Sutherland said. “And Henry cares a lot about the sport and he cares a lot about his players. He was very happy and proud of us.”
Lydia Chun received the team’s Steve Stearns sportsmanship award in the postgame ceremonies. As with any perennial power, Los Gatos has a few traditions of its own. After every CCS championship match, the team eats at T-Bird’s Pizza and reflects on the season.
Taylor Swift’s “Long Live” is the team’s theme song, often played at the end of the season.
“You get emotional listening to that song and thinking about the team,” Cleary said. “It signifies the end for all of us, especially the seniors.”
The team’s Senior Night Game—a 2-0 win over Mitty on Oct. 27—served as one of the team’s defining moments of the season.
‘The energy that we showed and how we worked together as a team really kicked through,” Cleary said. “I think at that moment everyone knew we were going to take this all the way.”
TO THE EDITOR
Why not serve up some girls tennis coverage?
I’d love to see more coverage on the local LGHS girls tennis team.
This has been a dramatic season for them with a group of highly competitive (and highly ranked) players vying for the CCS championship.
A great team where it sounds like the team came together and got the W even with some pretty dramatic line up changes.
Would love to know more and see the spotlight on their up-and-coming varsity players.
The LGHS girls tennis team has made it to CCS. However there isn’t much coverage in the paper about the achievements of the Girls tennis team.
Field Hockey gets a lot more coverage. Can you please give the efforts of tennis team a little time in the spotlight too?
The girls will be thrilled.
Kanika Karu via email
Editor: You will be pleased to know we are planning a feature on the LGHS girls tennis squad for next week’s edition.
Entrepreneur responds to sports marketing article
(About Jayden Borgna’s Aug. 20 article “How social media has changed the game”)
I am actually pitching to Los Gatos Baseball my college recruiting platform, as I am also providing them other fundraising opportunities.
I am hoping after I get the baseball team on the platform, I can get the rest of the student athletes from Los Gatos. I have fundraising and also a program for local businesses to donate to add their logos.
Trying to make it free for the school!
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Q&A: CAMPBELL MAYOR ON MANAGING PUBLIC TRANSIT AND HELPING THE HOMELESS
Sergio Lopez reflects on the unique role the community plays in the West Valley
Faizi Samadani, Contributor
Sergio Lopez, 30, has spent the past year as mayor of Campbell. He’ll rotate-out of that position in December. But prior to stepping back into a regular Council seat, he agreed to sit down with the Los Gatan to share what it’s been like in the top job. He spoke about where the community is headed and the library in the heart of their downtown (which was scheduled to reopen this Saturday but has been postponed until early next year). In his interview with contributor Faizi Samadani, Lopez, who grew up in Campbell, traces his political career, gives kudos to his mentors and shouts-out a punk rock band. Questions were gathered from local residents prior to the meeting.
How was your time as mayor of Campbell?
It's gone by so quickly. We rotate much like Los Gatos. so we’re there for a year. In our small cities, as you know, it’s often a symbolic role. For me, what that signifies, as someone who grew up in the community, is that we are an inclusive community with whatever you look like and wherever you come from, you are welcome. So I think it's been incredibly meaningful for me personally. Whenever we have a second council meeting in December, is when my term ends.
What's your favorite thing about Campbell?
I think we strike the perfect balance of being proud of our history and what’s unique and special in the small town charm, while absolutely not being afraid of the future and what’s next—while being creative and innovative. That was what I felt growing up, and what I’ve tried to bring, not just as mayor, but to the Council, period. It’s everything from our restaurants and beautiful downtown, where you know we have the hottest new thing next to businesses that have been there for 30 years. That we have family businesses and tech startups next to the largest light industrial areas. Campbell's secret strength is a lot of the clean energy, green tech businesses—like ChargePoint is there.
You’re a relatively young mayor. What inspired you to follow this path?
One of the things that’s great about Campbell is, I’m not even close to being the youngest mayor that Campbell has had. In the 70s we actually had the youngest mayor anywhere in the United States, mayor Rusty Hammer. And I had the honor of meeting his family while I was running. He was 18 years old. I met his widow when I was running which was incredibly meaningful. For me, it came down to my personal
experiences. I grew up in Campbell and I went to Leland High School. I was the son of immigrants, and my family started a small business called Casa Lopez Mexican Food. We had it going for a few years, but we ended up losing it during the recession. We ended up losing our home due to a foreclosure as well, and it was a wake up call. I can’t say I was super politically engaged before that, but I saw what happens when the system doesn’t work, and when government's not responsive.
