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TEAM FURY UNLEASHES MOVES ON THE COURT
LG BEEFS UP ITS DESIGN RULES FOR NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS The Town architect may assess the changes if the council approves funding for his review
The AAU 11U boys basketball team is a regional power
Sasha Ryu, Contributor Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
On Sept. 1, the Town Council adopted changes and additions to its objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use housing projects in Los Gatos. The updated standards focus on two main categories: site standards and building standards. The changes establish the expected height and development of projects and demand the use of “high-quality” materials and detail. They also regulate architectural style to be “consistent with existing patterns” and require “smooth transitions” between developments of different sizes. The last time the council adopted changes to the Town’s objective design standards was on Feb. 13, 2024. This year’s update is part of a process the Town has labeled Phase II, following a first set of standards the council adopted in Nov. 2022. In Sept. 2024, the
Alan Ho knows a thing or two about startups. The Campbell resident started his own company two years ago but it’s his title as program director and head coach of Team Fury—an AAU 11-and-under boys basketball team—that really sparks something inside of him. “This basketball thing is kind of a passion project on the side,” he said. “It’s easy (to put in long hours) when it’s a passion.” One of the rising AAU programs in the Western U.S., Team Fury recently completed its third season, with its Elite team ranking No. 1 in the Bay Area and No. 10 nationally. Team Fury also has a Select squad that competes at the top-tier Division I level. Ho said the difference between both teams isn’t as wide as one might think. “The bottom four guys on Elite and the top four guys on Select are very interchangeable,” said Ho, who was named the 2026 Northern California top AAU grassroots director. “It’s not a huge gap.” Team Fury has two teams by necessity, as they have 30 kids in the program—double when it first started. Fielding two teams also serves a multitude of benefits. “We try to make sure kids get ➝ Team Fury, 12
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CANCER CAREPOINT HOSTS GARDEN PARTY AT MONTALVO ARTS CENTER Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan
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At what used to be called Villa Montalvo, now known as the Montalvo Arts Center, the Cancer CAREpoint (CCP) annual garden party and fundraiser was held on Aug. 31. This year's theme was “Open the gates to care.”
Cancer never quits
Nearly every family in America has been touched by cancer in one way or another. Today, according to the National Cancer Institute, 39.2% of Americans—nearly two out of five people—will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. These are pretty scary numbers.
CCP never quits
Cancer CAREpoint is a nonprofit co-founded by Jan Willoughby and Gay Crawford in 2009, with inspiration and planning rooted in 2009–2010. A need was seen among—and identified by—local patients, families and medical leaders, including Bill Piché and Dr. James Cohen. CCP officially opened its doors to the public in early 2012. The new location at 1165 Lincoln Ave, Suite 300, San Jose, is now open—and welcoming all. “Around 10,000 people in Silicon Valley are diagnosed with cancer every year, and thousands more are living as cancer survivors,” the organization’s website states. “There will always be individuals and families who need emotional, practical, and psychological support to get through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to ensuring that no one should have to face cancer alone.”
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Supporters of Cancer CAREpoint, including (L-R) Patti Roberts, Peter Nose, Michael Mulcahy and Ken Roberts, gathered at the annual garden party Aug. 31.
Services are provided at no cost to patients and their families, no matter where they receive medical care or their cancer type.
Personalized counseling and education resources available
What CCP offers is a community where comprehensive not-medical support, counseling resources and education is provided to cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers across Silicon Valley. Informative classes include how to care for yourself or a loved one with
cancer. Other activities offered: meditation classes, nutrition classes, moderate-difficulty exercise classes and expressive art sessions. Wigs are available for patients who wish for them. The many volunteers, board of directors, the cancer CAREpoint staff and the sponsors were recognized in the 18-page event brochure. It also thanked sponsors—from diamond level to anonymous donors and individuals from all over the area—who made a difference. Would you like a good way to have fun in your community and create some last-
ing change? Coming up on Oct. 21, from 9:30am-3pm at La Rinconada Country Club, there will be prizes and raffles and fun activities as part of 2026 Games Day. “Gather your friends—or make new ones—and play your cards right with a fun-filled day of Bridge, Mahjong, and Canasta,” a spokesperson wrote about the event. “The deck is stacked with fun, including prizes, lunch, a raffle drawing, and plenty of laughter. It’s sure to be a winning hand!” cancercarepoint.org/about-us
LOS GATOS COMPANY CHRISTIE’S SERENO, NOW 20, EXPANDS TO CARMEL NorCal’s largest privatelyowned brokerage notches $6.5B in sales in 2025 Staff Report
Los Gatos-based Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno (Christie’s Sereno), the largest privately-owned brokerage in Northern California is marking its 20th anniversary with the opening of its 20th location in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The company was founded by The Sereno Group in 2006 by Chris Trapani (CEO) and Ryan Iwanaga (chief experience officer), who grew up in the same Saratoga neighborhood. With over 650 agents, it has become the largest Christie’s affiliate by volume in the world. It now has offices everywhere from San Francisco, to the East Bay, to Santa Cruz, to Lake Tahoe and beyond.
