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comments@metronews.com RE: DOWNTOWN STREETS TEAM FACES CLAIMS OF HARD-PARTYING WORK CULTURE, GENDER DISCRIMINATION, COVER, DEC. 11

Nothing worse than that feeling of missing the last BART home. But my being a little bit tipsy and zoned out on my cell phone got me into this mess. So, I ascend from the station to let the cold wind sober me up enough to snap out of it. I hail a Lyft and lean against a sidewalk billboard to bide the eight minutes until my driver arrives. That’s when you show up. You’re in a black sedan of some make I can’t remember, and you pull alongside the curb in front of me to offer me a ride. It’s late. The street’s eerily empty. I can see you don’t have the Uber or Lyft insignia on your car—and you’re very pushy. “Come on, baby,” you keep saying, insisting you’re harmless and just want to get to know me. I wave you off and start getting a little panicky, counting down the minutes as my real Lyft driver’s avatar moves toward me on the map.

Then, just in the nick of time, I’m whisked away.

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As a CEO of a non-profit, this is a hard read @jennwadsworth but we can’t hide from the accusations. Cut out the bad and fix what the agency did well.

This story is more than a little heartbreaking. DST were supposed to be the good guys. They helped a lot of people get out of homelessness. I’d like to think that their model still has merit and that others will continue this kind of work.

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THE FLY

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Name Dropper It appears that local election officials cost financial adviser VINH DO his spot on the 2020 ballot.

Do, who planned to run for soon-to-term out San Jose Councilman JOHNNY KHAMIS’ District 10 seat, submitted his paperwork to City Clerk TONI TABER on Nov. 27. The first-time candidate turned it all in the morning before Thanksgiving, nine days before the nominations deadline and with 11 qualifying signatures more than the 50-name benchmark to land on the March ticket. Taber told Do it would take just a day or two to verify each of the 61 names he submitted to her and which she relayed to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (ROV).

But the Monday after Turkey Day rolled around and Do had yet to hear back. On Tuesday, three days before the deadline, Do says Taber told him she reached out to the ROV “multiple times.” With two days to spare, Do marched down to City Hall and demanded a They new signature card— Did to no avail.

What?

At 12:30pm on the final day to file, Do SEND TIPS TO FLY@ says he finally heard METRONEWS. the bad news: He’d COM fallen two signatures short of qualifying.

Ironically, his competitors all submitted paperwork well after him but still qualified for the race. Ex-Brigade CEO MATT MAHAN filed two days before the deadline, local businesswoman HELEN WANG turned hers in one day ahead of schedule and Bay Area Women’s March President JENNY HIGGINS BRADANINI came through with just hours to spare.

The whole experience has left Do more than a little frustrated about his first foray into politics. “I wanted to make sure there was time,” he says. “That’s why I turned it in early.”

Tough luck, Taber says. With no other options, Do says he’ll explore the possibility of a write-in campaign.

END OF THE LINE Victim advocates question whether SJPD really investigated claims of botched sexual abuse cases at Presentation High. (From left, Grace Leonis, Kathryn Leehane and Leslie Gelfland as students at Presentation)

Time’s Up Pres High finally probes sexual abuse claims as SJPD quietly closes its case

BY GRACE HASE

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T STARTED innocently enough, with platonic banter about art and poetry. It was the fall of 1984 and Daisy— whose name has been changed to protect her identity—was a freshman at Presentation High School, a prestigious all-girls parochial school in San Jose.

With her Vidal Sassoon-style haircut, she felt worldly in a way most of her peers were not, and her Spanish teacher, John Fernandez, took notice.

The instructor, who often wore a camera around his neck and ran the school’s photography club, began engaging her in one-on-one talks about things like black-and-white imagery and the creative process.

But the discussions began to extend beyond school hours.

Daisy says Fernandez preyed on her “lofty artistic dreams” by turning their after-school lessons into sexually charged encounters in which he would show her nude photos and divulge his predilection for voyeurism. One day, using a project, he flashed an image over her clothed body of naked French women riding bikes and standing in the sand. “He said that it was part of me learning about the French culture,” says Daisy, who shared her story in an exclusive interview with Metro.

The final time Fernandez projected a nude photo onto Daisy, she says he positioned himself at a desk in the back of the classroom and masturbated. In the coming year, Daisy says she reported what happened to at least five school administrators, including former principal Marian Stuckey, then-vice principal Mary Miller and Sister Pam Chiesa.

Instead of any action being taken, Daisy says Miller called her a fantasist and retaliated against her for even broaching the subject.

More than 40 women have reportedly suffered sexual harassment and assault over the past four decades at the hands of Pres teachers and coaches.

Virtually all of the accusers came forward after Pres alum Kathryn Leehane’s 2017 Washington Post essay about how the school failed her ignited fierce public backlash and a media firestorm. In addition to the accusations of abuse are claims that the Catholic school broke laws that require administrators to tell law enforcement about the allegations. It took two years and a new Presentation High president, Holly Elkins, but in September, the school finally agreed to hire a law firm to conduct an independent investigation.

As Pres proceeds with its external inquiry, however, Metro has learned that law enforcement is quietly putting its own case to rest. After more than a year of investigating whether Pres officials engaged in a conspiracy to conceal sexual misconduct, the San Jose Police Department concluded that there’s no proof of a cover-up.

SJPD Chief Eddie Garcia relayed the message last month in a letter to Leehane.

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Orange Line – Alum Rock to Mountain View l Transfer at Baypointe for the Blue Line l Transfer at Champion, Lick Mill, Great America or Old Ironsides for the Green Line

Blue Line – Santa Teresa to Baypointe Green Line – Winchester to Old Ironsides Other Changes to Light Rail l The light rail segment from Ohlone/Chynoweth to Oakridge will be discontinued and will now be served by Route 64a. l I-880/Milpitas station renamed to Alder Station l Montague Station renamed to Milpitas Station l New Route 60 will serve SJC, Valley Fair/Santana Row, Downtown Campbell and Milpitas Transit Center. l Only passengers boarding from SJC will board Route 60 for free.

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In the missive obtained exclusively by Metro, Garcia says the complaints have been “thoroughly investigated.” But with dozens of testimonies from survivors and witnesses, Leehane and her allies question whether police really conducted as thorough a probe as they should have.

Now, it may be too late.

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As the driving force behind the website makepressafe.com, Leehane had documented scores of abuse cases at Pres and has come to know many of the women behind the allegations. So when SJPD launched its investigation into Pres, Leehane says then-Sgt. Brian Spears—the detective originally assigned to the case—encouraged her to have survivors reach out to him.

Several took Spears up on the offer.

In 2018, Katharine Magana contacted the detective to share how her math teacher made inappropriate comments and pressed his leg up against hers during the 2006-07 school year. She says she never heard back from Spears. Two other women—who asked to remain anonymous—say they, too, contacted the officer by email. One says she never got an answer; the other says she eventually spoke with him by phone.

Yet Lt. Brian Anderson, who has since replaced Spears as the head of the Sexual Assault Unit, says his colleague left no record of communicating with any of the three women, even though one of them sent a written narrative about her claims.

“We have a lot of statements that have been made via makepressafe.com,” Anderson says. “These are not police reports and cannot be taken as police reports unless the victim comes to us and makes a statement.”

When asked if it was protocol to follow up when someone submits a written statement of a crime, Anderson answers affirmatively. So why the radio silence?

After two years of back-and-forth emails and phone calls to SJPD and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, Leehane says she only learned in the past month that the crime they were investigating had a statute of limitations of three three years.

Leehane is livid. “They misled us,” she laments, “and re-traumatized a victimized community with their poor communication: failing to give updates,

threatening to hang up on people and giving false hope to victims of childhood sexual abuse.”

Closed Case Dina Leonis says police and prosecutors failed her daughter in more ways than one.

Five years ago, the San Jose mom says 24-year-old Pres water polo coach Jenna Roe molested 14-year-old Grace Leonis. SJPD investigated the incident twice—once after it happened in 2014, and again in 2018 after an NBC Bay Area report shed light on the decades of alleged misconduct at Pres. Both times, the DA declined to file charges.

Dina Leonis says she even taped a pretext call with Roe in 2014 in which the former coach admitted to sending her daughter a photo of a pink dildo.

Leonis recalls Det. Ryan Kimber giving her a high five, saying, “We got her.”

Apparently, he spoke too soon.

The statute of limitations expired before the second investigation even commenced. Anderson explains the outcome by saying the case had a lot of “complexities” and the DA had evidentiary reasons to eschew filing charges. Yet the nature of those reasons remains a mystery to anyone but the people who investigated the case. Assistant District Attorney Terry Harman says that shroud of attorneyclient secrecy is par for the course.

Glen Smith—a legal fellow at free speech non-profit First Amendment Coalition—says state law is written broadly enough for authorities to keep files under lock even if they close a case. Still, he adds, it’s discretionary.

Scarred for Life Thirty-five years have passed since Daisy says she fell prey to her teacher’s furtive advances, and she still lives with the psychological scars. She says she also shoulders the burden of being the first person Fernandez allegedly abused.

Fellow survivors call her Victim Zero.

“Had they taken into consideration and seriously understood what was happening to me, it may not have happened with others,” Daisy says.

“And knowing that, it’s an unbearable amount of guilt that I did something wrong, that I didn’t say the right thing, that maybe I didn’t tell as much of the story as I should have.”

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TEAM PLAYERS Allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination have rocked the non-profit

founded by ex-Napster CEO Eileen Richardson and her son Chris Richardson (pictured left).

Public Agencies Vow to Investigate Misconduct Claims Against Downtown Streets Team

BY JENNIFER WADSWORTH Last week, Metro broke the story of accusations by former employees against Downtown Streets Team CEO Eileen Richardson and her son, Director of Program Operations Chris Richardson, who they say made lewd comments, paid women less than men for the same work and promoted a toxic, hard-partying workplace culture.

As a result, several public agencies say they’re re-evaluating contracts with the tax-exempt $8 million-a-year homeless services provider, which has offered job training and case management for homeless people since its founding in 2005.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, one of Eileen Richardson’s most vocal and prominent cheerleaders, said through a spokeswoman that he’s unavailable to weigh in at this time. But the

city’s housing officials confirmed that they’re looking into the claims—as are Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Palo Alto and San Rafael. Valley Water, which hires DST to clean up South Bay waterways, is also in discussions about how to address the situation.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian said he knew about the claims against the Richardsons as early as this past spring and asked the administration to look into them.

“Our office was made aware of the allegations seven months ago in May, and our office immediately contacted County Counsel and the Office of Supportive Housing to investigate the matter,” his spokeswoman Charlsie Chang said in an email.

Despite alerting officials to those concerns, Simitian last month sent

out a news release applauding the county’s effort to get more funding for Eileen Richardson’s related non-profit, Peninsula Healthcare Connection, which works hand-in-hand with DST. Santa Cruz County, meanwhile, is delving into the accusations in light of last week’s news. “We did read the story, and the allegations were troubling enough that we are writing a letter to the Downtown Streets Team board asking them to affirm whether the actions did indeed occur, and to describe any corrective actions taken,” county spokesman Jason Hoppin said.

