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Grosvenor eliminates 14 more affordable units from North 40 Phase 2
The parade of residents who spoke at Planning Commission on April 30—cheering the developer for setting aside 16 units for people with mental disabilities—partially masked the reality that 14 affordable units had been erased from their North 40 designs since Grosvenor Americas submitted its...
Big Truck Day—bronze festival winner—prepares for big Saturday fun
Organizers of one of the most popular events for families in Los Gatos, Big Truck Day, have been making last-minute preparation for tomorrow's festivities.
The fun begins Saturday, May 3 at 10am and goes until 1pm, at 15 Lyndon Avenue.
On the schedule: big trucks, food...
Reflecting on local radio history: the golden age of KEEN
While the Los Gatan often shines a light on the rich history of our wonderful town, let me take you next door to San Jose and revisit a local legend that made such a difference in my life. It might just resonate with your...
Arbor Day and Spring into Green put spotlight on the environment
“April showers bring May flowers” —A proverb meaning unpleasant things can ultimately lead to a positive outcome.
One very nice thing about living in “these parts” is the changing of the seasons.
And by the way, Los Gatos and Saratoga are designated “tree cities.”
Well, OK, a...
Barnes & Noble’s Los Gatos plans distress local shops
Owning a bookstore was a lifelong dream for Tanya Sedneva.
And on Saturday, Beyond Text Bookstore will celebrate its one-year anniversary, with snacks, live music and other activities.
“I can’t believe it’s been one year already, though at times it feels like it’s been just a...
El Camino Health building inpatient rehab facility in Sunnyvale
On April 22, El Camino Health broke ground on the El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an inpatient rehabilitation center in Sunnyvale, CA. Officials with the health system said it will offer a “safe and therapeutic environment” for individuals facing serious challenges.
“The El Camino Health...
After 2-year wait, Petals Creamery prepares to scoop Persian culture-inspired ice cream
Over two years ago, friends Nathan Gaudreau and Marcel Khorsand signed a lease to open their own Persian culture-inspired ice cream shop in the heart of Los Gatos. Sitting in the location that once housed Gymboree, the new shop, bakery and café arrives with...
2 murder counts for Boulder Creek man ID’d by victim before he was shot
On Monday, 36 days after police say Boulder Creek resident James David Collier, 66, shot and killed two men—then left their bodies in the back of a truck in the Santa Cruz Mountains—he had his first day in court.
That is, he was scheduled to...
Bike and pedestrian infrastructure celebrated in Los Gatos with opening of Hwy 9 bridge
On an overcast spring day—20 years after planning began—a new prefabricated pedestrian, bicycle and ADA-compliant bridge was dedicated at Highway 9.
It links Highway 9 to the Los Gatos Creek Trailhead, and is located beside an existing bridge.
At this brief dedication were the visionaries who...
The Longevity Economy: Opportunities and challenges for Los Gatos
Andrew J. Scott's work on the Longevity Economy offers a compelling lens through which to view the future of Los Gatos, with its significant and growing older adult population. Rather than framing increased life expectancy as a societal burden, Scott emphasizes the economic opportunities...
