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d rew P enner , Editor
Today’s the big day. HCA Healthcare Inc. is set to officially break-ground on its $1.3-billion, 715,144-square-foot expansion at Good Samaritan Hospital, located on the border of San Jose and Los Gatos.
In an interview with the Los Gatan, Good Sam’s CEO, Patrick Rohan, described it as a really special moment.
“It’s the right time to update the facilities,” he said, noting this is the largest investment HCA has ever made in a single hospital. “It shows that you’re dedicated to the area.”
The project is set to deliver 234 new inpatient rooms (medical/surgical/telemetry - 155, ICU - 22, women’s and children’s services – 57), bringing the overall total to 339 beds. Planners estimate the build will create 1,550 construction jobs, including 750 during the first phase—building a new parking structure.
“We have to build this whole entire hospital while we run the current hospital,” Rohan said, when asked why the garage came first. “We want to be able to accommodate our patients and our staff…When you build the new hospital, you’re going to be laying down a lot of material, a lot of machinery. And a lot of surface parking area gets taken up with all of that equipment.”
That initial step is expected to take about a year, after which comes the central utility plant.
“This all kind of runs parallel to (Highway) 85 in the back of
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SUMMERHILL BUYS LOS GATOS LODGE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
$78 million sale paves way for 115 units of multi-family housing
Faizi S amadani , Contributor
On Sept. 1, the Los Gatos Lodge permanently closed its doors after being in business since 1958. The 8.8-acre lot, once a popular “garden motel,” sold for $78 million dollars to SummerHill Homes. Escrow closed on Oct. 15 for the sale by property owner Keet Nerhan. The land comes with a 155-unit multi-family residential development plan for the lot that was approved by Council in March. And yesterday, the company told the newspaper it would officially kick-off the construction of "Solana" on Tuesday.
Located at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos Lodge had become quite emblematic of a particular period in Los Gatos’ history. Its reinvention represents the start of a new chapter for the community. The lot was originally put on the market in 2022 for $100 million. SummerHill Homes purchased it, at the below-asking price, after using the new ➝ LG Lodge, 9
EVERYTHING BEAGLE More than 30 dogs headed down to Town Plaza Park in Los Gatos on Sunday to participate in a costume contest during the annual Halloween Kid and Pet PAWlooza, organized by the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
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ONE DEAD, DOG RESCUED AFTER VAN LAUNCHES OFF SANTA CRUZ WHARF
13 lifeguards participated in the extraction and search for possible additional victims
d rew P enner , Editor
A 65-year-old Scotts Valley man was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean water Sunday morning. The driver, identified as William Westerman, was pronounced dead at the hospital, and a dog found by the submerged vehicle was taken to an animal care facility for treatment, authorities said.
Emergency responders from Scotts Valley joined the Santa Cruz Fire Department, the US Coast Guard, Santa Cruz Police, Harbor Patrol, Central Fire and others in responding to the call, which came in at 9:44am, and presented some unique challenges, given the conditions.
“We have reduced visibility,” said Santa Cruz Fire Department Battalion Chief Josh Coleman, during a press conference, “We have 8-12-foot surf.”
Fire officials said video shows the white vehicle heading off the edge of the structure most of the way down the pier. They added the footage wasn’t clear enough to say whether there was anyone else inside the vehicle at the time.
In total, 13 lifeguards assisted in the extraction of the victim and the search for potential additional occupants. None were located.
Authorities said all the windows were
intact when they first located the van, which was upside-down. Divers smashed them out and removed the victim within about 30 minutes.
Marine Safety Capt. David Bodine, of the Santa Cruz Fire Department, said lifeguards looked for possible survivors for an hour, long past the typical “survivability window.”
Two divers, who also serve as Santa
Cruz Wharf construction workers, remained in the water to assist the tow trucks in hoisting the vehicle.
“Alright, clear outta there boys,” called the man on the wharf by a tow truck around noon, adding, “We’re going to have to rig it a second time.”
It took about an hour to salvage the van from Neptune’s savage domain, to a choir of sea lions along the pilings opposite.
“That was impressive,” Coleman said, commending the work of the tow team, who benefitted from the rigging expertise of the fire crews.
The Santa Cruz Police Department will now begin their investigation to see if there was any foul play involved, and to determine exactly what caused the van to launch off one of Northern California’s most famous landmarks into the deep.
COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION HOLDS CEQA STUDY SESSION
Oakland-based consultant updates Town on key environmental law
e mma S olomon , Contributor
This past Wednesday, the Los Gatos Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint special session to discuss the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA (pronounced SEE-qua), as it pertains to developments planned for the community.