Palo Alto, where DST landed its first contract 14 years ago, is taking a similar tack.

“Obviously, the city does not condone the type of behavior reported,” Palo Alto Vice Mayor

Adrian Fine wrote in an email. “At the same time, the city needs to be thoughtful on how to respond and learn more before exploring potential next steps. City staff is reaching out to the Downtown Streets Team to learn more about the allegations raised.”

The cities of Santa Cruz, Modesto, Sacramento, West Sacramento, Salinas, Novato, Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco have yet to respond to requests for comment.

San Jose’s Housing Department, which has given DST $8 million in the past seven years, offered similar assurances. “We have seen the article,” the division’s spokesman, Jeff Scott, wrote in an email earlier this week.

“Our department has one contract with DST, and we are reviewing that contract to determine what action, if any, the city should take.”

San Jose Councilwoman Sylvia Arenas said she also urged the offices of City Attorney Rick Doyle and City Auditor Joe Rois to investigate the claims against DST and that she expects “a full review of this matter.”

“Sexual harassment on the job has a deeply detrimental impact, especially on women in the workforce,” the District 8 council rep said. “The allegations regarding an unsafe work environment at Downtown Streets Team—if true—are alarming, and are not acceptable for any company, especially an organization receiving funding paid for by taxpayers. ... For Downtown Streets Team’s work in San Jose to continue, they must be in full compliance with the nondiscrimination clause in their contract.”

Jennifer Garnett, Sunnyvale’s PR point person, called the allegations in last week’s article “concerning” and said the city is trying to “determine the facts before taking any action.”

Redwood City, which recently budgeted $757,000 over the next two years for DST to put homeless people to work, has taken a similar approach. In a statement forwarded to this news organization, Mayor Diane Howard said, “City staff will be looking into the allegations that have been made and will be reporting back to” the City Council.

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STRAIGHT SHOOTER Murray Bowles spent many years on the other side of the lens, capturing the energy of the local punk scene.

Human Element Murray Bowles had a keen eye for the beautiful chaos of a punk show

BY GARY SINGH

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N 1982, WHEN a bored suburban San Jose kid had nothing to do, the photographer Murray Bowles would sometimes be the one who drove that kid to his or her first punk rock show.

And when that kid grew older and played in a band five years later, or perhaps even 10, 15 or 20 years later, Murray still lurked in the shadows,

in the pit, on the sidewalks, in the bars or somewhere nearby, showing up to shoot the gig and later publish photos. Bowles, who passed away recently at age 68 at his home in Sacto, left a serious body of work as a street-level photographer. His archive of punk rock images and negatives, numbering in the tens of thousands, played a serious role in the recent documentary Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk.

Murray was known throughout the Bay Area and his photos were known throughout the planet, especially now in the Instagram era. His Instagram page features both current and classic shots, cementing his legacy for a new generation.

In the San Jose area, Murray made his living as a software engineer beginning in the late ’70s. He also played viola in the Peninsula Symphony and in a local punk-hillbilly outfit called the Shitkickers. In that sense, he was half punk and half classical. Other band members were astounded and grateful that the legendary punk rock photographer Murray Bowles was the same guy playing viola on stage next to them. The dude was a multi-talented character.

“He had a really good knowledge of music theory,” said Shitkickers guitarist Shawn Packer. “It was really interesting to listen to Murray talk

parts out. He would talk them out in his head, before he played them, and then he would bust it out. It was really interesting to watch the way his musical mind worked.”

As a photographer, Murray was not someone who flew around the world to shoot Metallica or the Rolling Stones. Even as recently as this year, you’d see him at various San Jose dive bars or house parties, where he’d effortlessly shoot the most fantastic gut-level pictures to help empower any fledgling punk or metal band and make them look famous.

Hypothetically speaking, if you were in a band called Regurgitated Cattle Esophagus, playing on the floor at Johnny V’s for a handful of sweaty XXXL-sized dudes with tall cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon, Murray just might show up. One never knew.

In fact, for 35 years, one never knew exactly where or when Murray would appear. After he passed away, literally hundreds of people chimed in with the same type of story: They were in a band years ago, some band that ultimately went nowhere, but Murray showed up one night, took photos and made them look like rock stars. Even if his subjects were just fans hanging out, Murray excelled at capturing the human element of punk scenes more than anyone else in the Bay Area. He gave people a sense of belonging they hadn’t previously felt. Whether at established clubs, mountain parties or word-of-mouth shows, it went without saying that if Murray was in the building, it was going to be a good night. Legions of people all over the Bay Area have said as much for decades.

But he always showed up for his own gigs and practices. In the same way that thousands are grateful to be included in Murray’s body of work as a photographer over the years, so were his bandmates. It still blows people away.

“He captures emotions. He captures moments. He has an eye,” said Packer, adding that it was so much fun hanging around with a guy that made everyone laugh by just being himself. “I was super, super grateful to have that entity, to have him be a part of some art I was doing.

I was so proud of that. To have this guy, who has an amazing sense of the moment, actually sharing a stage with me and working on songs with me.

It was really awesome. I’m incredibly grateful that we did that.”

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Topic:

Almaden Lake Improvement Project

Who:

Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)

What:

Public meeting to solicit comments on topics addressed in the draft Environmental Impact Report

When:

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Santa Clara Valley Water District, HQ Board Room 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, CA 95118 Valley Water has released a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Almaden Lake Improvement Project for a 45-day public review from Dec. 13, 2019 through Jan. 27, 2020. The Almaden Lake Improvement Project will restore the Alamitos Creek within Almaden Lake Park and eliminate the current condition where the creek flows through the lake.

The project goals and objectives are to: • Separate Alamitos Creek from Almaden Lake • Reduce production of methylmercury and mercury in fish in Almaden Lake to meet applicable water quality objectives • Remove potential lake entrainment and impacts from predatory fish to cold-water fish • Improve temperature conditions for native fish.

• Minimize impacts to existing recreational features.

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ECEMBER 31, 2019, marks the end of a strange decade. As with all 10-year spans since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the world has once again seen many massive shifts in culture and technology. And yet, one can’t help but feel that the changes we’ve absorbed since 2010 have all come at a more disorienting clip than anything any of our ancestors witnessed in the recent past.

Touchscreen smartphones and tablets have morphed from status symbols to basic tools of modern

survival—and nobody uses them to actually talk to one another.

Vinyl records have taken revenge on compact discs, while the MP3 has become something of an artifact.

The internet is everywhere. Cars are learning to drive.

As always, these short days and cold nights at the end of the year lend themselves to both reflection and celebration. And with the dawning of a new decade, which is sure to bring with it even more rapid and confusing shifts, it is a time to gather with friends and family, shut the laptop, put the handsets on silent and just be present in the moment.

Many venues across Silicon Valley will foster such gatherings this New Year’s Eve. Some will invite guests to share in a good meal; others will

Silicon Valley bids farewell to the decade with dancing, drinks and dining

present live music; others still will turn up the volume and keep the drinks flowing into small hours of 2020.

Read on for a list of New Year’s Eve events, concerts, dinners and dance parties. We know it’s incomplete. But we’re only human, after all.

RAISE A GLASS For Silicon Valley’s favorite bars, clubs and lounges, New Year’s Eve is not unlike every other Friday or Saturday night—but it’s a little bit bigger, a little bit louder and

a lot more fun. There’s no need to overthink things. Trust the professionals at your local pub and the DJs on your favorite dance floor to help ring in the New Year.

INTIMATE VIBE 9pm, $20 55 South, San Jose

With room for about 150 and no insand-outs, this party will fill up quick.

Entry gets you a glass of champagne

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7pm, $15+ The Continental, San Jose

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DANCE OFF Not only is it a new year, it’s a new decade—high time to shake off the last 10 years on the dance floor. still gets wafts of rich mahogany when sipping top-shelf spirits at The Continental. This SoFA District hotspot rings in the new decade with two rooms of dance music. Inside, Mr. V & Rated R keep things highenergy with a set of house and EDM, while out on the patio Julius Papp & Franky Boissy spin the finest in classic and neo-disco.

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Formerly run under the moniker Single Barrel, the space now known as Haberdasher was the first downtown drinking establishment to get serious about craft cocktails.

They are also serious about their New Year’s Eve parties. They pride themselves on hosting a magical evening, including music, appetizers and champagne. Friends of the club (i.e. recipients of the mailing list) get first dibs on the coveted seating area.

Everyone gets a free champagne toast, but those in the booths get a full bottle.

DANCE, DANCE CELEBRATION 9pm, $20 LVL 44, San Jose

This nightclub has staked its reputation on booking top-notch touring talent. The club says farewell to 2019 with an evening of music by DJ and producer Mikos Da Gawd, known for his work with Anderson .Paak, G-Eazy and E-40. Guests get the red carpet treatment, party favors and complimentary glass of champs for the balloon drop.

GLITZ & GLAMOR 9pm, $20+ Opal, Mountain View

They like to keep things classy at Opal, one of Mountain View’s only true night clubs. For their fifth New Year’s Eve bash, dubbed “Glitz 2020,” they’re pulling out all the stops and promising their most glamorous New Year’s party yet. In addition to party favors, a balloon drop and a champagne toast, they’ll be giving away drinks and rolling out some high-energy games. Adam Cova

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POPPIN’ BOTTLES Toast to the new year with champagne and good times.

mans the decks. The free guest list is already full, there are a number of ticketed items starting at $20.

GET LITERARY 9:30pm, $20+ Pure Nightclub, Sunnyvale

In honor of the coming decade, Pure Nightclub is hosting a Roaring ’20s-themed bash. So come dressed in your West Egg best. This party will feature champagne, balloons and—just like in Nick Carraway’s day—Top 40, hip-hop and EDM. Keep an eye out for that flickering green light on the other end of the dance floor. That will be DJ Sequence and DJ Ehash on the decks.

AULD LANG SYNE 9:30pm, $20 The Brit Downtown, San Jose

For those who take their New Year’s Eve indulgences in liquid and solid form, the Brit’s NYE party aims to celebrate the arrival

of 2020 like they do in Great Britain—with plenty of food and drink. There’s a free buffet to go with a complimentary champagne toast. And though this is still Sharks territory, the Brit will be classing up the end of the decade: formal attire is required. Music plays all night and the balloons drop at midnight.

PENINSULA PARTY 10pm, $20 The Patio, Palo Alto

Over the past few years, The Patio has established itself as one of downtown Palo Alto’s livelier nightlife venues—and with good reason. With ample indoor and outdoor space for mingling and dancing, it’s a great place to have drinks with friends or boogie down.

This New Year’s Eve, the entire space will be transformed into a giant dance floor. Patrons get party favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight.