I didn’t have a larger game plan, but I started figuring out, How do I have a voice at the local level, at the school level and the state level. I launched my campaign in 2019. There was an open seat and I think I have something to contribute having grown up and having had these experiences. I talked about my story and it was housing insecurity and supporting our local businesses. A lot of people said why are you being so negative, and then Covid hit, and that was all that anyone was talking about.
Do you have plans to run for state office?
I plan to be in public service for as long as I can be. There isn’t a particular office I’m looking at, but as long as I’m able to serve—whether that’s in some other form of public service—I hope to be able to do that for a long time.
Care to comment on young people wanting to get into politics?
I think we’re seeing a wave of people who are engaged. I mentioned in Campbell we have a very active youth commission. We have a very active civic improvement commission that has a lot of young people on it. I think there’s a different role for everyone, but there is a role for everyone in public service and politics.
A lot of people that I talk to nowadays may start a podcast, Instagram or TikTok account speaking about local issues. To them, that’s a form of political power, a way to influence and make change in your community. I think there are so many more routes in being able to have an influence.
I’ve only gotten to where I am because of the mentors that I learned from. My first term I was sworn in by Rod Diridon, Sr., and I had the honor of having him as a mentor. Second term, I was sworn in by Senator Josh Becker. And he was someone who helped teach me that you can give back as a private citizen, as a business owner, as a nonprofit leader. There’s all these ways to get engaged.
What are some changes that could be made to improve Campbell’s downtown?
I think one change that I would like to see in my time that has not risen in the
same level of priority as housing and economic development is the return of live music venues. If you go back and talk to people two or three decades ago, we had a thriving live music scene. It would be so great to have a small venue where you can really build the next generation of musicians. It’s something that I and others on the council are really interested in.
I serve District 2, which is centered around the Pruneyard, and goes right up to downtown—and the VTA light rail tracks are the border of it. There’s a big dirt pit there by a park and the downtown. That’s going to be housing soon.
Do you know of any tech companies that are looking to open their offices in Campbell?
Under a year ago we brought on a new economic development manager that’s focused on that full-time, so its an active priority for us. But not right now.
What about an e-bike resolution?
That’s a great point, it’s not as much of an issue that I have actively heard. The difference between us and other cities is that, if you go to our downtown core, we don’t have stoplights. So, pedestrians have the right of way. That would be my concern, making sure that we have rules and protections in place to keep that safety in downtown that we need—our vitality.
Who is your favorite famous person from Campbell?
That’s a great question because if you
go back to the live music, we have a lot of great rock history from Campbell. The original Fleetwood Mac spent time in Campbell. And there’s a band called Rancid that came out of Campbell, and actually has a song about taking public transit through Campbell.
The League of California Cities has a motel voucher program for unhoused residents, which they say could be the first step in reducing homelessness across the region.
Care to comment?
What inspires me about that program is that, during the time I’ve been on Council, we’ve gone from saying we’re a smaller city—so therefore we don’t have the resources—to flipping that and saying we’re a smaller city—and that means we have to be more creative to address these issues, because they affect all of us. We’ve also created an inclement weather program, so now that we’re getting to the colder months, we have additional resources that kick-in for people to protect their safety and public health to get them off the streets. We’ve also been a leader for the West Valley, because Campbell put in the initial funding for the first phase of a program to look at shelter resources.
Are there plans to attract businesses to empty lots?
One of the things we’ve found as we’ve been studying these issues is that we have much lower rates of retail vacancies. Like
MAYORAL Sergio Lopez discusses how he was shaped by tough economic times and describes his hopes for the future of Campbell. Faizi
everyone else, we are struggling more now with empty offices, but our retail and restaurant scene is doing very well.
Is there a plan to develop the East Campbell Avenue stretch between Railway and South Bascom avenues?
We just had a national group called the Urban Land Institute that put together a panel of experts from around the country that came into Campbell just to study that exact section—from Railway to South Bascom. They brought back a number of recommendations, one of which was: there are two major lots that need to be developed and activated, and one of them is the giant dirt pit that is an active housing development. The other one was Hickory Pit that has since been shut down.
The advice that they brought back was that, with current market conditions, we need to really look at upzoning and more height for those two properties to make that work out. I was fully supportive of that. And I think unanimously on the Council there is a lot of interest in that. So, it is something we will be looking at.
What do you see as the trajectory of this town?
