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December 12, 2025

Dinah’s Event Log: End of a Chapter

orange Silicon Valley sunset
“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” No predictions here, as March may come in like a lamb and leave like a lion. After all, it is spring, and weather can change in a “New York minute.” On the 9th, our clocks...

Beat figure remembers childhood friend who died of COPD

Cassady family photo
John Allen Cassady, a well-known figure in the Beat and Psychedelic scenes, last week took a moment to share his thoughts about friend Chris Gies, who died June 15 of COPD at the age of 73. The son of Neal Cassady—aka the model for Dean...

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin named head of elections committee

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin this week was appointed Chair of the Assembly Elections Committee by Speaker Robert Rivas. Pellerin, who represents the 28th Assembly District which includes Los Gatos, served as the chief elections official in Santa Cruz County from 1993 until her retirement in 2020....

Breaking the Silence: The importance of mental health for men

Black businessman stressed
Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health. This disparity is particularly pronounced among men, who face unique societal pressures and stigmas that can hinder their ability to seek help. The Silent Struggle Traditionally, men have been...

Book club digging into Wilkie Collins’ 1859 novel; National Diversity Day events planned (Calendar)

old books
Our calendar for the week includes arts and crafts, literary-mystery and multimedia art events Fall Family Art Day LGS Recreation and New Museum Los Gatos are partnering to organize a day filled with arts, crafts and activities inspired by local history and National Diversity Day on...

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary holds 5th Annual A.R.T. Garden Luncheon

garden party
On May 17, despite an early morning chill, the day blossomed into ideal outdoor luncheon weather. But the Salvation Army Silicon Valley Women's Auxiliary 5th Annual Work of A.R.T. Garden Luncheon and Silent Auction was not your ordinary get-together. It was a gathering with a serious...

Far West Fungi to host Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Fest

Far West Fungi, a gourmet mushroom grower, is scheduled to host the second Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival on May 3 and 4.  Set amid towering old growth redwood groves at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, the event is to feature educational sessions and demos...

Residents get crash-course on what to do during an earthquake

Arn Andrews debrief
Local residents went through a dry-run of how to react to a natural disaster, Saturday, when they were hit with a 7.2 magnitude “earthquake.” The imaginary calamity was organized by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Emergency Response Team. The participants were dealing with a faux-quake...

Community memorial held three years after death of George Floyd

George Floyd memorial
Michael Popoola, who currently lives in Morgan Hill but used to live along Blossom Hill Road, arrived in Town Plaza Park, May 25, for a community memorial three years after the death of George Floyd. The volunteer with social justice nonprofit AWỌ Center said he...

The Butter Paddle—recently named “Best Nonprofit”—celebrates 15 years in Los Gatos

The Butter Paddle volunteers shot from a ladder
Starting today, “Best Nonprofit” title-holder The Butter Paddle (so-named in our Best of Los Gatos issue, last week) is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in Los Gatos. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by Mayor Matthew Hudes. At 4pm the store will introduce its new...

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