David J. Powers and Associates, an Oakland-based private environmental consulting agency which just delivered a quarter-million-dollar environmental plan for neighboring Scotts Valley’s Town Center project, guided an informational presentation for both governing bodies here.
“The Act applies to all agencies in California that make decisions that affect the environment,” said Akoni Danielsen, the company’s president. “I think it’s kind of elegant.”
CEQA has undoubtedly been one of the
state’s most controversial pieces of legislation since it was signed into law in 1970 under then-governor Ronald Reagan.
While applications of CEQA are often seen as critical to preserving the natural world, it has often been used to block, or at least delay, housing projects.
Case law has clarified the law over decades, and some big changes were introduced by the Legislature in recent months.
“Sometimes the most green and sustainable developments will still come with environmental consequences,” said Danielsen. “There are virtually no projects out there that do not have some effects.”
This joint session was aimed at enlightening key CEQA concepts, such as local discretion and potential mitigation measures.
Towards the end of the meeting, Commissioner Rob Stump brought forth a desk item submitted by the Los Gatos Community Alliance.
“They submitted this item requesting that the Town include a focused review
on the legal status and continued applicability of the 2040 general environment impact report (EIR) that was certified back on June 30 of 2022, and the Town’s ongoing legal obligations under CEQA to analyze cumulative environmental effects,” said Stump.
While citing the North 40, the desk item posed questions regarding other developments with densities and heights beyond what’s been studied.
“We’ve talked about this many times at the planning commission, and I am sure at the Town Council level too,” said the commissioner. “I think it is in our best interest to make sure that these questions are answered.”
It is clear that Los Gatans remain divided on the Town’s developmental future, with some voicing concerns about applying CEQA in a consistent—and equitable—manner.
Councilmember Mary Badame asked how you’re supposed to qualify what’s “beneficial to the Town” as it relates to CEQA.
“And how do we balance discretion with the Housing Accountability Act?” she added, referring to a powerful state law that removes some local controls to encourage more housing.
“CEQA doesn’t say you can’t approve something that has significant effects, right? It just says you have to go on record about why the benefits of that project outweigh the effects,” Danielsen said. “About the Housing Accountability Act. That’s a legal question. That’s something that the Town Attorney would advise you on…That will play itself out.”
The Town Attorney added you don’t have to approve a CEQA document if you feel like you don’t have enough information.
CORRECTION
In last week’s story about the police awards luncheon, Capt. Clint Tada’s name was misspelled. We regret the error.
LIFTING PUZZLE The tow team, wharf divers and firefighters worked together to extract the van from the Pacific Ocean.
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The power and purpose of peaceful protest
In times of division and frustration, it’s essential to remember that peaceful protest is one of the most powerful tools we have to create change. The right to gather, speak and demand accountability is at the very heart of democracy. Throughout history—whether in the Civil Rights Movement, women’s suffrage, or environmental activism—peaceful demonstrations have brought injustices to light and inspired reform.
Today, we face challenges that require the same courage and civility. Peaceful protest allows ordinary citizens to express collective concern without resorting to violence. It reminds our leaders
that power ultimately belongs to the people, and that progress begins with listening, dialogue and compassion.
Just last week in Los Gatos, over 600 residents lined Los Gatos Boulevard on No Kings Protest day. They gathered to protest peacefully—not to divide, but to unite around our shared hope for a fairer, more just society.
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On Sunday, firefighters with Cal Fire CZU, Santa Clara County Fire Department and the Scotts Valley Fire Department joined Loma Prieta Company 36 volunteers to respond to a structure fire on Old Santa Cruz Highway. “They successfully contained the fire to a single detached building,” a Cal Fire spokesperson said. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
HOSPITAL TO DELIVER 234 NEW PATIENT ROOMS
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the campus,” Rohan said. “You’ll have the garage first, and then the small building next to it—which is the actual power plant.”
The Los Gatan spoke with Rohan on Monday, as the corporation was riding a wave of positive financial news. Following HCA Healthcare’s third quarter results, KeyBanc had raised its price target for the company from $465 to $475 that very morning. This was connected to supplemental Medicaid program approvals in Tennessee, Kansas and Texas, per investing.com.
These initiatives add $240 million to the company’s bottom line by closing the gap between Medicaid reimbursements and what it actually costs to provide care, Healthcare Dive reported.
Rohan said that, while the new hospital going in here is designed to be more efficient, including by incorporating artificial intelligence into their care model, it’s also something that just has to happen—given the stricter earthquake-safety standards coming into effect via SB 1953.
“At the end of the day it’s a requirement,” he said, adding it will also set the hospital up for its next chapter, including by creating a better environment for patients.
“Every single room is a private suite,” he said, of the beds being created, “Which, to me, is great.”
