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Weekend events provide pleasant experiences for people—and animals—of all ages
Los Gatos is famous for being a great place to work and send your kids to school.
But did you know it’s also a fantastic place to grow old in?
Los Gatos has received its official designation as an “age-friendly” community?
There’s a template put out by...
Horticulture: Soil saturation distresses roots
Saturation of the soil should be a rare problem within the local chaparral climates. Water is a limited resource. That is why plants that are not native or endemic to other chaparral or desert climates rely on supplemental irrigation. Many exotic species would not...
Is our corner of Silicon Valley a budding ‘blue zone’?
Bob MacQuarrie, a lively nonagenarian who has called Los Gatos home for over six decades, has lived a long—and fulfilling—life. Ever since immigrating from Canada in 1957, MacQuarrie has left a mark on our small town, from contributing to the early development of computer...
County blocked homeowner’s attempt to access CZU insurance money before two-year deadline
The Santa Clara County Department of Planning and Development has been preventing a homeowner in the Lexington Hills area of Los Gatos from accessing public documents needed to fix damage caused by the storm that sparked the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire.
A Department of...
Flights closes its doors as Spanish restaurant Telefèric Barcelona opens
Few sectors of the economy have seen as much volatility during the pandemic than the restaurant industry. And in recent weeks Los Gatos has seen its fair share of upheaval.
But according to wine salesman Sebastian Balest of Benicia-based Winebow, who’s been making the rounds...
CASSY fundraiser with Morning Rotary entertains packed plaza
Los Gatos Morning Rotary held the Endless Summer Concert and fundraiser to support Counseling and Support Services for Youth (CASSY) on Friday evening at Town Plaza Park.
The concert featured the musical talents of Mahin Arminian, Ruth Gerson with daughter Hope, and the Hitmen.
CASSY provides...
Hundreds lend their hands to fantastic faux hair
More than 320 volunteers took part in the first local workshop hosted by the Magic Yarn Project, which seeks to provide cool wigs for children dealing with cancer and other conditions.
From cotton candy colors to princess styles, the resulting creations were nothing short of...
James Ong’s Californian dreams come true
Designed with Japanese aesthetics, Iwasawa Oriental Art is an immersive experience. Taking center stage, a tatami mat is set with tea ceremony utensils. Curated antiques, some several centuries old, are displayed throughout in glass cabinets.
One wall features an impressive collection of abstract paintings by...
Article inspires generational transfer of musical instrument
When Virginia Primon was a shy teenager in the 1950s, playing accordion was something that got her onto a community float, to serenade people along the streets of San Jose during a community parade.
After going to college to become a teacher, she just didn’t...
Alliance Française Silicon Valley partners with Frenchery and Fabrique Délices for wine party
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Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Los Gatos
The Alliance Française Silicon Valley (AFSV), in partnership with Frenchery and Fabrique Délices, announced a Beaujolais Nouveau celebration and fundraising event on Nov. 19 to support Silicon Valley's French cultural center.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day, or Wine Day, is an...
