West Valley Outlook - June 2026

Campus turned showcase: Cilker Expo's fifth birthday

BY BRANDY MADDOX

For the fifth spring in a row, the Bill and Leila Cilker School of Art and Design turned West Valley College into a public stage for its annual Expo. Graduating students opened their studios. Models walked the front lawn under stadium lights. Dance Caravan closed out the weekend with back-toback Saturday shows. Visitors

moved through gallery rooms of paintings, photographs, ceramics, sculpture, and design portfolios that until that weekend had lived only inside classrooms. A few buildings over, the School of Science and Math hosted its own STEM Expo, with a Climate Carnival, drone demos, and a California Owl Program presentation called "Silent Hunters."

The May 14 to 16 weekend was STEAM'D Fest 2026, West Valley's combined showcase of its art and science schools, and the Cilker Expo's fifth anniversary. The Expo itself is one expression of something Cilker Dean Shannon MirabelliLopez talks about often: most top art and design schools in the country are private and expensive, which shapes the people behind everything

‘A seat at the table’: 200 students gather for Youth Town Hall

BY SAMUEL LEALE

How do young people get a real seat at the table on the decisions shaping their futures? That question drove the 2026 Youth Town Hall at West Valley College, where nearly 200 middle and high school students gathered Thursday, May 16. They spent the day in conversation with policymakers, industry leaders, and community organizations about AI, career burnout, the value of higher education, and preparation for an uncertain future. "Students are so incredibly capable," Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore said. "The

from buildings and clothing to public art and product design. West Valley is neither private nor expensive. Across architecture, interior design, fashion, communication design, visual art, photography, and the performing arts, graduating students showed their work to families, alumni, and South Bay neighbors who had never set foot in their studios. Nearly every event was free.

BY LORRAINE GABBERT

Guided by artist Lou Jimenez and a team from Mosaic America, older adults convened at the Saratoga Senior Center to create a collaborative work of art for a program called “Creative Connections.”

During meetings bridging four months, a diverse group of seniors let their guard down, sharing memories evoked by a selection of songs. With colorful pastels, they illustrated the emotions of the musical pieces.

The group unanimously chose “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony as their inspiration, an upbeat song about leaving suffering behind to dance, live, and enjoy life.

“Through Lou’s very skillful guidance, we chose the music,”

Mirabelli-Lopez called the Expo "one part showcase, one part celebration, and one part declaration: this work belongs to everyone."

What follows is the weekend in pictures: the runway, the dance floor, the galleries, the students whose work filled the rooms, and a small, wide-eyed visitor.

Dance Caravan dancers pair off mid-routine. Photo courtesy of West Valley College

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Neel Mehra found the process empowering. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert

Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak answers a student question during the panel discussion at the 2026 Youth Town Hall at West Valley College on May 16. From

left: Los Gatos High School 11th-grader Nova Jayaraj, El Camino Health Los Gatos

Vice President of Operations Bido Baines, and Wozniak. Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore stands behind Wozniak. Photo by Paul Neyman

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Managing Editor

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CONTRIBUTORS:

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Shari Clare

Lloyd Russell

Sangita Seshadri

Dave Eshleman

Tonya McQuade

Sue Fenton

James Che

Mikul Rana

Yash Belani

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City of Saratoga, Town of Los Gatos, City of Monte Sereno Council, Commission, & Committee Meetings

City of Saratoga

Town of Los Gatos

Planning Commission: June 10, July 8, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) saratoga.ca.us/357/ Planning-Commission

City Council:

June 17, July 1, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) saratoga.ca.us/241/ City-Council

Library & Public Art Commission:

June 23, 7-9 p.m., (Linda Callon Room) saratoga.ca.us/330/ Library-Public-ArtCommission

Traffic Safety Commission: July 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (Linda Callon Room) saratoga.ca.us/329/ Traffic-Safety-Commission

Heritage Preservation Committee: July 14, 9-10:30 a.m., (Linda Callon Room) saratoga.ca.us/285/HeritagePreservation-Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission: July 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Linda Callon Room) saratoga.ca.us/364/ParksRecreation-Commission

PEBTAC (Trails Advisory Committee): July 21, 4-5 p.m. (Planning Conference Room) saratoga.ca.us/350/PEBTACTrails-Advisory-Committee

Finance Commission: June 8, 5:30 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/2643/ Finance-Commission

Community Health and Senior Services Commission:

June 9 (special), 10 a.m., June 25, 4 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/278/ Community-HealthSeniorServices-Commiss

Development Review Committee:

June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 1011:30 a.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/188/ Development-ReviewCommittee

Conceptual Development Advisory Committee: June 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/200/ Conceptual-Development

Planning Commission: June 10, 11, 24, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/189/ Planning-Commission

Complete Streets and Transportation Commission: June 11, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. (Parks and Public Works Conference Room) losgatosca.gov/2555/ Complete-StreetsTransportation-Commissi

Town Council: June 16, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/16/ Town-Council

Arts and Culture Commission: June 17, 4 p.m. (Los Gatos Library) losgatosca.gov/315/ Arts-Culture-Commission

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission: June 18, 5-7 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/2951/ Diversity-Equity-andInclusion-Commission

Town Council Policy Committee: June 23, 5 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/2425/ Town-Council-Committees

Historic Preservation Committee: June 24, 4 p.m. (Council Chambers) losgatosca.gov/190/ Historic-Preservation

City of Monte Sereno

Youth Commission: June 9, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) montesereno.org/2182/ Youth-Commission

Better Streets Commission: June 11, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) montesereno.org/2261/ Better-Streets-Commission

City Council: June 16, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) montesereno.org/2148/ City-Council

Site and Architectural Commission: July 1, 7 p.m. (Council Chambers) montesereno.org/2190/Siteand-Architectural-Commission

Agendas are typically uploaded the Friday before the respective meeting. Meeting places, Zoom links and call-in information are contained in each respective meeting agenda.

Please note, all council, commission, and committee meetings are subject to change or cancellation.

Check the meeting links prior to each meeting or call your local town clerk for questions.

Saratoga City Clerk’s office: 408-868-1216

Los Gatos Town Clerk’s office: 408-354-6834

Monte Sereno City Clerk’s office: 408-354-7635

Civic Spotlight: Saratoga City Council

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The Saratoga City Council is responsible for adopting city laws, setting local policy and providing community services such as public safety and road maintenance, while balancing the budget. It provides and contracts services such as law enforcement, public works, and community development. It also appoints a city manager to oversee daily operations.

Council meetings are typically held the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the Civic Theater of Saratoga City Hall. The positions of mayor and vice mayor rotate annually based on election results. In December 2025, Chuck Page was appointed mayor for 2026, and Tina Walia was appointed vice mayor. Council

members Belal Aftab, Kookie Fitzsimmons, and Yan Zhao also serve on the city council.

This year, the council is evaluating a $3 million contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and implementing Village Design Standards to maintain the character of Saratoga Village while meeting state requirements for new developments.

It is also increasing accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentives, improving public safety technology,reviewinghomelessness services for West Valley, and streamlining building permit processes.

Contact the Saratoga City Council online at saratogaca. form.transform.civicplus. com/50019, or call City Clerk Britt Avrit at 408-868-1294.

LOS GATOS

BRUSH CLEARING

The Los Gatos Town Council on May 5 declared brush a public nuisance and set a June 16 public hearing where property owners can file objections before the council authorizes removal from private properties identified by the Santa Clara County Fire Prevention Division. Property owners in the designated Wildland Urban Interface area were notified in February and March of the requirement to comply with wildfire safety regulations.

BUDGET MATTERS

On May 19, the town council held a public hearing on a proposed $82.1 million operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with estimated revenues of $81.7 million. General fund expenditures are recommended at $65 million against estimated general fund revenues of $64.8 million. The final budget will be adopted June 2.

Town Manager Chris Constantin said the town's fiscal outlook has improved since the 2025-26 Mid-Year Financial Report, which had projected a larger deficit for 2026-27. He noted the proposed budget relies on one-time measures and faces long-term escalation pressure from salaries, benefits, and pension obligations.

