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Castle Rock State Park tree work; Monterey Jazz Festival band to perform; Lions Club scholarships (local scene)
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...
El Camino Health earns HeartCARE Center honor; high school district plots course; event supports African farmers (local scene)
El Camino Health nationally recognized
El Camino Health’s Norma Melchor Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) has earned the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting stringent accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized HVI...
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...
Foundation says Police Officers Ball was its most successful yet
On Saturday evening, the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Foundation held the 6th Annual Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Officers Ball and Auction. This event was held at the opulent digs of Testarossa Winery.
The Don Olivet Jazz Quartet kept the mood relaxed the entire evening....
Campo di Bocce turns 27; high school teacher publishes book; funding for affordable housing (local scene)
Campo di Bocce returns after January renovation
In December, longtime Campo di Bocce customers opened their Facebook feeds and saw construction workers in hi-viz outfits stretching sheets of translucent plastic across the popular Los Gatos eatery and sporting hall.
But the facility, one of the community’s...
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...
Local Scene: Shannon Road update; cannabis discussion
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...
Toll House Hotel officials excited for Italian restaurant secret to get out
At a public forum last month, when asked about the Town’s financial outlook, Mayor Rob Rennie acknowledged concerns, noting revenue from local hotels had only recovered to about half of pre-pandemic levels.
But with the opening of a new fine dining restaurant at the Toll...
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...
Having an impact at the Super Bowl + the Grammys; pet toys promote ‘fixing’; ballet school funding (local scene)
Locals make their mark during Super Bowl LVIII
Los Gatos High School grad and recent Los Gatan cover star “Neon” Keon Saghari made a big impression while performing during the afterparty for halftime singer Usher, racking up thousands of likes on an Instagram video of...
