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One by one, the San Jose Sharks players stepped off the ice and gave high-fives to select Special Olympics Northern California floor hockey athletes, at Sharks Ice in San Jose on Sept. 25. Many of the Sharks signed autographs. Center Alex Wennberg spent some extra time posing for pictures and conversing with the Special Olympics athletes and their families. “You see the joy on the floor hockey athletes’ faces from the Special Olympics, and that tells you you’re doing something right,” said Kevin Brown, head of community impact for Sharks Sports & Entertainment. “This is a moment they’ll remember forever: the opportunity to meet their hockey heroes face-to-face and spend a few moments with them. It’s something special, and we’re

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On Nov. 3, Los Gatos residents will decide who will fill the three open Town Council seats for the next four years. Candidates Jeff Suzuki, Steve Raspe, Rob Stump and Heidi Owens qualified to appear on the ballot alongside incumbents Rob Moore and Mary Badame. Because the Town canceled the previous race after two incumbents ran unopposed in 2024, this is the first election for Town Council since Los Gatos missed the State's Jan. 31, 2023 Housing Element deadline and filed five unsuccessful drafts before the California Department of Housing and Community Development certified a final version on July 10, 2024. During that 525-day period without a certified Housing Element, the Town became subject to California's “Builder's Remedy” provision, which allows developers to bypass local zoning rules and submit larger projects than would normally be allowed. The Town received 19 Builder’s Remedy applications, including multiple submissions for the same address.

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AWESOME SCENE Peggy Christiansen works on her painting of the Capitola Wharf during the festival.

LG ART & WINE FEST DELIGHT WITH MUSIC, ART AND FOOD THE GREAT RACE

RUN, RUN, RUN! For nearly half a century, The Great Race has been a beloved Los Gatos institution.

Event raised lots of money for Kiwanis outreach, with help of Houserockers, Megatones Dinah Cotton, Contributor

N a n c y Pe a r s o n , c o - c h a i r o f t h e award-winning Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, which took place this past weekend, reported that the brand new Bubbly Lounge was “a huge success.” A white picket fence surrounded the area. Inside, round-white tables and chairs were set up close to the main stage. However, some of the greenery from the table arrangements went missing. Now in its 54th year, this festival celebrates art, entertainment, crafts, edible treats and live music. It used to be held in Old Town, behind what was California Cafe (now Telefèric Barcelona). It now takes place on the Civic Center lawn. There was plenty of food, drink, shopping, dancing, socializing and viewing— maybe buying original hand-painted artwork or photographs. Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos started the event production in 1996. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but fired back up in 2021. Over the 2025 two-day festival, attendance was estimated at 20,000. This year's crowds came close to that figure, organizers said. From the opening national anthem sung by Michelle Giocopuzzi on Saturday to the 10-piece headlining group, The Houserockers, on Sunday afternoon, live music filled the air. On Saturday, attendees enjoyed JADe Acoustic Trio, then Tsunami, RPM Band and the closer, the Megatones. On Sunday, Hoot N Holler opened things up, followed by the Fishhook and the Johnny Neri Band. Then Mayor Rob Moore introduced the Houserockers,

who turned the proverbial volume up a notch. The crowd spilled out onto the streets during the grand finale. Paul Kent (guitar, vocals) joined Dave Byron (guitar, vocals), Nick Chargin (keyboard, vocals), Chris Beveridge (bass, vocals), and George Brandau (drums). Their horn section consists of Mike McWilliams (trumpet), Al Gonzales (trumpet), Jon Hassan (baritone sax), Jo Major (sax) and Mark Proudfoot (trombone). Brandau laid the foundation with a dancey beat. The grass was crowded with onlookers rocking on. The Houserockers rock n’ roll-eclectic selections included rock classics and modern day favorites. This tight group, “knocked it outta the park.” At Fiesta closing the Houserockers called all those marvelous, wonderful, hard working, community minded Kiwanians to the stage. Rock on Kiwanians. This free community event was organized by the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos. All beverage and food proceeds go directly back into supporting local youth scholarships and programs. Plenty of artists displayed their works— different mediums and assorted subjects. In the open air tented stalls, nearly 200 regional artists, craft vendors, as well as food businesses plied their wares. There was unique and stunning jewelry, hand carved wooden bowls, hanging mobiles that move in the breeze. The funds raised support scholarships for at-risk youth, Kiwanis’ Special Games for special needs kids throughout Silicon Valley, student leadership programs, back-to-school supplies for underprivileged children and more. Coming up for the Kiwanians: the Los Gatos Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13—again at the Civic Center.

HAS SUCCESSFUL 48TH YEAR Nearly 500 participants take part on four-mile charity run Dinah Cotton, Contributor

Thinking ahead to the 50th year of The Great Race—in 2028—Buzz Ayola, official timekeeper for the past 35 or so years, said it would be nice to “hold it along the corridor to celebrate the big 50 years of racing.” Here, “the corridor" means Highway 9, between Los Gatos and Saratoga. For now, however, the logistics involved seem insurmountable. How could a detour lead the cars around this half-day event? And so on. But for old-timers, it would be wonderful. It is a beautiful stretch of roadway— with such an idyllic end in Los Gatos. Surely, the restaurants and shops would cheer this alignment. But enough of looking into the future. Let’s get back to this year’s Great Race. According to Ayola, 437 racers entered. They were each issued a numbered bib with an electronic tracker inside. This device records the start and finish times.

A short history

The Great Race was originally called the Dammit Run when it began in the 1970s. The starting line was in Saratoga, finishing up, in—where else? Here in Los Gatos, of course! The Dammit Run was started by Willie Harmatz, a former track and field coach at Los Gatos High School. It was also called the Criss Cross Race. After years of holding the race on Highway 9, the event relocated to Oak Meadow Park

and Vasona Lake County Park areas. Around pandemic times, the race paused. After the pandemic ended, the race resumed at the Vasona Park Pavilion. Today, the start and finish lines are at Gateway Pavilion—a location that’s easier to manage. It’s a four, two and one-mile race length. It’s a USA Track & Field– sanctioned run. This race is presented and produced by the Rotary Club of Los Gatos, with a lot of community support. Lissa Kreisler MC’d the event, providing plenty of encouragement for the racers.

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There was also a route where SJ Sharkie was in attendance, posing for photos. Walkers and those-who-pushed-strollers were invited to take the scenic paths of the two parks. The trail passed through familiar areas as well as some lesser-known trails. This was a race that was family-friendly and yet competitive for the very active ones. The Great Race fundraises for great causes and supports our local community. Some families made a day of it, with picnics and partaking in park rides. Around the Vasona Pavillion there were tables set up with all sorts of swag. Athletic Performance offered coupons. Doug and Marjorie Brent, The Lopp Family, Paul Christensen, Myron Smith, Dynamic Ladies Race Funders were just some of the valued supporters. Other sponsors included El Camino Health, Leather Square, Spectrum Eye Physicians, the Los Gatan, Darling Fischer, Hillbrook School, Residential Heating & Air Conditioning, Glass and Associates, Los Gatos Thrives, Mike Norcia (event co-chair with Martha Sterne), Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley, and Better Wealth Management. This year was especially nice with Mother Nature cooperating with near-perfect running weather. And in two years as the Great Race turns 50, will it be held along “the corridor”—starting in Saratoga and ending in Los Gatos? Stay tuned!

