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25-year-old artist with autism has lived fully thanks to his mother
At two years old, Shane Tarkington was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Good Sam Hospital. By then, a child is usually capable of speaking words and communicating in other ways. But Tarkington's parents recall how their son wasn't able to do so...
Suspicious ice cream truck reportedly driving along Palmer Drive and Hooke Lane late at night (Police Blotter, June 14-20)
June 14
A subject was reported drunk in public at Carry Nations on North Santa Cruz Avenue and refused to leave at 1:44am.
A caller reported that their vehicle’s window was smashed, and their guitar and amplifier, worth approximately $1,225, were stolen at Aventino Apartments on...
Looking back, looking forward: David Bruce Winery celebrates Judgment of Paris 50th anniversary
The parking lot of the David Bruce Winery on Bear Creek Road above Los Gatos was nearly filled on Saturday afternoon: something I’d not seen in 26 years. Club members, wine lovers and media had come out to partake in a day-long celebration of...
Delightful Sunday at the ‘fastest zucchini track in the world’
On the first day of summer, in perfect weather, the annual Farmers Market Zucchini Car Races were held. This year, the race day also fell on Father’s Day. The “fastest zucchini track in the world” was assembled on top of the children's fountain that...
Handwriting the Constitution in Los Gatos
“We the People . . .” —Since 1789
Our Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It was written in 1787, was ratified in 1788 and has been in force since 1789. That makes it the world’s longest-surviving written charter of government. It is...
26 from the class of ’26: the list of LGHS athletes who will compete at the 4-year level is impressive
When it comes to the sheer number of student-athletes moving on to play in college, Los Gatos High School has few rivals.
The recent 2026 graduating class had 26 individuals either earn a scholarship to play at a four-year university or receive preferred walk-on status—meaning...
SKILL Act would give companies tax credits for training, hiring students
Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) announced a workforce training bill built on private sector and public-education-institution partnerships at a press conference Monday at West Valley Community College, in Saratoga.
“We do have a future and an AI-empowered economy, and the antidote to this dystopian narrative that...
4 hospitals in the Los Gatos area receive ‘C’ safety grade in latest Leapfrog report
The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades show a mixed picture for South Bay hospitals, with several facilities earning B or C grades as the rating system itself faces scrutiny over its methodology.
After a federal judge in South Florida ruled in March 2026 that Leapfrog’s...
The Glorious Republic of Monte Gatos-Gatoga
There is a stretch of the Silicon Valley foothills where the manicured lawns are greener, the Teslas are plentiful and the property lines are arbitrary. If you drive down Highway 9, you pass through Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga. You might not have...
Bunker Hill Park: Paradise lost
By 1897—just 10 years after incorporation—Los Gatos had lost its reputation as a sleepy rural town. Modern infrastructure such as sidewalks, sewers and electric street lights had been installed to support a rapidly growing population. The next big civic project for the Board of...


