SHARED POLICE

SERVICES EXPLORED

The town council on May 19 discussed a potential

Law Enforcement Services Agreement that would have the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department provide policing for the city of Saratoga. Staff cited regional deployment, shared resources, local substation presence, and proximity-based response as potential advantages. Saratoga Mayor Chuck Page, who attended the meeting, said that with the county's law enforcement cost increase of more than 30%, Saratoga is seriously considering a regional model and has gone back and forth with the sheriff's office on counter offers. Council members said the agreement would make Saratoga stronger and safer. No vote was taken.

"I think there's a real opportunity here," said Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore.

ROAD WORK AHEAD

The town council on May 19 adopted a resolution approving a list of fiscal year 2026-27 street projects funded by State Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. The town will receive an estimated $1,917,808 through the program.

Streets slated for resurfacing in summer 2026 include Albert Court, Albert Drive, Alberto Way, Almond Blossom Lane, Bird Avenue, Brooklyn Avenue, Calfhill Court, Chester Street, Church Street, Clifton Avenue, Cooper Court, Fisher Avenue, Forrest Avenue, High School Court, Lundy Lane, Nino Avenue, Nino Way, Ohlone Court, Park Avenue, Roberts Road, Terrace Court,

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Woodland Avenue, and Wraight Avenue. Treatments range from micro-surfacing to mill and overlay, with estimated useful lives between 8 and 20 years.

New York Avenue was removed from the list as a desk item that night. Staff said upcoming Los Gatos High School site master plan construction risked premature degradation of new pavement, and plans to revisit the segment once school improvements are complete.

SARATOGA

BALANCING THE BUDGET

Saratoga's proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget is temporarily balanced through capital, pension, and operating reductions plus a $1.2 million draw from reserves, staff told the Saratoga City Council on May 20. The council will adopt the final budget June 17.

Public safety remains the city's largest expense, with the sheriff proposing an additional $2.6 million in contract costs effective July 1. The council is exploring a regional partnership with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department as an alternative. (See Los Gatos: Shared police services explored.)

FIRE SAFETY

The Saratoga City Council on May 20 adopted a resolution declaring properties designated by the Santa Clara County Fire Department as fire hazards a public nuisance. A June 17 hearing was

set for public objections and to authorize brush removal from private property through the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program.

SLOW DOWN

The Saratoga City Council on May 20 voted to reduce speed limits by 5 mph on sections of Fruitvale Avenue, Prospect Road, Quito Road, Saratoga Avenue, and Sobey Road, following a 2025 speed survey. The ordinance takes effect once new speed limit signs are posted.

Separately, the city installed 80 new speed limit signs in school zones identified by the city's traffic engineer after the council updated a related ordinance in January.

MONTE SERENO

BRUSH A PUBLIC NUISANCE

The Monte Sereno City Council on May 19 adopted a resolution declaring hazardous brush a public nuisance and set a June 16 public hearing for property owners to file objections. Owners in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area must comply with Santa Clara County Fire Department vegetation clearance requirements by June 1, or the city will arrange abatement and place the cost on the property tax bill.

POLICE FUNDING DRIVES BUDGET PRESSURE

Monte Sereno's proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget anticipates $5.1 million in

revenue and $5.3 million in expenditures, with the $195,000 shortfall covered from reserves, according to a staff report presented to the city council on May 19. The council is scheduled to adopt the final budget on June 16.

Police services are the city's largest expense, rising 5% to roughly $1.53 million under the city's contract with the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. Monte Sereno's 1983 parcel tax of $150 per parcel generates about $190,000, covering roughly 12% of police costs. Staff wrote that a new parcel tax measure may be necessary to fund police services without continued draws from reserves.

The budget also includes $60,500 for the annual maintenance of 19 fixed automated license plate reader cameras and one mobile camera installed under a January 2025 agreement with Flock Safety.

WEST VALLEY HOMELESS TASK FORCE

The Monte Sereno City Council on May 5 adopted a Resolution of Intent to support participation in a West Valley Homeless Services Implementation Task Force, joining Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, and Saratoga in considering the region's first homeless shelter. Vice Mayor Lisa Shannon will represent Monte Sereno on the task force.

Legislators honor five area nonprofits

BY BRANDY MADDOX

Five state legislators who represent The Outlook's coverage area selected 2026 California Nonprofits of the Year for their districts, part of a statewide recognition program tied to California Nonprofits Day on May 20.

The program, now in its 11th year, is run by the California Association of Nonprofits in partnership with the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on the Nonprofit Sector. More than 100 legislators chose honorees this year, and more than 1,000 organizations have been recognized since the program began.

Sen. Dave Cortese, whose Senate District 15 covers Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Cupertino, selected Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, a Cupertino-based nonprofit that organizes student-led climate action teams in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and other communities. The group runs a Youth Climate Leadership Academy and has advocated for climate emergency declarations

in San José and Santa Clara County.

"SVYCA stood out to me because they have built one of the most effective youth-led climate movements anywhere in California," Cortese told The Outlook. He pointed to a $2 million state investment he championed for the Santa Clara County Youth Climate Initiative, which he said SVYCA helped drive, and to the group's work to establish youth

seats on the Santa Clara County Sustainability Commission.

Sen. Josh Becker, whose Senate District 13 also covers all four cities, chose the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition. Founded in 2020, the coalition advocates for affordable housing and police reform, and pushes for changes to how race and history are taught in schools. LGARC also runs a local rental assistance program launched in 2023.

Assemblymember Marc Berman, whose Assembly District 23 includes Saratoga, chose the Palo Alto-based Children's Health Council. Founded in 1953, CHC provides learning and mental health services for children, teens, and young adults regardless of language, location, or ability to pay.

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, whose Assembly District 28 covers Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, named Community Solutions, headquartered in Gilroy with offices in Morgan Hill and San Jose. The nonprofit provides mental health services and trauma-informed support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

"Community Solutions has shown up for underserved Santa Clara County residents facing some of life's hardest moments for over 50 years," Pellerin said.

"Their partnership with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services has quietly strengthened our entire public health system."

Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, whose Assembly District 26 covers Cupertino, selected

Asian Americans for Community Involvement. Founded in San Jose in 1973, AACI provides health, behavioral health, and wellness services to underserved communities across Santa Clara County, with staff who speak more than 40 languages and dialects.

"As a trusted community health care and services provider, AACI serves anyone in Santa Clara County regardless of their ability to pay or immigration status," Ahrens said. "I have personally lived without access to needed health care, so I selected AACI as the District 26 Nonprofit of the Year. AACI's commitment to equity and serving people in need is so deeply impactful, particularly today as federal, state, and local government cuts restrict access to care."

According to CalNonprofits' 2019 Causes Count report, California's roughly 110,000 nonprofit organizations employ about 1.2 million people, generate $273.7 billion in annual revenue, and rank as the state's fourth-largest industry by employment.

Sen. Dave Cortese, from left, presents the 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year resolution to SVYCA Executive Director Ze-Kun Li and Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Sasse on the California State Senate floor May 20. Photo courtesy of Sen. Dave Cortese

Wozniak, Ahrens join students for daylong panel and breakouts

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students who participated in the event were incredibly engaged for the full several hours of programming and were incredibly capable of talking about complex, nuanced issues from tech to healthcare to government. Students really, I think, deserve a seat at the table in the decision-making process ... regardless of what space that's in."

The town hall was sparked by Moore, who said he had been looking for "ways to connect students to the broader community, and to opportunities that they are interested in pursuing," adding that his Young Leaders group encouraged the creation of a large-scale event for students.

The day opened with a panel facilitated by Moore and featuring Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; state Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens, of District 26; Bido Baines, vice president of operations at El Camino Health Los Gatos; Karina Kloos, executive director of the Stanford Democracy Hub; and Nova Jayaraj, an 11th-grade student advocate at Los Gatos High School.

After a welcome message from the mayor, students asked the panelists questions directly and received insights on a range of topics, from how to identify career goals, to planning for an AI future, to finding a path in uncertain times.

Jayaraj, the lone student on the panel, said she had advocated for student representation on the panel from the start. "I wanted to make a statement

had identified as priorities: education, healthcare, finance, climate and social justice, government, and STEM. Each breakout room was led by a student organizer alongside professionals working in the field.