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POETIC PERSONALITY Jen Siraganian has been receiving high praise from major literary figures for her debut book.

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The spectacular grounds of the Lexington Hills Estate in Los Gatos, adjacent to the Lexington Reservoir, provided jaw-dropping views and a graciously appointed setting for the 3rd annual Star Chefs competition, held on Sunday, Sept. 20. This third annual food and beverage pairing event, presented by Table For Three, once again benefited Momentum for Health, the 66-year-old organization that provides mental health services for Santa Clara residents. Over 300 guests ambled over grassy knolls, through olive trees and flower-studded garden paths, over rock bridges through lily ponds, enjoying creative bites and libations from 14 local chefs, wineries and bartenders, all while enjoying live music by Bay Area recording artists Jim Wetzel (on guitar) and Dee Spencer (SF JAZZ education program founder and performer). Glass in hand, they occasionally paused to take in the dramatic vineyard slopes and the broad vistas to the west. A group of lucky VIPs had the stunning pool house to themselves, where dishes were served to them by volunteers Monica Bunker, Tessa Donnelly and Doug Whitaker. Each attendee, along with a slate of pro judges, was given tickets and tasked with voting for their favorite pairings: a heavy responsibility, given the level of skill on display by our local culinary talent, much of which comes right from downtown Los Gatos. People’s Choice was declared a tie between Chef Ross Hanson of Oak & Rye (Los Gatos), and Chef Anthony Secviar of Protégé (Palo Alto), both highly deserving of top honors for their outstanding dishes and pairings. Chef Hanson of Oak & Rye served up grilled lamb loin with red pepper, capers and preserved lemon radish atop celery root puree, alongside a Neely Vineyards 2021 Hidden Block Pinot Noir from Portola Valley, while Chef Secviar of Protégé presented a Japanese milk bread shrimp toast paired with a vibrant cocktail. Right behind them in popular voting were Be.Steak.A (Campbell) for their wagyu strip with pickled ramps and black garlic paired with Bedrock Old Vine Zinfandel, and Bar Zola (Palo Alto), for their Peruvian scallop crudo with fermented fresno chili vinaigrette, serrano

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LES ÉTOILES Somm Ryan Smith of Ancora Vino and Chef Stan Kwon of Restaurant Gish. chiles, grilled pineapple and toasted coconut foam, paired with a slushy pineapple and coconut-forward sour called FROOOOT, from Native Fermentations. Pro Judges, including head judge Moe Rubenzahl (philanthropist and food blogger), Coline LeConte, Editor-in-Chief of Edible Silicon Valley, Carolyn Jung, The Food Gal, and yours truly, named Protégé Judges Choice for the second year in a row. Oak & Rye, Bar Zola, Asa Los Gatos and Restaurant Gish were right there at the top of most judge’s lists, all in hot contention. Chefs also play a role in doling out awards, resoundingly awarding Chef Anthony of Protégé, Chef ’s Choice, followed closely by Chef Julian Silvera of The Tasting House in Los Gatos, and Chefs Trent Lidgey and Edalyn Garcia of One Fish Raw Bar, San Jose. As attendees entered the event, mixologist Erica Presto from Silos (Morgan Hill), served up her gin-based “Welcome” cocktail, called Macho Dancer, sporting a bright green chile-based rim. Thanks are due to Allen Bros Meats and Greenleaf Produce for their donations to the chef ’s dishes, and to the efforts of the countless volunteers who make this sizable event a well-run machine. Key to the mechanics of Star Chefs are Vickie Scott Grove, who handles the live auction; Brenda Hammond, who is in charge of coordinating the chefs and beverages, floral arrangements and social media; Emily Ward who coordinates rentals, set up and event layout; and Kathy Williams, who handles printed materials and communications. “The Lexington Hills Estate and Winery is one of the most beautiful venues in the

Bay Area,” said Vickie Scott Grove, Treasurer for Momentum for Health. “Guests raved over the stunning views of the mountains, vineyards and Tuscan gardens.” Photographer/videographer, Trisha Leeper, wrangled participants for the all-important photos, despite being on crutches. Find her photos on Facebook. The live auction, led by Rick Lagumbay from Bizzarro’s, bid up an Italian Dinner for 18 by Chef Ross and Bree Hanson of Oak & Rye at Kathy Williams home in Saratoga, which sold for $7500, and a New Zealand cruise, $15k. Hearty thanks to all who attended in support of the event’s mission to provide holistic, personalized mental health and addiction treatment services for adults in Santa Clara County. These include outpatient and residential programs for addiction and recovery, as well as crisis stabilization, independent and supported housing, employment assistance and more. Chief Chef Wrangler, Brenda Hammond, former owner of Restaurant James Randall in Los Gatos, and mother of Chef Ross Hanson, recruited her entire local family to help in the effort. “I’m incredibly grateful for my family—Ross, Bree, Bruce, Cameron, Monica, and their dear friends— who stepped up in a big way this year when we needed them most,” said Hammond. “My gratitude extends to the many generous people who make this event possible: our chefs, winemakers, restaurant owners, farmers, suppliers, photographers, bartenders, brewers, and spirit producers. This event is powered by people who give their time, talent, and hearts. Because of them, we can give back to the nonprofits that make our community stronger.”

FORMER LG POET LAUREATE AWARDED PERUGIA PRESS PRIZE FOR FIRST BOOK Jen Siraganian’s collection was inspired by family history, life in the Santa Cruz Mountains Staff Report

Jen Siraganian, known to locals as a former Los Gatos Poet Laureate, has won the Perugia Press Prize, a national contest celebrating a first or second book of poetry by a female author. Her debut collection, Everything Has Been Moved, was released Sept. 15. It explores deep historical and personal themes, sharing her family’s journey through displacement and war during the Armenian genocide and in Palestine. While the book deals with sweeping geopolitical history, local residents will find plenty of familiar ground within its pages. “Los Gatos is featured prominently,” Siraganian said, noting that the poems address her time living in the Santa Cruz Mountains during the devastating CZU lightning complex fires, as well as her experiences raising her infant and toddler sons at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Siraganian is well-known in the local arts community, having served as the town's poet laureate from 2021-23. During her tenure, she launched the annual Los Gatos poetry contest, hosted a community poetry book club and brought creative voices to light through the “Poetry in the Pavement” project. Her book has already garnered high praise from major literary figures. Renowned poet Naomi Shihab Nye called it a “searing, stunning collection,” while Major Jackson praised Siraganian for weaving historical narratives with fragments of personal stories that prompt a “tender regard for each other.”

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A driver was reportedly doing donuts at Anne and Kensington ways at 3:15am.

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A juvenile reportedly got an ankle injury after a driver hit them at 7-11 on East Main Street at 7:50am.

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A juvenile reportedly ran away from an officer at Chevalier Drive and Copeland Lane at 4:55pm.

