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On Sunday, families headed up Old Santa Cruz Highway to join the search efforts for eggs strewn across the Nestldown property by the Easter Bunny. A treasure hunt was also offered. As previously reported by the Los Gatan, the special events venue has recently begun opening...

Beyond Text will welcome New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi for a special book talk and signing, this Saturday at 11am. Joshi, a Monterey resident and Stanford graduate, switched careers and published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, in her 50s—proving that it's never...

Of all the events in Los Gatos’ history, none had a more lasting impact than the arrival of the railroad. In this two part series, we’ll explore how the “iron horse” became the driving force behind the transformation of our town from an obscure...

It strikes me that the major reason for allowing cannabis dispensaries in Los Gatos would be to generate more revenue. Assuming for argument’s sake that this is correct, there are options for generating revenue other than from allowing cannabis dispensaries in town. I often...

The Youth Citizen of the Year ceremony was held Saturday morning at the Scout huts, behind Los Gatos High School. Mayor Mary Badame presented to Bradley Hager, Grace Murray, Olivia Bermholz (absent) and Johann Jacob. Boy Scout Troop 539 provided the opening flag ceremony. (Photos courtesy of...

As we bid farewell to The Palms restaurant, let’s take a look at the history of this landmark Los Gatos property. The stately nine-room Queen Anne Victorian home on what was then a residential section of North Santa Cruz Avenue was built for Mary Barry...

Los Gatos resident Adelyn Lau is an 11-year-old student at Rolling Hills Middle School who’s looking forward to performing on the biggest stage of her life to date. She's been working on her dance skills for several years, and now, she’s about to take part...

The Soul Soldiers led by Tony Lindsay and Janice Maxie Reid closed-out this year’s Jazz on the Plazz series. Lindsay and his group blew the sap right off the redwood trees. Some felt it was the perfect end to a summer lineup that was off-the-charts. Then,...

Did you know that Americans consume an average of 23 pounds of pizza per person each year? Pizza can be eaten with a fork or with hands. Pizza can be eaten with salad, to aid in the digestion of all of that wonderful gooey cheese....

Booty Burn, Sip + Shop Jackie ‘O and Spenga have teamed up to host a yoga and mimosa event Sunday, March 24, at 10am at 48 N. Santa Cruz Ave. “Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and towel, and feel free to bring...