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Tree Work Completed at Castle Rock State Park On Saturday, volunteers of the global nonprofit Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan completed a conservation drive at Castle Rock State Park, which is located along Skyline Boulevard. Volunteer efforts included removing Douglas fir saplings that officials said could...

On July 20, Denise Rocchi followed a tradition dating back to 1855 when Levi Millard was the first Postmaster of what was originally called the McCarthysville Post Office before becoming Saratoga Post Office in 1865.  Rocchi raised her right hand to take the official Oath...

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...

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Disaster Aid Response Team (DART) is an organization of citizen volunteers founded in 1982. As part of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department’s Bureau of Support Services, these volunteers utilize their training to assist in various emergency and service responses...

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,...

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...