Facilitators included Santa Clara County Board of Education Member Tara Sreekrishnan; Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Executive Director Ze-Kun Li; Los Gatos Assistant Town Manager Katy Nomura; and public health leader Autumn Albers, among others. The sessions gave

that youth matter just as much as the leaders in our society today, and thereby deserve a seat at the table," Jayaraj said. "It was truly inspiring to know I could represent youth perspectives ... for all the students out there who felt the helplessness that I once did in regards to ... making tangible change."

After the panel, students chose among six breakout discussions on topics they

students a chance to learn about their specific field of interest and get one-on-one feedback tied to their individual goals.

The afternoon closed with final remarks from the mayor and a resource fair held outside the main venue. Community organizations, service clubs, and youth-focused nonprofits set up booths so that students could connect directly with groups offering volunteer roles,

advocacy training, and pathways into civic and professional life. The fair gave students a direct line to local programs aligned with the goals they had discussed earlier in the day.

The Youth Town Hall was free and open to students ages 13 to 20. The event was sparked by Moore and built by a team of student volunteers who spent months on the

planning. SASCC, West Valley College, and El Camino Health supported the event, with El Camino Health serving as the presenting sponsor.

Student Zahra W., center, takes part in a discussion during the 2026 Youth Town Hall at West Valley College on May 16. Photo by Paul Neyman

Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore, center, joins student volunteers and organizers who spent months planning the 2026 Youth Town Hall. From left: Julia, Claudia, Georgina, Moore, Ben, Lucas, Nova Jayaraj, and SASCC Operations Manager Samuel Leale.

Photo by Paul Neyman

Jolly10K Fentanyl Awareness Fun Run returns for fifth year

Leslie Collins, founder of the Jolly10K Fentanyl Awareness Fun Run, invites the community to join the fifth annual event on Saturday, July 18 to honor loved ones lost to fentanyl and promote lifesaving education.

The race begins at 8 a.m. at Balzer Field, 57 Miles Ave. in Los Gatos, with on-site registration opening at 7 a.m. Participants can choose a 10K or 5K route along the trails of Los Gatos.

This year's theme is "Run and Remember." The event brings together people of

all backgrounds for healing, education, and community. Attendees can learn lifesaving skills, including free CPR training from the Los Gat os Fire Department and Narcan distribution. The day also features guest speakers, raffles, food, and fellowship.

Collins created the Jolly10K after losing her son, Jolly, to fentanyl on July 24, 2021.

The annual run serves as a safe space for families to have open conversations about the dangers of fentanyl and to remember those they have lost.

How to participate in the memorial banner: Families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl or addiction are invited to submit a clear photo, full name, and "forever age" to jolly10krun@gmail.com.

What makes a setting unforgettable? A bestselling novelist explains, June 13

BY SHARI CLARE, VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTH BAY WRITERS

South Bay Writers is honored to welcome author Karen Joy Fowler as our June speaker. Fowler has written seven novels and three short story collections, taught writing around the world, and co-founded the literary prize now known as the Otherwise Award, formerly the James Tiptree Jr. Award, which honors science fiction and fantasy that explore gender.

On June 13 at the Saratoga Senior Center, Fowler will guide writers through creating distinctive settings in her talk, "Where Am I and When Did I Get Here?"

Born in Indiana, Fowler became a Californian at 11, when she moved to Palo Alto with her family. She received a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a master's degree from UC Davis. She spent much of her writing career in Davis, where she and her husband, Hugh, raised their

two children, before moving to Santa Cruz.

Her short story "Recalling Cinderella" appeared in the 1985 anthology "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 1." The story also appeared in her collection "Artificial Things." Her debut novel, "Sarah Canary," won the Commonwealth Club of California medal for best first novel by a Californian and was named a New York Times Notable Book.

Her best-known novel, "The Jane Austen Book Club," spent 13 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and was adapted into a 2007 film. The book has been classified as literary fiction, comedy-drama, and romance.

Fowler's 2022 novel, "Booth," is historical fiction, while my personal favorite, "We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves," won the 2014 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and was a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and the Nebula Award. Fowler is widely regarded as a master

of the slipstream genre, which blends speculative fiction with literary fiction.

Fowler joins previous South Bay Writers speakers Peggy Townsend, Kathleen Founds, and Meg Waite Clayton as a member of the Rough Drafts critique group. A frequent guest of Bookshop Santa Cruz, she enjoys participating in conversations with novelists during their book tours. Her love of literature shows when she shares advice and encouragement with audience members who ask about her writing process. Equally striking are the warmth and wit she brings when sharing lessons from her career.

Fowler's novels and short stories draw readers deep into the worlds she creates. The South Bay Writers meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Visit southbaywriters.com to join or learn more.

Runners pass under the arch at a previous Jolly10K Fentanyl Awareness Fun Run in Los Gatos. The fifth annual event returns Saturday, July 18, at Balzer Field. Photo courtesy of Leslie Collins

Karen Joy Fowler. Courtesy photo

Collaborative art project at Saratoga Senior Center spotlights older adults' artistry

Leale hopes will impact how older adults are viewed.

said participant Kiersten Shum. “We closed our eyes ... thinking about the five songs and we all decided that we wanted that last song, and just that spirit, the exuberance.”

Selecting imagery, the seniors brought their concept to life. Painting panels with vibrant California poppies, white daisies, Indian and Flamenco dancers, and the phrase “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” they worked as one to portray the meaning behind their art. “That’s just such an important message for all of us, as seniors, as community members,” Shum said. “Love is so important.”

Jimenez said by telling their stories and collaborating to create a shared vision, the seniors created a powerful message she hopes impacts the world.

The completed artwork, which will be on display at the Saratoga Senior Center, conveys the dynamic energy, vision and ability of an often-discounted segment of society. The project, in partnership with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting (SASCC), engaged participants in an experience Operations Manager. Samuel

“There are certain assumptions that people have about older adults and what it means to age,”he said. “Through this process of creative expression and representation, we can start to change the narrative ... and show that they are multifaceted individuals with a range of experiences and identities who can make valuable contributions.”

Leale was excited to work with Mosaic America to uplift the voice of older adults in art. “Moving forward, we will continue to engage in projects and activities of this nature,” he said, “ensuring that we continue to bring older adults into the conversation.”

Mosaic America received a $25,000 District 5 inventory grant from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga's 2025 allocation to fund the project.

“I find Mosaic’s program of combining cultural activities with community-based organizations to be innovative and creative,” Abe-Koga said, adding building community between older adults makes communities healthier.

Usha Srinivasan, co-founder and CEO of Mosaic America, said the seniors embarked on an adventure, taking a leap of faith. She hopes the experience increased participants’

confidence, not only in creating art, but in designing the process.

“Arts and culture is a very powerful avenue for us to bring together people across divides,” she said. “The gap between programs and participation is not just physical distance and language distance, it’s also trust and culture. The aim of this program is not just to give them some activity... it is to give them the time and space, and all of the resources required for them over a period of time ... to start building connections. Our hope is, by doing these kinds of activities, people will feel more connected to place... to thrive in a culturally complex environment.”

The project informed a pilot study which will be used to fund and shape future programs and services for older adults. Mosaic America hopes to use participants’ surveys to show the project had the power to not only entertain and engage seniors but increase their sense of wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Srinivasan said Mosaic America and SASCC’s programs complement each other well. “What unites us is our desire to serve seniors. SASCC knows the senior population ... They have trusted relationships. They have the facility. They have the staff that is able to bring this whole program to life. We have the research, the artist, and the actual program design and execution. This is very successful and people love it, so we want to do it again.”

Priya Das, co-founder and chief programming officer of Mosaic America, said this project aimed to provide seniors with agency and portray them as contributing assets to the community. “All of our programs are designed to work with the invisible segments in our community,” she said, “so that we can uplift their voices and help them feel included. It’s only when you feel accepted that you feel belonging.”

people see seniors have much more to give.

Project participant Neel Mehra said the process felt democratic and collaborative. “Even though I’ve never con-

sidered myself artistic,” Mehra said, “the process was very Empowering.”

Das was inspired by the anticipation and energy the participants brought to the project and hopes it will help

Project participants Shirley Chappell and Yitmin Liang appreciated the opportunity to meet new people and see the project come together. Dorothy Liu enjoyed working together. “We came up with something special and unique,” Liu said, “and it was fun!”

