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While Dinah Cotton was out on assignment reporting on the Fourth of July festivities in Los Gatos, she also managed to snap what turned out to be our cover shot this week. The subject in question? A vibrant mimosa tree. The mimosa tree was brought to...

There are many gems hidden throughout Los Gatos, from its rich history to picturesque spots. Some of those jewels are our elegant restaurants, like The Bywater. Owned by David  Kinch–the chef of 3 Michelin Star holder Manresa–this open and welcoming spot specializes in delivering...

Friends of the Heritage Theatre welcomes new board members Friends of the Heritage Theatre (FOHT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to community awareness, community access and fundraising on behalf of the historic performing arts venue in Campbell, welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors:...

Organizers of one of the most popular events for families in Los Gatos, Big Truck Day, have been making last-minute preparation for tomorrow's festivities. The fun begins Saturday, May 3 at 10am and goes until 1pm, at 15 Lyndon Avenue. On the schedule: big trucks, food...

Brats, spaetzle and a community "tapping of the keg" are just a few of the items OktoberFest LG menu, as public broadcaster KCAT invites locals and visitors to soak up Germanic cultural activities. The first bellow of "Prost!" is set to kick things off at...

In the span of 24 years, a group from Los Gatos that rallies helpful high schoolers to assist impoverished families in the northern Mexican province of Baja California Norte has built more than 50 houses and installed upwards of 100 micro solar power systems. Retired...

For more events, visit the online calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar Music in the Park Since 1988, Music in the Park has been a free public summer concert series held on Sunday afternoons, from 5-7pm on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, 110 E Main St. This year’s...

KCAT TV & Radio turned the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn into a Bavarian village last Saturday for their Oktoberfest fundraiser. This included live music, traditional food, dancing and games. All proceeds go to support KCAT’s year-round media programs that "uplift, educate, and connect our...

This year will mark the 100th year that the Christmas tree has stood in the Plaza on the corner of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. As is customary, the tree will be lit on the first Friday of December,...

Although the Live Oak Senior Nutrition & Service Center doors were closed during the pandemic, employees and volunteers were busier than ever, with 90 or so lunches picked up or delivered to seniors every weekday. The nutrition center at 111 Church St. re-opened Aug. 5....