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New firefighters look forward to a life of service
On Feb. 4, around the corner from weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin’s Sunnyvale campus, as contractors put the finishing touches on a blocky beige dual-hotel complex nearby, and directly across from Chinese search engine Baidu’s Silicon Valley HQ, a group of 13 firefighters were about...
Local Scene: New urgent care clinic opens; virtual cannabis workshop set
Action Urgent Care opens new clinics
Action Urgent Care opened two new clinics to its expanding network of clinics throughout the Bay Area.
The new clinics are located at 640 Blossom Hill Road, Suite A in Los Gatos, and at 1038 E Brokaw Road #30 in...
West Valley Youth Theater rocking its way through summer season
As the beaming cast of The Lightning Thief returned to the stage to take a bow on Thursday night after their performance, it was clear West Valley Youth Theater's summer 2023 season was in full swing. The line-up includes four full-scale productions: Disney’s The...
Jill Hunter’s beautification work inspires impact beyond the world of flowers
As you approach former Saratoga mayor Jill Hunter’s front door, you can’t help but notice her blooming backyard garden basking in the sun.
Step inside, and her keen eye for plants is obvious. They are the center of attention.
What else would you expect from someone...
​​Mild weather inhibits summer growth
The weather this year has been a cold hot mess! Both the worst frost since 1990 and the worst storms since 1982 occurred in one winter. Then, cold wintry weather lingered into spring to inhibit spring bloom. Now, cool and mild weather of spring...
Youth horror film fest raises money for Children’s Hospital
Local youth are reaching out to aspiring movie-makers across town as they launch the second-annual Scares for Cares Movie Event to raise money for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
The idea is to help those going through a hard time by scaring people’s pants off...
Pollard and coppice during winter
This is extreme dormant pruning. Pollard and coppice pruning involve complete removal of all new growth. They typically involve growth from a previous season annually. A two-year cycle involves growth from two previous seasons, and so on. This repetitive pruning to the same origins...
Volunteers to be honored with Seniors of Distinction awards (calendar)
On Thursday, June 22, the Terraces of Los Gatos will host its 24th Annual Seniors of Distinction award gala.
It will start at 3pm with a champagne reception, leading into a 3:45-4:30pm program.
The ceremony will honor volunteers for their contributions to the Los Gatos and...
Burn ban lifted; students honored at Biola University; booster shots available
Local students honored at Biola University
Three Los Gatos residents were named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence.
The students are:
• Alyssa Kwong, majoring in Business Administration
• Anna Gustafson, majoring in Intercultural Studies
• Jotham Ho, majoring in Biological Science
They joined approximately 1,700 students who...
CERT training strengthens community’s plan for what to do if disaster strikes
WHAT IS CERT?
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an all-volunteer, community-based emergency preparedness organization, supported by and operating within the command structure of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of LGMS CERT is to provide support and...