According to Rohan, the architectural elements—from the color scheme to the artwork—are designed to reflect the broader San Jose region.
Last month, Randy Fagin, HCA Healthcare’s chief quality officer, outlined the steps the health system has been taking to embrace AI, while appearing on the Advancing Health podcast hosted by Dr. Chris DeRienzo, chief physician executive for the American Hospital Association.
HCA Healthcare teams recently toured GE and DuPont Chemical facilities and visited the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment “to learn scalable, industry-agnostic safety strategies,” an AHA blog about the conversation stated. Areas highlighted for AI integration include nurse staffing, doctor-patient conversations and heart monitoring.
“In emergency departments and inpatient units, HCA Healthcare is piloting ambient-listening AI that captures clinician-patient conversations and generates structured notes that physicians review and finalize,” the piece reads. “In partnership with GE Healthcare, HCA Healthcare is training an AI algorithm to identify key portions of fetal heart rate tracings.”
Rohan said AI will allow doctors to focus more on patient care and less on menial tasks. But, he emphasized, there will always be a human in the loop.
When asked for his position on the Measure A health care tax proposal vote that’s currently underway, Rohan opted not to voice a clear opinion one way or the other. Last week, the Los Gatan reported the County had spent more than a quarter-million dollars on a mailer
BREAKING GROUND Good Sam: expanding the hospital will create 1,500 temporary construction jobs.
extolling the virtues of taking action to support the health care system—though without explicitly mentioning the special election by name.
“The voters kind of speak for what the biggest need is for the community,” he said. “To be honest, my hope is that all the health care providers, hospital systems, in the community thrive and do well. And we need that. You never want to see anything other than that. And I think the better we all do, the more support we all have, then we can take care of patients collectively together.
“It’s a team sport, and all hospitals face a lot of challenges from many different sectors. I think it’s a win for everyone when the access is there.”
But, when it comes to the health care fight that’s partially shuttered the federal government—the expiration of Obamacare subsidies—he took a stronger line.
“That’s a big part of the current conversa-
tion right now, with the shutdown and what they’re really focusing on as a critical thing to get done,” he said. “When you look at enhanced premium tax credits, it’s, I think, around 24 million people that would be impacted…Their premiums could double.”
These are people who, in many cases, aren’t aware their health care costs are set to increase significantly, he added.
“When they go for Open Enrollment, shortly, and they see their new premium, I think it’s going to be pretty alarming for a lot of families and patients, or potential patients,” he said. “It is a cost no matter what. And if a significant cost doubles, that’s challenging. What is that impact? Do some people decide to go without the coverage?”
Good Samaritan wants to see this temporary Affordable Care Act benefit extended, he said, noting it’s something that affects people of all political stripes.
“It’s American health care,” he said. “And we need to ensure people are covered.”
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THINKING ABOUT GETTING A NEW WOOD STOVE?
modern wood stove, insert, or fireplace is an excellent choice as a primary source of heat for your home. Heating your home with a modern wood stove is both economical and eco-friendly, not to mention the bonus of coziness and beauty. While open, wood burning fireplaces do not generate a meaningful amount of heat, modern wood burning stoves, inserts, and fireplaces are intended to be used as the primary source of heat for your home. With overnight burn times and air controls, heating your home with wood is now simple and green.
ARE PEOPLE STILL ALLOWED TO HEAT WITH WOOD?
Yes! Because modern wood stoves are so clean burning and efficient, and because wood is a renewable fuel source, there’s even government incentives for investing in a wood stove or insert. There’s a federal tax credit for investing in a new wood stove or insert that began last year and goes through December 31, 2025.
IS HEATING YOUR HOUSE WITH WOOD ECO-FRIENDLY?
Heating your home with a modern wood stove is eco-friendly. Wood is a renewable fuel source, locally sourced and carbon neutral. Efficiency and clean burning go hand in hand. The pollution controls are what make a modern wood stove a better and more efficient heater. A very old wood stove or open, wood burning fireplace can produce 100 grams of emissions per hour. Particulate emissions are fuel going up the chimney and polluting the air, instead of being turned into heat for your home. Modern wood fireplaces have pollution controls that burn those particulate emissions inside the stove, so that what’s coming out the chimney is mostly steam. All modern, EPA certified wood stoves emit less than 2 grams of emissions per hour.
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Different options for brand and material, along with variables with installation make it so there is a wide range of cost for getting a wood stove. Your local fireplace store will be able to give you specific pricing,
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Stop by your local fireplace store and have an industry professional help you pick the right wood stove for you. It’s good to be prepared with the approximate square footage of the space you’re heating. Photos are also helpful, especially if you’re interested in getting an insert. While in the showroom you can look at displays and make choices about which options will be best for you and your home. If you need an installer, a professional installer will then come to your home for a site check. They will put together your pipe list, make sure everything will fit and look nice, then give you an exact bid for installation.
