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March 3, 2026

25 Years of Lavender and Horses

Woman standing outside in front of a large, free-standing mural that depicts a cow, a horse and a child
Motorists who navigate Highway 17’s curves will pass by a handmade sign offering lavender for sale. But there’s much more to be found here.

Taste of Los Gatos, Art & Wine Fest on tap for September

festival crew
Autumn is rapidly approaching, but summer celebrations aren’t over yet. Next month, make room on your calendar for two celebrations of Los Gatos culinary culture and history. Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce will present the brand-new Taste of Los Gatos event in partnership with...

Hanukkah event at Plaza Park celebrated volunteers

Hanukkah dancing
When it was time to gather the speakers for Hanukkah festivities at this year’s event at Town Plaza Park on New Year's Day, organizer Tami Segal didn’t see elected official Matthew Hudes. “Where’s the mayor?” she wondered. “He’s supposed to be here.” Segal, the PJ Library...

Crab crackin’ brings in big bucks for Rotary’s charity

organizer smiles
Suzanne Boxer-Gassman looked out over the line of people snaking all the way across the Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church auditorium, Saturday evening in Saratoga, and was pleased with the turnout to the event she’d helped organize. After two decades of fundraising, the Rotary Club of...

Dinah’s Event Log: Cool fall weather is here

latte
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...

Serious Condition performing today (Calendar)

Serious Condition
Time to plan out the coming days? Maybe try one of these events on for size... Los Gatos Youth Theatre Los Gatos Youth Theatre is currently in the midst of its summer season. On the schedule is “Sound of Music - Youth Edition” from July 14-17...

Aquatic plants are all wet

duck in duckweed
Home gardens and landscapes should be compatible with their respective climates. For local chaparral climates, plants that do not need much watering through the long and dry summers are appropriate. Aquatic plants are the extreme opposite. They require regular replenishment of the ponds that...

Dormant pruning exploits winter dormancy

pruning needed of branches
Bare root season begins as the year ends for a simple reason. That is when deciduous plants are dormant. They are unaware of the otherwise distressful process of relocation. This is also why winter is the season for dormant pruning. Such pruning would be...

Question of the Week: How dependent are you on your cellphone?

Question of the Week collage
We wanted to find out about the technology habits of Los Gatans, so Dinah Cotton hit the streets to investigate... Robert Lloyd, 66, with his bird Elvis (on Main Street) "When I am with someone, I try not to use it at all." Vida Eliasieh, 49, visual artist (at...

Hunting for eggs at Nestldown

egg hunt in the field
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...

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