Christie’s Sereno produced $6.5 billion in annual sales volume in 2025. The Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation, which was started in 2012, provides grants focused on caring for the communities where the company operates. It’s donated more than $7 million to 600+ organizations to date. “Our recognition as one of the leading corporate donors to Silicon Valley nonprofits represents our founding vision to utilize our success in meaningful and community-minded ways,” Iwanaga said in a news release. “Our agents and staff are incredibly proud and committed to the communities they serve, helping create sustained impact where they live and work.” The company’s per agent productivity increased from $8.5 million in 2024 to $10 million, last year. “We grow, not for the sole sake of getting bigger,” said Trapani in the release, “but to extend our reach in making the
most positive impact possible for our agents, clients and communities.” The median home price in Sereno markets grew from $1.76 million to $1.85 million in 2025. “By combining our hyper-local knowledge with the global reach of Christie’s International Real Estate, Christie’s Sereno is strongly positioned for success in our third decade,” Trapani added. “Every listing benefits from deep community intelligence and expansive national and global reach delivered with the most cutting-edge tech and marketing created for our industry today.” The new Carmel office is at 777 San Carlos St. Suite 230 and will be run by Simona Martin, who brings Monterey-area experience, as well as a background in global corporate real estate and strategic consulting services to C-suite executives. “For homeowners considering the sale of an exceptional estate, our affiliation
with Christie’s International Real Estate offers unparalleled global reach, connecting distinctive properties with qualified buyers through an international network and world-class marketing platform,” said Martin in the news release. “Whether advising buyers seeking an extraordinary coastal retreat or representing sellers of iconic homes, our role extends beyond facilitating transactions—we provide discreet, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s unique goals, combining deep local expertise with the strength of a trusted global brand.”
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LOS GATOS TIGHTENS DESIGN RULES FOR NEW BUILDS
Design, from page 1 ings taller than two stories adjacent to single-family homes from 40 feet to 50 feet. The council also asked staff to obtain a cost estimate for the Town architect to review the adopted standards; once the Town has that estimate, it can decide whether to fund the review. If the Town architect’s review raises substantial concerns, the council can reopen the standards for further discussion. Staff, however, noted that the budget allocated for the broader objective design standards project is nearly exhausted, which could affect whether that additional review moves forward. The resolution passed unanimously. With the new objective design standards now in place, all new housing development projects in Los Gatos will be bound to follow the new rules outlined in the plan, however state law makes it possible for certain projects to sidestep total compliance. Housing development projects adopted after Jan. 1, 2020 are protected under Senate Bill 330, which prohibits the Town from applying new design standards to projects unless the standards meet the state’s legal definition of “objective standards.”
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Town contracted with Lisa Wise Consulting to lead and draft the updated standards, which the Planning Commission recently reviewed and unanimously approved on June 24, 2026. The updated standards require buildings taller than two stories to include “a differentiated base, middle, and top” along street-facing walls. Building materials also must be “fire resistant,” and wood products, “even those labeled ‘ignition-resistant,’” are listed as prohibited primary building materials. Parking structures visible from the street are limited to “50 percent of the length of the building elevation.” Multi-family buildings and townhomes that exist adjacent to residential districts are limited to a height of 25 feet or two stories. The update also details numerous standards for entrance design, ground floor design, façade design and roof design. At the Sept. 1 meeting, the council voted to adopt the proposed changes and additions to the objective design standards, with a few corrections to the plan, such as increasing the required stepback for build-
OFFICIALS Los Gatos Planning Manager Sean Mullin (left) and Town Manager Chris Constantin sit in front of a TV screen displaying design rules for multi-family housing. Projects in Los Gatos must comply with all the Town’s objective design standards in place at the time of approval; however, if the project qualifies for the state’s density bonus law, the developers are entitled to an unlimited number of waivers to eliminate or modify local development standards that “physically preclude” construction. Under the Housing Accountability Act, developers with “Builder’s Remedy” proj-
ects also have the power to argue against complying with the Town’s objective design standards if they believe meeting such standards would render their project “economically or physically infeasible.” The updated objective standards will only apply to projects that are approved after the changes are adopted. Any existing projects are vested to the objective standards that were in place at the time they were approved.