It’s going to be a place where we continue to hold onto our history and find ways to tell that story. But we’re not gonna be afraid of the future. Making sure we can incubate the next generation of businesses. And making sure we maintain the regional leadership role that we’re now playing.
What’s your perspective on your neighbor—Los Gatos?
I love Los Gatos. And many of the Town Council members are our good friends. And I think generally in the West Valley cities we try to be good neighbors to one another. In my role as the VTA chair, I’ve made sure that we’re extending resources especially around emergency preparedness and wildfire evacuation. So, we do our best to be good neighbors. I’m the first person to serve as VTA chair from Campbell since 2003 and the first person from anywhere around the West Valley since 2013.
What’s going on with Campbell’s library renovation?
Before this project, we had the honor of being the oldest library in the entire Santa Clara County system that had never been renovated. It had the original-everything since the 1960s.
We were in a temporary space for a few years in the community center, but now we’re getting ready to move back into the new building. Early next year is the tentative time for opening, and we’ve done our part in terms of construction in terms of getting the building done. And I think it's going to be a beautiful space. It’s two stories with kind of a half-atrium design.
*The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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Why we’re losing our sense of community GUEST VIEW
Ideas about how we can begin rebuilding it, one small action at a time
Diane Dreher, Contributor
More and more these days, we Americans are losing our sense of connection and community. In 2023, former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy reported an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. This year, the American Psychological Association warned of a crisis of disconnection in the country. And with all the recent changes, I hear my neighbors in Los Gatos complaining that we’re losing our small-town sense of community.
Yet we need community. Connecting with the people around us brings us a sense of home, belonging and trust in our world. Positive relationships are essential to our emotional and physical wellbeing. A recent report by the Harvard Study of Adult Development found that strong relationships keep us healthier and happier, enabling us to live longer, more fulfilling lives.
Czech political leader Vaclav Havel once described the sense of home as a multidimensional experience in which we’re surrounded by expanding circles of connection from our families and close friends to our neighborhoods, towns, workplaces, countries and the wider world.
Today, for multiple reasons, some of these circles of connection are eroding away. Many of us spend more time with our electronic devices than relating to the people around us. Psychologist Jean Twenge discovered a dramatic increase in loneliness and anxiety among teenagers that coincided with their increasing use of smartphones and social media. And the years of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic further eroded these circles, contributing to the alienation, polarization and political discord that threatens to undermine our democracy.
By contrast, becoming part of a supportive community can bring us shared resources, collective wisdom and a heartfelt sense of connection.
I learned about this years ago while traveling by train through Italy. It was getting late when the people in my compartment discovered that the dining car hadn’t been connected at the last station, which meant we’d go without dinner. But then, the German woman and her daughter sitting across from me offered to share their cheese and fruit. The Polish woman beside me produced salami and a jar of sparkling
strawberry jam. I brought out a loaf of bread. And a young French student shared his bottle of wine. Together, we created a picnic dinner. Sharing food and stories, that night we became a community. In all my travels, I don’t remember a single meal I’d eaten in a dining car, but I still recall the joy when five strangers shared an evening meal together while in motion.
Today, each of us can help recreate the joy of community by reaching out to connect with the people in our lives. This includes not only our loved ones and close friends, but the expanding circles of our neighborhoods and beyond. It could involve joining a group at our local community center, church or synagogue. It might mean volunteering for a cause we believe in. One of my friends who retired from a career in real estate now volunteers helping people learn to read.
We can also begin building community by reaching out to people we see each day with brief moments of connection. This could be a smile or kind word to a neighbor, colleague or the grocery store clerk. Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson has found that these sorts of interactions can benefit both the giver and receiver. They raise our mood, relieve stress and reduce inflammation. And these small connections can create a positive ripple effect, building a stronger community all around us.
If you feel the sense of community has been missing from your life, you can begin rebuilding it. Just start reaching out to others, one small action at a time.
Diane Dreher, Ph.D., is professor emeritus and associate director of the Applied Spirituality Institute at Santa Clara University. She will be sharing insights at a signing for her new book, Pathways to Inner Peace (MSI Press, 2025), at Beyond Text on Dec. 1 at 6:30 pm.
MAKING MEMORIES
Venetian, from page 1
his vast knowledge of reds and whites. There’s a huge map of Italy that he keeps at the ready to point towards when instructing about various vineyards. Listeners are transported to a timeless place. You realize wine is so much more than fermented grapes. It’s a substance that can take you to a land of memory, help you bond with friends. And wine can help you say a sad, “Goodbye.”
