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West Valley Youth Theater’s production of "Rent" (school edition) debutedyesterday at Leigh High School. The dramatic acting, captivating singing, and soaring rock score performed by a live band created a powerful performance of this iconic Broadway musical. The audience couldn’t contain their praise, erupting in...

After the diplomas had been handed out, the fun began. Los Gatos High School graduating seniors were ushered into a wonderland of music, games and colorful lights—a last hurrah with those you’ve spent the past four years with. Everyone will now be heading along a different...

This year saw some great contenders for the best Arts & Culture providers in Los Gatos. Below are the names of those who came out on top in 2022. Best Ballet CompanyLos Gatos BalletBest Ballet SchoolLos Gatos BalletBest Comedy NightNumber 1 BroadwayBest Dance ClubNumber 1...

Yasemin Hadivent strode confidently up West Main Street in Los Gatos, rocking a colorful, comfy coat she’d picked up while at a shop in Italy, her bright green eyes full of optimism and wonder. Just a few weeks ago, the Turkish tabloids were abuzz with...

Los Gatos resident Kathy Skirmont, a member of the Rebel Legion costume group’s Bay Area chapter, made the trek over the hill into Santa Cruz County to participate in the Scotts Valley Food, Beer and Wine Festival Aug. 21. That included making an out-of-this-world impression...

Academy provides public with inside look at police department The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department is presenting its first Community Police Academy. This is an opportunity for the public to participate in a 10-week program designed to provide an inside look at local law enforcement.   During academy...

It came with a price tag Councilmember Matthew Hudes at first said looked “out of balance,” but in the end the flooring rework slated for the Adult Recreation Center was approved unanimously. At the Sept. 21 town council meeting, Hudes pulled the item from the...

Earlier this year while tweaking the history section of the Draft General Plan, Los Gatos planning commissioners suggested zooming-out from the previous version, which only told the story of settler expansion, to also share the history of the original inhabitants. What may have seemed, to...

Housing Element update meeting scheduled The Town of Los Gatos is starting to update the 2023–2031 Housing Element of the General Plan, and the public is invited to participate. The Town’s Housing Element is a strategic plan for housing the Town’s present and future residents.  A virtual...

Los Gatos has a variety of events and activities on tap including: an online author talk, the Lincoln Trio concert, the Mystery Lover's Book Club, the Valentine Fun Run/Walk, the Los Gatos Farmers Market, and meetings of the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos, the Rotary Club of Los Gatos, the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club, the Los Gatos Lions Club, the Los Gatos Union School District Board of Trustees.