TASTE OF LG TO WELCOME THOUSANDS FOR CULINARY CELEBRATION 3rd edition showcases dozens of restaurants and wineries, live music family activities Staff Report
Downtown Los Gatos will become a pedestrian-only culinary and cultural destination on Saturday, Sept. 19, when the Taste of Los Gatos returns from noon to 5pm. The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce's signature festival is expected to welcome approximately 4,000 attendees for an afternoon of restaurant tastings, local wine, live music, shopping, family activities and community experiences. Now in its third year, Taste of Los Gatos has become one of the Bay Area's premier culinary festivals, attracting visitors from throughout the region to experience the restaurants, wineries, boutiques and locally-owned businesses that define the town. More than 90% of attendees travel from outside Los Gatos, demonstrating the festival's growing regional reach and its role in introducing thousands of visitors to the community, Chamber of Commerce CEO Jennifer Lin said in a release. “Taste of Los Gatos is about more than great food and wine. It’s about bringing people together,” she said in a release. “We discover new flavors together, recon-
nect with friends and create the shared experiences that bring us closer as a community. I’m especially excited that this year’s festival gives guests even more ways to explore downtown, including our new Vintage on Village experience.” The festival's signature experience is the Taste of Los Gatos Tasting Wristband, which invites guests to stroll through the closed downtown streets while sampling signature bites from approximately 30 participating Los Gatos restaurants. This wristband provides one tasting per guest at each participating restaurant. The Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband adds tastings from approximately 20 wineries, hosted inside downtown businesses. Among this year's featured experiences, David Bruce Winery will offer a rare vertical barrel tasting of pinot noir featuring three vintages tasted directly from the cask. This wristband also includes a complimentary beverage ticket redeemable at the Chamber Tap Truck or Tap Wall, along with a commemorative wine glass and Taste of Los Gatos tote. Experiences throughout downtown A major addition to this year's festival, Vintage on Village will transform Village Lane into a lively destination celebrating the intersection of food, wine, music, and automotive culture.
The pedestrian-only street will feature live jazz, restaurant and wine tastings, the Chamber Tap Wall. Ofelia Ferere, the owner of Beauté Bar, told the Los Gatan she’s excited there will be Porsches parked outside the location she founded in 2024. “I would love to manifest that I’m going to get one soon,” she said with a laugh, after emerging from a meeting of Taste of Los Gatos organizers. “We have really powered through and honed in on making this happen.” Taste of Los Gatos will feature live performances on multiple stages, including from The Freshmakers (Main Stage) and Daze on the Green (North Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street). Families can enjoy free carnival games, the El Camino Health “Togethering Heals” Outdoor Climbing Wall and interactive activities in the Family Fun Zone. New this year, the Chamber Cafe, featuring grab-and-go sandwiches and snacks from Blvd Coffee, will offer an easy option for families looking for a quick bite. The festival also features a shaded Good Samaritan Hospital “Feel the Beat of Better Health” Lounge with comfortable seating, DJ music and family-friendly activities; a complimentary editorial-style photo experience by Auré Photobooth; and community and busi-
ness booths featuring hands-on activities, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with local organizations. Guests can also shop, dine, and explore throughout downtown, with boutiques, galleries, tasting rooms, cafés, and specialty retailers contributing to the festival experience.
Celebrating local culinary excellence
The Los Gatos Chamber will also honor two local restaurants with the 2026 Golden Spoon Distinction on the Main Stage. The distinction recognizes outstanding culinary excellence, community engagement, and a longstanding commitment to Taste of Los Gatos. For the festival, Village Lane and North Santa Cruz Avenue between Main Street and Bachman Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a walkable environment for guests to explore the festival. Guests 21 and older may enjoy wine tastings included with the Bites & Wine Tasting Wristband, as well as craft beer and hard cider purchased separately from the Chamber Tap Truck or Tap Wall while strolling within the closed festival streets. For more info: losgatoschamber.com/taste
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POLICE BLOTTER AUG. 30 •
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A caller reported a $120,000 loss after their friend, who was supposed to hold onto cashier's checks, used them on Central Avenue at 6:10pm.
