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Homage to Hitchcock (runway photos)
Designer Christina Cree premiered a unique collection Saturday, during the 2nd Annual Scotts Valley Alfred Hitchcock Festival.
The sartorial celebration of the silver screen unfolded at the site of a former roller rink, which was recently turned into a 284-seat performing arts center by the...
Educating the younger generation a focus at this year’s 9/11 memorial
In On That Day: the definitive timeline of 9/11, author William M. Arkin notes that at 9:36am on Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. Kevin Nasypany directed fighter jets based out of Langley go straight to Washington to be available to intercept incoming threats.
By this...
Council puts Covid cash toward public restroom study, community garden, eliminating termites
In May, the Los Gatos Town Council decided it was going to use $2.9 million of the money Washington gave it to make it through the pandemic toward various capital projects.
And on Tuesday, Los Gatos’ elected officials (minus Vice Mayor Maria Ristow, who was...
Senior nutrition program scores 35K grant; high school district adds to admin roster; free sandwiches (local scene)
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...
Fossil Farm to play at LGS Rec’s summer picnic for seniors
When four-piece rock band Fossil Farm steps up, next week, to play at the Civic Center Lawn for Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Rec)’s Annual Senior Summer Picnic, it will mark their triumphant return to Cat Town.
The group, which plays music from...
Remembering Merry Prankster 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...
Young dancer from Los Gatos practicing-up for debut in New Ballet’s Nutcracker
Los Gatos resident Adelyn Lau is an 11-year-old student at Rolling Hills Middle School who’s looking forward to performing on the biggest stage of her life to date.
She's been working on her dance skills for several years, and now, she’s about to take part...
The Butter Paddle—recently named “Best Nonprofit”—celebrates 15 years in Los Gatos
Starting today, “Best Nonprofit” title-holder The Butter Paddle (so-named in our Best of Los Gatos issue, last week) is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in Los Gatos. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by Mayor Matthew Hudes. At 4pm the store will introduce its new...
Villa Montalvo blooms during weekend art gathering
This past Saturday evening, Villa Montalvo came alive with art, in spite of the unexpected rain.
Over the past 20 years, the Lucas Art Program has hosted over 1,300 resident artists at Montalvo.
Eleven studios were open for tour and exploration.
This evening started with appetizers, then...
Campo di Bocce turns 27; high school teacher publishes book; funding for affordable housing (local scene)
Campo di Bocce returns after January renovation
In December, longtime Campo di Bocce customers opened their Facebook feeds and saw construction workers in hi-viz outfits stretching sheets of translucent plastic across the popular Los Gatos eatery and sporting hall.
But the facility, one of the community’s...
