Cortese tours College of Adaptive Arts
On Dec. 2, Senator Dave Cortese, representing Senate District 15, and his wife Pattie took part in a tour of the College of Adaptive Arts campus.
College of Adaptive Arts, a 501 c3 non-profit organization, provides a lifelong collegiate experience to adults with differing abilities and offers more than 65 classes in 10 different schools of instruction.
College of Adaptive Arts is located on the campus of West Valley College in Saratoga and is a partner in serving the West Valley community as a service learning, work-study and leadership training program for the host campus students and faculty.
“We were thrilled to have Senator Cortese join us to see our campus and meet all our students and instructors,” CAA Executive Director DeAnna Pursai said. “As a non-profit, we depend very much on the support of community members who can help us champion our mission of lifelong learning.”
“I was pleased to tour the one-of-a-kind College of Adaptive Arts on the West Valley College campus and see the lifelong, inclusive collegiate educational experience and hands-on job training that it provides to our adults with differing abilities,” Cortese said. “Thank you to Executive Director DeAnna Pursai, and everyone at CAA for expanding equitable learning access in California.”
Breathe Together celebrates 12th anniversary with free classes
Breathe Together Yoga, 14107-H Winchester Blvd. in Los Gatos, marks its 12th year of operations on Jan. 1.
In celebration of that occasion, the community is welcome to attend classes either in-studio or online at no cost.
The free classes offered on New Year’s Day include Yoga Basics and Gentle, which help ease students into the practice. Those interested in moving at a faster pace can take one of the Flow or Vinyasa classes. For those looking to slow down or even relax on the floor, the Restorative and Yin classes are good options. Lastly, for those curious of what a yoga practice might feel like using a hammock suspended from the ceiling, two Aerial classes will be offered (only in-studio).
“We are grateful for this practice, and to serve this community, near and far, in a variety of different ways for the past 12 years,” said owner and co-founder Jennifer Prugh. “We welcome you and yours—those who have never stepped foot on a mat, the regular practitioner, and even those who simply want to stop by and journey through the space. Join us in celebrating our 12th year anniversary.”
Those interested in taking a free class on New Year’s Day can register at the studio, by calling 408.370.9642, or online at BreatheTogetherYoga.com.
Nationally ranked broker returns to Keller Williams Bay Area Estates
KW Bay Area Estates announced that Julie Wyss and the Wyss Group have returned to its Los Gatos office. The group is a family enterprise that consistently ranks among the top 1% in the country and has closed more than $1.1 billion in sales.
“Julie is a world-class professional at the top of her game, and we are honored to welcome her back,” said Mark von Kaenel, Managing Broker of KW Bay Area Estates. “The return of the Wyss Group is a testament to our agent resources and growth opportunities, supporting agents to achieve more for their clients.”
The Wyss Group is comprised of Julie, her husband Mark, daughter Bianca Yu, and son Kyle Wyss, plus a transaction coordinator. With a team of design, marketing and construction professionals providing additional support, Wyss said, “I have an entire team behind each transaction, which provides me the opportunity to focus on building relationships and supporting our clients to the highest degree in every way.”
Wyss returned to KW Bay Area on Dec. 20 and will operate out of the Los Gatos office at 16780 Lark Ave.
Four Valley Water board members begin terms
Valley Water held a ceremonial swearing-in on Dec. 13 for newly elected directors Jim Beall and Rebecca Eisenberg and re-elected directors John L. Varela and Tony Estremera.
Beall represents District 4, which encompasses the City of Campbell and parts of west and south San José. Communities and neighborhoods include San José’s San Tomas, Cambrian Park, Parkview, Branham, Blossom Hill, and the northern portions of Almaden Valley and Santa Teresa.
He is embarking on his fifth decade of public service. He entered public office at age 28 and served as a San José councilmember (1980-1994), Santa Clara County supervisor (1994-2006), and as a Legislator in the state Assembly and Senate (2006-2020). Beall graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory and earned a degree in Political Science from San José State University with a focus on Urban Planning and Public Finance.
Eisenberg represents District 7, which encompasses the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Monte Sereno, the towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos, and parts of South San José. Communities and neighborhoods include the unincorporated community of Redwood Estates along Highway 17 in Los Gatos and the southern portions of Almaden Valley in San Jose.
She has 30 years of experience as a Silicon Valley attorney, social activist and entrepreneur. Most of her career has been with Silicon Valley startups where she has served as an early employee and executive including PayPal, Trulia and Reddit. Eisenberg majored in Decision Science at Stanford University and attended Harvard Law School, which spurred a career in legal justice and social change.
In addition to the two new board members, Varela and Estremera were re-elected to represent Districts 1 and 6, respectively.
