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Teen accidentally
shot by boyfriend

A Gardner teenager, 17, accidentally shot his girlfriend while cleaning his .22-caliber pistol on Oct. 3, according to San Jose police.

The couple was in the teenager's home on the 700 block of Spencer Avenue as the boy was cleaning and waving his gun around, San Jose police spokesman Enrique Garcia said. The gun went off around 8:05 p.m., wounding the 19-year-old girl in the head.

The teenager's mother called for help and an ambulance transported his girlfriend to Valley Medical Center, where she was in critical condition.

The high school student, who had previously committed a felony, possessed the gun illegally and was on probation, Garcia said. He was booked into juvenile hall on multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, a felon in possession of a weapon and probation violation.

The teenager was on probation for previously setting fire to a school, according to the Oct. 4 watch commander's report. Garcia would not confirm which school, and the teenager's name was not released because he is a juvenile.

Imamura withdraws
from District 6 race

Hamann Park resident Brad Imamura withdrew his candidacy from the San Jose City Council District 6 race in early October.

Imamura is a 52-year-old real property agent for the city who has worked in public service for decades, including time in the code enforcement and planning divisions. He's lived in District 6 for more than 20 years, and said his candidacy was an extension of his public service to the city and to District 6.

"I didn't feel I could maintain a meaningful campaign with a lack of funds, and unfortunately, that's the factor in many campaigns," Imamura said. He also wanted to balance his political aspirations with his work and family, he said.

Imamura, who also ran for the Campbell Union High School District in 2000, does not know if he'll run again for public office.

Five candidates remain in the race, including Willow Glen residents Pierluigi Oliverio, an environmental software executive; Jim Spence, a retired police sergeant and neighborhood leader; Steve Tedesco, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley; and Clark Williams, a social worker and neighborhood leader. The final candidate, Art Maurice, is a technical recruiter and was twice president of the Cory Neighborhood Association.

Community meeting
on hours for gym

The San Jose Planning Department will hold a community meeting at the Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., on Oct. 16 to discuss a permit request for the operation of a 24-Hour Fitness center. The proposed center would be located in a shopping center at 2306 Almaden Road.

For more information, contact Erin Morris at 408.535.7846.

Runway event comes to Lincoln Avenue

The catwalk comes to Willow Glen as Barbarella Beauty and Bella James Women's Boutique host "Fashion on the Avenue" on Oct. 15.

The event will showcase fall trends and holiday couture with the help of 16 models and the hairstyling skills of Anthony Paez and stylists at Barbarella.

There will also be trunk shows, make-up demonstrations by artists at Barbarella as well as a drawing for prizes. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.

The event will take place inside the Garden Theater, 1165 Lincoln Ave., from 2 to 6 p.m. The event is free.

Fashion show starts at 3 p.m.

RSVP at 408.292.0000 or email vicky@ bellajames.com.

Gussied Up is ready
for Halloween fun

Gussied Up Dog Boutique is getting spooky. The shop is ready for its third annual costume parade for pets.

Interested owners can bring their dressed-up dogs to Gussied Up, 1310 Lincoln Ave., on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. to join in the Halloween fun. People will be stationed along the Lincoln Avenue parade route to offer doggie treats to the four-legged participants.

For more information, call 408.279.2544.

Raffles, tickets and
turkey time at Elva's

Elva's Coffee Stop is in the raffling mood again, hoping to buy turkeys for needy families this Thanksgiving.

Elva's regular Angel Reyes, a Willow Glen resident who works at Fireside Realty, donated two courtside tickets to the Golden State Warriors' Feb. 25 game against the L.A. Lakers in the Oakland Arena. The coffee shop is selling raffle tickets for $5 apiece until the week before Thanksgiving.

The lucky winner will receive the two tickets, worth $450 each, and Elva owners Elva and Frank Acevedo will use the funds to buy turkeys and donate them to local nonprofits.

Earlier this year, the coffee shop raffled two Southwest Airlines tickets as a benefit to the Cambrian Little League, whose tractor was stolen. Their efforts attracted attention from the local business community, which donated items to the raffle, and Air Systems Foundation donated more than $6,000 to the Little League.

To purchase raffle tickets, visit Elva's Coffee Stop at 2206 Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 408.269.2245.

Pretty in pink helps
combat breast cancer

For the month of October, the California Beauty Source is seeing pink.

Pink is the signature color of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause that hits close to home for co-owner Chris Palfi, whose mother and aunt have both struggled with the disease. The store is looking to aid American Cancer Society's efforts for all breast cancer patients. Until the end of October, the store is selling pink ribbons for $1, and will enter each buyer's name into a drawing for a pink-themed styling kit worth $200. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

California Beauty Source, 1702 Meridian Ave., Suite K, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 408.448.0111.

WGHS homecoming
is around the corner

As the leaves in the trees change to autumn reds, Willow Glen High School is preparing for its annual homecoming events.

This year's festivities will take place on Oct. 28 with the traditional parade on Lincoln Avenue beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The theme of this year's parade, Rams through the Years, will be evident through the '50s-style floats and the former homecoming kings and queens riding atop them.

Football games, starting with the junior varsity at 11 a.m. and varsity at 2 p.m. follow the parade. The second annual community carnival and craft fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the Willow Glen Foundation.