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Joyous Moments (Photo Gallery)
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...
The Merry Trombones Blast Out the Holiday Cheer
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...
On land and sea
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...
Remembering our Issue 1 launch, on the eve of the second (photos + video)
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...
Rebel Yell: Los Gatos Local Makes Memories at Scotts Valley Food, Beer + Wine Fest
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...
Friday Night Lights (+ Smoke) in Los Gatos
Brenson Kanongataa, 17, a varsity football player from Oak Grove, was frustrated he didn’t have the chance to try his luck at taming the Wildcats. That’s because the first big home game in Los Gatos was called off due to wildfire smoke.
“It sucks,” the...
Los Gatos’ Summer Street Party Series Deemed a Gigantic Success
For seven Thursdays this summer, music wafted through the generally sleepy streets of Los Gatos, thanks to money from President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, with the number of revelers growing each week.
As Catherine Somers, the executive director of the Los Gatos Chamber...