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A man was reportedly yelling and swearing at passersby at Civic Center on East Main Street at 2:38pm.

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A caller reportedly drove into a tree on Forrester Road at 5:26pm.

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Around $2,100 of makeup was reportedly stolen from Sephora on University Avenue at 5:37pm.

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A subject was reportedly trying to get into a vehicle at Tasting House on Village Lane at 9:23pm.

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Two young men reportedly stole “armloads of stuff” from Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 1:06am.

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An e-bike was reported stolen from Los Gatos High School on High School Court at 2:41pm..

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Both parties in a vehicle accident were reportedly in an argument blocking the roadway at Los Gatos Boulevard and Los Gatos Almaden Road at 1:53pm.

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A bag was reportedly stolen from the caller’s motorcycle at West Main Street and Park Avenue at 10:33am.

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Someone reportedly cut through a fence on a property on Oka Road, took various items and went into the hot tub at 10:52am.

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A hat, headphones and other personal items were reportedly taken from a vehicle at the Post Office on South Santa Cruz Avenue at 7:58am.

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A vehicle flipped over on University Avenue at 1:27pm.

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Sheets of metal were reported Los Gatos Saratoga Road and Highway 17 at 5:34pm.

A caller reported their vehicle was stolen overnight on University Avenue at 5:30am.

A caller was reportedly hit by a vehicle at Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard at 4:27pm

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Two women reportedly stole money from the caller’s purse on Blossom Hill Road at 4:30pm.

A juvenile on a dirt bike was reportedly driving into oncoming traffic at University Avenue and West Main Street at 6:28pm.

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A caller reported there was “rager going on” on Mattson Avenue that sounded like a “nightclub” at 10:56pm.

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entertaining in her Los Miradores home, where her wonderful taste and attention to detail made every gathering feel special. She found joy in creating beauty in many forms. Allegra loved flower arranging and regularly arranged the flowers at St. Bede’s Church. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, needlepoint, travel, art, music and reading to young children. She particularly loved visiting the gardens of England and discovering the beauty of new places. Cutline: Music was another important part POETIC PERSONALITY Jen of Allegra’s life. She was a devoted Siraganian. supporter of the Santa Fe Desert Submitted Chorale and Santa Fe Symphony and September 20, 1941 — September 9, 2026 (End for Print) enjoyed has been receiving high praise from major attending performances at the literary Derryberry figures for her debut book.Santa Fe Opera. She was also an active llegra Phillips andpeacefully acknowledge mutual of PEO chapters in California passed away on that ourmember New Mexico and was a cherished care9,is2026 an imperative...of epicand proporSeptember in Santa member of her book club, where she tion.” Fe, New Mexico. She was born Siraganian held a book launch event enjoyed good books, lively conversation on September 20, 1941, in Tulsa, at the Los Gatos Library on Sept. 28. and lasting friendships. Oklahoma, and spent her childhood in Above all, Allegra treasured her Tulsa and Oklahoma City. She attended family. She is survived by her beloved Oklahoma University, where she met husband of 63 years, James Robert James Robert Derryberry at a fraternity Derryberry; her son and son-in-law, and sorority function. Their meeting John Derryberry and Todd Standley; her led to a 63-year marriage filled with daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and family, friendship, travel, music, art and Eric Bednarski; and her grandchildren, a shared love of beautiful places. Jake Reed Bednarski and Lila Faye Allegra and Jim moved to Santa Bednarski. She also is survived by her Fe in 1966, and then to Los Gatos, brother, John Phillips, and sister-in-law California in 1969, where they lived Terri Perino. for more than 30 years and raised son Allegra will be remembered for her John and daughter Melissa. Allegra’s • (End for Print) warmth, generosity, creativity, style, love father was a member of the Cherokee • she Juvenile reportedly ran away of beauty and from the genuine interest she Nation in Oklahoma, and obtained an officer at Chevalier Drive and took in the lives of others. She had a membership for herself, John and Copeland Lane (Police Blotter, way of making people feel welcome and Melissa as a matter of pride in our 20-Sept. 26) valued, and she leaves behind a lifetime family’s heritage. Allegra wasSept. a devoted of friendships and memories. Her family • 21 stay-at-home mother before beginning willto especially remember the beauty she a career in finance, first •at her local A man was refusing leave Mounbrought to everyday church and later at Citibank.tain After Jim Mike’s Pizza on Blossom Hill life and the love she poured into her family and home. retired from San Jose as Director Road of at 10:52am. A memorial service will be held at St. Planning, they moved to Santa Fe in • Airbags were reportedly deployed Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe 2004 and lived in Los Miradores until after a driver ran into a tree at Union Thursday, October 29, at 3:00pm, moving to El Castillo in 2024. versity and Lark avenues at 2:13pm. followed by a reception at the church. Allegra had a remarkable gift for • 23 Interment will be in the memorial bringing people together. She was • genuinely A caller reportedgarden someone feeding at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church gracious, welcoming and feral cats on LosinGatos Boulevard interested in everyone she met, whether Los Gatos. 10:50pm. an old friend or someone sheathad just In lieu of flowers, donations may be

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On Monday, El Camino Health doubled access to cancer care in Los Gatos with the Grand Opening of its newly-expanded cancer center.

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Los Gatos should keep its ALPR cameras If the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department ultimately takes on responsibility for serving a larger geographic area and population, it will be more important than ever that officers have the technology and resources necessary to investigate crime effectively and maintain public safety across the communities they serve. We can look to San Francisco for evidence of how this technology can help. In a recent San Francisco Examiner commentary, Supervisor Matt Dorsey highlighted the dramatic decline in vehicle break-ins following San Francisco’s deployment of a citywide ALPR network. Reported theft-from-vehicle incidents fell from 19,841 in 2023 to fewer than 5,400 in 2025, a 73 percent reduction. While ALPRs may not account for the entirety of that decline, the strong correlation between their deployment and the reduction in smash-and-grab thefts provides compelling evidence that this technology

can be an effective tool for law enforcement. Los Gatos has fortunately never experienced property crime on the scale San Francisco has. But that is precisely why we should be careful about taking our community’s safety for granted. I was particularly struck by some of the recent testimony from younger residents opposing the cameras. Having grown up in Los Gatos myself, I understand how easy it is to grow up in a safe community and assume that level of security is simply the natural state of things. I probably lacked some of that broader perspective at the same age. Public safety does not perpetuate itself. It requires continued investment, effective policing and appropriate tools. There are legitimate concerns about privacy and misuse, and those concerns deserve safeguards. The recent case involving a San Jose police officer who improperly accessed Flock data and provid-