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Project participants and partners gather at the Saratoga Senior Center with their completed collaborative work of art. Top row, from left: District 5 Policy Aide Heather Janse, SASCC Operations Manager Samuel Leale, Dorothy Liu, Una Daly, Jean Chen, Shirley Chappell, Yitmin Liang, Milina Jovanovic of Mosaic America, and artist Lou Jimenez. Front row, from left: Mosaic America Co-founder and CEO Usha Srinivasan, Mosaic America Co-founder and CPO Priya Das, and Kiersten Shum. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert

Yitmin Liang checked Dorothy Liu’s color choices to ensure they were on the same page. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert

The completed nine-panel piece, created by seniors through Mosaic America's Creative Connections program at the Saratoga Senior Center, centers on the phrase "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." Photo by Samuel Leale

SARATOGA

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS KICK OFF WITH "ELIO" JUNE 12

The City of Saratoga's Summer Movie Nights series will open Friday, June 12, from 6 to 10 p.m. at El Quito Park, 12855 Paseo Presada. The screening features "Elio," a Disney and Pixar production. Free popcorn and free admission.

EARTH & ELEMENTS

MIXED MEDIA

WORKSHOP JUNE 23

Aluminary Arts will host the Earth & Elements Mixed Media Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at L'Atelier Los Gatos, 59 N. Santa Cruz Ave. The beginner-friendly session blends acrylics, collage, and mark-making, and all materials are included. The cost is $110. Register at aluminaryarts.com

DANA CARVEY, DAVID SPADE HEADLINE

MOUNTAIN WINERY JUNE 14

Dana Carvey and David Spade will perform at the Mountain Winery on Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. Kenny G follows on Thursday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at mountainwinery.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

CELEBRATION SET FOR JULY 4

Saratoga will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave. The McCartysville Band will perform patriotic music alongside a children's parade, group singing, and a Liberty Bell ringing by costumed historical figures. Free popsicles and U.S. flags will be available. Admission is free.

LOS GATOS

MUSE MARKET RETURNS TO TOWN PLAZA JUNE 13

The Los Gatos Muse Market will take place Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Plaza Park. The free event features local artists, food and drink, and live music from the Soda Crackers.

NUMU TALK EXPLORES LOS

GATOS TRUE CRIME JUNE 18

NUMU will host "Talk of the Town: True Crime of Old Los Gatos" on Thursday, June 18, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at 106 E. Main St. Guest speaker Debra Staab of the Loma Prieta Museum will share stories of stagecoach robberies and notorious criminals, preceded by a brief tour of the history gallery. The event is free with registration.

EVENT BRIEFS

BY LLOYD RUSSELL

ROTARY ROAST AND TOAST SET FOR JUNE 30

The Los Gatos Rotary will host its Annual Roast and Toast on Tuesday, June 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event closes out the Rotary year by celebrating the outgoing and incoming presidents. All are welcome. Learn more at losgatosrotary.org

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSES "BUCKEYE"

JUNE 16

Librarian Rachael will lead a discussion of "Buckeye" by Patrick Ryan on Tuesday, June 16, from 5 to 5:55 p.m. at the Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave. Drop-ins are welcome in the Conference Room.

SYMPHONY IN THE PARK CELEBRATION PLANNED

JULY 4

The Town of Los Gatos will host its annual 4th of July Symphony in the Park on Saturday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Road. The morning opens with a Council welcome, a Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation speaker, a flag-raising ceremony, the National Anthem, and a children's bike and stroller parade. The San Jose Wind Symphony performs beginning at 11 a.m., followed by food trucks, the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, and a carousel. Admission is free.

A Saturday morning, 160 volunteers, 30,000 meals

BY SANGITA SESHADRI & DAVE ESHLEMAN

Southeast Asian villagers whose lives have been upended by a natural disaster or civil unrest will soon receive a small comfort: emergency packets of nutritious food.

The life-sustaining containers of rice, soy, vegetables, and vitamins traveled all the way from West Valley College in Saratoga, where they were assembled by more than 160 volunteers who answered the call on May 16 to package nearly 30,000 meals for people in need.

The gathering was the ninth annual Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event organized by the Rotary Club of Saratoga, in partnership with neighboring Rotary clubs — an effort that has provided more than 200,000 meals for communities facing food emergencies in Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, Nicaragua, and the Philippines.

AROUND THE COUNTY

CUPERTINO PLANS FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES

The City of Cupertino will host its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4. The day opens with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., followed by a flag-raising ceremony and children's parade at 10 a.m. Blackberry Farm Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a family concert and activities from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The evening fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. View the full schedule at cupertino.gov

COFFEE ROASTING 101 CLASS OFFERED AT JIAREN CAFÉ JUNE 14

Jiaren Café will host a Coffee Roasting 101 class on Sunday, June 14, at 1171 Homestead Road, Suite 140, Santa Clara. The hands-on session covers coffee origins, bean selection, and the science of home roasting. Students will choose their own beans, roast them under instructor guidance, brew the finished coffee using pour-over or espresso methods, and package the beans to take home. Learn more at eventbrite.com

JAMES GARNER BRINGS JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE TO SUNNYVALE JUNE 13

James Garner will perform his tribute to Johnny Cash on Saturday, June 13, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Theater, 550 East Remington Drive. For more than 15 years, Garner and his band have celebrated the life and music of the Man in Black. Tickets start at $39.19. Purchase at eventbrite.com

CAMPBELL HERITAGE THEATRE OPENS JUNE WITH BEE GEES TRIBUTE

The Campbell Heritage Theatre will host "Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees" on Saturday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30.50 to $55.50. Infinity Dance Studio's "Surf's Up, Dance On!" follows on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. California Sports Center's dance recital "From Page to Stage" takes the stage Saturday, June 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Capitol Dance Company closes the month Saturday, June 27, with "Beauty & the Beast" at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and "Rococo" at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at heritagetheatre.org

Contributions from the Rotary Clubs of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale, helped make the event possible. Additional helping hands came from members of Campbell Rotary Clubs, Los Gatos Morning, Palo Alto University, Passport, and Silicon Valley Rainbow.

West Valley College staff and students also stepped up to package meals, including members of the school’s water polo, volleyball, soccer, and swim teams.

The event beautifully captured the spirit of Rotary’s EPIC Day of Service, demonstrating what can be accomplished when communities unite with a shared purpose. The fellowship between Rotary members and West Valley College students was especially heartwarming, reflecting the power of service to bring people of different generations together.

The energy in the room was palpable, providing a powerful reminder that collective action, even if only a few hours on a Saturday morning, can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

While the meal packets can be sent anywhere in the world (based on need), most will go to Southeast Asia thanks to its proximity to the Port of Oakland.

The Saratoga Rotary Club extends a special “thank you” to West Valley College for graciously hosting the event and providing lunch for the volunteers. Their exceptional hospitality helped make the day meaningful and memorable.

Volunteers work in stations across the West Valley College gymnasium on May 16, packaging nearly 30,000 meals during

the Rotary Club of Saratoga's ninth annual Rise Against Hunger event. Photo courtesy of West Valley College

Auracast & Hearing Loops

How Our Community Can Help Everyone Hear

Christine Throm, Au D

If you’ve ever struggled to follow a meeting, worship service, or performance even with hearing aids you’re not alone. Assistive listening technologies improve clarity by delivering sound directly to a listener’s ears, bypassing distance, echo, and background noise.

Q: What’s the difference between hearing aids and assistive listening?

A: Hearing loss is frequently a problem of speech understanding, especially in noise. Hearing aids help, but in auditoriums and meeting rooms they still must “listen” through the acoustics of the space. Assistive listening systems bypass the room by sending the microphone or sound-system signal straight to a listener’s hearing technology; improving clarity while reducing echo and competing noise.

Q: What is Auracast?

A: Auracast™ is a Bluetooth® LE Audio broadcast feature that lets a venue stream speech or announcements to many nearby listeners at once, without one-to-one pairing. Compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, or smartphones can discover a stream and listen on their own devices; your hearing care office can help you check compatibility and learn how to connect.

Q: What is a hearing loop (induction loop), and why do people love it?

