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Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Steam Engine #2 turns 120 years old
Engine #2 was hot and smoky, as the engineer opened the cast iron door carefully.
To kick-off this, its 120th birthday celebration—held Sunday at Oak Meadow Park—a small bunt cake was placed directly into its firebox.
“Woo-hoo!” belched its steam whistle in satisfaction.
On board for the...
The Crab Fest difference: Ghana washroom project completed
On Saturday night, Rotary Club of Los Gatos generated more than $100,000 in revenue from its annual Crab Fest fundraiser, including a record $30,000 for its Fund the Need initiative, which will send the families of burn victims to Camp Campbell outside Boulder Creek.
During...
Sahr’s Passages: How did a man from a prominent Sierra Leonean family end up homeless in Los Gatos?
He has much in common with other residents of Los Gatos: He’s a veteran who grew up in a family with mining interests overseas. He’ll buy you a cold drink on a hot day. When he’s offered a free beer at the bar he...
Cookie decorating; court holds young women’s lunch; affordable housing unveiled; veg group awarded (Local Scene)
Superior Court Holds Mentorship Lunch for Young Women
The Santa Clara County Superior Court welcomed over 100 attendees to this year’s Young Women’s Power Lunch on March 22.
The event gathered 80 young women in grades 8-12, offering them a unique opportunity to connect with mentors...
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...
Fantasy of Lights turns 25; Fentanyl High screening sells out; Campbell library reno begins (local scene)
Santa Clara County Parks celebrates 25 years of Fantasy of Lights
Santa Clara County Parks is commemorating the 25th anniversary of Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos.
More than 25,000 vehicles are expected to drive through the park for the duration...
Is your plate full this almost-fall? Well, how about a side of fun—or chili?
Monday was Labor Day, and you know what that means—BBQ time.
And helping to organize that annual Chili Cook-off was Town of Los Gatos Parks Commissioner Matt Ober, with the help of Jethro Bledsoe.
Bledsoe told me he’s just one of the guys that helps pull...
Turkish actress selects Los Gatos as base for Californian adventure
Yasemin Hadivent strode confidently up West Main Street in Los Gatos, rocking a colorful, comfy coat she’d picked up while at a shop in Italy, her bright green eyes full of optimism and wonder.
Just a few weeks ago, the Turkish tabloids were abuzz with...
New LGHS admin was a principal in Shenzhen; students excel in post-secondary; FCC restoring net neutrality
Los Gatos Names Assistant Principal
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced Thursday the appointment of Michael Lozano as the new Assistant Principal of Los Gatos High School. His first day is July 1.
Michael served as assistant principal of Leland High School, principal of...
X-country coach honored; Kiwanis Club hits 3-digits; Behavioral Health Board seeks worthy awardees (local scene)
Los Gatos High Cross Country coach honored
Los Gatos High School Boys Cross Country Coach Paul Lawryk was selected for the 2023 Fall Sport Honor Coaches Award presented by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Central Coast Section (CCS).
With more than 100 schools as members of...