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‘ALMOND GROVE’ EMERGED FROM SCARY CHAPTER IN LG HISTORY DISCOVER LOST GATOS
Treasured neighborhood very nearly fell victim to “Urban Renewal”
a lan F einberg , Contributor
Strolling through the Almond Grove neighborhood is a real treat this time of year, when you can see carefully restored Victorian homes adorned with elaborate Halloween decorations. Yet these charming tree-lined streets once faced something even more menacing than ghosts and goblins. Progress.
During the 1960s, downtown businesses were losing customers to the popular new concept of shopping malls such as Valley Fair. Desperate merchants formed a group called “Progress, Inc.” to lobby for relief.
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Board of Realtors commissioned a study to help pave the way for change, focusing on residential neighborhoods near downtown. It concluded that “to provide continued commercial growth, the disposable income of citizens MUST increase—there is no other way under our free society.”
Given that “most of the present residents are retired and live on bare subsistence incomes,” displacing them with “families who can afford many of the niceties of life” will result in “a greatly expanded market available to our local businesses.”
As a first step, the study recommended demolition of the entire square block of “older worn-out structures” bounded by Bean, Massol, Tait and Nicholson avenues and construction of two “high-rise, high-rent apartments of pleasing design.”
This would “provide better streets, add substantially to the town tax base, provide a ‘shot-in-the-arm’ to our downtown area through increased purchasing power, increase property values, provide landmarks where none now exist, and bring to our town substantial and cultivated citizens.” It would be the first of many such developments throughout town. No thought was given to preserving the historic homes built by some of the Town’s earliest residents or to what might happen to families displaced under this draconian program.
In a speech before the Board of Realtors on Sept. 24,1963, Town Manager Donald McIntyre agreed, adding: “The community would benefit from an increase in real estate taxes by filling downtown areas with high-rise apartments. Residents would have fewer children, so little or no impact would be made on the educational system.”
To explore further, the Town Council voted to retain the services of a land-use
consultant. Portions of the consultant’s report, combined with provisions of the federal government’s Urban Renewal program, were incorporated into a new General Plan. Under Urban Renewal, building inspectors were given unquestioned power to condemn any structure not meeting current building codes. If codes were updated annually, all buildings more than a year old would be out of compliance. Entire neighborhoods could be razed. There was no provision for appeal.
Potential future landmark properties such as the magnificent Hotel Lyndon, the ornate Town Hall, the Carnegie Library and the 1917 Baptist Church had
already been bulldozed. Political insiders clamoring for modernization proposed designating the entire area between Massol Avenue and Highway 17 as an Urban Renewal zone. The stage was set for a massive transformation of Los Gatos from a town to a city.
Fortunately, this misguided vision was never realized. In 2008, the Town Council passed an ordinance creating the Almond Grove Historic District to recognize and preserve the historical, architectural and cultural significance of this once maligned—and now-treasured—neighborhood.
It’s one of five historic districts (Broad-
way, Fairview Plaza, University/Edelen and the Downtown Commercial District) that helped establish the character of our town.
Alan Feinberg is a local historian and founder of the LOST Gatos Project www. lostgatos.com. Since 2015, his mission has been to generate enthusiasm among Los Gatos residents for remembering and preserving our town’s unique character and historic treasures before they’re lost forever. For more Los Gatos history, download the free mobile app Discover LOST Gatos by Alan Feinberg, Peggy Conaway, and Sandy Decker and take a self-guided walking tour through our historic downtown.
TRICK OR TREAT Other than the spooky decorations, this Almond Grove cottage looks the same as it did when it was built in 1885.
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SUMMERHILL TO CALL FORMER MOTEL SITE ‘SOLANA’
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SB 330 housing law to win some concessions from the Town. Nerhan, who did not respond to a request for comment, purchased the hotel in 1996 from Alleghany Properties and attempted to sell it in 2019, according to media reports.
The Los Gatos Lodge didn't receive major renovations until the 1970s. The renderings for the proposed development show that SummerHill would build 28 three-story buildings. Of the 155 residences, 26 homes would qualify as affordable housing, with 16 being sold to low-income and 10 for moderate income residents. Vice president of development for SummerHill, John Hickey, came to Council in March, and told the Los Gatan the build will be a valuable asset for the community.
Many residents are concerned the development, located at a northbound Highway 17 offramp and behind Los Gatos High School, will make traffic problems worse. Though some residents have voiced their support for the affordable housing, others point to how jammed-up the area gets in warmer months, thanks to beach-bound vehicles. The lodge served as an overnight rental property with 128 rooms. Others took up residence in the building. It’s unclear when demolition and construction might begin.