A: A hearing loop (induction loop) is a wire installed around a seating area or service counter that creates a magnetic signal. Hearing aids and cochlear implants with a telecoil (“T coil”) can receive that signal and deliver clearer speech with less background noise and echo often by simply switching to the T coil program.

Q: If Auracast is new, do we still need hearing loops?

A: Yes. For now, it’s a both/and strategy Loops help many telecoil users today, while Auracast will expand as venues add transmitters and more people upgrade to compatible devices. We recommend that venues maintain current assistive listening (loops, RF, or IR) and add Auracast during routine AV upgrades.

What can residents (and venue leaders) do today?

• If you help lead a venue such as a church, synagogue, movie theater, or community meeting space consider a quick audit: What assistive listening system do you have, is it clearly signed, and do staff or volunteers know how to help patrons connect?

• Look for the symbol: If you see the assistive listening/hearing loop sign (often an ear with a “T”), ask staff how to connect.

• Check your hearing aids: Ask your audiologist whether you have an active T coil program and whether your devices are Auracast-ready.

• Ask and encourage: If you can’t hear clearly, ask whether assistive listening is available and encourage leaders to make it easy to use.

Hearing access is community access. Los Gatos Audiology can help patients get the most from hearing aids and can support venue leaders who want to install a new system or make better use of the one they already have.

Free Community Seminar

Want more information about hearing health?

Dr. Throm is happy to present her acclaimed, medically based, Listen Up Café lecture series!

June: No Lecture

Friday, July 17, 2026: “Emerging Research in Hearing Health”: Gene therapy, cochlear regeneration, AIdriven audiology tools

Friday, August 21, 2026: Hearing Loss, Cognitive Decline & Dementia

Friday, September 18, 2026: Hearing Loss and Risk of Falls

(Dates and location subject to change)

We’ll have good coffee, light refreshments, and a great discussion see you there!

Seating is limited for these FREE events. (Call or email us for a free information sheet if you are unable to attend.)

Please call for time and location information (408) 673-4052

We’re proud to have served Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose and the entire Bay Area for over 50 years!

Our team has the knowledge and tools to determine the cause of your hearing loss. If a hearing loss is detected, we have premium hearing aid technology that can help! Providing the right solution for Your Life. Your Style.

(on the corner of National and Los Gatos-Almaden Rd.) www.LosGatosAudiology.com

Dr. Christine Throm Owner/Audiologist

Dr. Kelly Brennan Audiologist

Looking Back

Children gather at Blaney Plaza's Memorial Arch on Armistice Day 1919 for a service honoring the six Saratogans lost in World War I. Photo courtesy of the Saratoga Historical Foundation

Who’s hungry? Photo of the Lyndon Hotel menu dated Wednesday, February 11, 1903. Photo courtesy of the Town of Los Gatos

Cilker Expo 2026

A weekend of art, design, and performance at West Valley College

CILKER, FROM PAGE 1

The Bill and Leila Cilker School of Art and Design Expo returned May 14-16 as part of STEAM'D Fest, bringing together student creativity, public showcases, and hands-on experiences across campus.

A trio performs with a backdrop of Cilker Expo fifth anniversary posters.

A graduating student talks with visitors in front of her gallery installation. The Expo doubles as portfolio review weekend, with families, alumni, and prospective students moving through the studios.

A student works on a garment.

Inside the Art Gallery, graduating students' work fills the room.

A graduating fashion design student's look walks the outdoor runway during the Annual Graduating Fashion Design Student Fashion Show.

Dance Caravan performers take the stage during one of the group's Saturday shows, which closed out the Expo weekend.

Audience members lean in from both sides of the runway as a graduating fashion design student's gown walks past during Friday night's Fashion Show.

A screech owl perches on its handler's glove during "Silent Hunters," the California Owl Program's Saturday presentation on the science and math side of STEAM'D Fest.

Ceramic vessels with sculpted faces and dripped glazes were among the graduating students' work on view during the Expo.

First-year student Cena Deguchi stands beside artwork inspired by her Japanese heritage and personal values. One featured concept draws from a Japanese phrase she translates as “breaking the shell,” representing both a literal and metaphorical idea.

Doors open to the Art Gallery, where graduating students' ceramics, painting, photography, and mixed media shared walls and pedestals.

Civil War Round Table honors student essay winners

BY TONYA MCQUADE

The South Bay Civil War Round Table (SBCWRT) recently announced the winners of its high school essay contest, with junior Emmett Spear of Branham High School in San Jose taking the top prize. Leigh Holzhey, also a Branham High School junior, took second. Both students presented their essays at an award reception on April 28 at the Saratoga Senior Center. The students' responses to the assigned writing prompt impressed those in attendance. The prompt asked them to write a personal reflection on how their understanding of the U.S. Civil War, including its causes, effects, battles, and key figures, had been impacted by one of the following:

• A battlefield, historical site, or museum they have visited

• A workshop or conference they have attended

• A book they have read (fiction or nonfiction)

• A movie, TV series, or documentary they have watched They were also asked to explain why they think it is important for young people to develop an understanding of the Civil War on a more personal level, rather than just names, dates, and key events.

SBCWRT invited high school juniors and seniors in Santa Clara County to submit essays, which were judged by members of the club, with the goal of promoting greater interest in and awareness of the Civil War. The winners

received certificates, cash prizes, and Civil War books written by two SBCWRT members. This is the first time SBCWRT has sponsored an essay contest, and the group hopes it will become an annual event.

Organizers wanted to choose a topic that would not appear on a typical school history or Advanced Placement test, one that would require students to make a more personal connection to the Civil War, and the students did not disappoint.

From the first-place essay: "'The Killer Angels' and How Passion Keeps History Moving," by Emmett Spear Spear's essay traced how a reluctant middle school reading assignment, Michael Shaara's novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, eventually sparked a lasting interest in history. He opened with an honest admission about his initial reaction to the book:

"It's not every day that something you find at first to be a bore takes you down a path to greater wisdom. When my eighth grade English teacher, whom I'll admit I had quite a distaste for, recommended that I read the novel "The Killer Angels" for our literature circle project, it would be wrong of me to say that I was very excited in any regard."

After finishing the 368-page novel, Spear learned that his project group had skimmed SparkNotes rather than read the book. He wrote that the disappointment stemmed less from their shortcut than from what they missed:

"This disappointment on my end came less-so from their refusal to read the book, but what I felt they had missed out upon. Throughout my reading of the novel, I found the degree of connectable and personable characters to be innumerable. I even found deep resonation with General James Longstreet of the Confederacy, and his internal battle between his loyalty to

Lee and his apprehension to Lee's battle plans."

Spear closed his essay by arguing that the value of studying the Civil War goes beyond the familiar warning about repeating history: "The often told cliché is that we must learn history so as to not repeat it ourselves, but I would argue that what Shaara's book has taught me is that understanding the

actions of those that came before us provides us with a tool to not only realize why we live how we live, but to come at it with a curious point of view. Connecting ourselves with events like the Civil War provides us an opportunity to not just be educated historically, but to discover and explore our passion for history and learning."

The students received copies of Civil War books written by two of the SBCWRT members: Tom Roza's "Windows to the Past" and Tonya McQuade's "A State Divided." Photo courtesy of Tonya McQuade

Emmett Spear presented his first-place essay to the South Bay Civil War Round Table at its April 28 meeting. Photo courtesy of Tonya McQuade

211 Food, senior care and child care, counseling, legal aid, housing, and more. Free, confidential, multilingual. Call 211 | 211scc.org

AARP TAX-AIDE

Free tax preparation for older adults and low-to-moderate-income filers during tax season. IRS-certified volunteers staff sites at libraries and senior centers. (888) 227-7669 aarp.org/taxaide

SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency response, fire prevention, education, and preparedness. Headquarters:14700 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032

Saratoga Station: 14380 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 West Valley Station: 19800 Cox Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070

Stations open 24 hours (408) 378-4010 | sccfd.org

ADDISON-PENZAK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Fitness center, pool, group classes, cultural programs, and social events open to the broader community. Membership and drop-in options available. 14855 Oka Rd., #201, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (408) 358-3636 | apjcc.org

LOS GATOS ADULT RECREATION CENTER

Classes, trips, social events, and drop-in activities for adults 55 and older, run by the Los GatosSaratoga Recreation Department. 208 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030 , Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (408) 354-1514 lgsrecreation.org/55-plus

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

Santa Clara County hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of older adults and dependent adults. Available 24 hours a day. (408) 975-4900 or (800) 414-2002 | tinyurl.com/ sccadultprotectiveservices

FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE

Information, education, and support for family caregivers of adults with chronic or disabling conditions. Serves Santa Clara County and the broader Bay Area. (415) 434-3388 or (800) 4458106 | caregiver.org

FRIENDLY VOICES –PHONE BUDDIES FOR SENIORS

Free volunteer-led phone calls offering conversation and

RESOURCES

Community Resources

CANCER CAREPOINT

Non-medical support services for those impacted by cancer.

