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In the introduction to her book “Cult Heels: Exceptional talent in shoe design,” fashion journalist Ursula Carranza lays out the case for her focus on footwear. “In the past decade alone, shoes—be they pumps, sandals, or sneakers—have become the central player in a woman’s wardrobe,”...

A small scattering of people lined Los Gatos Boulevard this afternoon in anticipation of President Joe Biden, hoping to catch a glimpse of the POTUS riding through town with his brigade. Some held signs, while others seemed confused about the street closures and traffic...

Nearly a year ago, I was having a drink and editing some video over at the Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn in Davenport, when I met a surfer, up from LA for a weekend trip. When I told him I was working as a reporter for...

Brats, spaetzle and a community "tapping of the keg" are just a few of the items OktoberFest LG menu, as public broadcaster KCAT invites locals and visitors to soak up Germanic cultural activities. The first bellow of "Prost!" is set to kick things off at...

I sip an amaro and bourbon beverage called Awaken the Spirits out of a clear skull, as a spectre of a woman with a white beehive wig, satin dress and corset gently caresses my left shoulder—then floats on. Short ribs and a parsnip purée...

For local groups doing vital work, whether you like it or not, what is possible tends to come down to dollars and cents. And now, there is a fresh opportunity to satisfy the bottom line for organizations and citizens attempting bring a great grassroots ideas...

As I was on a morning walk with my German shepherd, as people were waking up to the latest edition of the Los Gatan newspaper around 9am on Wednesday this week, I spotted a young coyote wandering around the neighborhood. It stood out due to...

Los Gatans will be rocking New Year’s Eve long before the clock strikes midnight, so plan to get your glitter on for an early dinner followed by some late night revelry. Many restaurants, including Steamers, the Wine Cellar, Shepard & Sims, Loma Brewing Company and...

With so many strange twists and turns to 2021, it was nice to stop by Town Plaza Park during the holidays to hear a familiar sound—carols played by talented local trombonists. According to manufacturer Yamaha, the instrument was likely invented in the 15th Century. It...

The disco ball, the flowing angles and the red glow all provided a powerful melange of energies for one of the latests uploads to the channel of young YouTuber Estuardo Ruedas, who popped into Los Gatos' Number 1 Broadway bar, Friday night. In addition to...