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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...
Paws-to-Share receives $17,400 therapy dog contract; 4-H’er places second nationally; election workers needed (local scene)
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...
Ecstatic dance company back in-person with Los Gatos events
A boutique Bay Area "ecstatic dance" company is emerging from the pandemic with a series of in-person events in Los Gatos and the surrounding region.
ALIXIR DANCE, an Oakland-based wellness brand focused on using free-form movement to build community, has set Tuesday nights at 7:30pm—beginning...
Allez! Bay Area Fencing Club opens in Los Gatos
The Bay Area Fencing Club in Los Gatos has two goals: to bring the sport to the masses and provide a platform for those wishing to advance to the highest level.
In Andy Peng, John Wang, Lisa Posthumus and Bogdan Gurinenko, the new fencing center—located...
Dinah’s Log: Roof problem at Safeway, Pink Friday, ‘Wicked’ for MMMM
Wow, did we ever get a downpour last week! Part of the ceiling at the Safeway fell in and they were briefly closed. Seems like it might be a wet winter. Git out those galoshes, an atmospheric river is incoming. Now, where did I...
Irrigation technology can get complicated
Old fashioned irrigation systems were quite thorough, and technically sustainable. They broadcast generous volumes of water over any vegetation that required it. Their systems were too simple to need much adjustment. Their metallic composition was very resilient. That is why so many old systems...
Valentine’s 5K Fun Run to be held Saturday (calendar)
For more events, visit the dynamic calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar
Valentine’s Fun Run/Walk
Campbell's 46th annual Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Feb. 11 at 9am at Campbell Park. The 5K & 10K Run/Walk is $45 for adults and $25 ages 20 and under. For information,...
Turkish actress selects Los Gatos as base for Californian adventure
Yasemin Hadivent strode confidently up West Main Street in Los Gatos, rocking a colorful, comfy coat she’d picked up while at a shop in Italy, her bright green eyes full of optimism and wonder.
Just a few weeks ago, the Turkish tabloids were abuzz with...
Local Scene: Nature Center reopening; school officials honored
Nature Center prepares for reopening
The Youth Science Institute Nature Center is set for a grand reopening on May 28 from 11am to 1pm.
The public is invited to explore the new nature dioramas depicting the wildlife community living along Los Gatos Creek as it flows...
Tasty fundraiser held to support mental health programs
Saratoga resident and Momentum for Health Board Chair Kathryn Williams graciously opened her home and redwood-ringed yard to welcome guests for the eighth annual Star Chefs Fundraiser on a perfect end-of-September afternoon.
“Mental health is a critically important cause, and Momentum (for Health) has been...


