A flash from the past
Los Gatos High School grad Peter Chacona (Class of ‘68) went on to become an Emmy winner for the Los Angeles talk show he
hosted, in the 90s, called “The Late Mr. Pete Show.” Now 75, Chacona looks back fondly on his time at the Lodge. “I am so happy my dad moved us there in 1956,” he said on Facebook. “Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few old yearbooks and post cards off of eBay.” Chacona recently shared images of a Los Gatos Lodge pamphlet on social media that he ended up auctioning off. One of his reminiscences is of the time—in the early-70s—when he and his friend, Bill Majeski (LGHS, Class of ‘70), went down on a Friday night and saw their math teacher Ms. Peloian. There she was, rocking out on the dance floor. At that moment, he realized that she was, in fact, human, too.
As the SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy
tool gains more traction across California, more locations that were once nostalgic to town residents may soon face a remodel similar to the Los Gatos Lodge. However, while SummerHill initially came in under the Builder’s Remedy program, in the end, the developer opted not to use that specific mechanism.
"This is an exciting milestone for SummerHill Homes and the Los Gatos community," said Chris Neighbor, president and CEO of SummerHill Homes. "Having closed on the property for $78 million in October, we are thrilled to officially break ground on November 4th, 2025, with homes going on sale Winter 2026. We can’t wait to bring this thoughtfully planned neighborhood to life.”
BLAST FROM THE PAST A photograph of the Los Gatos Lodge (on the left) and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, taken in 1960, provides a nostalgic view of the motel and strikes a contrast with SummerHill’s planned development.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS IS ABOUT MORE THAN GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR
Book explores how to support first-generation
college students
d rew P enner , Editor
If you look at recent data, you’ll find the majority of undergraduate college students who are the first generation in their family to reach these higher-academic halls, says Fisher Middle School alum and Los Gatos High School (Class of ‘94) graduate Matt Daily.
He’s now the assistant vice president and dean of students at Idaho State University, and recently helped put together a book that delves into strategies to make sure these learners succeed.
“My experience in Los Gatos was, I saw how important education was to so many different people,” he reflected, naming Chris Benson and Johnny Hannegan as a couple boosters that made a big difference over the years. “You have people all coming together in unique ways, with foundations offering their support.”
He played for coaches like Butch Cattolico and Joe Winstead, and even became the student body president in his senior year. He went on to play baseball at Lewis and Clark College in Portland and graduated from Notre Dame, in Indiana, with a degree in American Studies.
But, he says, in his career he quickly learned that not everyone arrived at college with the same level of assistance from their family or local community.
That became crystal clear while teaching middle school in Corpus Christie, Texas, as he was pursuing a Master’s degree.
“I think that’s where I saw education in a much different environment—much different than (in) Los Gatos,” he said. “There was a lot of need, and a lot of under-resourced schools. And it really broadened your understanding of what is possible, of how education can transform life.”
He’s noticed that first-generation students approach their studies with a lot of grit. But, he also saw how they could, at times, struggle with the new—and very unfamiliar—university environment.
“We really are trying to empower these colleges and universities to really double-down on their efforts to support these students,” he said. “A lot of institutions love to say they are recruiting firstgen students…But the important thing is, what are we doing once they’re there.”
But, he says, the narrative is shifting. And he’s hoping his new book, “How First-Generation Students Navigate Higher Education through an Embrace of their Multiple Identities,” will be part of that renaissance.
This book, edited by Daily, alongside SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai and Layla Garrigues, is 214 pages long and contains chapters like, “Rethinking Social
Mobility: Why We Don’t Talk About It But Need To!,” from Adj Marshall and Rosemary Ferreira; and “Stories from First-Generation Students and Their Experiences with Student Services” by Adam Omidpanah, Sopharoth Ith, and Diana Salgado Huicochea.
Their publisher, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, describes it as an exploration of “how first-generation college students negotiate the culture of higher education through an embrace of their multiple identities,” noting the volume “attempts to shed light on the creative approaches first-generation students use to succeed in college as well as help broaden the vision of the institutions they choose to call their intellectual home.”
It may be a bit wonky and does come with quite a steep price tag ($144 for hardback, $42.74 for an e-book), but they’re hoping it will appeal to everyone from scholars and researchers, to upper-level students.
“It’s not enough to just have a club and put the onus on the student; we need to put the onus on the universities,” Daily said, pointing out it’s the institution that’s benefitting significantly from this type of learner. “These students bring a lot of cultural wealth.”
