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Article inspires generational transfer of musical instrument
When Virginia Primon was a shy teenager in the 1950s, playing accordion was something that got her onto a community float, to serenade people along the streets of San Jose during a community parade.
After going to college to become a teacher, she just didn’t...
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...
The impressive start to a sizzling season
Traffic was impossible, but at least the downtowners could walk.
The music fans appeared in Town Plaza Park Saturday to take in bluegrass and Americana tunes, not to leave out zydeco.
Those who arrived prior to the noon start time staked their picnic blankets and chairs...
Hwy 9 closed starting today at Sanborn; FEMA location opens; MedAssist program hits milestone (local scene)
Highway 9 closure begins soon for bridge work
Beginning June 22, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full closure of Highway 9 Big Basin Way, at Sanborn Road, to begin the installation of a temporary bridge for the Saratoga Creek Bridge Rehabilitation...
Local Scene: Tree lighting on deck; General Plan study session
Tree lighting, holiday party on deck
The Los Gatos Annual Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Town Plaza Park. The lighting takes place at 6pm, with free photos with Santa Claus to follow.
The next day, the Promenade street festival will combine...
Downtown nightclub Charley’s LG sold
On a Thursday night, DJ MARSHiANN bounced around Charley LG’s plush second-story dancefloor, checking on attendees, as NAPA spun energetic electronic music. It wasn’t long before Brendan Sherry, one of the members of Where You At?, hopped behind the decks to deliver a slew...
(VIDEO) 20th Anniversary of 9/11 ceremony honored Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham + first responders
"Extraordinary acts on behalf of ordinary people," reads the plaque at the 9/11 Memorial in Los Gatos that commemorates the actions of hometown heroes Todd Beamer and Mark Bingham.
They were two of the people responsible for helping bring down Flight 93 in the...
Town shares holiday hours; renter input sought for housing plan; LG gets first-aid training center (local scene)
LOCAL SCENE for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2022.
Town offices closing for holidays
Town of Los Gatos administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2.
The library will also be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2.
Renter input sought for Housing Element update
The Town of Los...
Hunting for eggs at Nestldown
On Sunday, families headed up Old Santa Cruz Highway to join the search efforts for eggs strewn across the Nestldown property by the Easter Bunny.
A treasure hunt was also offered.
As previously reported by the Los Gatan, the special events venue has recently begun opening...
Discover LOST Gatos: The long lost Opera House
Like many small towns in the west, Los Gatos prospered in the late 19th century after the arrival of the railroad. Eager to shed their town’s rustic image, civic-minded citizens and businesspeople sought every opportunity to establish a more cosmopolitan reputation.
A performing arts center...


