A view inside LGARC’s Rental Assistance Program

This is not work for the casual volunteer. Our volunteers must be available nearly every day, ready to act at a moment’s notice—and willing to help without compensation. I did this alongside a job that often demanded 90-hour weeks. I would love to say I handled it all with serenity and grace. But there were moments of such sorrow and stress that I broke down in tears. Then, I would return to work, reminding myself that the people I was helping had it far worse. During one especially stressful stretch, I delegated. I asked our former treasurer to file our 2023 financials with the California Attorney General. I should have reviewed it. The numbers were imprecise, miscategorized and inconsistent. One error listed all our rental assistance payments as compensation for officers. In reality, 99 percent of our 2023 spending went directly to rental assistance, and everyone in the Coalition is an unpaid volunteer, though we do sometimes wish otherwise. We have submitted a corrected report through the Attorney General’s amendment process, signed by our current treasurer, Kinsey Lee. It will be public once processed, reflecting our actual 2023 financials. To prevent a recurrence, both the President and Treasurer now validate all reporting before filing. We have not had similar problems since. This year, the Town audited every grant recipient, including us. We produced three-years-worth of expenditures, payments made to help Los Gatos residents remain housed. Discussing the audit, the administrator of the Community Grants Program said the Coalition’s submitted

The recent debate over automated license plate reader technology, including Flock cameras, has generated significant opposition at Los Gatos Town Council meetings. Mayer As a longtime resident who grew up in Los Gatos, I would like to offer a different perspective. Los Gatos is consistently rated one of the safer communities in our region. I would like to keep it that way. Maintaining public safety requires giving our Police Department effective tools to prevent and investigate crime. I believe the Town should retain its existing ALPR network and consider expanding it where there is a demonstrated public safety need. This discussion is particularly important in the context of the potential expansion of police services into neighboring Saratoga.

By Jeffrey Suzuki

In recent months, the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition has received many questions about our Rental Assistance Program. With a 750-word limit, I cannot write an article that will answer all questions; but my team and I will be happy to answer others when they are asked, as time permits. The Coalition was established in 2020 after a peaceful protest in front of Los Gatos High School. We began as a handful of neighbors. As we organized and worked with local schools on history curriculum, we wanted to act directly on the poverty and homelessness issues that disproportionately affect communities of color. Informed by my economics education at UC Berkeley, I began reading research on cost-effective responses to homelessness. One of the cheapest ways to address homelessness is prevention, often through direct cash aid to people on the brink of eviction (rental assistance). Paying a few hundred dollars in back rent can cost far less than the thousands—sometimes tens of thousands—needed to move someone who is unhoused into a shelter or a new unit. Yet, in our region, rental assistance is among the hardest, most time-intensive, forms of aid to apply for. Understanding this, we incorporated

as a 501(c)(3) to build an accessible, rapid-rental assistance program, consistent with our bylaws’ purpose of “providing financial support for costs of living, such as food, housing and other human needs.” Our program serves people of every racial and ethnic background. From June 2023 to February 2024, I was the program’s only case manager, responsible for communicating with every applicant. I also developed its operating guidelines: approval criteria, document handling, a five-step process from application to payment and a voting team that evaluates applications. As our reputation grew, other organizations and government agencies began referring applicants, and I could no longer do it alone. The team grew to two, then three, and has expanded since. The work is difficult, unceremonious, and not for the faint of heart. Applicants share intimate details documenting the most hellacious moments of their lives. Our first applicant was a cancer survivor who needed a few hundred dollars to pay the rent she owed. Others have included single mothers working three part-time jobs while leaving physically abusive situations, and a senior on a fixed income who was left with five dollars to their name after buying heart medication and groceries.

ed information to a relative involved in a domestic violence case is a disturbing example. But the officer was terminated, and San Jose subsequently tightened access to sensitive law enforcement systems and strengthened auditing procedures. That incident demonstrates why strong access controls, auditing, transparency and meaningful consequences for misuse are essential. It does not demonstrate that the technology itself should be abandoned. This does not need to be a choice between privacy and public safety. Los Gatos can establish strong safeguards for ALPR technology while allowing our Police Department to use a valuable tool to protect the community. And if our police department is preparing to serve an even larger area, now is not the time to unnecessarily limit the tools available to its officers. Adam Mayer *Adam Mayer is a Los Gatos Planning Commissioner but writes here as a private individual. The piece has been lightly edited.

“The work is difficult, unceremonious, and not for the faint of heart.” documents were “a good example of reporting. It’s probably what I’m going to use as a template for the other organizations of what we would like to see.” Our work has added up to well over $100,000 delivered to more than 110 households across Santa Clara County in three years. We also received the 2026 Presidential Community Hero Award for Santa Clara County’s District 5. And we were named California Nonprofit of the Year for our State Senate district. We are most proud of directly tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: homelessness. As a community manager at the Walnut Grove senior living community put it, we bring "professionalism, dedication, humanitarianism and commitment" to our work. We will continue to do so as long as we are able. Jeff Suzuki is a Los Gatos Complete Streets and Transportation commissioner who is running for Council (P1). He writes here as the president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition, a nonprofit that provides rental assistance in Los Gatos. The piece has been edited for space and clarity.

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OPINION

We can do more for students with disabilities How would you like to see the Bay Area change in 50 years? A high schooler’s perspective Chloe Ma, Contributor

Have you ever seen someone having a hard time using parts of their body? Well, I’ve had challenges using the right side of mine since I was born. Growing up, it was difficult to do certain moves—like tying my hair or shoelaces, or typing on keyboards. Some actions were required for school. But, guess what? My grades dropped, because I couldn’t type as fast as other students, I didn’t follow some instructions correctly, and I wasn’t able to complete class worksheets on time. When I started middle school, however, I found out about 504, which is an individual educational plan that supports students

with disabilities. Many students that have similar problems as me aren’t familiar with 504, or don't have enough courage to speak about it to the principal. But I think that students with health problems shouldn’t be stressing out that their grades are dropping because of the lack of school support. In 50 years, I want the Bay Area to adequately support people with disabilities, so they can thrive in school. There are plenty of difficulties that students with disabilities have to go through, and one of the biggest challenges is transportation. I had ELA 5th period, and PE 6th period last year. You might ask, “What does that have to do with students that have disabilities?” Well, my ELA classroom was located at one edge of campus, and the girl’s locker room is located at the other. Our transfer time between each period was only five minutes. And after I arrived, I didn’t have enough time to change

Congress, keep the movies on Main Street By Beck y Dupuis, Paul Gunsk y, Lauren McChesney and Stephanie Silverman