2512 Samaritan Ct., Suite A, San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 402-6611 cancercarepoint.org

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

NETWORK OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

One-time financial aid for rent, mortgage, utilities, and move-in costs to prevent homelessness and hunger. Assistance is based on ZIP code.

Public Safety

SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WEST VALLEY PATROL DIVISION

Provides law enforcement services to Saratoga, Cupertino, Los Altos Hills, and unincorporated areas of western Santa Clara County. 1601 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite 148, Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 868-6600

Non-emergency dispatch: (408) 299-2311 countysheriff.sccgov.org

Social Centers

LIVE OAK ADULT DAY SERVICES

Structured weekday program of social activities, meals, and supervision for older adults, with respite support for family caregivers. Serves adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other age-related conditions. Los Gatos: 111 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030 | (408) 354-4782

Cupertino: 20920 McClellan Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014 | (408) 973-0905

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. liveoakadultdaycare.org

SARATOGA ADULT DAY PROGRAM

Daytime care, meals, and structured activities for older adults living with cognitive or physical challenges, providing respite for

1400 Parkmoor Ave., Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95126 (415) 808-4300 uwba.org/get-help

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and develops affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. 505 W. Julian St., San Jose, CA 95110 | (408) 275-8770

WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES

Support for food, housing, rental, financial assistance, and case management. 10104 Vista Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 | (408) 255-8033

FAIR HOUSING LAW PROJECT

Housing discrimination, mortgage abuse, and eviction issues.

4 North Second Street, Suite 1300 | (408) 280-2424

SASCC GROCERY RESCUE

Free groceries for seniors and community members in need Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saratoga Prospect Center, 19848 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA, 95070

Mental Health Resources

AACI (ASIAN AMERICANS FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS (VITAS HEALTHCARE)

LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Provides law enforcement services to the Town of Los Gatos and the City of Monte Sereno. 110 E. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030 | (408) 354-8600

Non-emergency dispatch: (408) 354-8600 | losgatosca.gov/2827/ Police-Services

family caregivers. A program of SASCC.

19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (408) 868-1254 adultdaysaratoga.org

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER

Hub for fitness classes, lifelong learning, social events, support groups, and community programs for older adults. A program of SASCC.

19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 , Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (408) 868-1257 seniorcentersaratoga.org

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Culturally responsive services for individuals and families.

2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 975-2730, ext. 204 aaci.org

CASSY (COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH)

Provides free, school-based mental health services, staff training, and parent consultations.

2010 El Camino Real, Suite 907, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 493-5289 or text 988 cassybayarea.org

Remote, virtual, and online support groups available. (888) 804-0387 | vitas.com/ family-and-caregiver-support

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) SANTA CLARA

Support, education, and resources for individuals and families. 1150 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 24, San Jose, CA 95128

Helpline 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: (408) 453-0400, option 1 After-hours support: option 4 namisantaclara.org

Need Support Now? 988

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE

Call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7, judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more.

Older Adult Services

companionship to older adults experiencing isolation. (650) 395-8017 friendlyvoices.org

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)

Free, volunteer-based program assisting with Medicare, supplements, long-term care, and managed care plans. Funded by Sourcewise. (408) 350-3200, select option 2 | mysourcewise. com/programs-services/ medicare-options

LIVE OAK SENIOR NUTRITION AND SERVICE CENTER

Meals, resources, wellness classes, and bingo. Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

(408) 354-0707 | lgumc.org/ live-oak-senior-nutrition-center

LONG-TERM CARE

OMBUDSMAN

Free, confidential advocacy for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Santa Clara County. Investigates complaints and promotes residents' rights. Operated by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. (408) 944-0567 or (800) 231-4024 | ccscc.org/ seniors-ombudsman

MEALS ON WHEELS –HOME DELIVERY

Home-delivered meals for older adults who have difficulty shopping for or preparing food. Coordinated through Santa Clara County Social Services. (408) 755-7680 ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/ food-assistance

RYDE (REACH YOUR DESTINATION EASILY) TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Door-to-door transportation for Saratoga residents age 65+ and over. (408) 892-9739 rydescc.org

SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES

Help with VA benefits claims, survivor benefits, education benefits, and DMV verifications for veterans, surviving spouses, and active service members. 68 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 918-4980 vets.santaclaracounty.gov

SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA) Nonprofit elder law office supporting older adults in living

safely, independently, and with dignity. (408) 295-5991

SOURCEWISE

Santa Clara County's Area Agency on Aging. Information, referrals, and care management for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities. (408) 350-3200, option 1

VTA ACCESS PARATRANSIT

ADA-mandated shared-ride van service for people whose disabilities prevent them from using regular VTA bus or light rail service.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (408) 321-2380 vta.org/go/paratransit

Volunteer Connections

Local nonprofits seeking volunteers

Volunteer Connections, a community bulletin from the Los Gatos Thrives Foundation, highlights ways residents can support local nonprofits through volunteer service. Individuals interested in participating should contact the organizations directly for more information or to sign up.

SASCC Grocery Rescue

Volunteers Needed for Grocery Rescue Program

For more volunteer opportunities or to subscribe to future updates, visit lgvolunteerconnections.org

Help rescue groceries and distribute food to community members in Saratoga. Roles include grocery pickup team members to drive a refrigerated van to designated stores, weigh and bag team members to sort and package food for distribution, and a check-in volunteer to greet participants and register new arrivals. No special license required.

Location: 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga Register: tinyurl.com/sasccgroceryrescue

Live Oak Adult Day Care

Volunteers Needed to Spend Time with Seniors

Assist with conversation, games, crafts, music activities and lunch service for seniors living with mild to moderate dementia.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location: 111 Church St., Room 7, Los Gatos

Contact: Melanie Wright, 408-354-4782 melanie@liveoakadc.org liveoakadultdaycare.org

CADRE (Collaborating Agencies' Disaster Relief Effort)

Volunteers Needed for Emergency Readiness

CADRE is recruiting volunteers age 55+ to support Community Support Networks focused on disaster preparedness. Opportunities include virtual and in-person roles, ranging from one-time to ongoing commitments.

Contact: volunteer@cadresv.org, 408-337-2151 cadresv.org

Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation

Multiple Volunteer Roles Available

The Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation supports veterans, active service members, and their families. Current volunteer needs include videographers and production assistants to capture veteran testimonials, event managers and assistants to help organize fundraisers and programs, and a part-time grant writer to research funding opportunities and draft proposals. Most roles are flexible and can be performed remotely or locally.

Register: honoravet.org/volunteer

Aches & Pains: ‘Guess who’s coming to dinner?’

BY

Sue on the Street has always been in love with gardens and music. For 40 years, I was lucky enough to live a short walk from New York City’s Central Park, a global icon and tourism hub.

One beautiful summer day in 1986, I began my walk from Manhattan’s west side to the east side through the park. A melody wafted through the trees. I soon recognized Brahms, Chopin and Beethoven and began searching for the origin of the music. To my surprise, there was a man in a straw hat and a bow tie playing the violin. I spied a large group of people sitting and standing around him. I chatted with Phillip and gave him a generous tip in his violin case. As we chatted, I soon discovered that he had played in the American Symphony Orchestra with the famous conductor Leopold Stokowski. Unfortunately, Phillip had developed macular degeneration, an eye disease that blurs fine details, and could no longer read sheet music. So, he took his violin and came to Central Park. It didn’t take long for parkgoers to discover him. One of those who did was Woody Allen, who lived next to the

park and filmed numerous movies there with Phillip in the background. Phillip and I became fast friends. He even serenaded guests at my wedding reception in the garden of the house of the famous chef James Beard.

