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At just 20 years old, Saratoga native Niko Tsakiris continues to make his mark with the San Jose Earthquakes, pairing composure and vision well beyond his years with a growing physical presence on the pitch.  His developing strength has added a new dimension to his...

Updated June 27, 2022 at 5:22pm: 90% containment. A fire burning along Highway 17 was 90% contained at 5:20pm after burning two acres Monday, authorities said. Cal Fire learned of the blaze near the summit—on the Santa Cruz County side in the Alta Vista Lane area—at...

This July, Los Gatos Youth Theatre (LGYT) is bringing “Sound of Music” and “Freaky Friday” back to life. The 13-year-old non-profit is fast approaching its summer performances with Artistic Director Heather Stokes at the helm.  LGYT’s Encore group started rehearsing for “Freaky Friday,” a Disney...

The Discovery Shop in Los Gatos is now open at their new location, 150 W. Main Street, in the former Joseph A. Banks space, adjacent to Breaking Dawn. It’s a far cry from their smaller former location on East Main Street near the Garden...

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking to transfer the case of the Valley Fair Mall shooter from juvenile court to adult court. The District Attorney’s Office today formally charged a San Jose 17-year-old with attempted murder and assault with a semi-automatic firearm...

The town is looking to revitalize senior programs, which is why the Los Gatos Senior Services Committee is conducting a survey that asks residents who are over 60 what types of programs should be offered in town. “We lost a lot of senior services when...

The wine industry is experiencing a glut of grapes and bulk wine. Vineyards are being pulled out in the Central Valley and in parts of Europe. Many vines will not even be picked this year, making a field day for the birds. Vineyards here...

My dad was an all-around handyperson. He had a well-equipped work room in our basement and the knack to take on and complete difficult home improvement projects, such as installing a central air conditioning system, vents and all, to cool our entire house.  Sadly, I...

Doug McNeil was a vibrant Monte Sereno resident who helped bring solar lighting to thousands of youths across the globe. He died July 31 after a five-year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Professionally, McNeil was an aerospace engineer at NASA and worked...

This article has been updated. Los Gatos Town Attorney Robert Schultz announced his resignation on Nov. 8. Schultz, who graduated in 1986 from Southwestern University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar in 1987, was hired by the Los Gatos Town Council in...