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Doctor says Valley Physicians Group helped her survive pandemic
Just as the world was shutting down with the arrival of SARS-CoV-2, a Brazilian doctor named Carlos R. Degrandi Oliveira, penned an article in a peer-reviewed journal that sounded the alarm about a little-discussed at-risk group—anesthesiologists.
On top of day-to-day dangers, such as ionizing radiation,...
Succulent plants exhibit unique foliage
All cacti are succulents. However, not all succulents are cacti. Actually, cacti are a very unique family. Their distinctive spines and thorns are very specialized leaves and stems. Such specialized leaves can not photosynthesize without green chlorophyll. Therefore, cacti rely on their succulent green...
Home & School Club president appointed to high school district board
As of today, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has a new trustee.
Shawn Mortensen was described by a District spokesperson as "a dedicated Los Gatos High School parent" who is currently serving as the president of the school’s Home & School Club.
He...
Council censures commissioner over ‘white anti-housing men’ comment
After Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark—who works on housing issues for the Silicon Valley nonprofit West Valley Community Services—watched density rules suggested by the Town body she sits on get refined by Council, only to be swept aside entirely by a late-breaking referendum drive funded...
Local Scene: Tree lighting on deck; General Plan study session
Tree lighting, holiday party on deck
The Los Gatos Annual Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Town Plaza Park. The lighting takes place at 6pm, with free photos with Santa Claus to follow.
The next day, the Promenade street festival will combine...
Higher, highest: Hannah Slover wins the high jump in CIF State Championships
For the first time since 2014, Los Gatos High has an individual state track and field champion.
Wildcats junior Hannah Slover joined rarefied air when she won the girls high jump competition in the CIF State Championships May 27-28 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan...
High schoolers get ‘perfect’ score on state exams
The California Department of Education released the 2025 California School Dashboard earlier this month, providing schools and families with information on school and district progress in improving student learning and outcomes. The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District calls it “a defining moment of...
Student wins national award; 9/11 memorial event planned; caregiver conference upcoming (local scene)
Los Gatos student receives national award
Los Gatos High School senior Najman Mahbouba was awarded the 2023 Hamilton Scholars Award for his academic accomplishments and community service.
As one of 40 students selected throughout the country, Mahbouba will participate in The Empowerment Program, a five-year leadership...
Council supports rezoning for homes in split-decisions
On Nov. 7, Town Council members debated the merits of rezoning areas where homebuilding is meant to occur.
The meeting kicked off with an item that took 40 minutes, even though it had already been debated and approved at a prior meeting (it needed to...
Kat the Musician excited to set the ambiance at LG Roasting Co.
Katerina Aleksenko was 13 years old when she started teaching herself how to play guitar at home in Fresno.
At 21 she was staying in North Hollywood at an AirBnB, when the owner introduced her to famed music producer Charlie Wilson, which led to recording...
