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Jewish K-8 day school welcomes new head
Tzachi Rechter has been named Head of School of Los Gatos’ Yavneh Day School.
The board of trustees announced the news Aug. 12.
He will succeed Cindy Schlesinger, the school’s previous leader, and Sarah Munson, who’s been serving as Interim Head of School.
“Over the course of...
Soil is more than dirty
All weeds are plants. Not all plants are weeds. Weeds are a specifiable subset of plants. Specifically, weeds are plants that grow wildly where they are undesirable. Similarly, dirt is likely soil, although it could be anything that is dirty. Soil is not merely...
DJs launch new music series at Charley’s LG
It was midday on Tuesday and Santa Cruz resident Jordan Lipaz, 27, the co-founder of Lit n’ Loud Productions, was once again scrutinizing the logo to be printed on unique merchandise for an upcoming show he’s organizing in Los Gatos.
Lipaz—aka Lapositive—had been going back-and-forth...
Hanukkah event at Plaza Park celebrated volunteers
When it was time to gather the speakers for Hanukkah festivities at this year’s event at Town Plaza Park on New Year's Day, organizer Tami Segal didn’t see elected official Matthew Hudes.
“Where’s the mayor?” she wondered. “He’s supposed to be here.”
Segal, the PJ Library...
Fossil Farm to play at LGS Rec’s summer picnic for seniors
When four-piece rock band Fossil Farm steps up, next week, to play at the Civic Center Lawn for Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Rec)’s Annual Senior Summer Picnic, it will mark their triumphant return to Cat Town.
The group, which plays music from...
Palm trees are specialized trees
A tree is a woody perennial plant with a single tall trunk and branches. Banana trees and tree ferns lack both branches and wood. Arboriform yuccas develop branches but are not woody. Palm trees are no better. Some develop a few trunks but without...
Local Scene: School break activities; mortgage lender opens branch
Recreational activities offered during break
LGS Recreation is offering various programs for children during the school break from Feb. 21-25.
Programs include robotics, dance, art, gymnastics, sports, LEGO building and more.
For information, visit bit.ly/3sClRAO.
National mortgage lender opens Campbell branch
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, a national direct mortgage...
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.
A festive night at the (New) Museum
One of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Trolley stops along Main Street is in front of New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), at 106 E. Main St.
For the second year, NUMU took this opportunity to hold a “Festive” Evening, last Friday.
The event was...
Sounds of Summer bringing bluegrass to Plaza Park
Several weeks ago, a dirt-manure mixture was spread—by hand—around Town Plaza Park. And while the blades are coming in thick and luscious with clover, it’s a different kind of bluegrass that will be the star of the show tomorrow.
Los Gatos Music and Arts, the...


















