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With so many strange twists and turns to 2021, it was nice to stop by Town Plaza Park during the holidays to hear a familiar sound—carols played by talented local trombonists. According to manufacturer Yamaha, the instrument was likely invented in the 15th Century. It...

Ten graduating seniors from Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools received $1,500 Turnaround Scholarships at the Los Gatos Kiwanis Club’s annual awards luncheon on May 4. The LGHS recipients are Noah Jung, Sadie Dewhirst, Clare McNamara, Danica Radityo, Olivia Galatea, Dennis Birger, Eowyn Frazer-Newcomb and...

The morning of Dec. 30 was like an uplifting reggae song—as mysterious fog swept through the branches of the Santa Cruz Mountains, burning off in their upper reaches. We were still in that midpoint between Christmas and New Year's, where things seem quiet and peaceful...

Local Kitchens, described as a “micro food hall” that brings “several of the Bay Area’s best local restaurants under one roof and closer to home,” celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Los Gatos at Lester Square, 681 Blossom Hill Road. Customers...

Los Gatos High School senior Kyle Santoro premiered his documentary film, “Fentanyl High,” on Dec. 6 at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre. Shot from the perspective and experiences of high school students in Santa Clara County, “Fentanyl High” is a documentary film about fentanyl poisoning...

Heavy rains are a rarity in Los Gatos, but last week saw the community get quite the natural wash. And it put a serious damper on holiday shopping. But by Friday evening, no more droplets were falling—though it was still wet and cool—and hundreds turned...

Los Gatos resident Kathy Skirmont, a member of the Rebel Legion costume group’s Bay Area chapter, made the trek over the hill into Santa Cruz County to participate in the Scotts Valley Food, Beer and Wine Festival Aug. 21. That included making an out-of-this-world impression...

Michelle Todus (from right), Alison Brunsdon and Serena Yuen participate in a weekly knitting group at the Los Gatos Library. The casual group meets Mondays at 4:30pm. It's open to the public and—good news—is currently accepting new members. Even Bailee, the 6-year-old bernedoodle, joined. And thankfully, sources tell...

Vicky Wagner, 71, retired communicator, was the sole peaceful protester at Plaza Park when Dinah Cotton passed by on Saturday. Wagner had just returned from a river cruise that went through Germany, witnessing evidence from the World War II era, including the Holocaust. “We went...

Today we are "putting to bed" (as they say in the news biz) our second issue of the Los Gatan newspaper. That means you'll start seeing the second-ever edition of our community newspaper on stands tomorrow. So, what better time to remember how much fun...