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A BANNER YEAR

BLACK & WHITE NYE BALL

8pm, $10+ The Ritz, San Jose

8pm, $75 The Glass House, San Jose

The past year was a big one for The Ritz. The venue hosted shows by some true legends, like Japanese doom-pioneers Boris and punkdisaster Flipper (to name a few). They celebrate the end of the decade with their annual New Year’s Eve Party, a rocking farewell to the hangovers of yesteryear, and a rocking hello to the hangovers of tomorrow.

Elegant black and white rules the evening at The Glass House, with sets from two DJs, dancing all night and a champagne toast at the witching hour. Dress to impress.

DISCO INFERNO 7pm, $35+ The Saddle Rack, Fremont

The mirror balls will be glittering at the Saddle Rack, where ’70s disco will rule the night. Live entertainment will be comes courtesy of Toree McGee & Whiskey Business. Tickets include a party hat, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.

DRESS TO IMPRESS If there’s one night out of the year to dress to the nines, New Year’s Eve is it. Some of the South Bay’s swankiest hotels and halls are hosting evenings geared toward celebrating how good you look.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA 7pm, $85+ San Jose Marriott

The downtown Marriott hosts hip-hop violinist Gareth Johnson and his band, along with Samulle & Valerie of Club Nouveau. Ten full bars, bottle service, DJs, balloon drop—the whole enchilada.

No jeans, sneakers or sports gear.

SILICON VALLEY NYE2020 9pm, $75 The Grill on the Alley, San Jose

Top 40 dancing, champagne toast, party favors, balloon drop, confetti poppers: It’s all part of the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose.

ROARING INTO THE ’20S 8 pm, $75 The Corinthian Grand Ballroom, San Jose

Celebrate the coming of a new decade in black-tie elegance at the posh Corinthian Grand Ballroom.

Featuring appetizers, party favors and DJs spinning all the hits of the 1980s and ’90s. Black tie attire required.

BLACK TIE NYE 9pm, $10+ SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant, San Jose

For the seventh year in a row, SP2 is formally inviting guests to put on their formal best. It’s cocktail attire for the bar and restaurant’s 2019 send-off. Pricey bottle service packages are available, but the base cover charge won’t break the bank.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER 6pm & 9 pm, $170 Hotel Valencia, San Jose

Like so many themed New Year’s Eve parties, Hotel Valencia at Santana Row plans to welcome the 2020s by harkening back to the Roaring ’20s.

Enjoy a dinner at the Oveja Negra restaurant, followed by a lively celebration. It promises to be the cat’s pajamas.

ALL THE WAY LIVE It’s 2019 and we can pull any song we want directly to our mobile devices. There are even digital DJs— algorithms they’re called—that can select tunes for us. However, it turns out there are still individuals who will perform music live, sometimes they even do it just for free.

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THE SUN KINGS 9pm, $50-$75 Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St, Redwood City

From “It’s a Hard Day’s Night” to “Here Comes the Sun,” celebrate the coming of 2020 with one of California’s premiere Beatles bands in their favorite Peninsula spot.

No Fab Four cosplay with these guys, just Beatles songs just as fans remember them.

KISS OFF 2019 6pm & 9pm, $48+ Tabard Theatre, San JoseWill Durst,

The Bay Area’s hardest-working political comedian, hosts a night of mocking the old year while welcoming the new. Special guests

include Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Arthur Gaus and many more.

NEON VELVET 9:30pm, $40+ The Fox Theater, Redwood City

One of the Bay Area’s most colorful and glam-oriented cover bands takes the New Year’s Eve celebration to new heights with a song list that includes everyone from Bowie to the Police to the Justins (Bieber and Timberlake).

Full bars, balloon drop included.

ALIGNON MITRA 7:30pm & 10:30pm, $40+ Rooster T. Feathers, Sunnyvale

Daily Show writer and stand-up comic Alignon Mitra is ready to laugh 2019 out of the building with

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GOOD TIMES At the end of the day, spending time with the people we care about is all that really matters.

two shows at Rooster T. Feathers.

The late show will feature a balloon drop, a champagne toast and a laugh-filled welcome to 2020.

THE JOINT CHIEFS 6pm, $75 Poor House Bistro, San Jose

Santana singer Tony Lindsay and the long-time Bay Area R&B band Joint Chiefs are ready to rock it all night long until 2020 at the Poor House. The evening includes dinner, live music, desserts and champagne at midnight.

TORTILLA SOUP 7pm, $80+ Holiday Inn, San Jose

San Jose-based Latin and R&B band Tortilla Soup are joined by Tierra, a high-octane R&B outfit from Los

Angeles. The show begins on a funny note, with comedians Zhivago Blea and Willie Barcena.

ORNY ADAMS 7pm & 10pm, $25+ The Improv, San Jose

As a comedian, Orny Adams is somewhat of a generational marker.

He is a clear dividing line between Millennials and the ever-morecrotchety Generation-X—like Bill Burr with more hair. Orny could be a case study in the way this decade has turned angry, aging dudes into even angrier men. He rails against the moving goalpost of social mores, which, if we’re being honest, may be moving faster than even the wokest of us can keep up with. Then again, maybe we’re just getting old. By the way… what’s the deal with Gen-Z?

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CHRISTMAS CHEERS Wine from the Santa Clara Valley makes an easy and thoughtful holiday gift.

Holiday Toast THOSE ON THE hunt for a last-minute gift may find their way to the bottle.

A drink can help spur creativity, after all. And, of course, good drinks make for good presents. Whether one is in search of inspiration or just on the hunt for a locally produced gift with an interesting story, the wineries of Santa Clara Valley have something for every wine enthusiast.

Winemaker Geoff Mace of Calerrain has a soft spot for the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County. He sources his rich, flavorful 2018 SLH Pinot Noir from the young Pavo Real Vineyard in that region. Fans of bigger pinots will appreciate its depth and tannins, offering plush red raspberry, spicy clove and mushroom in this new release. Grab some 2017 SLH Chardonnay while you’re at it.

Verde Vineyards has a fine selection of beautiful Bordeaux, all estate grown. Warm and soft on the palate, the 2017 Estate Malbec, 2017 Estate Merlot and 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon all work in harmony with a variety of winter dishes. They are open Fridays for private group tastings and tours for 10 or more. At $35 per person—plus $15 to add a box lunch—gifting a visit to Verde is an affordable and enjoyable experience.

Keeping in mind the spirit of the holiday season, Aver Family Vineyards released a pair of wines aimed at celebrating the better angels of our nature. The 2016 Hope Rhone blend is filled with cherry and baking spice, creating warmth and ending with a splash of coffee. While the 2016 Blessings is sold out, the 2016 Family Album Petite Sirah is dense, potent and assertive with notes of dark blackberry jam and chocolate lava cake.

This coming weekend, those searching for the perfect sauvignon can make a weekend adventure out of the quest. On Friday, Dec. 20, Guglielmo Winery hosts the next installment of their “Movie in the Vineyard” series. They’ll be screening White Christmas. The free event begins at 6pm; guests may bring their own food or buy eats on site.

Then, on Saturday, Dec. 21, P&V Vineyards hosts an ugly sweater party.

The weekend wraps up at Alara Cellars with their weekly Sparkling Sundays event. Guests get a complimentary sparkling wine with a tasting.

—Laura Ness & Nick Veronin

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SATISFYING CRUNCH Though drenched in chana masala, green chutney and turnip salsa, Desi’s saucy samosa chaat remains crispy.

Spice Blend New Campbell restaurant Desi puts a fresh spin on Indian favorites

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HE SAMOSA CHAAT ($9) is the star dish at Desi, a very recently opened “contemporary, casual” Indian restaurant located just outside downtown Campbell. The potato-filled pastry is smothered in chana masala, chutney verde and a turnip salsa, and yet each individual flavor remains intact. When assembled on a fork, the combination becomes an amplified version of comfort food.

Stewed in a spicy tomato sauce, the chickpeas are slightly charred, tender and creamy. The green chutney delivers just the right amount of tang, which lingers on the tongue. Under these various sauces, the samosa, surprisingly, stays crisp around the edges. We could have eaten two orders of it with a pile of naan and then happily called it a night.

But we went on to try two sets of sample platters: one for carnivores ($21) and a second for vegetarians ($20). Items like a verde cutlet and a basil paneer tikka are reinvented or taken out of their familiar contexts— not unlike the space Desi occupies.

Located in an older strip, its concrete exterior belies the modern renovation inside. Mixing solid shades of blue, gray and purple, the decor is sober without seeming austere or solemn. The music is ongoing but not intrusive enough to deter a conversation (thankfully, there was no sign of a television). A few bar stools fill out the picture of an allday, informal place to eat during the lunch hour or to drop by for a drink and snacks after work.

The basil paneer tikka is an inverted saag paneer. Instead of placing small cubes of cheese in greens, a checkerboard-sized square of cheese is dusted and roasted in yogurt and spice, then stuffed with a basil sauce that’s a distant cousin of pesto.

Saag paneer is usually a dependable standby. The mix of soft, chewy cheese amid steaming greens makes for an enjoyable contrast of textures.

Without the leafy greens, however, what’s left is a block of dense, bland cheese that resists invading flavors.

It’s also as dry as the verde cutlet, a deep fried patty made from a mash of green peas, potatoes, broccoli

and spinach. Served with a hopeless dollop of hummus on top, the cutlet would have a better life as a substitute for falafel balls in a wrap.

I was pleased that the fish was moist—and disappointed that the lamb patties weren’t. The chicken tikka was perfectly grilled, but I missed the onions, peppers and the fat wedge of lemon that usually accompanies it on a sizzling platter.

As appetizers, the dishes do reveal the kitchen’s creative range. But the more complete or more fulfilling choices are arranged under the “Big Plates” section of the menu.

After the dishes arrived, the manager stopped by to see how the meal was. He asked for feedback with a sincere look in his eyes and, when prompted, talked about the concept behind the restaurant.

Desi intends to fuse Indian flavors with other cuisines, with influences from Latin America and Asia. This explains the presence of tacos on the menu, and the garlic pepper prawn satay. The manager also said that they intend to make healthier versions of Indian dishes. The blackened salmon and coastal grilled fish bowls announce the idea of a California cuisine by way of India.

I’m on board for the chicken paneer or chicken tikka bowls ($18 each). Served with rice, sauces and seasonal vegetables, they’re healthy and hearty, fuel enough for an afternoon hike to a movie at the nearby Pruneyard. But I’m also hoping that the menu will continue to evolve. In addition to California bowls with wholesome greens and grains, why not experiment with lighter versions of baingan bharta (eggplant) or bhindi masala (okra)?

On the strength of that samosa chaat opener, it’s clear that someone with a tasting spoon in hand has nailed the balance of Indian sauce work and spice mixtures. With a great deal of finesse, Desi has proven that Indian cuisine can stand on its own as a delicious fusion of flavors.

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MOSCOW BALLET

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ANDRE NICKATINA ZORRO

Thu, 9pm, $20 Poor House Bistro Studio, San Jose

Thu, 10pm, $20 Avery Lounge, San Jose

Thu-Fri, 7pm, $10+ MACLA, San Jose

Thu-Fri, 4pm & 8pm, $29+ California Theatre, San Jose

THE ITALS

Fri, 9pm, $25+ Tiki Pete, San Jose

If you know just one thing about Curtis Salgado, let it be this: He was the inspiration for The Blues Brothers. If you know two things about Curtis Salgado, let the second one be this one: he was not the inspiration for Blues Brothers 2000. In contemporary blues, artists don’t get much more towering than Salgado.

