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Jewish K-8 day school welcomes new head
Tzachi Rechter has been named Head of School of Los Gatos’ Yavneh Day School.
The board of trustees announced the news Aug. 12.
He will succeed Cindy Schlesinger, the school’s previous leader, and Sarah Munson, who’s been serving as Interim Head of School.
“Over the course of...
Local rabbi draws on personal experience while volunteering with Ukrainian refugees
Ilana Baird, 48, who works at the Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos, knows firsthand how traumatizing war can be for children.
Back in 2006, she was living in Haifa, Israel, finishing her studies to become a rabbi, when a war with Lebanon broke out.
“My...
Local Scene: Police academy; road work underway
Academy provides public with inside look at police department
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is presenting its first Community Police Academy.
This is an opportunity for the public to participate in a 10-week program designed to provide an inside look at local law enforcement.
During academy...
Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage
Local blood drive combats shortage
The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization, and donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The decline in...
Youth learn leadership skills at Los Gatos event
Youth from around the region descended on Los Gatos Sunday for a day of fun, workshops and volunteering during the Key Club Training Conference.
Around 200 high schoolers involved in the Kiwanis International-sponsored Key Clubs gathered in Oak Meadow Park for the event.
And it was...
Locals launch supplement business; Civil Grand Jury seeks volunteers; theater major makes Montclair State Dean’s List (Local Scene)
This week's "Local Scene" features a pair of Los Gatans aiming to make it big in the supplement game, the civil grand jury putting a call-out for new members and a thespian making the grade...
Los Gatos residents launch supplement products
Fuel 4 Ever, a family-owned...
County’s $250K grant to go toward improvements benefiting seniors
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently approved a one-time grant for the Town of Los Gatos to help upgrade senior-serving facilities. The funds, part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, will be used for ADA-related improvements to the Los Gatos Adult Recreation...
Philanthropists give biggest donation ever to Los Gatos art institution
New Museum Los Gatos announced July 11 that it received an unprecedented $1 million gift—the largest donation in the history of the organization.
The gift was made by Los Gatos philanthropists and longtime NUMU supporters Mike and Alyce Parsons.
The donation will establish the “Mike and...
LOCAL SCENE: Compass exec Shawna Borg joins Christie’s team
From educational achievements to a prominent real estate hire, to details about the downtown parking plan, this week's LOCAL SCENE is plenty informative...
Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno welcomes Shawna Borg
Los Gatos-based Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has hired Shawna Borg, former Compass Regional Executive,...
Community in line for millions of dollars, including for Spooky Knoll Trail Project, education resources, Saratoga path
Anna G. Eshoo, Los Gatos' voice in the House of Representatives, said yesterday the community is in line for millions of dollars for local projects, after they made the cut as part of $21.4 million in federal funds that could be headed to the...