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January 15, 2026

‘Cats roundup: Elmore, Stefanopoulos win cross country league titles; field hockey and boys water polo teams advance to CCS playoff semifinals

When Shea Elmore won the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division Cross Country Finals as a freshman, she was running with then-teammate Sophie Tau to cross the finish line first.  The two were in a virtual dead-heat to the finish, and both had...

Los Gatos girls volleyball falls in CCS D-I title match, but earns CIF NorCal berth

A slow start put the Los Gatos High girls volleyball team back on its heels in the Central Coast Section Division I playoff championship match Nov. 4 at Palo Alto High.  The No. 2 seed Wildcats got back on track after a rough first set,...

Los Gatos High girls volleyball playing its best entering CCS title match against Salinas

When the Los Gatos High girls volleyball team dropped a four-set match to Salinas High a mere two weeks ago, the Wildcats had little idea they would get a golden opportunity to avenge the defeat on a bigger stage. That’s exactly the situation No. 2...

A man’s been stealing 1 beer out of a 6-pack every day from a downtown store for months (Police Blotter, Oct. 15-21)

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Oct. 15 • A vehicle was reported stolen on Oak Rim Court. • A bathroom was reportedly vandalized at Vasona Park. • A man was arrested for contempt of court on High School Court at 4:19pm. Oct. 16 • A man and a woman were arrested for being in...

Creating magic in the lives of children battling cancer

magic yarn project volunteers
More than 390 volunteers made yarn wigs for children battling with cancer and other medical hair loss conditions, as part of the Magic Yarn Project event held Oct. 20-21 in Saratoga. The yarn wigs are not only comfortable on tender bald heads, but allow these...

Clothing-optional resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains for sale

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The oldest member of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, Lupin Lodge, the clothing-optional Santa Cruz Mountains retreat, is being put up for sale. Management told staff and residents of the property the news last week during a community dinner, and as word got out,...

Supervisors seek to improve wireless connections in fire-prone areas

wireless tower in the forest
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal Oct. 24 that seeks to ensure service is maintained to wireless customers in wildfire-prone areas during a disaster or power outage. The decision directs county staff to identify actions to ensure the effectiveness of the...

No small feat: Los Gatos girls water polo repeats as De Anza Division round-robin, playoff tournament champion

Before the start of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division tournament, Los Gatos High girls water polo coach Don Appleton said the biggest joy of the season was seeing the multiple talents that developed which has made the team balanced and...

Defoliation is a messy process

elder leaves
Autumn foliar color eventually gets messy. Actually, any deciduous foliage can become messy during its autumn defoliation. Color is not a prerequisite. Some deciduous foliage remains green through the process. Furthermore, some evergreen foliage contributes to the mess. A few evergreen species shed a...

Dog-friendly Halloween

costumes in Los Gatos
Human and canine attendees of the Halloween Kid & Pet Costume PAW-Looza pose for a photo on Oct. 29 outside Jackie 'O boutique. The event in downtown Los Gatos included trick-or-treating at various businesses as well as a costume contest.

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