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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...

Have you ever wondered how the infamous U-shaped stretch of Highway 17 known as Big Moody Curve got its name? There isn’t much to say about early settler D. B. Moody, who owned the property. But what happened there is one of the most...

We live in a unique and beautiful area, with some really wonderful people. Be sure—during the holidays—to take time to count your blessings. Here are some community updates and fun things to do… PEDRO’S IS BACK, and you will not believe the transformation. Dress up, get out...

Wow, did we ever get a downpour last week! Part of the ceiling at the Safeway fell in and they were briefly closed. Seems like it might be a wet winter. Git out those galoshes, an atmospheric river is incoming. Now, where did I...

An early fall feast was served-up at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center on Monday at lunch to approximately 170 55-Plus members, ahead of Thanksgiving. And it was delicious. Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse roasted the turkeys to perfection. The moist stuffing complemented the gravy...

District Attorney Jeff Rosen is asking Santa Clara County high school students to create and submit original art that helps the DA's Office fight online crimes like fraud, catfishing, and cyberbullying. The winner will receive $1,500. The second-place winner will receive $1,000. The third-place winner will...

Bundle up; take a walk; enjoy the cool fall weather; head to the heated library; or perhaps our cozy movie theater…Mayor Mary Badame will cut the Chamber of Commerce welcome ribbon for CǠRNICO Tools & Provisions, at 501 N. Santa Cruz Ave., #1, on...

The Discovery Shop in Los Gatos is now open at their new location, 150 W. Main Street, in the former Joseph A. Banks space, adjacent to Breaking Dawn. It’s a far cry from their smaller former location on East Main Street near the Garden...

LGS Recreation will hold a ceremony in honor of Veterans this Saturday at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center at 208 E. Main St. "We encourage you to bring in photos or memorabilia on the day of the event to display on the Memory Table,"...

Here’s what’s on tap in the coming days: On Nov. 16, you’ll be able to support the Bay Area Second Harvest Food Bank and the Kiwanis at Safeway on Santa Cruz Ave. The Afternoon Rotary Club of Los Gatos will hold a showing of “The Best...