Once the Central Park authorities required musicians to obtain a permit, Phillip could no longer play there. He couldn’t get a permit on his own, so Sue on the Street marched to the Central Park police headquarters and obtained for him the very first permit issued.

One day, on my daily jaunt through the park, I came upon five young men in shorts and T-shirts sitting on a bench listening intently to Phillip play. I waited until I could have a few words with them to find out where they were from, since it was unusual to see young people during the workday gathered around Phillip. I sauntered over and asked why they were there instead of a bar, museum, or baseball game. They informed me they were sailors from the HMS Ark Royal docked nearby, the British fleet’s flagship. The ship, a pocket aircraft carrier that had recently taken part in the Falklands War, was in port for the Fourth of July celebration of the reopening of the refurbished Statue of Liberty.

And now the real story begins! And this is all true!

I invited the young men home for dinner that night. They had been at sea for six months and were dying to sit on a couch surrounded by a family. They were all married with children in Ireland.

Once I returned home, I took a deep breath (this was pre-cellphone days) and called my fiancé at his office.

“Guess who’s coming to dinner?” I said.

A beginner's guide to AI tools

BY JAMES CHE

Work that normally takes you hours can now be done in between two breaths. All you need is to know how to properly use AI.

We’ve seen AI rapidly change almost every aspect of our lives in the past few years, turning from a few novelty images and videos to answering emails, clearing calendars, and doing everyday tasks in a matter of seconds. However, with the confusion between the right

He took it in stride, knowing way back then I was a Sue on the Street personality! They came to dinner with a case of beer and the largest bouquet of flowers I had ever seen. They were so happy, and we all had a lot of fun. They invited us to a private tour of their ship.

We met them with our three young children at the dock. They appeared in starched dress whites and looked like movie stars as they approached us.

One of the sailors picked up Sara, who was 5, and carried her on his shoulders up to the bridge, with all of the rest of us following. She sat

in the Captain’s chair and turned the ship’s wheel. The two older boys did the same, all with the Captain’s cap on. They were all blown away.

We went to the deck where the airplanes and helicopters were housed. They told us we could not go inside the helicopters since they were armed and loaded and ready for war.

Then we went down to the mess hall and had snacks.

I realize that this adventure in 1986 was a harbinger of Sue on the Street.

Hope to see you soon on Channel 15 on Xfinity or on YouTube: Sue on the Street.

A BOOK BY ONE OF OUR OWN

If you've been reading Sue Fenton's "Aches and Pains" column in The Outlook, here's good news: there's a book of them now. "Dancing in the Rain: The Collected Columns of Sue on the Street" gathers the beloved pieces that have made her a reader favorite. Search the book title on Amazon to find it.

app and the questions to ask, getting started may be a bit hard and confusing at first.

To get started with AI, it’s helpful to understand how it really works. AI apps, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, are derived from programs trained on large amounts of text from books, websites, and other written materials. This helps them understand patterns of human language and respond both helpfully and conversationally.

With the large number of AI apps, knowing which ones

to use can be hard. If you generally have broad questions spanning numerous topics, such as drafting an email, a thank-you note, or a broken appliance, general-purpose apps such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini are recommended, with free advanced AI models developed by top technology companies.

For more complex topics requiring extra research, such as summarizing the latest news or learning a new skill, apps such as Perplexity allow for responses that often take longer to finish, but are based on more comprehensive information gathering from various sources. If you’re interested in creating images or videos with AI, apps such as ChatGPT or Gemini

can also help with that, featuring some of the most advanced visual AI models capable of hyperrealistic generations. AI can assist with many everyday tasks, but it’s also crucial to have a starting point to begin using it. You can ask AI a few simple questions to understand how to incorporate it into daily routines, such as asking it to find interesting restaurants in the surrounding area, draft a response to a message, or recommend clothing for the weather. In addition, you can also use AI for new ideas or quick fixes, for example, by asking it to generate a recipe for a healthy and craveable meal, or sending a photo of a broken appliance and asking for information on how to repair it.

While AI can be helpful, it’s also important to double-check important information. It may sometimes provide outdated or inaccurate responses, especially about complex medical, legal, or financial questions. Keeping up with rapidly changing technology is difficult. A useful local resource is SASCC, located next to Saratoga City Hall on Allendale Avenue. SASCC offers Tech Support from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteers ready to assist with any questions about tech and AI.

AI can massively simplify your everyday routine, but the key to getting started is knowing which apps to use and the right questions to ask.

SUE FENTON, SUE ON THE STREET

Sue on the Street and her three children join sailors on the HMS Ark Royal with the Manhattan skyline in the background.

Photo courtesy of Sue Fenton

Between the Pages: My top books of the last seven years

BY LLOYD RUSSELL

Now it’s time for my top books of 2019-2025! Last month’s article covered the eight years of 2011 to 2018. Here’s my list of the best of the last seven. And the interesting part is: I’ve got 12 more books for seven years than I had for eight. How did that happen? Was I just more discerning? I don’t think so. I actually think a lot of it is just luck. And, of course, the odds of me liking a book are increased when it’s an author I’ve already read and liked.

Here they are in the order I read them:

"What She Left Behind," by Ellen Marie Wiseman

"The Winemaker's Wife," by Kristin Harmel

"In Pieces," by Sally Field

"All the Devils," by Barry Eisler

"The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell," by Robert Dugoni

"Windy City Blues," by Renee Rosen

"The Life She Was Given," by Ellen Marie Wiseman

"The Great Alone," by Kristin Hannah

"Swimming for Sunlight," by Allie Larkin

"The Girl He Used to Know," by Tracey Garvis Graves

"Mending Fences," by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Youth CORNER

"When We Meet Again," by Kristin Harmel

"Captivating in Love," by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully

"Just Another Silly Love Song," by Rich Amooi

"The First Emma," by Camille Di Maio

"The Book of Lost Names," by Kristin Harmel

"The Swap," by Robyn Harding

"Let's Talk," by Art Rios

"The Huntress," by Kate Quinn

"The Lost and Found Bookshop," by Susan Wiggs

"The Four Winds," by Kristin Hannah

"The Storyteller's Secret," by Sejal Badani

"Three Words for Goodbye," by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

"Peeps," by Erin Gordon

"The Rose Code," by Kate Quinn

"Lilac Girls," by Martha Hall

Kelly

"The Forest of Vanishing Stars," by Kristin Harmel

"The Women of Chateau Lafayette," by Stephanie Dray

"The Samurai's Garden," by Gail Tsukiyama

"What the Lady Wants," by Renee Rosen

"A Year in the Life," by Lucy Leonelli

"The Pilot's Daughter," by Meredith Jaeger

"The Magnolia Palace," by Fiona Davis

"Until We Meet," by Camille Di Maio

"Home Front," by Kristin

Hannah

"The Authentic Project," by Clare Pooley

"Look What You Made Me Do," by Erin Gordon

"The True Love Experiment," by Christina Lauren

"The Women," by Kristin

Hannah

"Hold Strong," by Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, and Chris Crabtree

"Last Christmas in Paris," by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

"A Killing on the Hill," by Robert Dugoni

"Queens of London," by Heather Webb

"The Trail of Lost Hearts," by Tracey Garvis Graves

"Only the Beautiful," by Susan Meissner

"How to Read a Book," by Monica Wood

"A Summer to Remember," by Erika Montgomery

"Hello Stranger," by Katherine Center

"Fatal Intrusion," by Jeffery Deaver and Isabel Maldonado

"The Lies They Told," by Ellen Marie Wiseman

"In the Light of the Sun," by Angela Shupe

"Let's Call Her Barbie," by Renee Rosen

"Becoming Madam Secretary," by Stephanie Dray

"Come Fly with Me," by Camille Di Maio

"Hacking the Holidays," by Rich Amooi

"The System," by Barry Eisler

Two words of advice: Start reading!

TRIVIA QUESTION: What was Colleen Hoover’s full-time job when she started writing her first book, “Slammed”?

