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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...
Jewish Silicon Valley hosts Community Challah Bake
A recent Community Challah Bake drew neighbors from across the South Bay for an evening of tradition, connection and hands-on baking in celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
On Sept. 18, community members came together at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, powered by Jewish Silicon Valley for...
What’s DART? The Disaster Aid Response Team, of course!
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Disaster Aid Response Team (DART) is an organization of citizen volunteers founded in 1982. As part of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department’s Bureau of Support Services, these volunteers utilize their training to assist in various emergency and service responses...
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...
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin named head of elections committee
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin this week was appointed Chair of the Assembly Elections Committee by Speaker Robert Rivas.
Pellerin, who represents the 28th Assembly District which includes Los Gatos, served as the chief elections official in Santa Cruz County from 1993 until her retirement in 2020....
Music director praises Daves Avenue drama education
The music director of the upcoming 42nd Street Moon presentation of Stephen Sondheim's legendary “A Little Night Music” got his start in Daves Avenue Elementary School productions of “The Pajama Game,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Annie Get Your Gun.”
Daniel Thomas, 49, says those early...
Local Scene: Los Gatos History Project, White Cane Days fundraiser
Object’s from town’s history on display
Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories will be on view in NUMU’s History Hall beginning Oct. 15, with a preview event on Oct. 14.
The Los Gatos History Project team, led by guest curator Allison Railo, have been developing...
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...
Embracing the beauty that’s all around us for a reset
A vacation sounds almost as good as fried chicken, ice cream or watermelon.
With school wrapping up and summer officially just a few weeks away, are you going anywhere? If you have small children or do not want the hassle of heading out on a...
New LGHS assistant principal; Adobe teams-up with veg group; Abrahamic Alliance plans walk; students make their mark (local scene)
LGHS Names Schubert Assistant Principal
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has announced Lindsay Schubert will be the new assistant principal of Los Gatos High School. She brings 13 years of experience teaching at LGHS, as well as administrative experience in the Campbell Union...