For more than a century, the American motion picture industry has been an enduring part of our shared experience. Movies bring audiences across the country the unique magic of sitting with their neighbors to see extraordinary stories told on the big screen at their local cinema. This summer’s strong box office demonstrates once again that Americans still love going to the movies. But that success masks one important truth facing theatrical exhibition today: Over the past six years, studio consolidation, a global pandemic and multiple labor strikes have all contributed to a long-term erosion of available capital to reinvest in our businesses. For nearly all theatre owners, years of lost and disrupted revenue mean that even as audiences are returning, the capital needed for major improvements has not. Thankfully, a bipartisan bill, the Supporting Cinema Renewal, Enhancement, and Enriching Neighborhoods (SCREEN) Act, is waiting in the wings. We are four small business owners who represent this vital piece of the American

film industry’s success, and as Congress considers how to restore and strengthen American film, it must ensure movie theatres are part of the solution. We own and operate independent theatres in Northern California, Nashville, rural Montana and Idaho, and America’s oldest drive-in theatre in Orefield, Pennsylvania. We are not part of Hollywood, although we’re vital to bringing films to audiences. We are proud Main Street enterprises. Movie theatres like ours are the economic and cultural cornerstones of communities across this great nation—in all 50 states, in cities and towns, big and small. In some parts of this great country, it is not uncommon for people to drive 50-plus miles to see a movie at our theatres, making it both a gathering place and a driver of economic activity far beyond the doors of the theatre. Success at the local theatre means additional revenue for surrounding local businesses—shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops – that benefit from the foot traffic of the local cinema. Despite the challenges our industry has faced, theatre owners across the country—from the world’s largest theatre circuits to the family-owned single-screen theatres like ours—are making long-term bets on ourselves and the

into my PE clothes. In the future, I want the school to extend the transfer time for students that have disabilities, so they don’t put themselves at risk of tripping or falling. Personally, I also have a hard experience in PE, especially in the “Fitness Unit,” where we try a variety of strengthening exercises. In 6th grade, some of the exercises were: rope-climbing, rock climbing and weight lifting. I always wanted to do rock climbing, but it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. Unfortunately, I couldn't pull myself for even two steps. So, I went to my occupational therapist, and she explained that my core muscles were weaker than other students. She suggested instead of rock climbing I could stretch with my therapy band. Boring! In 50 years I want schools to have technological devices that wrap around the student’s hips: the teacher can press the button on a remote that activates the belt to trigger the student’s core muscles to work more effectively. These kinds of changes will allow more students with disabilities to be able to participate in enjoyable PE activities. Solving these problems is important to me and the community. I want to enjoy

magic of movies on the big screen. We are reinvesting in our theatres to ensure they remain first-class show houses that movie fans will want to visit again and again. These investments include the industry’s latest advancements in screens, projection and sound; modern seating; and enhanced concession, dining and gathering spaces – the kinds of improvements that keep audiences coming back. But there is much more work to be done. That is why we are grateful to a bipartisan group of leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives who have introduced legislation that will help more movie theatre owners make those investments and more movie fans enjoy them. Sponsored by Representatives Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Mike Carey (R-OH), David Kustoff (R-TN), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), the SCREEN Act is focused and targeted legislation that provides a tax credit for movie theatre reinvestment and sunsets after five years. It applies to the modernization and improvement of existing theatres that are five years or older, helping theatre owners put private capital to work and securing the future of theatres across the country. The SCREEN Act does not ask Washington to build or operate movie theatres. Instead, it gives theatre owners the help they need to invest their own capital in modernizing existing businesses and strengthening the commercial areas around them. It is exactly the kind of public-private partnership that can have a direct and positive impact in communities of all sizes. And its impact extends beyond

“I always wanted to do rock climbing, but it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.” the activities that other students get to do. And there are a lot of people in the Bay Area who are dealing with disabilities. Chloe Ma is a local high schooler who writes to escape from the stress of homework. She says writing helps her to open a new world of imagination. This article originally appeared on The Teen Journal, an online publishing platform for young writers in the Bay Area. It has been lightly edited.

the theatres themselves. When we renovate our theatres, a significant amount of that reinvestment goes to the local contractors who do the work. It goes to suppliers and vendors—typically small- or mid-sized companies. And it supports the surrounding businesses that benefit from vibrant, modern centers of community activity and entertainment. For every dollar spent on a movie ticket, an additional $1.50 is spent at surrounding businesses. Simply put, the SCREEN Act will result in more money being spent in Main Street America. The SCREEN Act also complements recent calls for a production tax credit aimed at keeping more film production in the United States. Modern theatres, serving more communities and driving higher box office, create greater return for the studios, who can reinvest in more home-grown production. We are proud of the part we have played and will continue to play in the American motion picture industry’s story. The SCREEN Act recognizes that movie theatres matter not only to the future of American entertainment, but to the economic and cultural life of communities across the United States. Congress should pass it and help Main Street theatres write the industry’s next great chapter. Becky Dupuis is CEO of Polson Theatres, Inc.; Paul Gunsky is president, CineLux Theatres; Lauren McChesney is co-owner, Shankweiler’s Drive-in; Stephanie Silverman is executive director, The Belcourt Theatre. All are members of the Executive Board of Cinema United. The article has been edited for length.

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FACES ON THE LG COUNCIL BALLOT

Candidates, from page 1

All six candidates spoke to the Los Gatan and shared how they would manage the Town's pending Builder's Remedy and SB 330 projects, as well as what steps they would take to ensure the Town's next Housing Element, due in 2031, gets certified on time. The candidates also discussed key issues, including beach traffic congestion, public safety and managing the Town's budget.

Mary Badame

A lifelong Los Gatos resident and Los Gatos High School graduate, Badame raised her daughter as a single parent while building up her local insurance Badame business. She was elected to the council in 2020 and reelected in 2022. Badame described the previous Housing Element cycle as a case of "failed leadership," saying she did not believe several of the proposed drafts were “substantially compliant.” She served as vice mayor and mayor during much of the Town's efforts to pass a compliant draft. She abstained on the first draft in January 2023, and later voted against the plan on other occasions,including its final adoption in June 2024, arguing it called for 2,371 new homes by 2031—hundreds more than the state's minimum requirement. On public safety, Badame wants the Town to fund the police department to full strength and hire lower-cost, unarmed community service officers. She also wants to see the Town invest in better wildfire evacuation plans. Badame said she voted in 2024 to extend the Town's contract with Flock Safety through 2029 because she weighs public safety “a little higher” than privacy concerns, though she adds she remains open to further discussion if residents have concerns about the contract. In December 2025, Badame voted against updating the Town's flag policy to allow the Pride flag to fly at Town Hall, saying flagpoles “should be used for government purposes.” She said she would never refuse to work with or befriend someone because they are gay, adding, “Love is love.” Badame has been endorsed by eight former Los Gatos mayors, Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and the San Jose Mercury News.

Rob Moore

Moore was elected to Council in 2022 and became mayor in December 2025 at 27 years old, making him the youngest person to hold the po- Moore sition in Los Gatos history. He has not missed a Town Council meeting in the past four years.

Moore highlighted that he voted in favor of the Town's Housing Element at every stage, including its first draft in January 2023 and its final adoption in June 2024. Moore believes the Town should start its next Housing Element process earlier in the cycle to avoid renewed exposure ahead of the 2031 deadline. His 2026 platform centers on six key issues: housing; public safety and emergency preparedness; reducing traffic; revitalizing downtown Los Gatos; protecting parks and the environment; and supporting youth, families and seniors. Moore supports tolling pilots, free bus passes for students and seniors, and completing the Highway 17 Congestion Management Project to address beach traffic. He also hopes to build public restrooms in Los Gatos' Town Plaza Park to support nearby local businesses and make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Los Gatos. Moore initially told the Los Gatan he “did not recall” voting alongside Badame to extend the Town's contract with Flock into 2029, but after reviewing his voting records, acknowledged it was true. “At the time, my focus was on public safety and giving our Police Department a tool that other departments in the region were also using,” Moore said in a written statement. “That said, especially in light of the numerous documented cases of misuse of Flock technology and data, including by the federal government and neighboring cities, I have serious concerns about this technology.” Moore has been endorsed by the Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165, the Sierra Club, Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and the Santa Clara County Democratic Party.