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Someone was arrested on a misdemeanor charge after striking the caller in the face, destroying her home and throwing things at her at 12:52pm.
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Two male juveniles reportedly took a wheelchair from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation on Los Gatos Boulevard at 5:07pm.
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A caller reported a man on a bike following her at Vasona Park on Garden Hill Drive at 8:29pm.
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tos Coffee Roasting on West Main Street at 1:49pm.
Three juveniles were reportedly playing with remote-controlled boats to hit ducks at Vasona Park on Garden Hill Drive at 11:17am. A man reportedly pushed an elderly man over after screaming and spitting at his face at Los Ga-
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Someone reportedly stole a set of golf clubs worth approximately $3,000 after prying open the rear cover of the caller’s vehicle on Belgatos Road at 1:37pm. A bicyclist was reportedly hit by a vehicle at Lark Avenue and Charter Oaks Driver at 7:31pm
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Airbags were deployed in a vehicle accident at Los Gatos Boulevard and Garden Lane at 10:12am.
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Someone reportedly lost their license to play at Pob on Los Gatos Boulevard at 12:35am.
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Subjects reportedly stole some uncooked pizzas, Slurpees and other drinks at 7-11 on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 4:22am.
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Subjects reportedly broke into the caller’s vehicle and smashed the window at Shelburne Way and University Avenue at 4:47am.
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A caller reported she saw someone in the park with a flashlight looking into people’s houses at Bachman Park on Bachman Avenue at 1:01am.
Someone entered a vehicle after a window was open and stole sunglasses, cash and other miscellaneous items at Aventino Apartments on Winchester Circle at 9:44am.
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A caller reported that subjects broke into their vehicle after a screwdriver was found in the vehicle at Nino and Fisher avenues at 4:48am.
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A bike worth $4,000 and a bike rack worth $1,500 were reportedly stolen from a vehicle at Garden Inn on East Main Street at 11:14am.
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A caller reported a man who continues to camp out in front of Willow Street Pizza on South Santa Cruz Avenue at 4:08pm.
These reports are compiled from publicly available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Prepared by Anika Kapasi
OPINION
THESE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LOS GATOS ANTI-RACISM COALITION MUST BE ANSWERED Jeffrey Suzuki is running for Town Council. He is also president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition, which the Town has awarded $64,500 since fiscal 2023-24 and which now holds the entire $20,000 rental-assistance grant. That was reason enough to ask how it is governed. We reviewed its public records and still cannot say who its directors are. That is not targeting. It is what public money invites, and it is as much about the Town's process as about any one organization. Mr. Suzuki writes that he welcomes all inquiries and that the concerns are easily addressed. We take him at his word. Nothing below proposes cutting rental assistance by a dollar.
Who is on the board of directors?
The Statement of Information filed May 31, 2026 names Mr. Suzuki as CEO, Ali Miano as secre tar y and Kinsey Lee as chief financial officer. It does not identify the directors, nor does the Coalition’s website or any other filing we reviewed. Residents should be able to name the people legally responsible for public money. The bylaws make the president chairman as a standing appointment, let him appoint every officer, and leave his removal
to directors elected by the board he chairs. They refer twice to a conflict-of-interest policy that has never been disclosed. Mr. Suzuki has disclosed that he also sits on the board of West Valley Community Services, which the Town separately funds for rental assistance, while defending the arrangement that gives the Coalition the full $20,000. Sitting on two boards is not improper. It is the kind of overlap a conflict-of-interest policy exists to record. At the Aug. 18 Council meeting, a Coalition member described joining as showing an ability to volunteer and be “somewhat effective in doing what we do,” then a vote of existing members. The website describes no process at all.
Has anyone been paid?
