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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...

New funds available for community health grants Community organizations that provide health-related services in Santa Clara County are invited to apply for grant support from the El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health for the coming year. “The purpose of the El Camino Healthcare District...

Cool season vegetables are the first clue. Now that they are seasonal, cool season color is also seasonal. Both comply with similar schedules. Their cool season centers around winter, including portions of spring and autumn. Some prefer to start early. Some prefer a later...

Indian Summer complicates autumn. It is an imposition of pleasant weather that delays inevitable chill. Gardening is a bit more enjoyable while the weather remains summery. However, late warmth confuses a few species that should decelerate growth for autumn. Deciduous species delay dormancy. This...

Several weeks ago, a dirt-manure mixture was spread—by hand—around Town Plaza Park. And while the blades are coming in thick and luscious with clover, it’s a different kind of bluegrass that will be the star of the show tomorrow. Los Gatos Music and Arts, the...

If you haven't been to a contemporary gallery opening lately, you just might be surprised at what today's visual artists have to say. And the big opening for the latest exhibit at New Museum Los Gatos, Saturday, showed that creative voices are keeping the faith...

Bare root season begins as the year ends for a simple reason. That is when deciduous plants are dormant. They are unaware of the otherwise distressful process of relocation. This is also why winter is the season for dormant pruning. Such pruning would be...

While in office, President Barack Obama signed a declaration that paid homage to America's Vietnam War veterans. Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Day takes place on March 29 and 30 throughout states in the U.S.  California has chosen to celebrate Vietnam War vets on March...

Monday was Labor Day, and you know what that means—BBQ time. And helping to organize that annual Chili Cook-off was Town of Los Gatos Parks Commissioner Matt Ober, with the help of Jethro Bledsoe. Bledsoe told me he’s just one of the guys that helps pull...

This week we get the low-down on what people around town like to do for an evening of fun... Karen Vincent, early 60s (with “Bowie”) Los Gatos Asked along Main Street “I like to watch Netflix with my cat—a peaceful evening at home.” Natalie Pavlovic, 23 Cupertino-Montreal Asked at Los Gatos...