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Town creating calendar recognizing Native American Heritage Month
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...
Final gateway sculptures completed after 4 years
It took four years to install five sculptures, designed by Matt Babcock, at Los Gatos’ entrances.
They emphasize the community’s namesake felines—branding the town with mountain lions made from aluminum.
The initial sculpture went in back in May 2021; the final two debuted in August.
And in...
Los Gatos chocolate brand teams up with San Diego tea purveyors
Chocolatier Michiko Marron-Kibbey, the owner of Los Gatos shop Deux Cranes, says she's enjoyed following how San Diego-based Amy Troung and Lani Gobaleza have operated their brand PARU Tea over the years.
And now, for the month of October, Marron-Kibbey is rolling out a collab...
Town closes one lane along Shannon Road as recently-annexed hillside becomes unstable (local scene)
Town warns of shifting pavement on Shannon Road
A recent shifting of pavement along Shannon Road near Diduca Way and Santa Rosa Drive could create a hazard for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, town officials warned.
Residents may have noticed electronic message boards along Shannon Road advising...
PHOTO: Students take on ‘Kindness Challenge’
On Jan. 23, Belmont Village Los Gatos hosted select students at the Union School District to take part in “The Great Kindness Challenge” where together, students and residents participated in art projects, games, singing, storytelling and interactions focusing on being kind and what it...
Who were the Arts & Culture winners in the 2022 Best of Los Gatos contest?
This year saw some great contenders for the best Arts & Culture providers in Los Gatos. Below are the names of those who came out on top in 2022.
Best Ballet CompanyLos Gatos BalletBest Ballet SchoolLos Gatos BalletBest Comedy NightNumber 1 BroadwayBest Dance ClubNumber 1...
Form follows function for gardening
Home gardens are components of the homes that they serve. They are the exterior of the interior. They are the environments in which homes exist. Some provide vegetables and fruits. Many provide flowers. Ideally, gardens enhance domestic experiences. Therefore, their design is as relevant...
Vietnam vet addresses the ‘elephant in the room’
When Clyde Horn got back from Vietnam, after fighting with the infantry during the Tet Offensive, he was a changed man.
But he couldn’t quite put his finger on what exactly was wrong.
“I didn’t know how to define it,” he told the Kiwanis Club of...
Eclectic electronic event incoming at home of the historic Cats Saloon
*Updated Sept. 6, 2022
Daniel Reyes, the founder of Project Gasmask Entertainment (PGM), says he’s excited to be part of a Los Gatos rebirth.
Though he lives in Oakland, and grew up in the Fairfield-Suisun area, the promoter says he’s pretty familiar with the community from...
Campbell theatre’s new board members; Simitian turns up the heat on wildfire prevention (local scene)
Friends of the Heritage Theatre welcomes new board members
Friends of the Heritage Theatre (FOHT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to community awareness, community access and fundraising on behalf of the historic performing arts venue in Campbell, welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors:...
