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Matt Babcock touches the electrostatically-applied powder coating on the aluminum of the mountain lion, showing off the bends of the sculpture he created for Los Gatos’ newest entrance sign. The Seattle artist drew on cubism and calligraphy, he said, explaining he didn’t want the piece...

The arrival of Breaking Dawn, the newest restaurant on the Los Gatos dining scene, is the perfect occasion for a story about its historic home. The Renaissance Revival building that Breaking Dawn now occupies on W. Main St. was designed and built for The First...

Silicon Valley Circle of Red members gathered on Sept. 14 at the home of Lisa Matar in Monte Sereno. The members stood together in support of Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative to increase women’s heart health awareness. "Making a commitment...

Here’s what’s on tap in the coming days: On Nov. 16, you’ll be able to support the Bay Area Second Harvest Food Bank and the Kiwanis at Safeway on Santa Cruz Ave. The Afternoon Rotary Club of Los Gatos will hold a showing of “The Best...

Braden Taylor, now 38, made an early performing arts splash. In a Daves Avenue Elementary School performance of “Alice in Wonderland,” he was part of the ensemble scenery. Then, he played a reporter when the school put on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the following...

With the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the annual Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade in the record books, the December events season is now in full-swing. There’s still plenty to look forward to, what with trolley rides, Santa in Old Town and eating, drinking and shopping in...

Green is the most common floral color. It only seems to be rare amongst flowers because almost all green bloom relies on wind for pollination. Thus, neither color nor fragrance is useful to get the attention of pollinators. Actually, green flowers do not get...

A vacation sounds almost as good as fried chicken, ice cream or watermelon. With school wrapping up and summer officially just a few weeks away, are you going anywhere? If you have small children or do not want the hassle of heading out on a...

Have you ever wondered about the little stone house at 15 University Avenue? In the middle of downtown, it seems oddly out of place. In fact, it’s the only residence within the boundaries of the Los Gatos Historic Commercial District. The house is a 1906...

Have you heard the saying, “There are two types of people in this world, the givers and the takers?” Givers, characterized by their willingness to support and help others, do so without expecting anything in return. Takers focus more on personal gain, sometimes at...