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January 28, 2026

Grad Night takes seniors on round-the-world voyage

On Friday, the theme of the drugs-and-alcohol-free “Grad Night” was finally revealed. Los Gatos High School seniors were ushered into a wonderland based on the concept of “Take Flight,” where they could party all night in a safe environment while “flying” to six different locales—Austin,...

Town creating calendar recognizing Native American Heritage Month

Native American issue in Los Gatos composite
During its regularly scheduled meeting, Dec. 6, Mayor Rob Rennie asked Town Manager Laurel Prevetti for an update on the process to officially acknowledge Los Gatos’ earliest residents. But her response—while delighting some First Nations advocates—left one group in particular feeling a little left out. “We...

Celebrating animals on National Pet Month

Pete the duck.
Did you know May is National Pet Month? To celebrate this month dedicated to our extra family members, you could get your pet a pet—and a rescued one is best. You could post more photos and videos of them online, or buy them presents. I...

Summertime means Jazz on the Plazz, with Ren Geisick set to perform

Ren Geisick
At 6pm Wednesday, this week’s Jazz on the Plazz will swing into action with The San Jose Jazz High School All Stars, followed by Ren Geisick and her band at 6:30pm. Geisick, who grew up in Los Gatos, says playing at Jazz on the Plazz...

‘No Kings’ demonstrator

demonstrator
Vicky Wagner, 71, retired communicator, was the sole peaceful protester at Plaza Park when Dinah Cotton passed by on Saturday. Wagner had just returned from a river cruise that went through Germany, witnessing evidence from the World War II era, including the Holocaust. “We went...

Forbes Mill Annex is a monument to our history

The historic Forbes Mill Annex is the oldest remaining commercial structure in Los Gatos. Before the town got its current name, it was actually called Forbes Mill, then Forbestown. The initial mill was erected in 1854 and lasted until 1916. Its storage unit has...

Burn ban lifted; students honored at Biola University; booster shots available

Local students honored at Biola University Three Los Gatos residents were named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence. The students are: • Alyssa Kwong, majoring in Business Administration • Anna Gustafson, majoring in Intercultural Studies • Jotham Ho, majoring in Biological Science They joined approximately 1,700 students who...

Senior nutrition program scores 35K grant; high school district adds to admin roster; free sandwiches (local scene)

funding for seniors
Live Oak Receives 35K Grant The Los Gatos Foundation for Older Adults to Thrive announced Feb. 29 a $35,000 grant to the Live Oak Senior Nutrition Center to address a shortfall in funding for senior meals in Los Gatos. The grant came from the Successful Solutions...

Yee-haw! (Photos)

Country Cougars
Civic Center Park was teeming with people Sunday evening as the Country Cougars got the crowd relaxin’, toe-tappin’ and line dancin’. The free weekly event series runs from 5-7pm each week until the end of the month. Next up is Bootjuice on Aug. 11, followed...

Remembering Merry Prankster Lee Quarnstrom

RIP Lee Quarnstrom
As a reporter, Lee Quarnstrom worked for numerous publications around the U.S., including the Associated Press, the Register-Pajaronian and The Mercury News. He was also editor of Hustler magazine and a bookseller in Greenwich Village, and traveled with Ken Kesey’s peripatetic Merry Pranksters on...

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