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$2.2M for College of Adaptive Arts; new admin at LGSUHSD; theater major makes Dean’s List at Montclair State (local scene)
College of the Adaptive Arts receives $2.2M funding boost
Senator Dave Cortese joined with leaders of special education on Friday to announce a $2.2 million state investment into the College of the Adaptive Arts (CAA) in Saratoga.
This funding will expand on CAA’s efforts in delivering...
CERT training strengthens community’s plan for what to do if disaster strikes
WHAT IS CERT?
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an all-volunteer, community-based emergency preparedness organization, supported by and operating within the command structure of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of LGMS CERT is to provide support and...
Discover LOST Gatos: How the ‘Almond Grove Historic District’ emerged from a scary chapter in our history
Strolling through the Almond Grove neighborhood is a real treat this time of year, when you can see carefully restored Victorian homes adorned with elaborate Halloween decorations. Yet these charming tree-lined streets once faced something even more menacing than ghosts and goblins. Progress.
During the...
Monterey Jazz All-Stars Perform July 23 at Jazz on the Plazz
Here’s something not to be missed: an evening of traditional jazz with a youthful spin as music students across Monterey County audition in Los Gatos for the honor of being accepted as an All-Star.
Stu Reynolds leads the instrumental Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Band, with...
Community members test disaster response capabilities
What do you do when a 7.2 magnitude quake tears through the heart of your community? That’s what more than 50 Los Gatos locals had to grapple with on Saturday, as authorities and volunteers gathered for a natural disaster drill.
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police...
The ‘eyes’ have it: Jim Barth named grand marshal
When the 68th annual Los Gatos Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade steps-off on Dec. 7, all eyes will be on Grand Marshal Jim Barth, who was chosen for his contributions to the town’s youth.
Barth is the immediate past president of the Los Gatos Lions Club and...
Pop Pop goes Looney: Los Gatos Thrives expands Monday Morning Movies with classic characters
As a grandfather of two lively young boys who call me “Pop Pop,” I often struggle to relate to their favorite cartoons—Bluey, Power Rangers, and whatever else is flashing across their screens. Meanwhile, I miss the zany charm of Bugs Bunny, the chaos 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...
Flights closes its doors as Spanish restaurant Telefèric Barcelona opens
Few sectors of the economy have seen as much volatility during the pandemic than the restaurant industry. And in recent weeks Los Gatos has seen its fair share of upheaval.
But according to wine salesman Sebastian Balest of Benicia-based Winebow, who’s been making the rounds...
Vine-to-Wine; Adaptive Arts college founder recognized; Sanborn Park cleanup (local scene)
Vine-to-Wine event set for Nov. 4 at Mountain Winery
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting its third annual event on Nov. 4 from 1-7pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
Vine-to-Wine celebrates the end of harvest and highlights Santa Clara...