Heidi Owens

Owens has been a resident of Los Gatos for the past 25 years. She previously ran for Council in 2020, but “lost by a teensy margin.” Owens Owens' 2026 platform centers around fiscal management, community inclusivity, and safety and infrastructure investment. Owens seeks to “preserve the unique, historic charm of Los Gatos” and fight to have local control over new and ongoing housing developments. She believes the council, rather than an advisory board, should directly manage the next Housing Element process, arguing the previous back-and-forth structure “caused unnecessary delays.” She said she would push Town staff to prepare housing-need scenarios earlier in the 2031 cycle. As a longtime privacy advocate who

worked on “risk assessments and privacy assessments” during her time at Cisco, Owens is the only candidate who has explicitly highlighted "consumer and data privacy" as one of her platform’s key issues. She says “automated license plate readers can be used effectively by law enforcement," but other technologies, including facial recognition and cell-site simulators, warrant council-level review. She has proposed a Town policy requiring Council approval before police adopt new surveillance technology, citing a similar policy she worked on at Santa Clara County. Owens did not say whether she would vote to end the Town's contract with Flock, but said she believes all surveillance technologies in Los Gatos should be subject to individual review. “Flock is one of just many different surveillance technologies,” Owens said. “I think the public's focus on Flock is a little bit myopic because we need broader protection from surveillance technology.” Owens has proposed studying bond financing for a planned senior and youth community center, and has continued to advocate for a community garden project at Pinehurst, an issue she raised during her prior campaign. Owens has been endorsed by Los Gatos council member Rob Rennie, Valley Water Director and former State Sen. Jim Beall and California State Board of Equalization Chair Sally Lieber.

Steve Raspe

Raspe has been a resident of Los Gatos for the past 12 years. Raspe, a real estate attorney, has served as vice chair and chair of the Planning Raspe Commission, as well as the Historic Preservation Committee. Raspe said his platform's key issues are managing housing growth, improving public safety and ending school and beach traffic in downtown Los Gatos. “There will be change,” Raspe said of the State's mandate to increase housing in Los Gatos. “My platform is: Let's manage and control that change, and let's do it with rational, moderate, practical solutions that work well for everybody.” Raspe specifically hopes to direct new housing toward downtown and transit corridors rather than hillside areas. He also said the Town's limited power to regulate Builder's Remedy projects under State law means officials should focus on negotiating directly with developers to shape individual project outcomes. Raspe supports ongoing discussions to expand the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department jurisdiction to include Saratoga, saying it would “create efficien-

cies where we can spread the costs over two communities.” Regarding Flock, he said “the appropriate and proper use of Flock cameras is a benefit,” but added the Town should establish rules governing data access, sharing and retention. Raspe has been endorsed by the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, District Attorney Jeff Rosen, Councilmember Rennie, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and Campbell City Council members Sergio Lopez and Terry Hines.

Rob Stump

Stump is a “third-generation Los Gatan” who has lived in the community for over 50 years. He previously ran for Stump Council in 2022. His platform focuses on wildfire preparedness, an issue he says is largely inspired by the 20 years he spent working at PG&E. His other key issues include improving traffic safety near Los Gatos High School and exercising fiscal discipline. Stump, a sitting Planning Commissioner, said he has pushed for a cumulative impact review of the Town's Builder's Remedy projects and voted against approving early applications that lacked such a review. He said a top priority would be ensuring the next Housing Element is submitted without missing the State deadline, proposing the formation of a citizen advisory committee and creation of quarterly progress reports. Stump also wants to rein in spending to fit a more “sustainable” model, stating the Town spends $1.60 for every dollar of revenue it collects. “We've got to take a look at our budget in all aspects and figure out where we might need to do things differently,” Stump said. “It doesn't mean that cuts are inevitable, but how can we do things more efficiently?” Stump said he would encourage the Town to use AI in its “work practices (and) business practices” to increase efficiency and cut costs. He also proposed creating a fixed paydown schedule for the Town's pension debt. Recently, in his role as a planning commissioner, Stump pushed for an attendance cap at the West Valley Muslim Association's Los Gatos mosque based on a parking-space ratio, despite staff telling the Commission that a similar vehicle-based restriction calculated in that manner could not be found on any other religious institution's permit in Town. After repeated urging from Stump, the fire department ultimately cut the building’s occupancy limit from 1,214 to 566 people. CAIR-SFBA, alongside other civil rights groups such as the NAACP and the ACLU, have warned the Town to respect federal religious anti-discrimination laws and stated that some of Stump’s positions raise serious civil rights concerns. Stump did not provide comment on the reasoning behind his proposals. In a written statement, his campaign told the Los Gatan: “As a Planning Commis-

sioner, Rob cannot comment on the West Valley Muslim Association Conditional Use Approval matter since it is still under active consideration.” On the license plate readers, Stump said he met with the police department's Flock camera administrator in 2022 and was satisfied with the Town's data controls. Stump has been endorsed by eight former Los Gatos mayors, three planning commissioners and two former LGSUHSD trustees.

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Jeff Suzuki

Suzuki grew up in Los Gatos and returned to town after earning his bachelor's degree in economics from UC Berkeley and his master's degree in data Suzuki science from Northwestern University. He has served on the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission, the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Committee. He is the president and founder of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition. Read his Op-Ed on P8. Suzuki's platform centers on transportation, affordable housing and community services. He highlighted his work as a community organizer during the Town's efforts to finalize its Housing Element, when mobilized residents to speak in support of opening up to additional housing options during Council's 3-2 votes. Suzuki says working to complete a compliant Housing Element before the State's 2031 deadline would be one of his top priorities. “It is particularly important for new developments in our town to be evaluated by our local institutions, like Planning Commission and the Los Gatos Town Council,” Suzuki said. As a member of the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission, Suzuki helped negotiate a program providing free VTA transit passes to Los Gatos High School students and staff for about $20,000 a year, and has proposed congestion pricing for non-Los Gatos residents to address cut-through traffic on Highway 17. He supports continued funding for rental assistance and homelessness prevention services and supports a general-purpose community center for residents of all ages. Suzuki was the only candidate who explicitly said he would like to see the Town end its contract with Flock, citing his concerns with the company's data practices. “There is a demonstrable history of people using Flock systems to do surveillance where it is not appropriate, and it is a for-profit company that does not have the strongest incentives to fix these systems,” Suzuki said. “I'm just not convinced by any statistical evidence that Flock actually makes our community safer, in that it actively prevents crime.” Suzuki has been endorsed by Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga and former Los Gatos Mayor Marico Sayoc, along with several current and former members of the Town's Complete Streets and Transportation, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commissions.