POSTSECONDARY STEPS Matt Daily (third from left) pictured with a group of University of Portland first-generation student Ambassadors, circa 2018. The program was built from scratch to support students from their arrival through graduation, and received national "First-Gen Forward" award designation in 2019 from the Center for First-Generation Student Success.
Courtesy of Matt Daily
UPBRINGING Matt Daily, who attended Fisher Middle School and Los Gatos High School, is now the assistant vice president and dean of students at Idaho State University. He’s just released a book about supporting first-generation college students.
Courtesy of Matt Daily
SAYS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
SOURED SOLARSALES SITUATION
Local installer was part of successful push for tax-credit-cap elimination d rew P enner , Editor
In The Big Score , veteran journalist Michael S. Malone notes that a key, but secretive, aspect of the early success of Apple Computer, Inc. (which became a $4 trillion company yesterday, temporarily) was the workforce of Filipino women and housewives stuffing circuit boards in Saratoga.
This allowed them to deal with “the biggest drain on overhead,” during the Apple II era.
Barry Cinnamon spent 15 years in the computer industry himself, before launching his own company out of Saratoga, called Akeena Solar.
“It really started to take off in 2001,” he said.
He’d studied solar in Cambridge, Mass., and had heard Clint Eastwood had warmed to green technology. New solar subsidies had come on-line, after the Enron scandal.
“I saw that the economics were really good if you knew how to look at it the right way,” he said. “I just kind of dusted off my old formulas.”
Cinnamon moved the company to Los Gatos as it grew, and eventually went public. He sold the company in 2012 and now is the CEO of Cinnamon Energy Systems. But, especially in the early days, the industry relied heavily on subsidies.
Around 2006-7 he even helped convince the government, alongside congressional representative Anna G. Eshoo, to lift a cap on the solar installation benefit (which had been set at $2,000 for homeowners).
“Uncapping the tax credit, in my view, is what opened up the whole solar business to its next big growth phase,” he said. “That really helped.”
However, Cinnamon says he’s frustrated that the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” economic plan from the Trump Administration, is set to eliminate this credit by year’s end.
He argues now is not the time to pull back.
“When I look at the overall trajectory of what’s happening with global warming, we really need to do a lot really fast,” he said. “And we need to do really significant things.” He now does a weekly podcast called “The Energy Show,” where he delves deep into the subject matter.
And Cinnamon is trying to fight back against the nixing of the $8,000 heatpump tax credit and $7,500 rebate for electric vehicles.
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SURVEY FATIGUE? SOME QUESTIONNAIRES DESERVE OUR ATTENTION
Je FF rey P. b lum , c ontributor
In our increasingly digital world, it seems we can’t buy a belt or call a bank without being asked to take a survey. These requests have become a routine part of modern life. But not all surveys are created equally, and some are far more important than others, especially when it comes to shaping the services and future of our community.
I recently bought a leather belt after doing research on Amazon. Admittedly, I conducted a survey of other purchasers of the product to determine whether to buy this belt. The reviews, aggregated into star ratings, convinced me it was worth the price. Of course, I received a survey request a few days after the purchase, asking me to evaluate the belt and my shopping experience. It was an easy survey to ignore.
On another occasion, I called my bank to ask about cashing out a certificate of deposit (CD). After being transferred numerous times, I was told I would have to come into the bank to complete the transaction. Despite this result, which felt more like a customer runaround than a service, I nevertheless received
an email survey request from the bank. Again, I chose not to respond. The irony of being asked to rate a frustrating experience wasn’t lost on me.
We’ve all had these moments: finish a doctor’s appointment, get a survey; take a flight, get a survey; decline a receipt at a grocery store, get a survey anyway. This relentless pace of feedback solicitation has led to what many refer to as “survey fatigue.” The tool that organizations rely on to improve customer satisfaction often ends up in the virtual trash, unopened and unread.
But while most surveys seem inconsequential or even intrusive, some truly matter, especially the ones that affect our town's future. One survey that should be paid attention to by the town’s service providers, is the town’s service provider survey, which is intended to help the town assess the needs of the community. These aren't just corporate checkboxes; they’re instruments for understanding what residents value and where local government should focus resources.
A great example of a meaningful survey effort is the work done by the Los Gatos Senior Services Committee. Through
carefully crafted community questionnaires, they gathered data directly from residents. The results were actively used to identify gaps in service delivery and inform policy. This public input paved the way for the creation of the Senior Services Road Map, a forward-thinking document that guides decisions affecting some of our most vulnerable residents, among others. Perhaps most notably, this effort has fueled the push to have a new community center built in Los Gatos, a facility that could better serve residents of all ages.
