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January 30, 2026

The holiday events season has arrived

The Butter Paddle
The elves are running around in their puff jackets preparing for the slew of seasonal events that are about to unfold. This year's holiday kicks-off in earnest this Friday with “Los Gatos in Lights,” at the Los Gatos Town Plaza Park. The event will begin...

LGHS alum looking forward to first on-stage performance since lockdown

Braden Taylor collage
Braden Taylor, now 38, made an early performing arts splash. In a Daves Avenue Elementary School performance of “Alice in Wonderland,” he was part of the ensemble scenery. Then, he played a reporter when the school put on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the following...

Dinah’s Event Log: Holiday time is upon us

real estate ladies
We live in a unique and beautiful area, with some really wonderful people. Be sure—during the holidays—to take time to count your blessings. Here are some community updates and fun things to do… PEDRO’S IS BACK, and you will not believe the transformation. Dress up, get out...

Kids can become little archeologists at Anderson Lake County Park on Coyote Creek Habitat Day

teaching kids outdoors
You'll be able to say "Hello," to a California King Snake named Morticia and dig into Earth's history as part of a special event organized by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. That's because the Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center and the Santa...

A Lunar New Year celebration is scheduled for Jan. 29 in Saratoga (calendar)

Smiling Asian woman with the red lantern for Chinese new year
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...

​​Town holiday tree marks centennial year

Deodora tree
This year will mark the 100th year that the Christmas tree has stood in the Plaza on the corner of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. As is customary, the tree will be lit on the first Friday of December,...

Author Gene Luen Yang will host Barnes & Noble ribbon-cutting next Wednesday

books
Barnes & Noble has finalized plans for its big grand opening next week. The company says the location along Grays Lane downtown will be "a cozy addition to the Old Town area, offering about 7,000 square feet of books, toys, games, gift items and more." The...

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...

Dinah’s Event Log: Winter fire season

overcast Los Gatos
“All the leaves are brown / and the sky is gray. / I’ve been for a walk / on a winter’s day. / I’d be safe and warm / if I was in LA.” —the Mamas and the Papas For now, we are safe (enough) right...

DINAH’S EVENT LOG: It’s almost March

tree blossoms landscape
We have our own special quaint small-town appeal and attraction—that’s why we love living here. We are located on the fringe of Silicon Valley, and we offer an escape from its pressure-cooker feel. We are around 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and have the...

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