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April 23, 2026

What’s a ‘Dragon’ doing in Los Gatos? Raising funds for families in crisis, of course!

stuffed dragons
On that one cold rainy day last week, I dropped by the Happy Dragon Thrift Store, the “Dragon” at 245 W. Main St. I had just read online that a person in Virginia had purchased a $3.99 vase at a thrift store that turned...

Local Scene: Nature Center reopening; school officials honored

Youth Science Institute Nature Center Vasona Park
Nature Center prepares for reopening The Youth Science Institute Nature Center is set for a grand reopening on May 28 from 11am to 1pm. The public is invited to explore the new nature dioramas depicting the wildlife community living along Los Gatos Creek as it flows...

Hundreds lend their hands to fantastic faux hair

making yarn wigs
More than 320 volunteers took part in the first local workshop hosted by the Magic Yarn Project, which seeks to provide cool wigs for children dealing with cancer and other conditions. From cotton candy colors to princess styles, the resulting creations were nothing short of...

New tariffs weigh upon upscale charity gift shop The Butter Paddle

Teammates
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,...

Guest View: Community-based mediation is needed in Los Gatos

Jeffrey Blum
Perhaps I’ve read too many articles and listened to too many podcasts decrying the level of vitriol and partisanship existing in Washington D.C. and in many communities throughout the country. Add to this sorry situation the scenes of conflict I’ve seen on television and...

March came in like a lamb, but what’s next?

messy art piece
The Roman saying “Beware of the Ides of March” warned Cesar of his upcoming demise on March 15, 44 BCE. This article is not meant to “warn” you of anything. Rather, it is to let you know of all of the enriching and exciting...

On land and sea

amphibious-classic-car3-3
On a recent afternoon, a bright red convertible sports car, with two people aboard, cruised along Green Valley Road and swung into Pinto Lake City Park in Watsonville. Under mild, sunny conditions, they drove the length of the parking lot past a handful of...

Youth Pitch-In for Service Club Clean-Up of Oak Meadow Park

Oak Meadow Park Kiwanis Cleanup Los Gatos
About 45 children participated in the Kiwanis One Day Trail Cleanup & BBQ at Oak Meadow Park. Volunteers came from around the area to take part in the initiative, which was held Oct. 23. The event, a partnership with the Campbell Kiwanis Club, was held to...

Ballet performer met his wife in Los Gatos

new ballet rehearsal
Many people can identify with being young and unable to find community in the world. For James Kopecky, ballet became a passion back in high school, when a mentor noted his dance skills. “When I was younger, I couldn’t do a lot of outdoor sports...

Yee-haw! (Photos)

Country Cougars
Civic Center Park was teeming with people Sunday evening as the Country Cougars got the crowd relaxin’, toe-tappin’ and line dancin’. The free weekly event series runs from 5-7pm each week until the end of the month. Next up is Bootjuice on Aug. 11, followed...

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