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January 31, 2026

Jack Kerouac left his light in Los Gatos

Jack Kerouac and Al Hinkle in 1952
Jack Kerouac would stay at my parent's house whenever he was in town, San Francisco or Los Gatos. He would sit in what we would call “Jack’s chair” in the living room of our home in Monte Sereno. I would sit on the couch...

Only-children get their due in children’s book dreamed-up in Los Gatos cafe

Dominika Dvorzhak, a San Jose-based author and linguist, has released The One and Only, a rhyming children’s book illustrated by Vivien Sárkány that shines a light on the emotional world of only-children. Unlike the many picture books that focus on sibling dynamics or preparing for...

Fantasy of Lights turns 25; Fentanyl High screening sells out; Campbell library reno begins (local scene)

fantasy of lights
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...

Town’s efforts to acknowledge earliest residents fraught with challenges

Lillian Camarena during a ceremony
Earlier this year while tweaking the history section of the Draft General Plan, Los Gatos planning commissioners suggested zooming-out from the previous version, which only told the story of settler expansion, to also share the history of the original inhabitants. What may have seemed, to...

Breaking the Silence: The importance of mental health for men

Black businessman stressed
Mental health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health. This disparity is particularly pronounced among men, who face unique societal pressures and stigmas that can hinder their ability to seek help. The Silent Struggle Traditionally, men have been...

3rd Annual Lowrider Art Showcase happening this weekend in Saratoga

woman in pink dress on lawn in front of a car
Wander amongst an array of “tricked out” cars and enjoy a cultural voyage on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 1-5pm, as a fleet of more than 50 classic lowriders will be parked on Montalvo Arts Center’s Great Lawn in front of the Villa. In addition...

Ballet performer met his wife in Los Gatos

new ballet rehearsal
Many people can identify with being young and unable to find community in the world. For James Kopecky, ballet became a passion back in high school, when a mentor noted his dance skills. “When I was younger, I couldn’t do a lot of outdoor sports...

Los Gatos artist presents solo exhibit

Whitney Modern Contemporary Fine Art Gallery presents “Reminisce,” a solo exhibition featuring a new body of work by Los Gatos artist Gordon Smedt. The exhibition will be on view through May 28 at the gallery located at 24 N. Santa Cruz Ave., second floor...

Female artists’ mixed-media show examines identity and heritage

family photos
Women are often considered the cultural torch bearers of society, representing and carrying forward the customs and stories of their families and communities. NUMU spotlights five such women in its new group show, “Made of Memory,” which opens Oct. 25. These female artists use...

Horticulture: Vines are aggressive social climbers

Vines
Regardless of how appealing many of them are in home gardens and landscapes, vines are flagrantly exploitative. They rely on shrubbery, trees or anything they can climb on for support. As they reach the tops of their supports, they extend their foliar canopies above....

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