I was first introduced to Bevilacqua by Mark Senigo at VinoVero regular. He mentioned Bevilacqua had just been granted citizenship, and I thought it might be worth covering. But Bevilacqua offered a better story, a tale of how to say goodbye to someone as close as kin.
“I am Venetian—my family goes back 1,500 years,” he said. “My last name means drinking water. Growing up on the weekends, I helped out a friend— without pay—making pizzas. This was my first employer. It was during high school, you know, to make a little extra money. I did this for two years and I fell in love with this bus boy job. This was the start of my culinary journey 37 years ago. After knowing this is what I want to do, I then went to culinary school in Venice. I learned that I had a passion about cooking. This is when I fell in love with cooking and hospitality. On a bet with a friend, I came to America. And now I won that bet.”
Work visa in-hand, he got a job at Cafe Venetia in Palo Alto.
“This cafe is where I met Mark Ginanni, a regular patron there,” he said. “Ginanni and a group of close friends and I spent many evenings discussing life and wines. We all shared our love of wine and shared life stories. Ginanni invited me into his home and introduced me to his family. I found Giannini to be like a father to me. He was so helpful to me and encouraged me to become an American that I call him my ‘American father.’”
Ginanni may have been a decade-anda-half-or-so older, but the two wine-lovers became good friends, bonding over their love of grape-based beverages, and more.
Eventually, Ginanni convinced Bevilacqua to go ahead and apply for citizenship. Thanks to this encouragement, Bevilacqua embarked upon a process that would cost around $50,000. Just days ago, he finally crossed the finish line.
“I did receive my citizenship—just over three weeks ago,” Bevilacqua said.
It was just over ten days ago that Bevilacqua learned from a member of the Cafe Venetia group that Ginanni was ill. Very ill. It was so serious he would not be getting out any more.
These regulars at Cafe Venetia had grown close over the years. Bevilacqua wanted to do something special for Ginanni. And the group agreed. He
RENOWNED VINTAGE Each Petrus Pomerol Grand Vin 2008 bottle comes with a unique serial number. This one was shared amongst friends, one of whom has a terminal illness.
thought, How about taking him a meal from VinoVero with a special bottle of wine? What about a Petrus?
It’s a vintage rated by retired American wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. as a 98. "The 2008 is destined to be one of the greatest Petrus’s ever made, ranking alongside the 1989, 1990, 1998, and 2000, and even eclipsing the 2005,” was his pronouncement, as immortalized on a K&L Wines website page. “An inky/red/ purple color accompanies an unevolved, but promising nose of sweet red and black fruits intermixed with hints of earth, spice box, and caramel. It possesses a formidable personality of great intensity, awesome texture, amazingly well-integrated sweet tannin, and a freshness and precision that are hallmarks of this vintage. Given the tiny production, there will not be much of this sensational wine. Like most recent Petrus vintages, a decade of patience will be required despite the sweetness of the tannin. It should evolve for at least 50 years."
Ginanni didn’t have another half-century. As co-owner of VinoVero, Bevilacqua had the resources to acquire the $7,000 (2008) Petrus. And while some bottles bring back fond memories, this one would help to create an enduring memory. This wine would be a celebration of friendship, a tool to honor a new citizen—and an appropriate way to say farewell.
“It’s always worth taking time out of your busy life to savor the moment,” Bevilacqua said. “It is not the money, it is not just the food and wine. You might meet a lifelong friend.”
Bevilacqua turned away. Tears filled his eyes.
“Mark deserves this kind of wine,” he said. “He gave me a lot of love and friendship. I will miss him.”
And so, a couple weeks ago, Bevilacqua packed up the best eating selections from VinoVero—along with the Petrus wine— and took it like a picnic to his American father’s home. He was joined by a group of about 10 of Ginanni’s friends. And together they savored every last drop of the bittersweet moment.
Diane Dreher
Michele Bevilacqua
EVERYTHING BUT THE BONG: NUMU HOLDS 60S-STYLE PEACE, LOVE & ART FUNDRAISER
First-ever award ceremony took place this past Saturday in upscale hippie fashion
Dinah Cotton Contributor
A sold-out crowd, many dressed up like hippies, participated in a “be-in” at La Rinconada Country Club last Saturday evening. New Museum Los Gatos gathered art lovers, patrons and artists to celebrate our museum's 60 years of existence. NUMU brought back an era when peace and love were honored. Inaugural awards were also presented.
“Isn't it amazing?” asked Jamie Donofrio, the museum’s development and communications manager. “I wish we were able to sell more tickets. We had plenty more people who wanted to attend! We sold 165 tickets—and sold out weeks ago.”