The Coalition has told the Town it is volunteer-run with no labor costs, and Mr. Suzuki has now written publicly that it is composed entirely of unpaid volunteers. Its 2023 report to the Attorney General, signed under penalty of perjury, lists $12,169 on the line for “compensation of officers or directors.” That may be a classification error. If not, the Coalition should say who was paid, how much and for what. The Coalition reported no cash at the end of 2022, then reported 2023 revenue of $19,000 against an ending cash
balance of $32,044 — roughly $13,000 its filings do not account for. The companion RRF-1 answers “no” to whether it received government funding, in the year the Town paid it $12,000. None of this should require a request. The Town’s grant agreement, signed by Mr. Suzuki, already obliges the Coalition to file a publicly accessible report including paid invoices, cash receipts, cancelled checks and bank statements showing how the grant funds were spent.
What is its mission, and how do Town funds support it?
A nonprofit’s governing documents define its charitable purpose. The Coalition’s describe something broader. Article III says it exists to educate and mobilize community members to fight for “concrete and anti-racist change.” Its goals include: • school graduates with a functional understanding of systemic racism; • a larger role for unarmed social workers and a smaller one for armed police officers; • a community where people of all backgrounds can afford to live here and belong. Housing support appears once, as a way to increase socioeconomic diversity. The bylaws do not mention rental assistance.
These goals are not unlawful, and residents may support or oppose them. The point is accountability: the Town funded rental assistance, and the Coalition should show every Town dollar went to it.
What we are asking
• Who are the current directors, and how were they selected? • How can a resident join, and who decides? • Has any officer or director been paid — when, how much and for what? • Of the $64,500 awarded, how much has reached Los Gatos renters? Produce the documents each Grant Agreement requires. How do the 2023 filing’s receipts, expenses and year-end assets reconcile, and why does it report no government funding? Where is the conflict-of-interest policy the bylaws reference? If none exists, will the Coalition adopt and publish one? Mr. Suzuki has offered to explain, and we are asking him to do so. Residents should not have to guess who governs the Coalition or how $64,500 was accounted for. The answers need only records it already has. Public money should be spent in public view. Jak VanNada
Los Gatos Community Alliance
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SPORTS
BINGHAM CUP: RUGBY AND INCLUSION, DAYS BEFORE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 Jon Mulally / International Gay Rugby
The tournament, held this year in Brisbane, is a legacy of Flight 93 hero from Los Gatos Staff Report
The Bingham Cup Brisbane 2026 was four “unforgettable” days of rugby, friendship, community and inclusion that brought players and their clubs, volunteers and supporters from around the world together in Australia. From the opening whistle to the final celebrations, the tournament showcased the very best of rugby and the unique spirit of the International Gay Rugby community. The tournament also saw 12 teams crowned champions across the Bingham, Amanda Mark, Hoagland and Challenger competitions: • Bingham Cup: Kings Cross Steelers • Amanda Mark Cup: Ottawa Wolves • Bingham Plate: Seattle Quake RFC • Bingham Bowl: Sydney Convicts Old Boys • Bingham Shield: Gotham Knights • Hoagland Cup: Bristol Bisons • Hoagland Plate: Columbus Coyotes • Hoagland Bowl: Manchester Village Spartans • Hoagland Shield: Amsterdam Lowlanders • Challenger Cup: Adelaide-Tokyo Brats-Sharks • Challenger Plate: Dallas Lost Souls • Challenger Stein: Perth Rams
INTENSITY A Seattle Quakes player is hit by a Les Gaillards defender during Bingham Cup action en route to the team’s Bingham Plate win. The Kings Cross Steelers earned the Bingham Cup, named after Los Gatos 9/11 hero Mark Bingham, while the Ottawa Wolves took home the Amanda Mark Cup, which recognizes Bingham’s longtime friend.which is named after his longtime best friend. The 2026 tournament marked a special milestone for both champions: the Kings Cross Steelers claimed the Bingham Cup for the second time, adding another chapter to their remarkable tournament history. The Ot-
tawa Wolves also secured the Amanda Mark Cup for the second time, once again demonstrating their strength and determination. “While lifting a trophy is a special achievement, the Bingham Cup is about
something much bigger than the scoreboard, bringing people together through rugby, building friendships and creating a community where everyone can belong,” a spokesperson said. ➝ Bingham Cup, 13
SUSPECT IN FATAL WORLD CUP SHOOTING CASE LOCATED IN LOS GATOS 8 booked in connection with June 28 incident in San Jose Staff Report