These community-driven surveys are catalysts for real change. But their impact depends entirely on participation. If residents ignore these questionnaires the way we ignore post-purchase feedback emails, the results will be incomplete, and our local policies may not reflect the true needs or desires of the community.
So how do we distinguish between the noise and the signal? One clue lies in intent. A corporate survey, like the ones from Amazon or your bank, usually serves the company’s interests first. They want to know how likely you are to recommend them, not necessarily how to improve a specific issue. But a town-is -
sued survey is designed with a different purpose: to listen, learn, and act in the public interest.
Another difference is transparency. When a community survey leads to a published report, a town meeting, or a new public initiative, residents can see how their input made a difference. That feedback loop builds trust and encourages continued participation.
As Los Gatos continues to evolve, with growing conversations around housing, transportation, public safety, and recreation, the role of citizen input is more critical than ever. Whether it's shaping the next budget priorities, identifying underserved neighborhoods, or improving town infrastructure, your voice can have a direct influence, if you take a few moments to be heard.
So, the next time you get a survey in your inbox, don’t delete it immediately. Ask yourself: Is this about my latest online purchase, or is it about the future of my community? If it’s the latter, consider it a civic duty to respond.
Because unlike that belt review, your input here won’t just sit in a database, it might just shape the next chapter of Los Gatos.
DO NOT DELETE Jeffrey Blum says, while “survey fatigue” is a real thing, not all public information outreach efforts are a waste of time.
POLICE BLOTTER
SUNDAY, OCT. 19
• A flock of ducks were once again the subject of a noise disturbance. At 5:50pm, continuous quacking on Reservoir Road occurred despite previous written warnings.
• Four juvenile disturbances were reported throughout the day, all of which involved electric bicycles.
MONDAY, OCT. 20
• At 11:31am, a suspicious person was reported at Saint Luke’s Church on University Avenue. The reporting person identified a subject wearing a trench coat and a face covering. The trench coat was allegedly filled with items and maintained eye contact with passersby.
• A penal code violation occurred at El Camino Hospital on Pollard Road at 2:21pm. No details were given as to the nature of the violation.
TUESDAY, OCT. 21
• A stolen vehicle was reported at 1:14pm on Loma Vista Court.
• The reporting person needed police assistance to retrieve her vehicle, as the subject threatened to destroy the car if it was not sold.
• The make and model of the vehicle was not included on the media bulletin.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22
• One incident of grand theft and two incidents of petty theft were in the morning.
• At 7:14am, a mountain bike was stolen from the backyard of a property on Oak Rim Court.
• The first petty theft was reported at 8:57am on San Mateo Avenue, which involved an unknown subject stealing a purse and wallet of the reporting person’s wife. The second, occurring at HQ on East Main Street at 9:31 am, regarded a vehicle’s front plate.
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
• Three vehicle accidents occurred across the day, none of which involved injuries.
• A mini alcohol heist was reported at 3:24pm in the Safeway on Pollard Road. A student from a nearby school stole two bottles of liquor before leaving the premises.
FRIDAY, OCT. 24
• At 3:30pm, an incident of grand theft occurred at Laser Away on Los Gatos Boulevard. A subject took numerous products and left in his vehicle.
• A municipal code violation was reported at 9:21pm at The Club at Los Gatos on East Main Street. Over 60 subjects were involved in a loud backyard party.
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
• At 12:52am, a man refusing to leave Carry Nations on North Santa Cruz Avenue was reported for battery. In addition to refusing to leave the premises, the subject spat and flicked cigarettes on the reporting person.
• A second incident of battery was reported at Vasona Creek Healthcare on Los Gatos Boulevard at 2:09am. A male at the healthcare center repeatedly hit the reporting person on the legs.
• A white Toyota Camry was reported stolen from University Avenue and Elm Street.
• Just after 1pm, a BMW SUV and a Honda CRV collided at Lark Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. The person in the BMW was crying and shaking, and reported a bruised arm.
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Town of Los Gatos
NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REPEALING AND REPLACING TOWN CODE SECTION 29, ARTICLE IX ‘FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT,’ IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF UPDATED FLOOD HAZARD MAPS
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above. The adoption of this Ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., in person and via Teleconference.
The following is a summary of the Proposed Ordinance:
This Ordinance will repeal Section 29, Article IX of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code, and replace it with a reorganized Article IX. The proposed language represents a wholesale replacement of the Ordinance language. The new language updates the definitions, adopts by reference the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated May 18, 2009, and outlines specific requirements for permitting structures within the mapped floodplain. The Ordinance also includes language that acknowledges the role of the California Building Code in managing development and construction within the floodplain.
