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Rebel Yell: Los Gatos Local Makes Memories at Scotts Valley Food, Beer + Wine Fest
Los Gatos resident Kathy Skirmont, a member of the Rebel Legion costume group’s Bay Area chapter, made the trek over the hill into Santa Cruz County to participate in the Scotts Valley Food, Beer and Wine Festival Aug. 21.
That included making an out-of-this-world impression...
Hunting for eggs at Nestldown
On Sunday, families headed up Old Santa Cruz Highway to join the search efforts for eggs strewn across the Nestldown property by the Easter Bunny.
A treasure hunt was also offered.
As previously reported by the Los Gatan, the special events venue has recently begun opening...
50-year reunion of Los Gatos troop of Ambassador Girl Scouts
In 1975 a Girl Scout Ambassadors troop in Los Gatos embarked on a big trip. At the time, the term Ambassador did not mean what it has since 2008, which is a membership category for ages 16-18. In 1975, the Ambassador program encouraged girls...
Early spring bulbs start now
Halloween seems to be an appropriate time to bury early spring bulbs in shallow graves. The season begins about now, and continues until about the end of the year. Installation of new bulbs might initially be ungratifying. There is nothing to show after their...
Los Gatos Chamber awards celebrate residents who reflect town’s character
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual awards ceremony at a March 25 luncheon that’s open to everyone in the community.
The event honors individuals who reflect the “Character of Los Gatos.” The six local characters who are receiving awards include long-time...
Boat dock being demolished to build a disabled-accessible self-launching one at Vasona Park
This week's "local scene" items touch on updates for boating enthusiasts, an LGHS alumni fundraiser and info about an environmental gathering.
Boat dock project underway at Vasona Lake
The construction of a new boat dock at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos is slated to...
Red Cross gives Los Gatos resident ‘Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action’
Earlier this year, Bruce Richardson of Los Gatos saved the life of a man who had collapsed in a parking lot due to cardiac arrest.
For his impressive actions, Richardson received the American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action in a ceremony in San...
Big Saturday: Spring Fashion Show; LGHS Hall of Fame dinner; earthquake drill (calendar)
What's on the calendar this week? Everything from a fashion show to an art exhibition to a sports hall of fame soirée.
Earthquake drill
On May 6, the Los Gatos Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold an earthquake drill from 10am to 2pm on...
Saratoga High School student wins app challenge; Andrew Sinclair makes University of Maryland Dean’s List
Fraser graduates from Ohio Dominican University
Geneva Fraser of Los Gatos has graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Fraser is among 152 students who earned their degree following the fall 2021 semester.
Ohio Dominican University is a four-year,...
Soil is more than dirty
All weeds are plants. Not all plants are weeds. Weeds are a specifiable subset of plants. Specifically, weeds are plants that grow wildly where they are undesirable. Similarly, dirt is likely soil, although it could be anything that is dirty. Soil is not merely...