Recognized for his powerful voice and commanding stage performance, the Oregonian singer has won multiple Blues Music Awards, including Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year and BB King Entertainer of the Year. He also briefly fronted Santana in the ’90s—and, again, did not inspire Blues Brothers 2000. (MH)

Bay Area O.G. Andre Nickatina returns to San Jose with more tales from the Fillmore. Dre Dog first burst onto the Bay Area’s underground rap scene in the early ’90s, spinning dark and lurching tales about San Francisco street life over off-kilter and woozy beats. In other words, the guy has been doing what your favorite SoundCloud rapper does for longer than they’ve even been alive. But don’t get it twisted. Nicky may have a few gray hairs on his chin, but age has not rusted his wit or his knack for infectious hooks. He dropped his 13th studio album, Pisces, last spring. Ayo! (MS)

San Jose could use a Zorro. The timeless tale of rich-man-turnedmasked-swashbuckler entertains because of Zorro’s passion for social justice, and his fight for the poor and downtrodden. Around here, where rich men are a dime a dozen, the have-nots are seen as little more than data points and TaskRabbits. Perhaps that’s why celebrated composer Hector Armienta picked this moment to turn Zorro’s story into a new musical. Incorporating both mariachi and corrido songwriting, Armienta breathes new life into the story of this caped crusader, and restokes the flame of justice for a new generation. (MH)

Russia has long been recognized as a leader in the world of dance, and the Moscow Ballet’s touring production of the Great Russian Nutcracker aims to uphold the country’s reputation—with a little help from the international community. Featuring a group of world-renowned Russian dancers, massive flying puppets from South Africa and hand-painted sets from Wes Anderson collaborator Carl Sprague, this production is sure to dazzle, with Arabian, French and Chinese variations on the holiday classic. In addition to the dextrous troupe of performers, the Moscow Ballet also lends a treasure trove of period-perfect costumes to the pageantry. (MS)

Reggae fans have it good in the South Bay. Between San Jose and Santa Cruz, some true legends of the Jamaican music scene have been flowing in and out of our little slab of Babylon for years.

This week, Tiki Pete continues the tradition by hosting legendary Jamaican vocal group The Itals.

Throughout the ’70s this trio released a number of reggae hits (including rocksteady classic “In a Dis Ya Time”), and received a Grammy nod in ’87 for Rasta Philosophy. These days, the Itals are a family band, consisting of singer Alvin “Keith” Porter, his wife and son. (MH)

* concerts Dec 21 at Montalvo Carriage House

MOSCOW BALLET

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS Dec 23 at San Jose Civic

STYX Jan 15 at San Jose CPA

KRONOS QUARTET Jan 15 at Bing Concert Hall

THE WAILERS Jan 22 at The Ritz

REVEREND HORTON HEAT Jan 23 at The Ritz

...AND YOU WILL KNOW US

BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD Jan 23 at The Catalyst

THE PIANO GUYS Jan 24 at San Jose Civic

STRATA Jan 25 at The Ritz

LAURIE ANDERSON Jan 29 at Bing Concert Hall

RHIANNON GIDDENS Feb 7 at Bing Concert Hall

SAN JOSE NUTCRACKER Fri-Tue, 7pm & 2pm, $39.50+ Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose The New Ballet returns with its fourth installment of The San Jose Nutcracker, which puts a South Bay spin on the traditional tale of sugar plum fairies and animated toy soldiers. The upstart ballet company has found success by giving local audiences a heaping helping of San Jose history with their Tchaikovsky. For example, instead of a Christmas tree, a replica of San Jose’s iconic Light Tower grows out of the stage.

This season, the show will feature a collaborative dance with Los Lupeños Juvenil, the youth division of the Los Lupeños folklorico group. (MS)

WHO’S HOLIDAY

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FUNKY CHRISTMAS

Fri-Sat, 7:30pm, $45 3Below Theaters & Lounge, San Jose

Sat, 8pm, $15+ The Ritz, San Jose

Wed, 8pm, Free The Continental, San Jose

For those depraved souls whose holiday tradition includes adult beverages and Bad Santa, there is a live theater show just for you. Who’s Holiday is a decidedly raunchy, not-for-kids take on the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This one-woman show stars Shannon Guggenheim as the all-grown-up Cindy Lou Who—now a boozy bottle blonde living in a trailer. Cindy Lou has some memories about the Grinch that, uh, didn’t quite make the original manuscript. The tale is told entirely in verse. But again, for God’s sake, leave the children at home! Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 22. (MS)

The Limos will always have a spot in the hometown hall of fame, and not only because they’ve put out a number of truly great songs.

The guys also throw awesome parties. And given that this is the 10th annual installment of the altelectronic duo’s XXXMas, it’s sure to be extra lit. This time around Eric and Gio have filled out their naughty list with Oakland-based band The Lovemakers and LA duo Fighter Jets. A special gift awaits fans who get their tickets early: a brand new Limousines song. (MS)

After all the gifts are unwrapped and the hot toddies are kicking in, sometimes you just need to get out of the house and get down.

While plenty of watering holes will be closed, the Continental will have a wide-open dance floor.

The eighth installment of this annual James Brown tribute is a bona fide holiday tradition at the Conti. Just a few years ago, Mayer Hawthorne stopped in and played a set, so there’s no way of knowing who might make it out. One thing you can count on is hearing some classic cuts from the excellent seasonal staple, James Brown’s Funky Christmas.

Admission is free with an RSVP before 10:30pm. (MS)

RENEE FLEMING Feb 9 at Montalvo

BAD OMENS Feb 13 at The Ritz

DR. DOG Feb 18 at The Catalyst

FLOR DE TOLOACHE Mar 1 at The Ritz

IL VOLO Mar 9 at San Jose CPA

MARC ANTHONY Mar 20 at SAP Center

WILCO Mar 29 at San Jose Civic

AN EVENING W/ THE MONKEES Apr 8 at San Jose Civic

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TRES HERMANAS Suzy Gonzalez’s ‘Three Sisters’ is one of many paintings focusing on the lives of migrant laborers.

Love & Work Compassionate, complex portrait of field labor in ‘Our Connection to the Land’

BY JEFFREY EDALATPOUR

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OODEN CRATES, produce boxes and discarded coffee cups are some of the unconventional materials used as canvases in “Our Connection to the Land.”

The exhibit reminded me of what we can all easily ignore: There’s a group of fieldworkers who’ve spent hours, days or weeks harvesting the fruits and vegetables we buy at the market.

These narratives endow their subjects with a specific sense of

individuality. We can see that they’re just trying to make a living like everybody else.

In his work, Narsiso Martinez confronts the state of being carelessly unconscious of—or indifferent to—where our food comes from.

“My motivation for representing farmworkers is really to shine a light on their plight,” Martinez said in a 2018 interview with the Long Beach Post. He has also worked in orchards, at times, in order to earn a living, so he isn't acting like a voyeur or an artistic tourist.

For the mural-size Always Fresh, Martinez reclaimed and flattened produce boxes. Using complex layers of ink, charcoal and gouache, the artist

created a triptych. When you stand up-close to the connected boxes, you can make out patches of the original branding. A smiling orange with dancing feet waves at you. An apple exudes the arc of a rainbow and a tiny cloud. But from a few feet away, the dense foliage of trees darkens most of the background.

On the left half, four workers pour fruit into a bin. None of them are as happy and carefree as that dancing orange. The right half depicts another group of four workers taking a break in the orchard. A crop duster flies in the sky above them. Linking the two halves at the center is the framed head and shoulders of a worker, inside of a golden crest like a president on an American dollar bill. Rendered in black and white, this gender-ambiguous figure looks like a masked avenger. Their face is covered in a bandana. Their eyes are hidden behind dark goggles. We concentrate our gaze on this hero’s image and recognize their worth.

In two other companion pieces, Francis and Viviana, Martinez flattens and mounts Starbucks coffee cups, trimming the edges off and collaging them so that they fit onto square

canvases. He then arranges 14 of them into the shape of a cross. Each one is an ink and charcoal portrait of a fieldworker standing over a plant that hangs with the heavy burden of ripe coffee beans. The white coffee cup with the green logo takes on a different meaning altogether when you see the faces of the people who’ve plucked the beans from their stems.

More abstract is Suzy Gonzalez’s acrylic painting, Three Sisters. Three faceless figures stand next to each other, arms linked, staring into a starlit night. Each body carries or contains a random internal pattern, one with yellow orbs, one with brown oblong shapes and the last with a variety of green blobs. They could be archipelagos of misshapen vegetables that have been absorbed into their blood streams. On an adjacent wall, similar shapes recur in Gonzalez’s Revolution—are they, after all, different varieties of tubers, beans or nuts? Has she freed them from the three sisters so that they can float freely, unconsumed, in a space of their own?

Abiam Alvarez’s sculptures concentrate on morbidity (Box of Cantaloupes and The Skulls of Those Who Picked Them) and decay (Broken Picking Unit). They’re as weighty and fraught with meaning as Karen Miranda Rivadeneira’s series of black and white photographs of human bodies and foreboding landscapes.

In her series “Mujeres,” which is not included here, Arleene Correa Valencia erases the faces of street food vendors but paints their wares in bright tropical colors. Those women are between places, both seen and unseen. With Cesar Valencia and Wilber Valencia, Correa Valencia comes up with an inventive way to make use of shipping crates, staining the wood and then painting fieldworkers onto them. Because of the spaces between the planks, the portraits double as a commentary on the idea of a wall.

The fieldworkers look like they’re behind and moving through or beyond the bars that contain them. Like the mujeres, Cesar and Wilber are also finding their way out of limbo, even if they’re only partially in view.

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OMG, SHOES Documentarian Lauren Greenfield obtains remarkable access to Imelda Marcos in her new film, ‘The Kingmaker.’

Noblesse Oblige ‘The Kingmaker’ pulls back curtain on Imelda Marcos’ restorative injustice

BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

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ITH THE KINGMAKER, documentarian Lauren Greenfield upends the evergrowing field of journalistic plutography—that is, reverential “reporting” on the filthiest of the filthy rich.

Greenfield’s 2012 Queen of Versailles tried to explain how an 85,000-square-foot, $65 million house could end up with dog turds on the floor.

Greenfield’s The Kingmaker finds her with remarkable access to a 90-year-old Imelda Marcos. Hearing the name of the uncrowned queen

of the Philippines, one recalls the word “shoes.” In February 1986, when mobs broke into the palace of Imelda and her brutal dictator husband Ferdinand, they found 3,000 pairs of her shoes. At a rally for her successful senatorial campaign, the grandmother is served cupcakes decorated with dollsize shoes made of frosting.

