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October 23, 2025

Hundreds lend their hands to fantastic faux hair

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More than 320 volunteers took part in the first local workshop hosted by the Magic Yarn Project, which seeks to provide cool wigs for children dealing with cancer and other conditions. From cotton candy colors to princess styles, the resulting creations were nothing short of...

$2.2M for College of Adaptive Arts; new admin at LGSUHSD; theater major makes Dean’s List at Montclair State (local scene)

College of Adaptive Arts photo
College of the Adaptive Arts receives $2.2M funding boost Senator Dave Cortese joined with leaders of special education on Friday to announce a $2.2 million state investment into the College of the Adaptive Arts (CAA) in Saratoga.  This funding will expand on CAA’s efforts in delivering...

Libraries to host opioid prevention workshops; Los Gatos’ community grant program opens (local scene)

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Opioid overdose prevention workshops scheduled at libraries The Santa Clara County Library District and the County of Santa Clara’s Behavioral Health Services Department are joining forces to spread the word about the opioid crisis. Workshops scheduled from July 8 through Sept. 9 will cover drug education,...

Local Scene: Shannon Road update; cannabis discussion

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Update meeting set on Shannon Road project On Jan. 15 at 10am, a community meeting is scheduled to provide design updates for the Shannon Road Pedestrian & Bikeway Improvement Project. This will be an in-person meeting and will be held on site at the driveway of...

Campbell resident gearing up for role in ‘Company’

Kimberly Kay in Spamalot
Kimberly Kay, 47, says ever since she jumped into the dramatic arts while a student at Alta Vista Elementary School in Los Gatos, theater has been a constant in her life. The Campbell resident is now gearing up to play Susan in South Bay Musical...

Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage

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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...

Local Scene: Los Gatos officials tell residents to prep for traffic heading towards the Pacific

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Here are an assortment of items that made their way across the Los Gatan's desk this week highlighting the goings-on around town—and beyond... Meeting set on Highway 17 bridge project The Town of Los Gatos will host an online community meeting on June 29 at 6pm...

Local Scene: Prevent fires on Thanksgiving; General Plan commenting period reopen

Prevent fires and injuries this Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving near, Cal Fire is warning residents about the many dangers that the holiday can pose. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for home cooking fires with three times as many cooking fires as an average day, according to statistics...

LGHS senior wins poster comp; El Camino offering at-home Covid-19 tests; Hwy 17 lane closures continue

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Los Gatos High School senior Mia Bradbury was selected as the Graphic Design WeTip Poster Design winner, a competition held to promote the district’s anonymous and confidential reporting service, WeTip.  Bradbury unveiled her winning posters at the March 28 board meeting, where she received a...

Star of Netflix’ ‘Indian Matchmaking’ coming to Campbell; History Club of Los Gatos hosting open house (local scene)

Sima Taparia
The History Club of Los Gatos is holding an open house event on Jan. 25 to celebrate its 127-year history of supporting women and children in Santa Clara County, while Sima Taparia of the Netflix reality show "Indian Matchmaker" is hosting a meet-and-greet event in Campbell.

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