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April 13, 2026

Dinah’s Event Log: Cool fall weather is here

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Bundle up; take a walk; enjoy the cool fall weather; head to the heated library; or perhaps our cozy movie theater…Mayor Mary Badame will cut the Chamber of Commerce welcome ribbon for CǠRNICO Tools & Provisions, at 501 N. Santa Cruz Ave., #1, on...

Historic house reopening to the public

Grant Ranch House
After Josephine Grant McCreery bought out her siblings’ interest in a property in the Mt. Hamilton foothills, she lived in its main house until she died in 1972. When she died, according to her will, Save the Redwoods League got half of the ranch, with...

​​Cool season vegetables for autumn

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Warm season vegetables will be productive until autumn. Several will produce until frost. Those that grew slowly during mild weather through last spring are performing well now. Summer does not end until later in September, while summery weather may not end until a bit...

Bareroot season begins in January

Heath and heather
Christmas trees and associated items are no imposition for nurseries. They are seasonal while not much else is appealing to a retail market. They occupy retail area that summer and autumn commodities relinquished earlier. Then, they relinquish their same space as bareroot stock becomes...

Fern foliage is softly bold

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Ferns are foliar perennials. They provide neither floral color nor fragrance. They provide neither fruits nor vegetables. With few exceptions, they provide no shade. The very few that are deciduous are not impressively colorful for autumn here. Ferns can not grow as hedges. Nor...

Paws-to-Share receives $17,400 therapy dog contract; 4-H’er places second nationally; election workers needed (local scene)

Courtesy of Michaela Auyeung NATIONAL RECOGNITION Michaela Auyeung of Los Gatos is a runner-up for the 2024 4-H Youth in Action Award.
Therapy dog coming to Los Gatos High School The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trustees approved a contract on Sept. 26 with Paws-to-Share, an organization that will provide a therapy dog to the Los Gatos High School Wellness Center.  Fully funded through a...

Town shares holiday hours; renter input sought for housing plan; LG gets first-aid training center (local scene)

CPR chest compressions
LOCAL SCENE for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2022. Town offices closing for holidays Town of Los Gatos administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2.  The library will also be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2. Renter input sought for Housing Element update The Town of Los...

Dinah’s Holiday Event Log: Soaking up the festivities

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Santa has safely arrived in Los Gatos. As we begin to count the days left in 2024, let’s take a brief moment to wander down memory lane. After 45 years, we bid a fond adieu to Steamer’s. Steamer’s with the best seafood, sourdough bread (with room...

“Meet Chief Jamie Field” (Photo Gallery)

Jamie Field police chief
The posh La Rinconada Country Club was the site of a dress-up meet-and-greet with Los Gatos' new top cop, who recently marked 100 days in the role. The public safety-focused gathering was put on by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation. Attendees were given a...

Sugar cookies create sweet social impact

Avani Thakur with cookies
On a chilly Friday evening at Saint Francis High School’s 11th annual Christmas At Our House event, word spread quickly across the quad about the trays of sugar cookies and lemon bars that were selling out. Families went from booth to booth, supporting local...

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