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California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on June 21 shared California's progress on the 30X30 plan, a goal to protect 30% of the state's land and coastal waters by 2030.  California has preserved nearly 1,000 square miles of land and sea in the first year...

The 2026 class of the Saratoga-Los Gatos Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley to raise funds and construct custom-designed playhouses to donate to deserving local families. The project was part of NCL’s ongoing commitment to...

Rob Moore, the progressive first-time candidate for Los Gatos Town Council, edged ahead of the slow-growth-advocating incumbent Mary Badame to claim first place in early voting results. There are three positions available on Council, as Mayor Rob Rennie was up for reelection, and Councilmember...

You may have recently devoured his 2022 San Jose Jazz Summerfest round-up, enjoyed learning about the "ambient and dissonant sounds" of the "Industrial Triangle," or the Hidden History of Lincoln Avenue, but now fans of writer Gary Singh—a columnist for sister publication Metro Silicon...

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...

Two people died after getting out of a car and being struck by another vehicle on Highway 17 in Campbell early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 4:12am on southbound Highway 17 north of Hamilton Avenue. CHP officers arrived...

As the laps ticked off in the girls 3200 meter race in the star-studded Dublin Distance Fiesta on March 21, Shea Elmore knew she was on pace for a fast time. She just didn’t know how fast.  The Los Gatos High School senior finished fourth in...

Public Health receives grant to reduce overdose harm  The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has been awarded $11,125,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with health systems and community partners on drug overdose prevention. Activities will include: • Get more...

Since “The Project” was kicked off by Los Gatos Thrives in 2023, studies, workshops and surveys have demonstrated a strong desire for a new community center in Los Gatos. And now, two conceptual renderings have been unveiled for the multigenerational community center. The Los Gatos Community...

Contributor Jeffrey P. Blum is a family law mediator. Robert Greene’s book “The 48 Laws of Power” instructs us to never criticize our boss. Avoiding criticizing your boss is important for maintaining your position and gaining favor. Criticisms can be perceived as a challenge to...