San Jose Police have arrested eight suspects—including five teenagers—in connection with a fatal shooting that happened June 28 near the main entertainment zone for World Cup festivities in San Jose. Six of them (including a 17-year-old minor) were charged with murder; two others (including an 18-year-old female) were arrested on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact. All suspects were arrested on Sept. 2, and residents of San Jose, police said in a statement. They were identified as: Izaiah Hernandez 18; Sabastian Saldana, 34; Eze-
quiel Mercado, 20; Nevaeh Luna-Rosales, 18; Jaden Diaz-Mejia, 18; Fabian Diaz-Gomez, 18; Johnny Picazo, 36; and a 17-year-old unidentified minor. On June 28 at 9:12pm, San Jose Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of North Market and West Santa Clara streets. Upon arrival, the officers found an unconscious adult male victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers began rendering life-saving aid and summoned medical personnel to the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the site—making it the city's 13th homicide of 2026. Police said officers located a second adult male shooting victim several yards away. They, too, began performing first aid immediately. Medical personnel were
able to transport this victim to a local hospital where he was stabilized, despite his life-threatening injuries. Detectives with the San Jose Homicide Unit were joined in their investigation by SJPD’s Real Time Intelligence Center. They used a combination of investigative methods, including automated license plate reader technology and other public safety cameras. Police said this helped rapidly advance the investigation and identify the suspects’ vehicles. After detectives identified Hernandez, Saldana, Mercado, Luna-Rosales, Diaz-Mejia, Diaz-Gomez, Picazo and a juvenile male as suspects, they obtained arrest warrants for the targets and search warrants for their residences. On Sept. 2, with the assistance of the
Covert Response Unit, Special Operations MERGE Unit, Canine Unit, Violent Crimes Enforcement Team and Metro Unit, detectives located and arrested all suspects except Mercado in San Jose. Mercado was located and apprehended in Los Gatos, police reported. Hernandez, Mercado, Diaz-Mejia, Diaz-Gomez and Picazo were later booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder. The boy was booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for murder. Saldana and Luna-Rosales were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for “crimes related to accessory after the fact,” police reported. The circumstances surrounding the event, including the motive, remain under investigation.
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Team Fury, from page 1 all the reps they need,” Ho said. “So if you’re a point guard and there are three other point guards on the (Elite) team, your ability to get those reps is limited. That’s why we have two teams. And the kids who don’t make those rosters we have spots for in workouts and practices. We don’t call it a team A or team B if you will, because we know kids will catch up with athletic training and skill development. Both teams play the same set of opponents and the scores weren’t all that much different.” The Team Fury program roster includes Parker Rath, Deacon Caviglia, Lorenz Buecker, Dylan Mune, Boss Butler, Keon Meisenhelder, Leo Rocha, Casey Chu, Nathan Ho, Orin Soper, Jaxon Abrams, Gus Widell, Calin Hsu, Mason Rich, Vidit Noti, Tytus Reed, Dylan Shanker, Sanjo Nakashima, Samir Agarwal, Crew Cochran, Jacob Hsia, August Balciunas, Henry Balciunas, Oz Azriel, Ziyu Chen, Ethan Kfir, Alon Hoffer, Cyrus Mortezaie, Gavin Evenson, and Ace Perez. The team practices year-round at the Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos. Of the 30 players,18 are from Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose and Campbell. One player, Rocha, travels all the way from Watsonville. Ho emphasizes development over wins and losses, though he recognizes continual improvement eventually leads to victories on the scoreboard. “I would say we don’t really define success by wins and losses,” Ho said. “We’re generally at a .600 win percentage because we’re always trying to challenge these kids. We’ ll play them one year up or play in tournaments where we know we’re really not supposed to win because those are really valuable for development.” Ho’s emphasis on development and creating close relationships off the court has made the program attractive for incoming families. In the ultra-competitive club and AAU circuits, some teams never spend time outside of competition. That would be a major no-no for Ho, who understands the importance of strong bonds and team cohesion. Depending on the month, Team Fury practices anywhere from two to four times a week. To put that in perspective, some AAU teams practice together just once a week and meet for games. Ho utilizes a variety of different condition-
HAPPY HOOPERS Team Fury’s Elite 11U boys basketball team won the G365 Memorial Madness Tournament championship game in Anaheim on May 25.
