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2nd-ever Scotts Valley Hitchcock Festival; Cat’s Hill Classic (CALENDAR)
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Alfred Hitchcock Film Fest in SV
From March 8-10, the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild will host the Alfred Hitchcock Festival at the new Cultural and Performing Arts Center in Scotts Valley. It will feature a talk...
Los Gatos to duke it out with Paly for title
Every time Los Gatos High boys basketball coach Nick Ward drives home after a game—especially the tough, gut-wrenching losses—he pulls down the sunvisor in his car to read a three-word note.
“Turn it off,” Ward said moments after the Wildcats’ 71-41 win over Gunn High...
Request for transients be ‘moved along’ from Alberto Way spot; gasoline siphoned; business’ window smashed (Police Blotter, Jan. 21-27)
Jan. 21
• A woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting an officer on University Avenue and Boyer Lane at 1:02am.
• A man was arrested for being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia on the 600 block of N. Santa Cruz...
Nicole Steiner continues dominance on the court
When Los Gatos High junior Nicole Steiner burst onto the scene in her freshman year, she displayed a maturity beyond her age.
With her strong and physical play, Steiner delivered impressive numbers, including a handful of 20/20 games (20 points, 20 rebounds), as expectations grew.
Steiner...
Local Kitchens raising $$$ for Daves Avenue; Severe Thrill plays The Cats; Breaking Dawn opening (Calendar)
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Severe Thrill prepares “dance party pop” for The Cats
The Cats presents “Severe Thrill, a musical salute to chart topping ladies” on Friday, Feb. 9 at 6pm. No Cover. Call ahead 408-354-3060 to make a reservation for...
Campo di Bocce turns 27; high school teacher publishes book; funding for affordable housing (local scene)
Campo di Bocce returns after January renovation
In December, longtime Campo di Bocce customers opened their Facebook feeds and saw construction workers in hi-viz outfits stretching sheets of translucent plastic across the popular Los Gatos eatery and sporting hall.
But the facility, one of the community’s...
Los Gatos High School principal to retire
Kevin Buchanan sat in his office overlooking the front lawn as the rain faded into blue sky just before noon on Friday.
Last month, the 64-year-old Los Gatos High School principal broke the news to the school community that this year will be his final...
Biggest haul yet for Afternoon Rotary at Crab Fest ‘24 (VIDEO)
For the second-year running, the Rotary Club of Los Gatos’ Crab Fest has been held on one of the rainiest days of the year. Yet on Saturday night, there was a sell-out crowd at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hall in Saratoga, as community members...
History Club open house draws new faces
After the throng exited the Jan. 25 History Club of Los Gatos open house, organizers Lisa Harris (the event chair) and Emma Jewell (co-chair) finally had a moment to take stock of the whirlwind event.
“We had a sign-in sheet and a lot of people...
Man who died in Boulder Creek after tree crashed into home identified
A 45-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on a home just north of Boulder Creek yesterday around 3:30pm.
Ashley Keehn, of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, said Robert Brainard III was killed when a tree slammed into a home on the 14100...


















