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April 27, 2026

Grand finale for Jazz on the Plazz 2025 delights crowd

Los Gatan photo of Tony Lindsay
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,...

My Disneyland-themed vision for LGS Rec’s facility

Disneyland castle
First, the disclaimer. While I am the chairperson of the Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC), I write this article on my own behalf. Second, hopefully, my colleagues on CHSSC and the Los Gatos Town Council will not decide to oust me or demote...

In the studio with Susan Jaekel and Rick Guidice 

Rick Guidice with Susan Jaekel at home
Recently I was invited—OK I invited myself—over to the home studio of husband-and-wife artists Susan Jaekel and Rich Guidice. Their home is of 1920s vintage and located just off Santa Cruz Avenue. They have a shared studio on the remodeled second floor. I was not...

Annieglass founder to engrave at the Butter Paddle; blood drive set for June 10

Annieglass bowl
Here are some event highlights to add to your calendar: Entertainment at Gardino’s Gardino’s, 51 N. Santa Cruz Ave., features entertainment four days a week. May 26: Dennis Dove Band. May 27: Hootenanny. May 28: Kid Dynamite. May 29: Dylan Rose Band. Meet Annieglass founder The Butter Paddle,...

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...

Weemaes accepted to Fulbright Program; Fin chosen for Italian National Lacrosse Team; FireSafe Council seeks comments on wildfire plan

Katrien Weemaes
Los Gatos student to play with Italian National Lacrosse Team Los Gatos High School junior Agata Fin has been selected to join the Italian U21 National Lacrosse Team, in preparation for the European U21 Lacrosse Tournament 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic the first week in...

The long and winding road (Discover LOST Gatos)

historical photo of teamsters
—This is the first in a two-part series. Summer is here, accompanied by the usual traffic gridlock, so let’s all take a deep breath while I share the mostly forgotten history of our much maligned Highway 17.  If you think traveling over the hill is an...

Discover LOST Gatos: The landmark La Cañada building

Hofstra Block
Let’s welcome the newest addition to our vibrant downtown dining scene, Heritage Pub & Chop House, with a brief look at the history of their iconic home. With its second-story circular bay window topped by what’s known in architectural circles as a “witch’s hat” roof,...

Local Kitchens raising $$$ for Daves Avenue; Severe Thrill plays The Cats; Breaking Dawn opening (Calendar)

Jose Martinez
For more events, visit the online calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar Severe Thrill prepares “dance party pop” for The Cats The Cats presents “Severe Thrill, a musical salute to chart topping ladies” on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6pm. No Cover. Call ahead 408-354-3060 to make a reservation for...

The man who killed Sherlock Holmes and believed in fairies

Sherlock Holmes Museum
May 22 marks the 165th birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—the man who gave us Sherlock Holmes…and then tried to get rid of him. He was never particularly fond of his most famous creation. Holmes, he once said, was “a thinking machine without a heart,”...

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