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A local teen’s aquascaping nonprofit helps with mental health issues
Growing up in Los Gatos from the age of three, Evan Johnson witnessed his grandfather’s battle with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Ivan Sitalov, who is still alive now, served as a soviet major in the Soviet-Afghan War from 1979-1982. Sitalov was left with...
James Ong’s Californian dreams come true
Designed with Japanese aesthetics, Iwasawa Oriental Art is an immersive experience. Taking center stage, a tatami mat is set with tea ceremony utensils. Curated antiques, some several centuries old, are displayed throughout in glass cabinets.
One wall features an impressive collection of abstract paintings by...
Jami Cassady (1950-2026) helped steward the legacy of father Neal, who was immortalized by the Grateful Dead, Jack Kerouac, Tom Wolfe
Los Gatos has a deep literary legacy stretching from Jack London and Ambrose Bierce to John Steinbeck. The thread took an even more curious twist when, in the early 1950s, Southern Pacific brakeman Neal Cassady bought a home in then-unincorporated Monte Sereno with money...
Luminaries of LG recognized for their brilliance
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
-Ned Washington
This past Saturday evening at Nestldown, town luminaries twinkled brighter than the solar system we call home—creating a display as brilliant as an entire galaxy.
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce held its first post-pandemic gala...
St. Paddy’s Day, The Butter Paddle’s ‘Inside the Studio’ series and a Sleeping Beauty wedding
Where did Los Gatans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year?
Short answer: all over town.
But I came up with a longer answer: from Hapas tap room, through Chez Phillipe (with a bite of the French version of corned beef-cabbage), an iced green matcha at Los...
In the workshop with carousel restorer Cheryl Stuermer
Saddled on their chosen steeds, children gleefully wave to their parents amidst the festive sound of a Wurlitzer organ.
For some, riding the carousel is a new experience. For others, it’s a cherished childhood memory passed from one generation to the next.
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad...
Cat’s Hill 50th anniversary this Saturday
This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the San Jose Bicycle Club's Cat's Hill Classic bike race which starts and finishes in Los Gatos. Beginning at 8am on Saturday, March 21, participants of all ages gather at the corner of Tait and Nicholson avenues,...
A falconry experience at Lupin Lodge
A live Falconry Experience will take place on Saturday, March 14, as part of “Journey Through the Chakras Wellness Weekend” held at Lupin Lodge.
Led by master falconer Kenny Elvin, who has practiced falconry for over 20 years, the experience invites participants into a powerful...
LGHS grads make it to Sundance Film Fest
After becoming friends in their teenage years at Fisher Middle School, Alec Goldberg and Clayton Susick have maintained a friendship and love for film. This led them to premiere their pilot “Soft Boil” at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Their passion for film started...
March came in like a lamb, but what’s next?
The Roman saying “Beware of the Ides of March” warned Cesar of his upcoming demise on March 15, 44 BCE. This article is not meant to “warn” you of anything. Rather, it is to let you know of all of the enriching and exciting...
