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September 21, 2026

Memories on Film (GALLERY)

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(Photos by Jonathan Natividad) In addition to the stunning digital shots sports photographer Jonathan Natividad has collected throughout the year, he’s also taken time here and there to snap some key moments on old school film. “I’ve been using a disposable film camera, mainly Fujifilm and...

The Butter Paddle—recently named “Best Nonprofit”—celebrates 15 years in Los Gatos

The Butter Paddle volunteers shot from a ladder
Starting today, “Best Nonprofit” title-holder The Butter Paddle (so-named in our Best of Los Gatos issue, last week) is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in Los Gatos. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by Mayor Matthew Hudes. At 4pm the store will introduce its new...

Report: Hospitals maintained safety standards despite pandemic challenges

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Despite hospital-acquired infections shooting up as much as 60% nationally during the pandemic, local facilities have managed to maintain safety standards, according to a consumer watchdog organization. Good Samaritan Hospital of San Jose jumped from years of getting a “C” grade, to joining El Camino’s...

Popovich: How to be happier in life

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What Is happiness? Everyday terms: Happiness is feeling joyful, content or satisfied with life. It includes small pleasures as well as a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment. Psychological perspective: Psychologists define happiness as subjective well-being—a combination of positive emotions, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. It...

Downtown boutiques deal with break-ins

suspect inside East Kennedy
With afternoon turning to evening, Raschel Archambeault would normally be closing-up-shop at East Kennedy, but on Feb. 28, she was waiting for a locksmith. Earlier in the day she’d learned overnight a man had broken-into the downtown boutique she manages, and so here she was...

Letters: Strategic priority hypocrisy?; Kudos for train writing and the Masons event notice; Ralph DiTullio lauded

Image of a retro typewriter.
Why aren’t veterans a priority? I recently attended the Los Gatos Town’s strategic planning meeting, and noticed a conflict. Under the goal of Fiscal Stability, “Sell or Lease Certain Town Properties” is listed; yet under the goal of Civic Engagement, “Community Engagement” is listed. As the Town...

Home of the Week: Estate with cherry cabinets, a butler’s pantry, a fireplace and 5 bathrooms

Home of the Week - exterior
This Kennedy Estates home has countless amenities, including a climate controlled wine cellar said to have storage for more than 1,000 bottles. Located at 217 Forrester Road in Los Gatos, the 5,877-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The marble entryway leads to the living...

Referendum throws wrench into Los Gatos’ housing plans

collecting signatures in Los Gatos
Despite Town Council having already decided on how much housing to plan for when it passed the 2040 General Plan earlier this year, an organization pushing for slow growth had managed to get a couple key parts of it put on hold. But the group...

Brush fire vs. prepared neighborhood

fire preparations in yard
On May 29 around 2pm, Shadi Allen, a resident of Mountain Laurel Lane in Los Gatos, became aware of a possible fire while she was on the second floor of her home. She smelled smoke wafting through the bedrooms, then looked out of a...

Subject reportedly spotted cutting off branches from a tree on Sharon Court  (Police Blotter, July 5-11)

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police shoulder patch
July 5 Juveniles were reportedly using a speaker to blast loud music and talk in a car at Harwood Road and Harwood Court at 1:29am. Someone reportedly stole a couple of bottles of champagne from Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard at 10:27am. A driver reportedly ran...

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