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Local Scene: Poetry contest, Youth Commission seeking applicants
Poetry contest now open
Poets of all ages are encouraged to enter the Los Gatos Poetry Contest hosted by Los Gatos Poet Laureate Jen Siraganian.
Individuals who live, work or attend school in Los Gatos are eligible to submit one entry. First, second and third place...
Campo di Bocce turns 27; high school teacher publishes book; funding for affordable housing (local scene)
Campo di Bocce returns after January renovation
In December, longtime Campo di Bocce customers opened their Facebook feeds and saw construction workers in hi-viz outfits stretching sheets of translucent plastic across the popular Los Gatos eatery and sporting hall.
But the facility, one of the community’s...
$2.2M for College of Adaptive Arts; new admin at LGSUHSD; theater major makes Dean’s List at Montclair State (local scene)
College of the Adaptive Arts receives $2.2M funding boost
Senator Dave Cortese joined with leaders of special education on Friday to announce a $2.2 million state investment into the College of the Adaptive Arts (CAA) in Saratoga.
This funding will expand on CAA’s efforts in delivering...
Transformative Mediation: A tool for balanced growth
This is the second of two articles highlighting constructive ways to consider the difficult issue of development in Los Gatos. The first article focused on the importance of remaining civil with one another as we navigate the Housing Element and Builder’s Remedy law-related issues....
Local Scene: Local dancers to perform; property tax exemption available
Local dancers to perform in San Jose
More than 60 dance organizations from across the Greater Bay Area will gather April 23-24 at Eastridge Center Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop in San Jose, for the Spring Dance Festival.
Dance companies, from young children to professional companies and...
New tariffs weigh upon upscale charity gift shop The Butter Paddle
Known for the eccentric displays at their North Santa Cruz Avenue store, The Butter Paddle is looking forward to marking its milestone of 15 years in Los Gatos later this year.
The charity shop sells everything from home décor and wedding gifts to kitchen supplies,...
Mercedes S550 reported stolen; UPS Store accepts $100 counterfeit bill; biker doing wheelies (Police Blotter, May 19-25)
These reports are compiled from publicly-available information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
May 19
-A man was reported as suspicious while picking flowers from the bushes a little after midnight.
-A vehicle collision with no injuries was reported at Cherry Blossom Lane and Blossom...
Campbell native builds on Seabees’ 80-year legacy
Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Construction Apprentice Felicia Elms, a Campbell native, is one of those sailors.
“I hope to be a good example to my daughters by being in the Navy,”...
Was this the last Promenade ever? (photos)
Raul Caballero, 49, from San Jose was enjoying the Funky Latin Orchestra’s horns, drums and energetic vocal stylings in the early evening, July 28.
The last of 2022’s Promenades was underway, after the seventh was canceled because the money to pay for it dried up.
“I’ve...
Garth Brooks’ star power harnessed for Vets Memorial fundraiser
Country music fans from around the South Bay descended on Los Gatos Saturday in an attempt to win a coveted place in the audience at an intimate performance by an industry stalwart.
Mari Sharp, 52, arrived from east San Jose, in an attempt to accomplish...


