NUMU had a humble origin, starting in an old firehouse in 1965 as the Museums of Los Gatos. It now resides at 106 E. Main St. within Los Gatos Civic Center Plaza. The nonprofit’s focus remains on art, history and community education.
This flash-back of an evening celebrated those early days, as well as honoring those dedicated individuals that support and carry on today’s NUMU. They ensure the history of Los Gatos is preserved and remembered. The institution has gained quite the reputation for supporting contemporary artists and offering educational opportunities.
Julie Micallef, a retired educator and current president of NUMU’s Board of Directors gave a “far-out” welcoming speech on this “groovy” evening.
“Thank you for believing in NUMU,” she said. “Thank you for supporting NUMU. You are a part of bringing this culture vibrancy to our community and we are so grateful for your commitment. And with a special thank you to our executive director Kimberly Snyder and the museum's amazing staff.”
After a lavish buffet dinner, NUMU honored three people who embody the spirit of art, history and leadership. These individuals were recognized as community members with extraordinary contributions to art, history, and service:
NUMU’s inaugural awards
• Michael Parsons — 2025 Dr. Ethel Dana Achievement Award
• Marie Cameron — 2025 Leona Award Recipient for Art
• Alan Feinberg — 2025 Leo Award Recipient for History
Dani Hinsche and Randi Chen were the co-chairs of the Peace, Love & Art NUMU Benefit. Hinsche stated, “We’ve been working on this event for over two years. As soon as we started selling tickets in August they began selling really fast. People wanted to come out and celebrate the arts and community in Los Gatos, and we have a great crowd tonight.” Hinsche went on “I think people want to come out and celebrate the arts and culture and our community. We are a museum that is built by our community for our community. We want everybody to be here and have a good time and to be a part of this. We will present these three awards annually and possibly have an event of this size again. I hope that everybody knows that admission to the museum is free to all Los Gatos residents.”
Why support our local museum? Because it is you, it is us and the artists that translate our lives onto artistic mediums. Vice Mayor Rob Moore was also in attendance, supporting culture and the arts. Moore will wrap up his year as Vice Mayor on Dec. 9.
And that reader is a wrap. An event with a cause, remembering the Peace, Love & Art of the past and keeping it moving onto our future. Peace out! Now where did that bong go? Take a holiday break and head to NUMU.
Interfaith group holding annual Thanksgiving service
One-hour Thursday service will be followed by a meet-and-greet
Staff Report
The annual Los Gatos Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 at 7pm.
Organizers are inviting the community to join with them in giving thanks.
Father Angelo David will conduct the service, with participating faith group contributing. In this unique service, the various religious groups come together to express gratitude with one voice. It is designed to be a witness in our world of division that there are some things that bind us together.
Each faith community takes turns hosting the service, which is held just ahead of Thanksgiving Day. The event this year will feature an interfaith choir led by Michael Taylor.
The one-hour service starts at 7pm and is followed by a meet-and-mingle reception at 8pm. Each year they selected a charity to donate to, and this year’s lucky recipient will be the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Santa Clara County.
NAMI Santa Clara County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through education, support, advocacy and awareness.
“For 50 years, NAMI-SCC has provided free programs—including peer education classes, support groups, mental health education in schools, family classes, and community presentations—empowering people to find hope and healing,” a release from the Interfaith group states. “Each year, we serve more than 11,000 individuals across Santa Clara County, helping to build a compassionate community where mental health is understood, stigma is reduced, and help is accessible to all.”
Participating communities:
• Congregation Shir Hadash
• Jewish Silicon Valley
• Los Gatos United Methodist Church
• Skyland Community Church UCC
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
• St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• The Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
• West Valley Muslim Association
UPCOMING MEETING Photo taken at the group’s last meeting, in November, at St. Mary’s, as they planned-out this year’s Thanksgiving service.
KILLER SHADES In their finest hippie duds, the Smith's looked fabulous at the NUMU 60's Bash. Let's bring back those bell bottoms!
Town of Los Gatos
NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 6, BUILDING REGULATIONS, AND CHAPTER 9, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF THE TOWN CODE AND REPLACING THEM WITH A NEW CHAPTER 6, BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING CHAPTER 6, “BUILDING REGULATIONS,” AND CHAPTER 9, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” AND REPLACING THEM WITH A NEW CHAPTER 6, “BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS,” THAT INCLUDES THE NEW 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, FIRE, AND REACH CODES AS AMENDED. AMENDMENTS INCLUDE UPDATED FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREAS FOR NEW, RENOVATED, OR REPAIRED STRUCTURES, AS WELL AS REACH CODES AFFECTING AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT AND ELECTRICAL READINESS IN RENOVATIONS/ ALTERATIONS.