ing sessions to test the players’ mettle, including beach workouts in Santa Cruz, hill runs in Saratoga and challenging maneuvers in the pool. “These are 30 kids I care deeply about,” he said. “I know their families and I’m invested in them. We’re seeing kids three to four times a week so over time you build a really strong bond with these kids. It doesn’t feel like work, honestly. It’s something I look forward to everyday.” In the first two years of the program’s existence, Ho decided to stay local tournament-wise. Last season Team Fury elected to travel outside the Bay Area for a couple of tournaments, where they recorded their two biggest wins in program history. In the MLK West Coast Smoke Tournament on Jan. 17 in Las Vegas, Fury Elite beat the top-ranked AAU team from Idaho, 48-45. In May, Team Fury edged the Cali Rebels—the top-ranked team in Southern California—54-53 in the championship game of the G365 Memorial Madness Tournament in Anaheim. “We have 20 to 30 kids who are really good, probably the best kids in our area,” Ho said. “We compete hard and our practices are super competitive.” Two of the team’s best experiences included playing a game at Chase Center before the Warriors-Lakers Summer
League contest, and doing a scrimmage during halftime at a San Jose State-Colorado State men’s basketball game. That was particularly special because Butler’s older brother played for Colorado State, SJSU’s opponent that night. Speaking of experiences, Team Fury traveled to Paris and Slovenia in July. The latter trip involved participating in a training camp and scrimmage with two of the top youth teams in Slovenia. “We certainly enjoyed the local culture, the food and doing touristy stuff, but in terms of basketball, we wanted to learn from the European coaches,” Ho said. “The style of play in Europe is a lot more team-oriented. In the U.S., we’re known especially at the youth levels to be individually dominated, a lot of 1-on-1 play. In Europe, it’s all about passing, moving without the ball and reading the court. We got a chance to play other 11-year-olds who were at the top of their game in their regions, so it was a great experience.” Ho said Butler, Rocha and Rich are standouts at the national level. Mune, Cochran and Nathan Ho—the youngest of the coach’s three sons—have been with the program since it was established in 2023. Ho said Widell, Kfir and Mortezaie are rising stars who have developed into top players within the program. Ho credited the dedication of the fam-
ilies who have been with the program since Day One and the ones who have come along since. “The families that have stuck with us understand this is not about being on a team simply for the present time,” Ho said. “It’s about what I’m doing to prepare their kids to be in high school or beyond. We’re looking at the long run.” The genesis of Team Fury was an organic process. Nathan Ho and three of his friends spent a lot of time playing basketball on their driveways, at the Bay Club, and in NJB and Asian Leagues. Alan Ho often ran drills for the boys at the Bay Club. During this time, Ho started to envision a way to keep this core group together. “Youth sports are a lot of fun but sometimes teams don't get a chance to stick together and grow,” he said. “We all just wanted to play together, so that’s when we decided to start the team. What’s different for us as a program is that it’s always been about the commitment to this group and the desire to really coach them up. How were we going to design a program so every kid gets the development they need? That was the question and goal. And thankfully I think we’re doing a pretty good job of developing every kid individually, but also putting together competitive teams.”
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PUBLIC NOTICES Name Changes ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV498217. Notice of Petition of Jack Porter Mardesic-Ramsey. Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jack Porter Mardesic-Ramsey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Jack Porter Mardesic-Ramsey to Proposed name: Jack Porter Mardesic. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: September 29, 2026, Time: 8:45am, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 380 S 1ST Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Date: July 20, 2026 by /s/ Daniel Nishigaya /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Filed July 20, 2026, by /s/ T. Belloncle /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV502285. Notice of Petition of Shelley Ann Katz Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Shelley ann Katz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Shelley Ann Katz to Proposed name: Shelley Ann Gierat. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: November 10, 2026, 2026, Time: 8:45am, Room: Probate. The address of the court is: 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Downtown Superior Court. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Gatan, 380 S 1ST Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Date: September 1, 2026 by /s/ Daniel Nishigaya /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. September 1, 2026, by /s/ F. Zamarripa /s/, Deputy Clerk. (Pub LGN: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026)
Fictitious Business Name Statements FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729035 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mckenzie Financial Consulting, 212 N 3rd St Apt 3, San Jose, CA 95112, Mckenzie Capital Holdings LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/21/2026. /s/Brooke Miller. Owner. B20260090915. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2026. (pub LG 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09/2026) File Number: FBN729001. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ProRock Remodeling, 14850 Oka Rd #48, Los Gat os, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, ProRock Construction LLC, 14850 Oka Rd #48, Los Gat os, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 07/31/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. ProRock Construction LLC, Article/Reg # B20250184978, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ Denis Chinko /s/ Manager. (Pub LGN: 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729384 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jersey Mikes Subs 20220, 1088 E Brokaw Rd #70, San Jose, CA