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UNIFIED The Sharks’ Alex Wennberg interacted with members from the Special Olympics Northern California floor hockey team at Sharks Ice on Sept. 25. Jonathan Natividad

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proud to be able to offer up opportunities like that throughout the year.” The event gave the Special Olympics athletes the chance to watch the Sharks practice and spend time together afterward, serving as one of the most impactful gatherings in the longstanding partnership between SSE and Special Olympics Northern California. The former recently donated 120 helmets to ensure that the Special Olympics NorCal floor hockey team would have the necessary equipment to play the game. Since they’ve teamed up, the Sharks Fo u n d at i o n h a s g i v e n m o r e t h a n $260,000 to the Special Olympics chapter, to support floor hockey and other programming. “As an organization, the Sharks and the Sharks Foundation have really focused on ensuring that access to floor hockey for hundreds of athletes and their coaches remain free,” Brown said. “It ensures that accessibility continues to be something that is available to them.” The floor hockey program is thriving with 400-plus athletes and coaches. The Sharks and the Sharks Foundation partner with the Special Olympics Northern California to provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. “We believe that access to hockey is incredibly important for people in our community, regardless of their background or their ability,” Brown said. Speaking of impact, the annual game in January pairs the Sharks’ players com-

peting alongside the Special Olympic athletes, one of the highlights of the year for all the parties involved. “We support Special Olympics Northern California throughout the year,” said Brown, noting the annual floor hockey game is the culmination. “We bring all the bells and whistles from SAP Center— from running out of the Shark head, to the players and coaches (participating). Coach (Ryan) Warsofsky serves as our lead referee…so, it’s an experience unlike any other. We’re really proud to be able to provide that now in its eighth year.”

Prep report

The Los Gatos High School football team was on its bye week—but eyeing their upcoming Oct. 2 showdown at perennial NorCal power Pittsburg High. The Pirates are just 2-2, but that record is misleading. Pittsburg’s two losses have come against nationally-ranked powers St. John Bosco and Mission Viejo. The Pirates are ranked No. 3 in the Bay Area and No. 23 in the state. The Wildcats check-in at No. 6 in the Bay Area—and No. 44 in the state—according to Max Preps. Los Gatos (3-1) entered its bye week with good vibes after crushing previously undefeated San Mateo, 35-7, on Sept. 18. The Wildcats built a 35-0 lead at halftime, essentially sealing the outcome. Jack Siri completed 6-of-7 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while Devonte Troutt carried the ball 12 times for 83 yards.

COMMUNITY Kiefer Sherwood and his Sharks teammates signed pucks and took pictures during the Friday event.

Shane Harmer had two TD receptions, and Lane Newman led the way defensively with seven solo tackles, one fumble recovery and a tackle for loss.

Cross country

Kevin Sacco placed second in the SCVAL No. 1 meet at Baylands Park in Palo Alto on Sept. 23, covering the 5K course in 16 minutes, 27.9 seconds. Teammate Peter Malone also broke 17 minutes, clocking in at 16:58.6 to place ninth. Sacco is having a tremendous season, having placed sixth in the Westmoor Ram Invitational on Sept. 26. In the SCVAL #1 girls race, Sept. 23 at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, the Wildcats had three finishers place in the top

12—Piper Pyle (fourth), Elise Greenstreet (sixth) and Kiley Horwitz (12th)— but their lack of depth in the Nos. 4-5 positions prevented them from a top-two team finish.

Girls volleyball

The Wildcats entered this week at 12-5 overall and 4-0 in the SCVAL De Anza Division—and were set to play Cupertino (a matchup of the first- and second-place teams in the division) on Sept. 29. Two days after that, they take on Los Altos. Los Gatos has looked strong in league play, downing Palo Alto, Monta Vista, Milpitas and Homestead. None of the Wildcats’ league opponents have extended them to a decisive fifth game.

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REAL ESTATE

RECENT SALES AND PRICES

Don’t let interest rate jump make you jumpy

In Santa Clara County, the median home is worth $1.5M, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Over the three months ending August 2026, Santa Clara County home prices were down 2.2 percent compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $1.5M, according to data from Redfin. On average, homes in Santa Clara County sell after 19 days on the market, compared to 21 days last year. There were 965 homes sold in August this year, down from 1,010 last year.

Historically, 7 percent mortgages are not that high By Janis Mara

While Wednesday’s jump in interest rates has undeniably increased the cost of buying a home, a Bay Area mortgage broker urged homebuyers not to be discouraged. Mortgage interest rates are around 7 percent now, the highest in nearly two years. While this will likely affect homebuyers’ buying power, holding off on purchasing a home solely because of interest rates isn’t necessarily a wise move. It’s understandable that the higher rates might give a potential homebuyer pause, said Glenn Groves, broker-owner of GTG Financial, a Bay Area mortgage brokerage. Mortgage interest rates affect home purchases because the amount of interest on a home loan affects how much a buyer will have to pay every month. For example, Groves calculated the difference just a one-percent interest change would make. “Let’s take for example a $610,000 home, with a 20 percent down payment and a 30-

year fixed mortgage,” he said. “The 20 percent down payment gives us a loan amount of $488,000. At seven percent, that gives us a monthly payment of $3,246 in principal and interest. At a six percent rate, that is a $320 a month difference.” But by no means should you allow this to drive you out of the market, the broker-owner emphasized. “It all comes down to your specific situation,” said Groves, who has been in the business 17 years. Other factors include how many homes are on the market, the current median home prices, seasonal timing and your credit score. Homes are taking longer to sell across the Bay Area, with the exception of San Francisco and adjacent areas, where an influx of artificial intelligence workers has caused a boom. Having more homes on the market gives buyers more negotiating power. Also, this is autumn, a time that often brings price reductions. Spring is the hot season for most buyers, who want to secure a new home before vacations and the new school year start. Of course, home prices and your ability to

afford them are paramount. Having a high credit score—740 or higher—can help you get the lowest mortgage interest rates. Another reason not to wait: “Historically 7 percent is not that high,” Groves said. In the 1980s, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was in the 17 percent range. In 2000, it was around eight percent. It’s worth noting that while the Federal Reserve Bank hiked some interest rates to 7 percent Wednesday, that bank does not directly control mortgage rates, but how much banks charge each other for short-term loans. Other factors affect mortgage interest rates, including oil prices, inflation and the federal budget deficit, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. For all these reasons, Yun says mortgage rates will likely remain elevated. “Expect 7 percent as the new normal,” Yun said. Groves’ advice was more succinct. “Don’t panic,” he said. Consider what’s best for you and make your move accordingly. After all, if rates fall significantly in the future, you can always refinance.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Administer Estate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Doris A. Smith CASE NO. 26PR203323 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): DORIS A. SMITH; DORIS ANN SMITH; DEE ANN SMITH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID L. WATKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID L. WATKINS 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 on 10/14/2026, at 9:01AM. in Dept 13, at Room N/A located at 191 NORTH 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 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: KIMBERLY F. WHITFIELD, ESQ. 14414 OAK STREET, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 Telephone: 408-395-4800 (PUB LGN 9/16, 9/23, 9/30) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Fred N. Sahadi a/k/a Fred Sahadi a/k/a Fred Najeeb Sahadi CASE NO. 26PR203148 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): FRED N. SAHADI A/K/A FRED SAHADI A/K/A FRED NAJEEB SAHADI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEPHEN BARRETT SAHADI in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEPHEN BARRETT SAHADI 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 on 10/22/2026, at 9:01AM. in Dept 2, at Room N/A located at 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 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: EMILY A. FOEHR; KYLA J. HALE. VENABLE LLP, 101 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 3800, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 Telephone: 415-653-3750 (PUB LGN 9/23, 9/30, 10/7)