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 is available 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: 10/29/2025 (Pub LGN 10/29)
Town of Los Gatos
NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE 2025 TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO BUILDING E AT 50 UNIVERSITY (OLD TOWN CENTER)
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos introduced the Ordinance titled above and adopted at a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, Mary Badame, Mayor Matthew Hudes
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following is a summary of the Ordinance:
An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos amending Planned Development Ordinance 2025 to allow modifications to Building E at 50 University Avenue (Old Town Center) for property located at 31 University Avenue (APN 529-02-044). The Ordinance will amend Planned Development Ordinance 2025 to remove the requirement that Building E appear to be a collective of individual structures that abut each other, as well as eliminate an antiquated requirement.
Please note that the above is a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance, it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available in the Town Clerk’s office at Los Gatos Town Hall, 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Wendy Wood
Los Gatos Town Clerk
Published: 10/29/2025
(Pub LGN 10/29)
PUBLIC NOTICES
Administer Estate
2ND AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF (NAME): RUSSELL GARTH
CASE NUMBER: 25PR199567
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): Russell Garth
A Petition for Probate has been filed by (name of petitioner): Patrick Garth in the Superior Court of California, County of (specify): SANTA CLARA
The Petition for Probate requests that (name): Patrick Garth be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 1 Address of court: 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner (name): M. Dean Sutton, Esq (Address): 2121 41st Ave, #101 Capitola, CA, 95010 (Telephone): 831-431-6483
(Pub Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/05/2025)
Fictitious Business Name Statements
File Number: FBN719903. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WEI STUDIO, 15391 Winchester Blvd, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, WEI SHI STUDIO LLC, 15391 Winchester Blvd, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/15/2025 and 09/19/2025 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. WEI SHI STUDIO LLC, Article/Reg #B20250299589, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Wei Shi /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #719942
The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Diamonds Beauty Shop 1201 E Julian Street, Suite #6,
San Jose, CA, 95116, Susan Santamaria, Ana C Gonzalaz. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 08/02/2021. under file No. 677541. This business was conducted by: A General Partnership. Filed on 09/22/2025. /s/Susan Santamaria. (pub dates: (10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/’29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #719642
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Danvingit Party Services LLC, 2. Gomez Handyman, 65 Rio Robles East,Unit #1210, San Jose, CA, 95134, Danvingit Part Services LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/26/2025. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Rosa Elvia Maldonado Boria. CEO. #202359414985. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/10/2025. (pub LG 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #718530
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 11 Little Giants Montessori Daycare, 443 Woodcock Ct., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Silvia Ortega. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Silvia Ortega. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/04/2025. (pub LG 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #718531
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 11 Concrete And Paving, 443 Woodcock Ct., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Silvia Ortega. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/19/2020. /s/ Silvia Ortega. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/04/2025. (pub LG 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #718981
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hannah Food Togo, 3330 Lantern Way, San Jose, CA, 95111, Vinh Nguyen Nguyen. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/01/2025. /s/Vinh Nguyen Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/10/2025. (pub LG 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22/2025)
File Number: FBN719477. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SANTA CRUZ RUG CLEANERS, 2. SANTA CRUZ RUG, CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS, 61 Lost Lake Lane, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple, BILL HENRY CORRIDAN, 61 Lost Lake Lane, Campbell, CA 95008 and THERESA ZUNIGA CORRIDAN, 61 Lost Lake Lane, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2025 and 09/04/2025 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/ Bill Henry Corridan /s/. (Pub LGN: 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025).
File Number: FBN720185. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. PLU2O, 2. PLU2O WELLNESS, 3. PLU2O COLLECTIVE, 4. PLU2O FARMS, 5. PLU2O CANNABIS DISPENSARY, 3100 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, UTOPIA SJ INC, 1415 Oakland Blvd Suite 215, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/01/2025 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. Utopia SJ Inc, Article/Reg # 6343321, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Anas Mahmoud /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
File Number: FBN720244. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Los Gatos Smiles Dental Practice of Ghuman Dental Care, Inc. , 540 N Santa Cruz Ave., Suite B1, Los Gatos, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, Ghuman Dental Care, Inc., 540 N Santa Cruz Ave., Suite B1, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 10/03/2025 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/ Jaswinder Ghuman /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2025)
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720219
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MP Fast Cleaning House, 115 Phelan Ave #5. San Jose, CA, 95112, Mario Gomez Barajas. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/ Mario Gomez Barajas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/02/2025. (pub LG 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05/2025)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #720416
The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sasa’s Cleaning Services, 440 N. Winchester Blvd., Apt 105, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Sandra Perez Valenzuela. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Sandra L Perez Valenzuela. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/09/2025. (pub LG 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05/2025)
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 6/1/20. 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 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05/2025)
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 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)