Greenfield observes, without comment, Imelda’s terrific sense of resentment and self pity. The gentle, fair-minded viewer will worry that the film is making fun of a gaga old lady.

Far from it. Underestimating Imelda is foolish; for all her white gloved charm, she’s busy helping her son Ferdinand Jr.—known as “Bongbong”—as he runs

for high office in an effort to rehabilitate the family’s name and reclaim its power.

The secret to Imelda Marcos is selective vision and an iron-clad compartmentalization, in which effect never quite follows cause. She believes in her own will power: ”I gave birth to what I dreamed, and I always got my way.” Sometimes the dreams were folly, as when she cleared an island called Calauit of 254 families to make a private zoo, stocked with critters shipped in from Kenya.

With mixed success, she’s held on to the billions she and her husband stole from the Philippines. While the Marcoses stonewall, cracks emerge: Imelda’s social secretary recently auctioned off a $32 million Monet in NYC. For the camera, Imelda displays her collection of framed photos—meetings with world leaders of yesterday. Ferdinand knew better than to leave the Philippines, since he was allergic to coups. So Imelda went forth for the gripping and grinning with everyone from Henry Kissinger to Muammar Gaddafi.

Despite the uprising that chased these grifters to Hawaii, it’s been a tough fight

for opponents of the Marcoses. The country’s current president, Rodrigo Duterte, has publicly joked about the Marcos money that helped finance his rise. It’s a trick of politics in the Philippines that the vice president is elected separately, ensuring a divided executive branch. Bongbong lost the last VP election to Leni Robredo, but he’s challenging the election in a court stacked by Marcos sympathizers. Just as they do in America, pessimists insist that the game is over already.

The memory of eight years of martial law in the Philippines is being left to die, and the 3,200 murdered by the regime are being forgotten. May Rodriguez, an activist who was violated by the secret police, comments, “I don’t have an answer for why they even allow Imelda to ever open her mouth.”

Greenfield interviews a teacher tortured by a militia that included her pupils—after the Marcos era ended, they came back to finish their degrees, and she taught them anyway. Another source is Corazon Aquino, once president of the Philippines, whose husband Ninoy was assassinated after seven years in Marcos’ custody. It’s still officially an unsolved case, but Imelda says her hands are clean: ”I had nothing against him except he talked too much, maybe.”

Flaunting her family’s greatness, Imelda sells the era of martial law as a time of Pinoy pride. In a classroom interview, we hear from plenty of students who believe that’s true. With more menace than smugness, Imelda comments, “Perception is real, but the truth is not.” Maybe Greenfield’s best idea is to contrast the Marcos dynasty with footage of the nowinbred jungle animals on the island of Calauit. It’s a visual argument against dynasties: today’s blueblood is tomorrow’s hemophiliac.

The lessons Americans can derive from this brilliant and frightening documentary are too obvious to name.

One learns a lot about Imelda, but one also learns a little about Melania. It is to Greenfield’s credit that she caught the mask of glamour slipping for a second, revealing the hideousness of tyranny underneath it.

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OH, JOY! Recent Asian Man Records signees Grumpster play Get Married’s annual holiday party.

Happy Days Grumpster succumbs to Christmas cheer, open for labelmates Get Married

BY MIKE HUGUENOR

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OME PEOPLE COME to the Bay Area for a job.

Others come for love.

Falyn Walsh had a different reason.

“I was really into East Bay punk,” she says. “I came to start a band.”

Walsh discovered Green Day at a young age and proceeded to teach herself guitar by tearing through their discography. In 2015, while still

a teenager, she and a friend planned a trip to see the region that spawned Green Day, Operation Ivy and Crimpshrine. And that’s all it took.

Not long after returning home to Massachusetts, she bought a one-way plane ticket back to the Bay. That July, she arrived in Berkeley, where she worked as a live-in nanny.

By November, she met Lalo Gonzalez Deetz, a guitarist from Albany who was trying to get something started.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I knew that I wanted to play guitar,” Deetz says. “I met Falyn and was like, ‘Hey, I want to play music. Let’s see if we can make songs together.’”

The connection was natural.

“It was super natural,” says Walsh. “I showed him some songs I’d written, then he showed me some chord progressions he’d written. We were like, ‘Wow, we wrote the same song.’”

Last month, Grumpster released their first full-length, Underwhelmed, via the South Bay’s premiere punk label, Asian Man Records. Across 10 tracks, Grumpster lays down some brutally honest pop-punk, staying remarkably on-subject as they pogo their way through songs about depression, anxiety and being let down by others.

“I like to be really transparent with my lyrics,” Walsh says. “If I feel some way, I just write about where I’m at in that moment.”

Lead single “Crumbling” is a perfect example. A sugary pop-punk tune with hints of the Ramones and Alkaline Trio, it features lyrics like “These days I’m always in pain,” and “All my bones are made of glass.” The chorus ends by declaring, “There’s no use for me, and there’s none for you.”

Arguably, this is the most positive song on the record. The whole album is unflinchingly dour, but there’s catharsis in its bleak outlook.

“It’s an outlet not just for me, but also for the audience,” Walsh says. “It resonates with people. We’ve gotten a lot of responses like, ‘Oh man, that song really hit home for me.’ If there’s people up on stage who’ve dealt with something emotionally, people realize they’re not the only one.”

Given their thematic content, it’s a little ironic that Grumpster come to San Jose for one of the cheeriest events of the year: Get Married’s annual holiday show at Art Boutiki.

Perhaps the most wholesome band to ever come from San Jose, Get Married specialize in pop-punk by way of the late ’50s and early ’60s teen ballad—songs that sway as much as they rock and deal almost exclusively with chapel bells and true love. Get Married does, however, happen to share a label with Grumpster.

“Get Married are the angels of Asian Man,” Walsh says, adding mischievously: “We’re the devils.”

Devils or not, Grumpster has already found more success than either Walsh or Deetz expected. Their record release show at 924 Gilman sold out. Orders for Underwhelmed have come in from as far away as New Zealand and the UK. And with an opening slot on tour with political punk band Anti-Flag this spring, the perpetually pessimistic pair are faced with the one thing they weren’t prepared for: bright skies.

“We’re in the band that we want to be in, and we’re exactly where we want to be,” Walsh says. “But now that the record is out and the release party is over, it’s like, ok, LP2. What’s it going to sound like? Where’s it’s going to go? We’re hungry.”

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JAN X–X | “IT’S CHRISTMAS EVE. IT’S THE ONE NIGHT OF THE YEAR WHEN WE ALL ACT A LITTLE NICER, WE SMILE A LITTLE EASIER, WE CHEER A LITTLE MORE. FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS OUT OF THE WHOLE YEAR, WE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT WE ALWAYS HOPED WE WOULD BE.” It pleases me—in a conniving way—that Will Ferrell’s Elf has become a bit of a poster boy for Christmas. Surely an unintentional troll-ish by-product from Ferrell and Co. However, part of me wishes that Bill Murray’s Frank Cross in Scrooged was more widely used as an Xmas representative. Especially when Frank “wakes up” and says the quoted line above. It’s one of my favorite holiday movies. Both films are a good combo with people you love to laugh and eat with.

I don’t want to inundate you with Xmas stuff. My list is pretty full of easy-on-the-wallet non-holiday events for your perusal, such as Art Boutiki’s delightful Drink & Draw this Thursday evening. This is also a great week for karaoke and trivia. Test your vocals and your knowledge! These and many more events in my listing below and beyond. = MUST SEE

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WED 12/18 CEDAR ROOM

Everyday Happy Hour: 4pm–5:30pm & 9pm–10pm.

Wed, 8pm–11pm: Queen Bingo. Mon, 7pm: Big Bands.

Pruneyard Cinemas, 1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell

THIRD THURSDAYS | SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART

5:30pm. $5 after 5pm. San José Museum of Art, 110 S Market St

PHB Studio. Sat, 6pm: Gary Smith & The House Rockers.

Sat, 10pm: James Mikey Day. Sun, 11am: Johnny Fabulous.

Sun, 3pm: Phil Franco Bionic Blues Man & The Blazers. Mon, 6pm: Open Mic Night. Tue, 7pm: Aki Kumar. 91 S Autumn St, San Jose

CLUB FOX BLUES JAM

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CARAVAN LOUNGE COMEDY SHOW WITH MR. WALKER 9pm. 98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose

OPEN MIC COMEDY SHOW 9pm. Hosted by Pete Munoz.

Rocco's Blue Max, 828 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

KARAOKE WITH JADE

7pm. Doors 6:30pm. 21+ $7.

Club Fox, 2209 Broadway St, Redwood City

9:30pm. Dive Bar, 78 E Santa Clara St, San Jose

ROCKMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

FRASCATI COMEDY OPEN MIC (ALL AGES)

LIVE MUSIC | ISAIAH PICKETT BAND

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY

7pm. Caffe Frascati, 315 S First St, San Jose

9:30pm. Rosie McCann's, 355 Santana Row #1060, San Jose

Wed, 6pm: Fred McCarty. 1110 S Bascom Ave, San Jose

CHRIS & FRIENDS MUSIC OPEN MIC

6pm–9pm. 88 Keys Cafe, 1295 E Dunne Ave, #100, Morgan Hill

7pm. With special guest. Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose

BOSS FIGHT COMEDY SHOW 8pm. Game Shop Downstairs, 124 E Santa Clara St, San Jose

TALENT CONTEST | GO GO GONE SHOW 8pm. Cafe Stritch, 374 S First St, San Jose

POOR HOUSE BISTRO

Wed, 6pm: Blues & $2 Brews w/ Ron Thompson. Thu, 6pm: Royals West Coast Blues. Thu, 9pm: Curtis Salgado Band at PHB Studio. Fri, 7pm: Chris Cain Band. Fri, 10pm: Maxx Cabello, Jr. Holiday Party at

NEW TALENT COMEDY SHOWCASE

BRITANNIA ARMS ALMADEN Wed, 10pm: Karaoke with DJ Uncle Hank.Thu, 10pm: DJ Reason One. Fri, 10pm: Superbad - Live Band. Sat, 10pm: Stompbox - Live Band. Sun, 10pm: DJ Hank.

