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Denise Rocchi named new Saratoga Postmaster (local scene)
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...
Girl scouts retire flags; high school district gets 6-figure nutrition grant; College of Adaptive Arts hosting fundraiser (local scene)
School district awarded for serving healthy meals
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District was awarded $180,018 through a state and federal grant that recognizes the district’s Food Service department for the nutritional quality of the school meals, practices in the cafeteria, and student and...
Warby Parker opens; PURE’s Catalano honored; Circle of Red hosts garden party
American Heart Association supporters prepare for upcoming events
The women of Silicon Valley's Circle of Red, who financially support the education and research of women's health for the local chapter of the American Heart Association, recently held their Summer Garden Party and meeting at the...
Local Scene: Poetry contest, Youth Commission seeking applicants
Poetry contest now open
Poets of all ages are encouraged to enter the Los Gatos Poetry Contest hosted by Los Gatos Poet Laureate Jen Siraganian.
Individuals who live, work or attend school in Los Gatos are eligible to submit one entry. First, second and third place...
Town closes one lane along Shannon Road as recently-annexed hillside becomes unstable (local scene)
Town warns of shifting pavement on Shannon Road
A recent shifting of pavement along Shannon Road near Diduca Way and Santa Rosa Drive could create a hazard for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, town officials warned.
Residents may have noticed electronic message boards along Shannon Road advising...
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...
Hundreds lend their hands to fantastic faux hair
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...
Alliance Française Silicon Valley partners with Frenchery and Fabrique Délices for wine party
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Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Los Gatos
The Alliance Française Silicon Valley (AFSV), in partnership with Frenchery and Fabrique Délices, announced a Beaujolais Nouveau celebration and fundraising event on Nov. 19 to support Silicon Valley's French cultural center.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, or Wine Day, is an...
Town shares holiday hours; renter input sought for housing plan; LG gets first-aid training center (local scene)
LOCAL SCENE for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2022.
Town offices closing for holidays
Town of Los Gatos administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2.
The library will also be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2.
Renter input sought for Housing Element update
The Town of Los...
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...
