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Bar’s rebirth stirs Los Gatos
The Houserockers brought a packed house down as they belted out their rendition of “Shout” by Otis Day and the Knights, along with plenty of other classics, Feb. 26.
Venue owner Alex Hult couldn’t have hoped for anything more for his relaunch of the old...
New tariffs weigh upon upscale charity gift shop The Butter Paddle
Known for the eccentric displays at their North Santa Cruz Avenue store, The Butter Paddle is looking forward to marking its milestone of 15 years in Los Gatos later this year.
The charity shop sells everything from home décor and wedding gifts to kitchen supplies,...
DISCOVER LOST GATOS: It’s showtime!
The imminent reopening of the Los Gatos Theater is the perfect time to take a look back at the history of this major downtown site.
The Los Gatos Canning Company occupied most of the block for 30 years before the construction of a movie theater....
Local Scene: El Camino Health offering grants
New funds available for community health grants
Community organizations that provide health-related services in Santa Clara County are invited to apply for grant support from the El Camino Healthcare District and El Camino Health for the coming year.
“The purpose of the El Camino Healthcare District...
West Valley Youth Theater’s ‘Rent’ opens with a powerful performance
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...
Remembering Merry Prankster Lee Quarnstrom
As a reporter, Lee Quarnstrom worked for numerous publications around the U.S., including the Associated Press, the Register-Pajaronian and The Mercury News. He was also editor of Hustler magazine and a bookseller in Greenwich Village, and traveled with Ken Kesey’s peripatetic Merry Pranksters on...
Local Kitchens raising $$$ for Daves Avenue; Severe Thrill plays The Cats; Breaking Dawn opening (Calendar)
For more events, visit the online calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar
Severe Thrill prepares “dance party pop” for The Cats
The Cats presents “Severe Thrill, a musical salute to chart topping ladies” on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6pm. No Cover. Call ahead 408-354-3060 to make a reservation for...
Girl scouts retire flags; high school district gets 6-figure nutrition grant; College of Adaptive Arts hosting fundraiser (local scene)
School district awarded for serving healthy meals
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District was awarded $180,018 through a state and federal grant that recognizes the district’s Food Service department for the nutritional quality of the school meals, practices in the cafeteria, and student and...
Bywater chef cooking up musical dishes
There are many gems hidden throughout Los Gatos, from its rich history to picturesque spots. Some of those jewels are our elegant restaurants, like The Bywater. Owned by David Kinch–the chef of 3 Michelin Star holder Manresa–this open and welcoming spot specializes in delivering...
Taylor Swift concerts brought cultural earthquake to Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has played host to many tectonic cultural forces over the decades—from the introduction of the personal computer to the way search engines and social media companies altered how humans navigate through the world.
In a way, these technological advances allowed old and young...


