Mon, 10pm: Game Night.Tue, 7:30pm: Risky Quizness. 5027 Almaden Expy, San Jose

8pm. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

THU 12/19

KARAOKE | QUARTER NOTE

POTLUCK | DE-BUG HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

8:30pm. Quarter Note Bar & Grill, 1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale

Friday, December 20 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+ Saturday, December 21 • Ages 16+

Friday, December 21 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

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Sunday, December 22 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

“CHRISTMAS WITH THE MISFITS”

POETRY | THIRD THURSDAY OPEN MIC SAM'S BBQ

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Dec 27 Cracker Camper Van Beethoven (Ages 21+) Dec 28 Micro Mania Midget Wrestling (Ages 16+) Dec 31 Beats Antique (Ages 21+) Jan 11 Y&T/ James Durbin (Ages 21+) Jan 12 Black Flag/ The Linecutters (Ages 16+) Jan 16 Pennywise/ Adolescents (Ages 16+) Jan 19 Ohgeesy (Ages 16+) Jan 23 The Infamous Stringdusters (Ages 16+) Jan 25 Felipe Esparza (Ages 16+) Jan 30 Wynonna & The Big Noise (Ages 16+) Jan 31 Minnesota/ Eastghost (Ages 18+) Feb 1 The Marcus King Band (Ages 16+) Feb 2 Jauz/ Drezo (Ages 16+) Feb 4 Tycho (Ages 16+) Feb 6 The Green (Ages 16+) Feb 9 Atmosphere (Ages 16+) Feb 13 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Ages 16+) Feb 14 Santa Cruz Reggae Music Fest. (Ages 16+) Feb 18 Dr. Dog/ Michael Nau (Ages 16+) Feb 22 Badfish: A Tribute To Sublime (Ages 16+) Feb 25 Whiskey Myers/ Rob Leines (Ages 16+) Feb 29 Matoma & Two Friends (Ages 16+) Mar 4 The Struts/ Starcrawler (Ages 16+) Mar 6 Getter (Ages 16+) Mar 7 Nahko & Medicine For The People (Ages 16+) Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating.

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5:30pm. $5 after 5pm. San José Museum of Art, 110 S Market St

POETRY | THIRD THURSDAY OPEN MIC

7pm. With special guest. Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose

COUNTRY | RILEY GREEN

7pm. Club Rodeo, 610 Coleman Ave, San Jose

BOSS FIGHT COMEDY SHOW

8pm. Game Shop Downstairs, 124 E Santa Clara St, San Jose

TRIVIA NIGHT

8pm. Sports Page B&G, 1431 Plymouth St, Mountain View

COMEDIAN | ROCKY DALE DAVIS (THROUGH SUN)

8pm. Various times through 12/22. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

DRINK AND DRAW AT ART BOUTIKI

7pm. Art Boutiki Music Hall, 44 Race St, San Jose

HOW THE COMICS STOLE CHRISTMAS! 7pm. San Jose Improv, 62 S Second St, San Jose

LIVE LIT WRITERS OPEN MIC

7pm. Caffe Frascati, 315 S First St, San Jose

MIXED OPEN MIC

7pm. Britannia Arms Cupertino, 1087 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose

MUSIC OPEN MIC

7:30pm. Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, 101 W Main St

MIXED OPEN MIC NIGHT

7:30pm. Hosted by Nick Peters.

Freewheel Brewing Company, 3736 Florence St, Redwood City

THURSDAY NIGHT BLUES JAM

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Thu, 8pm: Whiplash ft. DJs Jeff Jagged & Mareo Speedwagon The Front Bar. Fri, 9pm: Le Freak: Funk, Soul, Disco, Freestyle. Sat, 8pm: The Limousines XXXMAS, The Lovemakers, Fighter Jets.

400 S First St, San Jose

STAGE | 37TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

8pm. Various times through 12/24. Northside Theatre Company, Olinder Theatre, 848 E William St, San Jose

COMEDIAN | TOMMY DAVIDSON (THROUGH SUN)

7:30pm. Various times through 12/22. San Jose Improv, 62 S Second St, San Jose

BRAZILIAN MUSIC | BOSSA BLUE

8pm. Caffe Frascati, 315 S First St, San Jose

DANCE/KARAOKE | FRIDAY NIGHT CHA CHA AT THE STARLITE 8pm: Ballroom dance lesson.

9pm: Dance party. 11:30pm: Karaoke. Starlite Ballroom, 5178 Moorpark Ave. Ste 60, San Jose

IMPROVISATION | COMEDY SPORTZ SHERWOOD INN

Thu-Sun, 8:30pm: Karaoke. Sun, 4pm: Novak-Nanni Duo. 2988 Almaden Expy, San Jose

DJ | SHAKIN’ NOT STIRRED WITH ROGER MOOREHOUSE

8pm. 3Below, 288 S 2nd St, San Jose

KARAOKE | ROCCO'S BLUE MAX

Fri & Sat, 8pm–Close. 828 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

9pm. Cardiff Lounge, 260 E Campbell Ave, Campbell

KARAOKE | COURT’S LOUNGE

Mon, Thu, Sat, 9:30pm. 2425 S Bascom Ave, Campbell

THROWBACK THURSDAY KARAOKE & DANCE

9:30pm. Old school jams, soul, reggaeton, 70s, 80s and pop hits. Bogart's Sports Bar, 1209 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale

7:30pm. Little Lou's BBQ, 2455 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell

STAGE | WAITRESS (THROUGH 12/22)

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SMOKING PIG BBQ

Fri, 9pm: Paula Harris & The Beasts of Blue. Sat, 9pm: The Funky Godfather. 3340 Mowry Ave, Fremont

KARAOKE | ALEX’S 49ER INN

Every night. 9pm. Alex's 49er Inn, 2214 Business Cir, San Jose

DANCE | DJ RAHEEM THE BRANHAM LOUNGE

Thu, 10pm: $3 Pop Thursdays.

Fri, 10pm: DJ Worldwise. Sat, 10pm: DJ Frank Morales. Sun, 9pm: Branham Sunday Industry Party. 1116 Branham Lane, San Jose

FRI 12/20 LIVE | LAVENDER FIELDS BAND

6:30pm. Hapa's Brewing Co, 460 Lincoln Ave #90, San Jose

HUBS COFFEE OPEN MIC

6:45pm sign up. Hubs Coffee, 630 Blossom Hill Rd #50, San Jose

KARAOKE | 7 BAMBOO

Every night. Fri–Sat, 7pm.

Sun–Thu, 9pm. 7 Bamboo, 162 Jackson St, San Jose

9:30pm. Britannia Arms Downtown, 173 W Santa Clara St, San Jose

HOLIDAY EXTRAVABONANZA III

9:30pm. Caravan Lounge, 98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose

KARAOKE | RED STAG LOUNGE

Every night. 9:30pm–1:30am.

Red Stag Lounge, 1711 W San Carlos St, San Jose

KARAOKE | THE GOOSETOWN LOUNGE

Fri & Sat, 9:30pm. 1072 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

SAT 12/21 LITERATURE | ALVISO BOOK CLUB

11:30am. Alviso Branch Library, 5050 N First St, San Jose

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It’s Winter Solstice! Sunlight on the shortest day of the year will last about nine hours.

That’s because Earth will spin much faster than usual. Nobody knows why! Hang on tight!

IMPROVISATION | COMEDY SPORTZ 7pm & 9:15pm. 3Below, 288 S Second St, San Jose

KARAOKE & DANCING

9:30pm. Bogart's Sports Bar, 1209 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale

SUN 12/22 DJ/DANCE | SUNDAY SERVICE

3pm. 21+ Small bites.

Fashionable Attire. SP2 Communal Bar, 72 N Almaden Ave, San Jose

JAZZ JAM

4pm. Little Lou's BBQ, 2455 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell

JAZZ JAM WITH DAVID FELDMAN Wed Dec 18 CLUB FOX BLUES JAM Holiday Party with

New Year’s Eve

7pm • $7

Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 9 PM $50 adv / $75 Door

The Daniel Castro Band Fri Dec 20

Neon Velvet

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The Sun Kings

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6pm. Art Boutiki Music Hall, 44 Race St, San Jose

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Visual Philosophy, 1065 The Alameda, San Jose

Contreras. Off The Hook, 2369 Winchester Blvd, Campbell

DANCING | MOTOWN ON MONDAYS

KARAOKE | QUARTER NOTE

8pm. Continental Bar & Lounge, 349 S First St, San Jose

TRIVIA @ 7 STARS

8pm. 7 Stars Bar & Grill,398 S Bascom Ave, San Jose

JAM | WEEKLY SESSIONS AT FIVE POINTS

8:30pm. Five Points, 169 W Santa Clara St, San Jose

TRIVIA NIGHT AT STEPHEN'S GREEN

8:30pm. Quarter Note Bar & Grill, 1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale

POLAROID DJ NIGHT WITH HEX EMBRACE

9pm. Caravan Lounge, 98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose

HOUSE MUSIC | RHYTHM RITUAL

9pm. Continental Lounge, 347 S First St, San Jose

9pm. St. Stephen's Green, 223 Castro St, Mountain View

KARAOKE | O’FLAHERTY’S IRISH PUB

9pm. 25 N San Pedro St, San Jose

COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH PETE MUNOZ

9pm. Woodhams Lounge, 4475 Stevens Creek Blvd Santa Clara

MONDO MONDAY KARAOKE

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EMPLOYMENT Analytics Manager, Search & Partner, Mozilla Corporation, San Francisco & Mountain View, CA Use advanced data science techniques to understandhow our users search; shape methodologies & analytical approachesto drive insights & influence business decisions; partner w/teamsto identify risks & improve existing search partnerships & identifynew opportunities; manage development of the data-sharing relationshipswith our search partners; analyze large datasets, synthesize insights,& communicate findings to technical & non-technical audiences; develop/maintainreports to monitor key business metrics related to our search partnerships,& construct financial models for new & existing deals using business& analytics knowledge & experience. Must have a Master’s in BusinessAdmin or Management.

Must have 3 yrs of exp. as a business analystanalyzing data & turning it into actionable insights. Of exp. required,must have 2 yrs exp. with: (i) partnering w/internal product teamsto improve existing search experience & identify new opportunities;(ii) analyzing data sets & developing visuals for a business & productaudience; and (iii) formulae, pivot tables, sorting, & filteringlarge data collections in SQL, Python, or PERL scripting languages.

Exp. may be gained concurrently. Apply online at https://careers.mozilla.org/ position/gh/1945901/.

LOGISTICS/INDUST ENGRNG Western Digital Technologies, Inc. has multiple job opptys in Milpitas, CA for Sr Engrs, Indust Engrng. Mail resume to Attn: HR, 951 SanDisk Dr, MS: HRGM, Milpitas, CA 95035; Ref #MILNNA. Must be legally auth to work in the US w/o spnsrshp. EOE

Marketing Specialist: AILaw Inc. in San Jose, CA. Conduct law-tech market research and prepare reports. MS/MA in Marketing or related. Mail res. to 160 E Tasman Dr. #105, San Jose, CA 95134.

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Tredence Inc. in San Jose, CA. Conduct sophisticated resource planning, in the development of client engagement roadmaps for data analytics. Travel to unanticipated client locations approx.

