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The Terraces open house showcases community within a community
The Terraces of Los Gatos held a Spring Open House, last week, at its 800 Blossom Hill Rd. digs, not too far off Los Gatos Boulevard. This nine-acre residential campus has been welcoming downsizers since 1992.
Those who live here say they enjoy an active,...
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...
Women gather to prepare layette care packages for newborn babies
In the lead-up to Easter, local women gathered to package diapers, bibs and baby food for newborns, as part of the 20th Annual Lenten Layette event at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Los Gatos, March 30.
Since 2003, St. Mary’s has celebrated new...
Los Gatos is the perfect place to fall in love
Unless you made your reservation many days in advance, dropping in for dinner at the many world-class restaurants here in Los Gatos was almost impossible on Valentine’s Day.
The smell of coffee roasting, the fresh air that travels over from Santa Cruz and the amazing...
Local Scene: Senator visits College of Adaptive Arts; yoga center marks anniversary
Cortese tours College of Adaptive Arts
On Dec. 2, Senator Dave Cortese, representing Senate District 15, and his wife Pattie took part in a tour of the College of Adaptive Arts campus.
College of Adaptive Arts, a 501 c3 non-profit organization, provides a lifelong collegiate experience...
Dancing like a whirling dervish to ring in her 70th (GALLERY)
When Teri Hope, the owner of Los Gatos Roasting Co., plans a groovy gathering on the cusp of a milestone year, Los Gatos takes note.
There was certainly plenty of love to go around at the hippie-themed 70th birthday party she threw for herself at...
Trio inspires love of play through camps where dolls are invited
When 21-year-old Los Gatos twins Gabrielle and Madeline Pollock started a business, they were just 13. Their co-founder, best friend Kate Lally, was only 12.
The trio had been playing with dolls together since preschool, but as they got older, they saw younger kids—who grew...
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...
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...
Local Scene: Local dancers to perform; property tax exemption available
Local dancers to perform in San Jose
More than 60 dance organizations from across the Greater Bay Area will gather April 23-24 at Eastridge Center Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop in San Jose, for the Spring Dance Festival.
Dance companies, from young children to professional companies and...