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Town Council conducted the first reading of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 6, Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code, and replace them with a reorganized Chapter 6, Building Codes and Regulations. The second reading is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., in person and via teleconference.
The following is a summary of the Ordinance: The Town Council will consider adoption of an Ordinance repealing Chapter 6, Building Regulations, and Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code, and replace them with a new Chapter 6, Building Codes and Regulations. This Ordinance adopts the California Building Code by reference. The draft Ordinance repeals and reorganizes Los Gatos’ existing building and fire regulations to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, effective January 1, 2026, along with tailored local amendments. It incorporates the full suite of state codes building, residential, fire, energy, green building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and wildland-urban interface while adding local provisions to address wildfire vulnerability, seismic risk, and climate change. Key measures include expanded requirements for automatic sprinkler systems, stricter roof covering standards in fire-prone areas, enhanced seismic bracing limits, and detailed rules for energy storage systems. The Ordinance also includes reach codes to promote electrification readiness in remodels and incentivize heat pump installation for AC replacements. These efforts will align with the Town’s General Plan by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Beyond code adoption, the Ordinance establishes a comprehensive framework for administration, enforcement, and permitting. It streamlines solar permitting for small residential rooftop systems, sets clear standards for hazardous materials handling, and strengthens fire department access, hydrant distribution, and emergency responder communication systems. Provisions also cover expedited permitting, relocation of buildings, and integration of green building standards into alterations of existing homes. Collectively, the Ordinance modernizes Los Gatos’ regulatory structure to improve public safety, resilience against wildfire and seismic hazards, and long-term sustainability, while ensuring consistency with state law and local environmental goals.
California Building Code modifications include but are not limited to, calculation methods for building allowable areas, materials and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure, emergency escape and rescue openings, energy storage systems, photovoltaic requirements, increased energy efficiency, and increased green building requirements.
Please note that the above is simply 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, copies of the primary code and also copies of the secondary codes, if any, being considered for adoption, are on file with the clerk of the legislative body, and are open to public inspection in the Town Clerk’s office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street., Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 11/19/2025 & 11/26/2025
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Fictitious Business Name Statements
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 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)
File Number: FBN720336. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ZEAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, 4335 Hendrix Way, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: An Individual, FARIDA LOKHANDWALA, 4335 Hendrix Way, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/07/2025 and 10/07/2025 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/ Farida Lokhandwala /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26/2025)
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: 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)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #721060
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MicroPast, 610 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Gordon Van Zuiden. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/1/2025. /s/ Gordon Van Zuiden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/05/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720151
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Homewell Care Services, 808 W San Carlos St., APT 271, San Jose, CA, 95126, Kushneeta 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/Kushagra Gupta. Owner. #B20250298158. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/30/2025. (pub LG 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720269
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Magnificent Motors, 15940 Concord Cir., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Ahymen, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 6/1/2020. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Ayhan M Menekshe. CEO. #C4539062. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN720894. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DEJA , 1484 Pollard Road #3042, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, PARDE, 1484 Pollard Road #3042, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/31/2025 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. PARDE, Article/Reg # 4777894, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Readette Andrea Svoboda /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kaddu, 312 Gates Dr Apt 424, Milpitas, CA, 95035, Kaddu.Co 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/Ruchy Bhalla Gupta. Owner. #202130810022. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2025. (pub LG 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN721202 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1.VASONA PARK DENTAL , 540 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite B1, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Ghuman Dental Care, Inc, 2275 E. dunne Ave, Unit A, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 12, 2025 and 11/12/2025 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. Ghuman Dental Care, Inc., Article/Reg # B20250067856, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Gurjinder Ghuman /s/ Secretary. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
File Number: FBN721312 . The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DRAGONBIRD CONSULTING 1213 Torrance Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JUDY CHEN, 1213 Torrance Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/01/2025 and 11/14/2025 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/ Judy Chen /s/. (Pub LGN: 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10/2025)
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Steps To Keeping Your Business Name
File Fictitious Business Name paperwork with the clerk of the county Use your mobile phone or scanner and this QR code to upload the document and publish your statement in a newspaper of general circulation
Note: If you filed your fictitious business name more than five years ago, you must file a renewal and re-publish to remain compliant.
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)
