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Denise Rocchi named new Saratoga Postmaster (local scene)
On July 20, Denise Rocchi followed a tradition dating back to 1855 when Levi Millard was the first Postmaster of what was originally called the McCarthysville Post Office before becoming Saratoga Post Office in 1865.
Rocchi raised her right hand to take the official Oath...
3rd Annual Lowrider Art Showcase happening this weekend in Saratoga
Wander amongst an array of “tricked out” cars and enjoy a cultural voyage on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 1-5pm, as a fleet of more than 50 classic lowriders will be parked on Montalvo Arts Center’s Great Lawn in front of the Villa. In addition...
The Graystones looking forward to St. Mary’s Country Fair performance
You can hear the baseline first, melodic and uptempo, backed by a solid drum beat. Then come the vocals, soulful and true. A keyboard lays down some sweet chords, with accents on guitar. The music swells, a horn section chimes in, until the song...
High schoolers get dramatic with Santa Cruz Shakespeare; El Camino Health earns top marks (local scene)
Los Gatos High School drama students have partnered with Santa Cruz Shakespeare to be a model for their educational outreach program; Assembly committee on mental health meets in Los Gatos; El Camino Health earns top hospital award.
Local Scene: Food delivery service expands; sidewalk work begins around town
Local food delivery service expands
Locale, a food delivery company with a focus on local restaurants and farms, announced that a pair of Los Angeles restaurants have joined its service.
Locale is the brainchild of Los Gatos natives and recent college graduates Chris Clark and Jonathan...
Locals protest against Russia-linked comedian
When Campbell resident Yulia Shuvkashvili, 32, heard about the April 8 protest in Los Angeles against Nurlan Saburov, a Kazakhstani comedian with ties to a TV channel run by Russian government-owned Gazprom, she figured she’d stage a Bay Area reprise.
So on Monday night, along...
Peggy Townsend shares her secrets with South Bay Writers
Writers are often given the time-tested advice, “Write what you know.” For Peggy Townsend, that’s exactly what she does. After 33 years as a journalist covering the cops beat and writing features for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Townsend is well-placed as a crime fiction...
The Merry Trombones Blast Out the Holiday Cheer
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...
NUMU’s throwback exhibit ‘I Know a Place’ invites us to explore a unique mindset
In 1965, Los Gatos obstetrician Dr. Ethel Dana and a group of locals conceived of the Museums of Los Gatos, believing every town should have a museum that conserves its art and history. Two years later, the Los Gatos Museum Association non-profit was formed...
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...


