Fictitious Business Name Statements 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, 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) File Number: FBN729754. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. REALTY WORLD DOMINION, 55 East Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, CAROL JOAN PEFLEY, 55 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/01/2009 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/ Carol Joan Pefley /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730102 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. El Chamoy Mela Rosa, 2. Rosa Mela, 699 Norte Shoreline Blv Apt # C505, Mountain View, CA 94043, Jorge Carrillo Villasenor. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 05/06/2026. /s/ Jorge Carrillo Villasenor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/04/2026. (pub LG 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2026) File Number: FBN729041. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. ECLAT SKIN STUDIO, 5031 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by: An Individual, KRISTIN VALDEZ, 2105 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/03/2026 and 08/03/2026 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/ Kristin Valdez /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30/2026)

File Number: FBN729268. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Nur Support Services, 6469 Almaden Expressway Ste 80 Unit #683, San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ESRA NUR ALTUN, 6469 Almaden Expressway Ste 80 Unit #683, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 08/07/2026 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/ Esra Nur Altun /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730182 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BreakThrough Hillside Home, 410 Farallon Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, MS Living, LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Marco Sotto. Owner. B20250328339. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/09/2026. (pub LG 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2026) File Number: FBN730097. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. KIT & SIS, 2. KATE & SIS, 15351 Via Palomino, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company, AG SISTERS, LLC, 15351 Via Palomino, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/04/2026 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Corinne Vasquez /s/ Deputy, 110 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. AG SISTERS, LLC, Article/Reg # 202018810265, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Madeline Pollock /s/ Managing Member. (Pub LGN: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729991 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Nova Haven Products, 2. Westland Building Supply, 3. Central Coast Construction Supply, 2010 El Camino Real, #1293, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Prime Construction Supply LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Chonggao Xu. CEO. B20260348563. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/01/2026. (pub LG 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2026) File Number: FBN730310. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. SOUTH BAY REAL ESTATE GROUP, 1900 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Ron J Bonhagen, 1900 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/14/2009 and 09/14/2026 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/ Ron J Bonhagen /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2026) File Number: File Number: FBN730314. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Inspired Path, 6096 Calle de Amor, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by: An Individual, KIRSTEN McGLYNN, 6096 Calle de Amor, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/14/2026 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/ Kirsten McGlynn /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2026) File Number: FBN730123. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. TERA CANDLES, 2. TERA CANDLES BOUTIQUE, 2240 Angela Ct, Apt 7, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, ARACELI R CONSTANZA, 2240 Angela Ct, Apt 7, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/11/2025 and 09/04/2026 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/ Araceli R Constanza /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730316 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Layers Of Self, 20688 4th Street, Suite #1, Saratoga, CA 95070, Meenal Chaudhari. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/13/2016. /s/ Meenal Chaudhari. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/14/2026. (pub LG 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2026) File Number: FBN730406. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. DashMed Consulting, 4063 Valerie Drive, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, CONOR HENEGHAN, 4063 Valerie Drive, Campbell, CA 95008, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced

legals@losgatan.com to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable and 09/16/2026 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/ Conor Heneghan /s/. (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730412 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aru Air Care, 385 River Oaks Parkway, #2008, San Jose, CA 95134, Berd Plumbing LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California. Registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Almazbek Shamsharbek Uulu. Manager. 202359913979. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/16/2026. (pub LG 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #729780 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Florecer Arts Company, 2. Florecer Dance Studios, 3454 Tokay Way, San Jose, CA, 95148, Debra C Avelar-Castenada. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 02/01/2026. /s/Debra Avelar-Castenada. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 08/25/2026. (pub LG 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730614 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Viam General, 2189 Monterey Road, Suite 260, San Jose, CA 95125, Tech Bay General. 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. /s/ Steven Chien Tran. CEO. B20260213559. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/23/2026. (pub LG 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #730622 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Agape Schools, 2. Neighborhood Christian Schools, 3. Neighborhood Christian Preschool, 4, Neighborhood Christian Center, 5. Hillside Neighborhood Academy, 6. Neighborhood Preschool Academy, 2315 Canoas Garden Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, . 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 06/07/1982. /s/Genia Sue Phillips. Corporate Secretary. 1075059. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 09/23/2026. (pub LG 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) File Number: FBN729835. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. I AND I EC, 300 Union Ave Apt. 3, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, JAMES RICHARD PETERS II, 300 Union Ave Apt. 3, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/26/2026 and 08/26/2026 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/ James R Peters II /s/ (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) File Number: FBN730311. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. IM B TRADING, 910 South 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by: An Individual, IXTA MAYA BAUTISTA, 910 South 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/14/2026 and 09/14/2026 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/ Ixta Maya Bautista /s/ (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) File Number: FBN730391. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Zavanche, 2144 Bello Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Richard Rizio, 2144 Bello Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/26/2026 and 09/16/2026 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. /s/ Richard Rizio /s/ (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026) File Number: FBN730590. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. Oleg Leather Repair, 575 W Hacienda Ave Apt 210, Campbell CA 95008. This business is conducted by: An Individual, Oleg Kurasov, 575 W Hacienda Ave Apt 210, Campbell CA 95008. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/15/2026 and 09/22/2026 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/ Oleg Kurasov /s/ (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026)

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File Number: FBN729532. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. THE EVEREST KITCHEN, 520 Lawrence Expy #310, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, HIMALAYAN SAFFRON CUSINE INC, 1627 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, VS 94087. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/17/2026 and 08/17/2026 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. HIMALAYAN SAFFRON CUSINE INC, Article/Reg # B20260106756, Above Entity was Formed in the State of California. /s/ PRAKASH BAN /s/ CEO. (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026)

court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: November 10, 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)

File Number: FBN730473. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: 1. LYD LAW, 97 E Brokaw Rd Ste 320, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by: A Corporation, LYD LAW, 97 E Brokaw Rd Ste 320, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/06/2015 and 09/18/2026 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. LYD LAW, Article/Reg # 4014993, Above Entity was Formed in the State of CA. /s/ Yuandi Li /s/ Owner. (Pub LGN: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2026)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Case No. 26CV503086. Notice of Petition of Hwijong Kim, Eunjung Oh, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. To all interested persons: Petitioner: Hwijong Kim, Eunjung Oh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Geonyul Kim to Proposed name: Adrian Geonyul Kim, Present name: b. Seon Yul Kim to Proposed name: Robert Seonyul Kim. 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 17, 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 11, 2026 by /s/ Daniel T. Nishigaya /s/, Judge of the Superior Court. Electronically Filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on August 21, 2026, 7:19pm. Reviewed By: K. Ngo Env. #24912544, Case #26CV503086. (Pub LGN: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2026)

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