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HORTICULTURE: Color outside the spectral lines
Green is the most common floral color. It only seems to be rare amongst flowers because almost all green bloom relies on wind for pollination. Thus, neither color nor fragrance is useful to get the attention of pollinators. Actually, green flowers do not get...
New tariffs weigh upon upscale charity gift shop The Butter Paddle
Known for the eccentric displays at their North Santa Cruz Avenue store, The Butter Paddle is looking forward to marking its milestone of 15 years in Los Gatos later this year.
The charity shop sells everything from home décor and wedding gifts to kitchen supplies,...
The impressive start to a sizzling season
Traffic was impossible, but at least the downtowners could walk.
The music fans appeared in Town Plaza Park Saturday to take in bluegrass and Americana tunes, not to leave out zydeco.
Those who arrived prior to the noon start time staked their picnic blankets and chairs...
Young accordion student wins scholarship, plays first-ever performance (video)
The weekend before his 11th birthday, Los Gatos resident Colin Kennedy was honored with a $500 scholarship at the Cotati Accordion Festival.
He also got to perform at the North Bay event Sunday.
“It was pretty nerve wracking,” he said, explaining what it felt like to...
Rodents enjoy home gardens
Spring is when most rodents are most active. Although they do not hibernate locally, they are a bit less active through winter.
Their activity increases with warming spring weather. Their progeny increases their population. Assorted fresh vegetation that sustains them is most abundant. Their activity...
100 years on, Los Gatos’ tree-lighting still bright spot on calendar (+ parade gallery)
It’s been 100 years since Estelle Harwood McMurtry, one of the ladies of the History Club, led the charge to plant a tree in what’s now called Plaza Park, and on Friday it felt like the whole town came out to celebrate the milestone.
Karen...
LOCAL SCENE: Compass exec Shawna Borg joins Christie’s team
From educational achievements to a prominent real estate hire, to details about the downtown parking plan, this week's LOCAL SCENE is plenty informative...
Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno welcomes Shawna Borg
Los Gatos-based Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has hired Shawna Borg, former Compass Regional Executive,...
Preventing overdoses; TB clinic opens; funds for student wellness (local scene)
Public Health receives grant to reduce overdose harm
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has been awarded $11,125,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with health systems and community partners on drug overdose prevention.
Activities will include:
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Warby Parker opens; PURE’s Catalano honored; Circle of Red hosts garden party
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...
Dia de los Muertos dedication in Los Gatos; raising money for mammograms (local scene)
Community invited to display photos at Dia de los Muertos altar
In the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, a special Ofrenda (Offering) has been constructed by Los Gatos artist Olga Enciso Smith and her son Brian M. Smith.
The display of colors, aromas and typical...


















