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Saddled on their chosen steeds, children gleefully wave to their parents amidst the festive sound of a Wurlitzer organ. For some, riding the carousel is a new experience. For others, it’s a cherished childhood memory passed from one generation to the next. Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad...

Speaking at a public meeting of local residents Nov. 11, Monte Sereno City Manager Steve Leonardis, who once sat in the Los Gatos mayor’s chair, shared some of his worries, as well as ideas about how the Town could be more fiscally prudent. Among these...

Los Gatan contributor Faizi Samadani has been monitoring a growing hummingbird family in his backyard for the past several days. On April 8, he posted some photos on Next Door he'd taken on his Nikon digital camera, where you could see a mother and a...

What a scorcher. This year’s Town celebration is one for the record books. The near-record heat did not stop the San Jose Wind Symphony performers who began just after the children’s bicycle parade around Oak Meadow, led by Mayor Mary Badame. The event was moved up...

On April 5, the Los Gatos Town Council will consider whether to approve the Los Gatos Meadows rebuild, which would bring 174 units of senior housing online. As a 24-year Town resident who lives near the site, I believe that the project is essential...

When 21-year-old Los Gatos twins Gabrielle and Madeline Pollock started a business, they were just 13. Their co-founder, best friend Kate Lally, was only 12. The trio had been playing with dolls together since preschool, but as they got older, they saw younger kids—who grew...

Of all the events in Los Gatos’ history, none had a more lasting impact than the arrival of the railroad. In this two part series, we’ll explore how the “iron horse” became the driving force behind the transformation of our town from an obscure...

Los Gatos student receives national award Los Gatos High School senior Najman Mahbouba was awarded the 2023 Hamilton Scholars Award for his academic accomplishments and community service.  As one of 40 students selected throughout the country, Mahbouba will participate in The Empowerment Program, a five-year leadership...

American Heart Association supporters prepare for upcoming events The women of Silicon Valley's Circle of Red, who financially support the education and research of women's health for the local chapter of the American Heart Association, recently held their Summer Garden Party and meeting at the...