30% as reqd. Resume to kaushik. bhaumik@tredence.com. Job code 10182

Applied Materials, Inc. has the following openings: Account Technologist in Santa Clara, CA (Req# L2561): Conduct qualification of new processes and technologies. Supervise install Base and exec. Process beta-sites. May require travel to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. 10-20% of time; Mechanical Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# K1600): Perform mechanical engineering analysis, and design or modify mechanical engineering layouts/ schematics and detailed drawings/ specifications; Process Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# L1335): Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a variety of process engineering experiments, within safety guidelines; Manager, Software Engineering in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# V978): Manage & support dplymnt of machine intelligence s/w. Req dom. & int’l travel up to 10%. Supervise work of 1-3 other subordinate employees; Financial Analyst in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# K890): Utilize waterfall model charts to explain major accounting variances (month/quarter) for the business units; Process Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# N2345): Design, collect data, analyze & compile reports on moderately diff Process Eng experiments; Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA (Req# B1542): Develop code for moderately diff SW projects; Computer Aided Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA (Req# S1316): Dev. & maintain process integration flows to build diff. devices/ structures (finfet, GAA, etc.) at diff. tech. nodes; & Data Scientist in Santa Clara, CA (Req# S1473): Design and dev. program methods, processes & systems to consolidate & analyze structured & unstructured, data sources. Mail resume to Applied Materials, Inc. M/S 1211, 3225 Oakmead Village Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95054. Must include REQ# to be considered.

Software AG USA. Santa Clara, CA. Duties: Dsgn, dvlp, & deliver techn’l solutions to solve clients’ bus. process challenges. Dvlp work plans. Write, debug & test codes using SAG/WebM. Prep application documentation.

Req’d: Bachelor’s in Comp. Sci. or Eng. (inc. EE, Ind. or rltd) or foreign equiv, + 5 yrs progressive exp in J/O, or as S/ ware Engr/Analyst performing analysis of complex bus. problems. Exp must incl the following: Java, XML; Unix or NT - EAI, webMethods, middleware, or other integration exp. Apply online at https://jobs.softwareag.com or https:// www.softwareag.com/us/company/ careers/default.html reference: Senior Consultants Santa Clara

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Manager, Corporate Accounting sought by Flextronics International USA, Inc. in San Jose, CA: Responsible for technical research on various accounting matters, oversight of global ledgers to ensure compliance with US GAAP and all SEC external reporting requirements. Will support Corporate Accounting group with ensuring accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of financial data as well as developing, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies in order to ensure accurate data that is in compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.

Correspond directly with internal and external auditors and provide requested schedules to auditors to support necessary audit requirements.

Oversight of general departmental specific responsibilities including, among others, variance analyses tied to monthly close and compliance with the internal control requirements of SOX. Submit resumes to Kristie.Raquion@flex.com and reference job #673. No phone calls.

MRKTNG Western Digital Technologies, Inc. has an oppty in Milpitas, CA for a Sr Mgr, Bus Mrktng. Up to 20% domstc & int’l trvl reqd. Mail resume to Attn: HR, 951 SanDisk Dr, MS: HRGM, Milpitas, CA 95035; Ref #MILVGH. Must be legally auth to work in the US w/o spnsrshp.

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Member of Technical Staff: Design & develop components of a distributed scale-out software-asa-service product and implement distributed software services in the backend management plane. Res to Clumio, Inc, 4555 Great America Pkwy, Suite 101, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Attn: HR Job#SSR2019

LSI Corporation has an opening in San Jose, CA for R&D Engineer IC Design 4 to understand the design specification and customer requirements. Ref job code C#3052380 &mail resume to: LSI Corporation, Attn: HR (JO), 1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131.

Electrical Engineer (Santa Clara County) needed Duties incl conductdesign failure analysis & perform circuit debugging. Must have a U.S.Mstrs in Electrical Engrg as well as 6 mos of electrical engrg reltd exp.

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Engineer/Software (2 openings): Design and develop Komprise backend components (API and Business Logic).

Mail resume to Komprise, Inc, 1901 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 500, Campbell, CA 95008. Refer to job#pd_is_2019.

Senior Software Engineer Data Security Server sought by Thales E-Security in San Jose, CA to design features for multitenancy, high availability, scalability, manageability and extensibility. Apply at jobpostingtoday.com Ref# 18743.

Develop user interface for Cohesity products using AngularJS, HTML, JavaScript and Bootstrap. Resume to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#LWI2019.

Nokia of America Corporation has these open positions in Sunnyvale, CA:

Member of Technical Staff: Design data structures and algorithms for building a distributed clustered secondary storage appliance including designing and implementing a distributed data protection (backup and restore) system for Cohesity’s secondary storage appliance that will store data from external clients or Cohesity’s distributed service that pulls data from primary clusters running client applications or virtualization workloads. Resume to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#SBE2019.

Engineer/Technical Marketing: Work in product team to build, configure, validate & document bestin-class data center solutions that are powering the market adoption and growth of company’s revolutionary storage system. Res to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#SNS019.

Member of Technical Staff: Design and implement automation infrastructure and tools and perform test case automation for Cohesity data platform and software. Resume to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#TLI2019.

Member of Technical Staff: Design & architect secondary storage system with on-prem cluster and hybrid

Site Reliability Engineer: Work with customers to provide a timely resolution to technical issues that they may encounter and use available tools to investigate and troubleshoot technical issues. Resume to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#TJN2019.

TECHNOLOGY Hewlett Packard Enterprise advances the way people live and work. HPE is accepting resumes for the position of Systems Software Engineer in San Jose, CA (Ref. #HPECASJTAPY1).

Hewlett Packard Enterprise advances the way people live and work. Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for software enhancements and new products.

Develop software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Telecommuting permitted. Mail resume to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, c/o Lynne Florence, 11445 Compaq Center W Drive, Houston, TX 77070. Resume must include Ref. #, full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls. Must be legally authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship. EOE.

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RTH Services, 924 Castlewood Dr., #2, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, Robert Christopher Lapointe. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/24/2019. /s/Robert Christopher Lapointe. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2019. (pub Metro 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660727 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Karuna Consulting, 2220 Homestead Ct Apt 114, Los Altos, CA, 94024, Jessica Lam. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/02/2019. /s/Jessica Lam. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Theravolt, 650 Alamo Ct Apt#13, Mountain View, CA, 94043, BTTHL LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/18/2019.

Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jason So, Managing Member. #20130210459. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660637 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Urban Tree Management, Inc., 124 Worcester Loop, Los Gatos, CA, 95030.

This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/26/2002. Refile in facts from previous filing #602076. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Michael P. Young, President. #C3289458.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

Design, develop, and maintain key software components of F5 products.

See http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/ and CA SWA Job Number 16917262 for specific details. FT, San Jose, CA. Apply to: F5 Networks, Inc., Attn V. Aguiar, #SJ510, 801 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #660747

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II-VI Inc. has openings for Electrical Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, resp for tests of electrical & optical sys.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660067

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660673

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Tuyet Hong Tran for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Nhien Trang Nguyen. Proposed name: Tina Nhien Tran. 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 change 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: February 18, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: Probate. filed on: October 1, 2019 (pub dates: 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. ACL. Digital.Com, 2. ACL.Digital, 3. ACL.Digital.Net, 2903 Bunker Hill Lane, STE 107, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Calsoft Labs, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware. /s/Sai Satyam, Secretary. #C3369775. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

Tredence Inc. in San Jose, CA. Interact with clients to understand the requirements and discuss the solution methodologies. Travel to various unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S. Resume to kaushik.bhaumik@tredence.com. Job code 10192

LEGALS & PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #659911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Pham Builders, 2. Pham Public Works, 3. Pham Constructions, 4.

Pham, 2087 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90806, Pham Builders LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Tam S Pham, President. #201722210065. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV355891

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660614

Engagement Lead:

Broadcom Corporation has an opening in San Jose, CA for R&D Engineer IC Design 3 to contribute to the dvlpmnt of complex SOCs. Ref job code 4263167 & mail resume: HR (JO) 1320 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose CA 95131.

10/21/2019. (pub Metro 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11/2019)

The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Gymboree Play And Music Of Sunnyvale, 717 E El Camino Real #1, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, RKJ Enterprises. Filed in the Santa Clara county on 03/30/2016. under file No. 615759. This business was conducted by: a Limited Liability Company: Filed on 11/19/2019. /s/Maneesh Jain, Managing Member. (pub dates: 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661485 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Tricore Panels, 911 George Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, Mish-Ra Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/21/2013. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Hellia Homara, President #3490622. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

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*Software Development Engineer [ALU-SV19-IDES] - Analyze, design program, debug & modify software enhancement products & VSD software in Java application scaling & performance; & work with relational databases & ORM software hibernate & RESTful Webservices & development of IDE, Build tool, GIT for version control. **Customer Support Engineer [ALU-SV19-DHCP]- Perform fault reproduction & troubleshooting, system characterization root cause analysis of product; IP networking & troubleshooting in telecom & data networking; HW/SW routers, L2/ L3 protocol, BGP, DHCP & VLAN & Linux platforms****Software Quality Assurance Engineer [ALU-SV19-BEDS]Derive test plan requirements & test cases using automation framework; & work with L2/L3 & SDN networking; cloud technologies, virtualization KVM, VMWare , scripting test cases. Resume to Nokia of America Corp., Attn: HR, 600 Mountain Ave, 6D-401E, Murray Hill, NJ 07974. Specify Job Code # in reply. EOE

cloud environment & develop software for backup of NAS, VMware and other workloads. Resume to Cohesity, Inc, 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, CA 95110. Attn: Recruitment Job#RMI.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660983 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HYH Gems, 981 Teal Dr., Santa Clara, CA, 95051, Heidi Y Hanabusa.

This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Heidi Y Hanabusa.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/26/2019. (pub Metro 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV358459 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Nimrit Deol & Vikrum Deol for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Veer Singh Deol. Proposed name: Veer Singh Deol-Gill.

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 change 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: April 14, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: Probate. filed on: November 15, 2019 (pub dates: 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660746

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: April 14, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: 107. filed on: November 15, 2019 (pub dates: 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660796 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Howlreno, 5854 Porto Alegre Dr., San Jose, CA, 95120, Selcuk Gun. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/20/2019. /s/Selcuk Gun. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/20/2019. (pub Metro 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660304 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

Carmommy, 2. Carmommy.com, 1209 Lynhurst Way, San Jose, CA, 95118, Lionship Capital LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 09/01/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Bethanie Ann Blomeke, Managing Member. #201915510657. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/04/2019. (pub Metro 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660865

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gymboree Play & Music Evergreen, 4075 Evergreen Village Square, #180, San Jose, CA, 95135, Yatati Inc., 5330 Arezzo Drive, San Jose, CA, 95138. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/01/2009. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jigna K Vyas, President. #C3110407. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/19/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zeta Immigration And Tax Services, 724 Gier Ct., San Jose, CA, 95111, American Digits LLC . This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Mandeep Singh, Owner. #201922710477.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2019. (pub Metro 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660888

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660604

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Aperion, 2. Aperion Life, 3. Aperion.life, 3000 Sand Hill Road, STE 290, Menlo Park, CA, 95025, Performances Health Sciences, LLC . This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware. /s/Zamsee Nalamothu. #201815910411. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660745 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gymboree Play & Music Sunnvale, 717 E. El Camino Real, #1, Sunnvale, CA, 94087, Yatati Inc., 5330 Arezzo Drive, San Jose, CA, 95138.

