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Without Consensus, Town Council Updates its Meeting Rules
The Los Gatos Town Council moved forward Tuesday with a pair of initiatives intended to regain control of meetings that have become increasingly disorderly in recent weeks as a pro-Trump faction protested vaccines and LGBTQ inclusion during public comment periods.
While the first reading of...
Los Gatos High boys basketball team ready for strong season
A familiar face is back on the sideline for the Los Gatos High boys basketball team. Nick Ward has returned for his second stint as the Wildcats coach after a three-year absence.
His first stint lasted four years and upon his return he has inherited...
Senior nutrition program scores 35K grant; high school district adds to admin roster; free sandwiches (local scene)
Live Oak Receives 35K Grant
The Los Gatos Foundation for Older Adults to Thrive announced Feb. 29 a $35,000 grant to the Live Oak Senior Nutrition Center to address a shortfall in funding for senior meals in Los Gatos.
The grant came from the Successful Solutions...
On the cutting edge, with Cinequest’s Halfdan Hussey
San Jose’s homegrown film festival, Cinequest—which is on now through the rest of March—will feature some 250 movies from 45 different companies. More than 100 of these are premieres of one kind or another.
Cinequest is also a showcase for new technology—“a discovery bastion” not...
Agata Fin shines bright for Italian national team in U20 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship
Agata Fin was the ripe old age of 8 when she set a lofty goal to one day play for Italy’s women’s lacrosse national team.
The Cal Berkeley freshman and 2024 Los Gatos High graduate achieved her goal in the summer of 2023, playing for...
Los Gatos High junior Aydon Stefanopoulos the top-finishing CCS boys runner in prestigious Woodbridge Classic
Aydon Stefanopoulos might’ve not gotten the time he wanted in the Woodbridge Classic—one of the largest and most prestigious high school cross country invitationals in the country—but it doesn’t mean the Los Gatos High junior had a terribly disappointing race.
Far from it. Stefanopoulos entered...
Ousted superintendent gets $308,448 in exchange for waiving right to sue
Following the resignation of controversial former superintendent Bill Sanderson on Oct. 22, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has been taking steps to rebuild relationships.
During their Nov. 12 meeting, board members voted unanimously to name Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Heath Rocha acting...
Villa Montalvo blooms during weekend art gathering
This past Saturday evening, Villa Montalvo came alive with art, in spite of the unexpected rain.
Over the past 20 years, the Lucas Art Program has hosted over 1,300 resident artists at Montalvo.
Eleven studios were open for tour and exploration.
This evening started with appetizers, then...
Field of Dreams: Niko Tsakiris signs with the San Jose Earthquakes
Surrounded by family and friends to celebrate the announcing of his contract signing with the San Jose Earthquakes on Jan. 13 at PayPal Park, Niko Tsakiris couldn’t help but get emotional.
After all, a dream had been realized. But in typical Tsakiris fashion, the precocious...
Court announces new leadership
On Jan. 1, the Julie A. Emede official became Presiding Judge, while the Eric S. Geffon was named an assistant presiding judge, with the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Emede, who previously served as an assistant presiding judge, succeeds Beth McGowen, whose term as presiding...


