95131, LCP Subs LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/27/2024. /s/Lauren Perkins. Member. 202460911924. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/11/2026. (pub LG 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Greyhound Parking, 70 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113, Park Greyhound San Jose LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/01/2026. /s/Sophia Ahmed. Owner. B20260304797. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/31/2026. (pub LG 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16/2026) File Number: FBN729452. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DEVEAUX COUNSELING SERVICES, 987 University Ave, Suite #22, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by: An Individual, STEPHANIE MONIQUE DEVEAUX 987 University Ave, Suite #22, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/12/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Stephanie Monique Deveaux /s/. (Pub LGN: 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16/2026) File Number: FBN729663. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LINDA L ALTERATION, 1990 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership, LOAN PHUONG THI VU, 2746 Belfast Drive, San Jose, CA 95127 and DUYEN T DINH, 2746 Belfast Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/20/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Loan Phuong Thi Vu /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729234 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Thien Thanh Market Inc, 1080 S. 10th St., San Jose, CA, 95112, . This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/1997. /s/Cherly Tang. Secretary of Corporation. 1496080. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/06/2026. (pub LG 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) File Number: FBN729711. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ELILEW, 14435C Big Basin Way PMB 123, Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by: An Individual, NEYAZ NAZER, 14435C Big Basin Way PMB 123, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/21/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Neyaz Nazar /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) File Number: FBN729931. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. WILLIAM M. YAO, DDS, MS, 2. WILLIAM YAO ORTHODONTICS, 18805 Cox Avenue, Suite 150, Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, YAO DENTAL CORPORATION, 18805 Cox Avenue, Suite 150, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/01/2012 and 08/28/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. YAO DENTAL CORPORATION, Article/Reg # 3446576, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ William Yao /s/ President. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) File Number: FBN729881. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. REDWOOD GULCH PUBLISHING, 13840 Redwood Gulch Road, Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ROI LOUISE SOLBERG, 13840 Redwood Gulch Road, Saratoga, CA 95070. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/25/2026 and 08/27/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Roi Louise Solberg /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026)
File Number: FBN729738. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. KAORIE, 200 Montebello Ave #6, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by: An Individual, KAORI CHIBA, 200 Montebello Ave #6, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/24/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Patty Camarena /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Kaori Chiba /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) File Number: FBN729742. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. FIKA EVENT CO, 2. FIKA CHARM BAR, 3. FIKA PHOTO BOOTH CO., 2566 Los Coches Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ADINA CIRAOLO, 2566 Los Coches Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/14/2022 and 08/24/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Elaine Fader /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Adina Ciraolo /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026) File Number: FBN729514. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Midpeninsula Business Services, 3630 Slater Ct, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Braden Spencer-Albert, 3630 Slater Ct, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/14/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. /s/ Braden spencer-Albert /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #729794 The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Felicity, 2626-B Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116,
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legals@losgatan.com Remo Zenith Corporation. Filed in the Santa Clara County on 9/18/2025 under file No. 719856. This business was conducted by: A Corporation. Filed on 08/25/2026. /s/ Michelle Delos Reyes, Director. (pub dates: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730040 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fuego Athletics, 1467 Hugo Ln, San Jose, CA 95118, Michael Angel Martinez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/01/2026. /s/Michael Angel Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/02/2026. (pub LG 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #728820 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Rosa’s Landscaping Services, 7193 Indian Valley Court, San Jose, CA 95139, Rosa’s Maintenance Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/22/2026. /s/Rosa N. Sanchez. President. 3781653. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 07/24/2026. (pub Metro 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026) File Number: FBN729882. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ATELIER NICOLA, 2. SARTORIAL EXPRESSIONS, 4125 Blackford Ave Suite 140, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, SARTORIAL EXPRESSIONS LLC, 4125 Blackford Ave, Suite 140, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/20/2026 and 08/27/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. SARTORIAL EXPRESSIONS LLC, Article/Reg # B20260381496, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Nicolas Elsousou /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23/2026)
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