This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/01/2009. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jigna K Vyas, President. #C3110407. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/19/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660578 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Citizen Guitar Company, 21621 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA, 95014, Halo Custom Guitars, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jeffrey Lee, CEO. #C2242578. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660858 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Studiocopeland, 2421 Lascar Pl., San Jose, CA, 95124, Kevin Copeland. This business is being conducted by a Individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/22/2019. /s/Kevin Copeland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2019. (pub Metro 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2019)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV358431

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Yi-Sheng Sun for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ZhengWei Sun. Proposed name: Wesley Sheng-Wei Sun. 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 change 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

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Anthro Pets, 3046 Walgrove Way, San Jose, CA, 95128, Devin Louis Graham. This business is being conducted by an Individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2019. /s/Devin Graham. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2019. (pub Metro, 12/04 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660736 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ayuwise Ayurvedic Counseling, 1274 Carmal Way, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Anumeha Gupta. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Anumeha Gupta. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/19/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV359196 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Hai Hoang Nguyen for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Hai Hoang Nguyen. Proposed name: Necko Nguyen.

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 change 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: April 21, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: Probate. filed on: November 27, 2019 (pub dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661069 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Revmax Management, 1211 Cardona Way, San Jose, CA, 95131, Dean Arthur Sherrell. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Dean Arthur Sherrell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/02/2019. (pub Metro, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660387 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Willow Glen Education Foundation, 2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95155, Willow Glen Middle And High School Foundation.

This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 08/27/2010. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Richard D. Debolt, Secretary. #C3250212. This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/06/2019. (pub Metro 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661200 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bridge Marketing, 275 Saratoga Ave., Suite 260, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, Onken Corporation. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/01/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/MIchael Onken, President. #C3085820. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660493 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Scramblz Alameda, 1205 The Alameda Suite 30, San Jose Catering LLC, 488 Campbell Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94134. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/12/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Asta Venclovaite, Owner. #201928310537. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/12/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV359509 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Ram Prasad Regar, Archana Sukhdhan for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. Ram Prasad Regar, b. Archana Sukhdhan, c. Aman Verma. Proposed name: a. Ram Nindra, b. Archana Nindra, c. Aman Nindra. 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 change 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: April 28, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: Probate. filed on: December 4, 2019 (pub dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661212 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 50 Shades Fitter, 1261 San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA, 95116, 50 Shades Fitter LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Linda Bettencourt, CEO. #201931610457. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661286 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hiraku Ventures, 2225 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, Distributed Innovation Capital. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/03/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Jochen Raysz, Secretary. #4187363. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2019. (pub Metro 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661248 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: G&G Fencing, 17975 Monterey St., SPC #1, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Roberto Lopez. This business is being conducted by an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 03/07/2016. /s/Roberto Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2019. (pub Metro, 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #661246 The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): G&G Fencing, 6170 Hancock Ave., San Jose, CA, 95123, Gary Maggetti. Filed in the Santa Clara county on 04/29/2015. under file No. 604302.

This business was conducted by: an Individual: Filed on 12/04/2019. /s/Gary Maggetti. (pub dates: 12/18, 12/25, 01/01, 01/08/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660934 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lounge 105, 105 Nortech Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134, Ronald W. Carpenter, Jr. Ministries, Inc. This business is being conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein

on 10/26/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of South Carolina. /s/Greg Smith, Treasurer. #C4161621. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/25/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #659722 The following person(s) / registrant(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Shalom Christian Academy, 383 Spar Ave., San Jose, CA, 95117, Dong Chin, 1852 Cavalier Ct., San Jose, CA, 95124. Filed in the Santa Clara county on 06/01/2018. under file No. 643006. This business was conducted by: An Individual: Filed on 10/15/2019. /s/Dong Chin. (pub dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13/2019)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661442 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Twinkle Mingle, 2. Twinklemingle, 571 Bayview Park Dr., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Qing Liang. This business is being conducted by a Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 07/11/2019. /s/Qing Liang. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #660737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: True Performance Parts & Service, 585 Spring Hill Dr., Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, Stephine Anne Garwood, Steven True Garwood.

This business is being conducted by a Married Couple.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 11/19/2019. /s/ Stephine Anne Garwood. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 11/19/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661538 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Silva Bros Towing, 2. Pronto Roadside Support, 3. Autoshield Roadside Assistance, 2967 Daylight Way, San Jose, CA, 95111, Auto Shield Motor Club LLC, 860 Civic Center Dr., Santa Clara, CA, 95030. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/13/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Moises A. Rodriguez. #201934310339. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/12/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661487 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sofi Waterford Park, 4000 Ellmar Oaks Drive, San Jose, CA, 95136, PMI Waterford Park LLC, 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94304. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 12/06/2019. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Stacie Roebuck. #201934410075. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #661350 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clarity Medical Spa, 266 North Jackson Ave., Suite 5, San Jose, CA, 95116, Mitanu LLC. This business is being conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Above entity was formed in the state of California. /s/Mittal Patel. Owner #201335310001. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 12/05/2019. (pub Metro 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME. CASE NO. 19CV356363 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petition of: Janet Myra Besson for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Janet Myra Besson. Proposed name: Jann Besson. 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 change 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: January 8, 2020 at 8:45 am, room: Probate. filed on: December 17, 2019 (pub dates: 12/18, 12/25/2019, 01/01, 01/08/2020)

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By ROB BREZSNY week of December 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The English word

"hubris" means prideful, exaggerated selfassurance. In the HBO series Rome, the ancient Roman politician and general Mark Antony says to his boss Julius Caesar, "I'm glad you're so confident.

Some would call it hubris." Caesar has a snappy comeback: "It's only hubris if I fail." I'm tempted to dare you to use you that as one of your mottos in 2020, Aries. I have a rather expansive vision of your capacity to accomplish great things during the coming months. And I also think that one key to your triumphs and breakthroughs will be your determination to cultivate a well-honed aplomb, even audacity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity," wrote philosopher and educator Mortimer Adler. He was exaggerating a bit for comic effect, but he was basically correct. We all must mobilize a great deal of intelligence and hard work to initiate new friendships and maintain existing friendships.

But I have some very good news about how these activities will play out for you in 2020, Scorpio. I expect that your knack for practicing the art of friendship will be at an all-time high. I also believe that your close alliances will be especially gratifying and useful for you. You'll be well-rewarded for your skill and care at cultivating rapport.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For years I've lived in a house bordering a wetland, and I've come to love that ecosystem more than any other. While communing with reeds and herons and muddy water, my favorite poet has been Taurus-born Lorine Niedecker, who wrote about marshes with supreme artistry. Until the age of 60, her poetic output was less than abundant because she had to earn a meager living by cleaning hospital floors.

Then, due to a fortuitous shift in circumstances, she was able to leave that job and devote more time to what she loved most and did best. With Niedecker's breakthrough as our inspiration, I propose that we do all we can, you and I, as we conspire to make 2020 the year you devote more time to the activity that you love most and do best.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1933, Sagittarian artist Diego Rivera was commissioned to paint a huge mural in one of the famous Rockefeller buildings in New York City. His patrons didn't realize he was planning to include a controversial portrait of former Soviet Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. When the deed was done, they ordered him to remove it. When he refused, they ushered him out and destroyed the whole mural. As a result, Rivera also lost another commission to create art at the Chicago World's Fair.

In any other year, Sagittarius, I might encourage you to be as idealistic as Rivera. I'd invite you to place artistic integrity over financial considerations. But I'm less inclined to advise that in 2020. I think it may serve you to be unusually pragmatic. At least consider leaving Lenin out of your murals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the English language, the prefix "re" comes at the beginning of many words with potent transformational meaning: reinvent; redeem; rediscover; release; relieve; redesign; resurrect; rearrange; reconstruct; reform; reanimate; reawaken; regain. I hope you'll put words like those at the top of your priority list in 2020. If you hope to take maximum advantage of the cosmic currents, it'll be a year of revival, realignment and restoration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I won't be surprised if

you're more enamored and amorous than usual in 2020. I suspect you will experience delight and enchantment at an elevated rate. The intensity and depth of the feelings that flow through you may break all your previous records. Is that going to be a problem? I suppose it could be if you worry that the profuse flows of tenderness and affection will render you weak and vulnerable. But if you're willing and eager to interpret your extra sensitivity as a superpower, that's probably what it will be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Does the word "spirit" mean

anything to you? Or are you numb to it? Has it come to seem virtually meaningless—a foggy abstraction used carelessly by millions of people to express sentimental beliefs and avoid clear thinking? In accordance with astrological omens, I'll ask you to create a sturdier and more vigorous definition of "spirit" for your practical use in 2020. For instance, you might decide that "spirit" refers to the life force that launches you out of bed each morning and motivates you to keep transforming yourself into the ever-more beautiful soul you want to become.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "There are people who

take the heart out of you, and there are people who put it back," wrote author Charles de Lint. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your heart will encounter far more of the latter than the former types of people in 2020. There may be one wrangler who tries to take the heart out of you, but there will be an array of nurturers who will strive to keep the heart in you, as well as boosters and builders who will add even more heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Composer Igor Stravinsky was born a Russian citizen but later in life became a French citizen, and still later took on American citizenship. If you have had any similar predilections, Libra, I'm guessing they won't be in play during 2020. My prediction is that you will develop a more robust sense of where you belong than ever before. Any uncertainties you'd had about where your true power spot lies will dissipate.

Questions you've harbored about the nature of home will be answered. With flair and satisfaction, you'll resolve long-running riddles about home and community.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "People mistake their

limitations for high standards," wrote Capricorn author Jean Toomer. In my astrological opinion, it's crucial that you avoid doing that in 2020. Why? First, I'm quite sure that you will have considerable power to shed and transcend at least some of your limitations. For best results, you can't afford to deceive yourself into thinking that those limitations are high standards.

Secondly, Capricorn, you will have good reasons and a substantial ability to raise your standards higher than they've ever been. So you definitely don't want to confuse high standards with limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Historians once

thought that 14th-century Englishmen were the first humans to track the rhythms of the planet Jupiter using the complicated mathematics known as calculus. But in 2015, researchers discovered that Babylonians had done it 1,400 years before the Englishmen. Why was Jupiter's behavior so important to those ancient people? They were astrologers! They believed the planet's movements were correlated with practical events on earth, like the weather, river levels and grain harvests. I think that this correction in the origin story of tracking Jupiter's rhythms will be a useful metaphor for you in 2020. It's likely you will come to understand your past in ways that are different from what you've believed up until now. Your old tales will change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): China produces the

most apples in the world. The United States is second. That wasn't always true. When Europeans first reached the shores of the New World, crab apple was the only apple species that grew natively.

But the invaders planted other varieties that they brought with them. They also imported the key to all future proliferation: honeybees, champion pollinators, which were previously absent from the land that many indigenous people called Turtle Island. I see 2020 as a time for you to accomplish the equivalent, in your own sphere, of getting the pollination you need. What are the fertilizing influences that will help you accomplish your goals?

Homework: Start dreaming about who you can be in 2020. My long-range audio horoscopes are here: https://RealAstrology.com Go to REALASTROLOGY.COM to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700

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