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December 17, 2025

Local Scene: ArtNow exhibit; town recruiting for boards

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Student art to be on display New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) will host the 11th annual ArtNow juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition from March 25 to May 22.  The exhibition and educational program gives high school students, from Palo Alto to Gilroy, the...

Living Christmas trees eventually mature

Living Christmas trees require attention after Christmas. Some can only be contained for a few years, while others need to be graduated to the garden.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service was a chance for religious communities to express gratitude together

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On a chilly fall evening, the Rev. Angelo David, of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, provided words of welcome after “All Things Bright and Beautiful” was sung by the Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos choir, alongside members of other faith communities, with...

Supporting kids through back-to-school transitions

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The back-to-school season can be a time of excitement and anticipation, but can also bring anxiety and stress for children. As parents and caregivers, supporting kids through these transitions is crucial, especially when it comes to their mental health. Why are transitions hard for kids? Transitions...

A lively night out (photos)

Desi dance party
Inni Entertainments held its “PAKKA Non-LOCAL” Bollywood night at Ambrosia India Bistro on Saturday. DJ GK spun a variety of Desi music—from Bollywood to bhangra to South Indian tracks. Attendees danced enthusiastically right up until closing time.

Paws-to-Share receives $17,400 therapy dog contract; 4-H’er places second nationally; election workers needed (local scene)

Courtesy of Michaela Auyeung NATIONAL RECOGNITION Michaela Auyeung of Los Gatos is a runner-up for the 2024 4-H Youth in Action Award.
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...

The Merry Trombones Blast Out the Holiday Cheer

The Merry Trombones
With so many strange twists and turns to 2021, it was nice to stop by Town Plaza Park during the holidays to hear a familiar sound—carols played by talented local trombonists. According to manufacturer Yamaha, the instrument was likely invented in the 15th Century. It...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Mountain Charlie!

Charles Henry McKiernan
St. Patrick’s Day offers the perfect opportunity to pay homage to one of Los Gatos’ most fascinating and colorful characters, Charles Henry McKiernan, better known as “Mountain Charlie.”  McKiernan was born in Ireland in 1825. He joined the British navy to escape the potato famine...

New Town Manager joins seniors for early Thanksgiving celebration

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An early fall feast was served-up at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center on Monday at lunch to approximately 170 55-Plus members, ahead of Thanksgiving. And it was delicious. Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse roasted the turkeys to perfection. The moist stuffing complemented the gravy...

Local Scene: Prevent fires on Thanksgiving; General Plan commenting period reopen

Prevent fires and injuries this Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving near, Cal Fire is warning residents about the many dangers that the holiday can pose. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for home cooking fires with three times as many cooking fires as an average day, according to statistics...

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