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YMCA recognizes LGHS English teacher; famous pianist to play benefit show in Saratoga (local scene)
From the (organization formerly known as the) Young Men's Christian Association honoring a local high school teacher, to champagne, chocolate and a famous ivory-tickler planning an event to support an area football club, to students making the grade elsewhere, this week's LOCAL SCENE is...
DISCOVER LOST GATOS: The historic Rankin Block
The long-awaited arrival of the Parkside restaurant on the downtown dining scene is the perfect time for a story about the landmark building they’ll be calling home.
The Rankin Block was built in 1902 as income property by Clara and William Rankin who arrived in...
Serious Condition performing today (Calendar)
Time to plan out the coming days? Maybe try one of these events on for size...
Los Gatos Youth Theatre
Los Gatos Youth Theatre is currently in the midst of its summer season. On the schedule is “Sound of Music - Youth Edition” from July 14-17...
HORTICULTURE: Deadhead spring bulbs after bloom
Fruiting warm season vegetables that are now in season, such as squash, tomatoes and beans, are more abundant with regular harvest. Plants that produce such fruit respond to their natural obligation to generate seed. Deprivation of the fruit that contains their seed stimulates production...
Kiwanis hand out scholarships (photo)
Ten graduating seniors from Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools received $1,500 Turnaround Scholarships at the Los Gatos Kiwanis Club’s annual awards luncheon on May 4.
The LGHS recipients are Noah Jung, Sadie Dewhirst, Clare McNamara, Danica Radityo, Olivia Galatea, Dennis Birger, Eowyn Frazer-Newcomb and...
Residents celebrate Easter with egg hunting, church services + train rides
This weekend was brimming with Easter services, family gatherings, brunches and, of course, search parties for ovular objects.
Mother Nature cooperated with sunshine inviting people outdoors to enjoy the early festive date, which is determined by moon phase.
On a clear Saturday morning at a somewhat...
Students featured in ‘Be-You-tiful’ contest exhibit (incl. poem by Saratoga student)
On May 18, the Triton Museum in Santa Clara opened its new digital art gallery with poetry, video, essays and visual art from the Eating Disorder Resource Center’s “Be-You-tiful” contest.
Students were invited to submit pieces exploring how social media and the world around them...
A Lunar New Year celebration is scheduled for Jan. 29 in Saratoga (calendar)
For more events, visit the dynamic calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar
Lunar New Year
The Chinese celebration of Lunar New Year includes lion dance, Tai Chi, Chinese dance, Chinese costume show, children's costume parade, and Shaolin. The event will be held Jan. 29 from 11am to 3pm at...
Independence Day 2025: America turns 249
July 4, 1776—249 years ago—the Declaration of Independence was adopted. This past Friday, this was celebrated at Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos. During the annual celebration across the United States, Americans pause and reflect on our nation’s past and consider the freedoms we enjoy...
Campbell resident penning novel set in 1940’s SF Chinatown
When the Los Gatan reached Campbell resident Kyla Zhao by phone, just weeks before the launch of her children’s novel about a girl who plays chess, she was in Seoul.
The author and tech industry professional, who is originally from Singapore, said it was nice...


