A. Mail Carrier

B. Deli Clerk

C. Social Worker

D. Preschool Teacher

Answer to last edition’s question: B. “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”

We’d love to hear from you! If you’re a student with a story to tell, an experience to share, or something exciting happening at your school, The Outlook wants your voice in our Youth Corner. Whether it’s a field trip, a class project, a club you love, or a special moment in your community, send us your perspective and help shine a light on what young people are doing across our cities. Your story could be featured in an upcoming edition!

Giving dogs their strides back

BY MIKUL RANA, SARATOGA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Seeing your dog lose mobility after an injury is heartbreaking.

One day they’re running, tugging the leash on a walk, and the next they’re struggling to stand up. After my dog Chip’s complication from a knee surgery (a TPLO procedure), I experienced this firsthand. Not wanting him to be stuck on the sidelines, as a high school junior with a passion for building things, I took this on as a design challenge. This was the start of Paws on Wheels, focused on returning mobility to injured dogs.

I created my first device from 3D-printed parts and PVC pipes. After persevering through a series of trial and error, my contraption was a bona fide success, enabling Chip to run around the backyard on his two hind wheels! Realizing I could help other dogs as well, I turned to helping a neighbor’s Corgi suffering from paralysis in its hind legs following a spinal fracture.

As I gained more experience and feedback, I started designing an adjustable length and height wheelchair in CAD using metal locking push pins for different sizes. I’ve since evolved the Paws on Wheels design from PVC to lightweight aluminum with 3D-printed components and joints. I am now working with a veterinarian in Pacifica, merging engineering with medical expertise to build a wheelchair handlebar for one of her clients’ dogs, Georgie, a border collie. Now Georgie’s owners can help him navigate the hilly streets of San Francisco.

Chip’s injury showed me how a dog may lose mobility but its spirit and liveliness remain. Paws on Wheels is my way of honoring that spirit. Every assistive device I design is an attempt to give a dog back part of what an injury may have taken away, the ability to move, play, and chase squirrels in the backyard with confidence.

Paws on Wheels, founded by Saratoga High School junior Mikul Rana, builds custom mobility devices for injured dogs like Georgie, a Border Collie in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Mikul Rana

'Spiritual Valley': A year of visits to Silicon Valley's places of worship

BY YASH BELANI

Growing up in an interfaith family with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian relatives has motivated me to explore my own spirituality as a teenager. My upbringing included Hindu festivals and occasional visits to the San Jose Gurudwara, where eight-year-old me would listen patiently to the Sikh devotional hymns dreaming of warm, buttery prasad melting in my palms, and then a langar meal where I'd hold out my plate for seconds (and thirds) of dal and roti.

While I am Hindu by birth, I do not actively practice the faith. The summer before my junior year of high school, I attended Brown University’s “Spiritual But Not Religious” program. We explored diverse definitions of faith from traditional theology to a social media-fueled cult around LeBron James. I found the most impactful moments to be our field trips, from a church to a Vedanta center.

To truly understand and experience different religions, I could not just read about them. I needed to visit their physical spaces, experience their rituals, join their gatherings, and meet the communities that bring them to life.

This realization motivated my interfaith storytelling project, Spiritual Valley, about religiously diverse Silicon Valley. My goal for this project is to visit local places of worship to honor their human stories. Through interviews and snapshots of services, I’d like to inspire viewers to be curious, not judgmental.

During the past year, I have visited 14 religious centers

across the Bay Area, and have been amazed by the interfaith and community ethos running through them all. Three communities in the West Valley embodied that ethos vividly: Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saratoga, Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos, and the Jikoji Zen Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

At Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saratoga, Pastor Derek Engfelt has turned hospitality into a practice that reaches beyond his own congregation. Through the Saratoga Ministerial Association, he helps organize events including a recent interfaith Day of Understanding and an annual

Thanksgiving service that rotates venues and brings Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Muslim congregations together to give thanks as one.

I learned you don't have to practice a religion to belong in its space. A longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran named Charles told me faith is not a binary switch but a spectrum, and that the church welcomes people "no matter where you are in your faith journey, from beginning to complete belief."

Immanuel Lutheran also opens its space for activities ranging from a chess club to scout troops, so families come together for community as much as for worship.

At Congregation Shir Hadash, a Reform synagogue in Los Gatos, Rabbi Rafi Ellenson works alongside Muslim organizations on social justice efforts.

"It's not in spite of our differences that we work together,” he said, “but because we are different we have to work together."

Childcare at Congregation Shir Hadash helps make services accessible for young families. The community also comes together in a harmonious way through song. The congregation uses communal singing and chanting to imprint ancient prayers onto modern hearts, turning worship into something you feel resonating in the air around you.

At the Jikoji Zen Center, a temple retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the spiritual focus shifts to meditation and silence. There, I found a philosophical counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's obsession with career success. Abiding teacher Chōbun Nenzen Pamela Brown connected the Buddhist teaching of impermanence to the cultural shift she has observed since the pandemic.

"COVID gave young people an early taste of impermanence," she said, noting that many young professionals have come to Zen practice to "make peace with this desire to be achieving."

A takeaway for me across these visits was that gathering itself is part of faith, and I saw that same pattern in the 11 other centers I visited across the Bay Area.

At the San Jose Baha'i Community, I learned that in the Baha'i faith, children

are encouraged to research different spiritual paths and decide for themselves at age 15 whether to officially become Baha'i.

At the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin in Japantown, I met a Catholic-born reverend who now leads services there, a reminder that the lines we draw between spiritual communities are far less rigid than they appear from the outside.

And at the Evergreen Islamic Center, a board member emphasized it was a community center first. He explained that in his home country of Pakistan, people would just go to the mosque to pray. In Evergreen, they have a basketball court and host pickleball tournaments and game nights, making the mosque a place people can turn to for social connection as well as faith.

I am still searching for my own spiritual path, and I don't know yet what it will look like or if I will land on one at all.

But after a year of stepping into 14 places of worship across Silicon Valley, I know that behind every door I knocked on, there were people building something generous.

They were feeding strangers, singing together, welcoming people on the margins, mentoring one another's kids, and reaching across faith lines to do work no single tradition could do alone. In a region known mostly for what it builds in code, those acts of community turn Silicon Valley into Spiritual Valley.

To learn more about Spiritual Valley, visit spiritualvalley. info. To watch videos from Yash's visits, visit youtube. com/@SpiritualValleyInfo.

Yash Belani, left, with Rabbi Rafi Ellenson outside Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos. Photo courtesy of Yash Belani

Yash Belani, left, with Pastor Derek Engfelt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saratoga. Photo courtesy of Yash Belani

The Dental Plan That Keeps Getting Better

by James Lin, DMD, FAGD

Los Gatos Dentist

Gas is almost up to $7.00/gal in our communities. Everything keeps getting more expensive, and the quality may not be getting better either Recently many people have also noticed that dental insurance benefits have been declining In fact, most coverages have stayed stagnant (or even decreased) and maximums have not increased for decades

Dental practices understand how traditional dental insurance plans make budgeting a big challenge especially in this economy. Rising premiums, long waiting periods, and specific limitations add to the other obstacles that can sour an otherwise good dental visit. Most dental teams enjoy building relationships with their patients As such, time and energy is spent to provide patients with the most accurate estimates, but the complex language from insurance companies can make it difficult for even the most seasoned staff member to understand Furthermore, a pre-determination is not a guarantee of payment from the insurance either. This makes it difficult for you and your dental team to know what the final bill will be

What if you can enjoy a simple and affordable plan for your dental care with an office you already know and trust? More and more dental practices are offering an alternative to traditional insurance called a Dental Savings Plan These plans offers significant discounts and is a straightforward membership plan that helps you budget for your oral health without waiting periods, limitations, deductibles, or annual maximums These plans often provide better consistent value than relying solely on a senior discount, primarily because membership plans usually bundle preventative care at no additional cost while offering deeper discounts on other treatments. The best way to find out if your dentist offers a Dental Savings Plan is to ask!

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Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar

SATURDAY, JULY 11TH

3–5 p.m. at De Anza College MLC Building - MLC103

Presented by SASCC & Office of Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens – 26th

Assembly District

Event

Speakers

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

State Contractors Licensing Board