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El Camino Health earns HeartCARE Center honor; high school district plots course; event supports African farmers (local scene)
El Camino Health nationally recognized
El Camino Health’s Norma Melchor Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) has earned the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting stringent accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized HVI...
Willow Street pizzeria marks 30 years
Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza has deep roots in the Silicon Valley restaurant scene. Its journey began in 1991 in Willow Glen, introducing gourmet wood-fired pizza in a small brick building where its flagship remains.
Its success led to a Los Gatos expansion two years later...
New league, same result as Los Gatos High football team wins PAL Bay Division championship
Holding back tears, Los Gatos High football coach Mark Krail delivered a brief yet emotionally charged speech in the aftermath of a riveting 24-21 win over Wilcox High on Oct. 27.
He didn’t have to say much to let his players know how proud he...
Fire hazard zone causes construction headaches
During the Oct. 3 Town Council meeting, public commenter Brandye Sweetnam shared her concerns with the challenges of building in fire hazard zones in town.
From her perspective, the burden on some homeowners in the hillsides seeking to improve their properties is much too heavy,...
High School District #1 in math; Office of Ed recognizes teachers (local scene)
Teachers recognized by Office of Education
Three teachers in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District were selected to receive a 2023 Special Teacher Recognition Award at the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) annual Teacher Recognition Celebration on Oct. 23.
They are:• Alex Czech,...
Audit shows county jail still has hundreds of recommendations to address
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has implemented about a quarter of the more than 600 reforms identified in a 2016 plan to improve its jail system, according to a report received Oct. 17 by the county Board of Supervisors from an independent oversight...
Autumn foliar color appreciates chill
Indian Summer complicates autumn. It is an imposition of pleasant weather that delays inevitable chill. Gardening is a bit more enjoyable while the weather remains summery. However, late warmth confuses a few species that should decelerate growth for autumn. Deciduous species delay dormancy. This...
Handyperson Jeff goes to work with Rebuilding Together
My dad was an all-around handyperson. He had a well-equipped work room in our basement and the knack to take on and complete difficult home improvement projects, such as installing a central air conditioning system, vents and all, to cool our entire house.
Sadly, I...
Dia de los Muertos dedication in Los Gatos; raising money for mammograms (local scene)
Community invited to display photos at Dia de los Muertos altar
In the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, a special Ofrenda (Offering) has been constructed by Los Gatos artist Olga Enciso Smith and her son Brian M. Smith.
The display of colors, aromas and typical...
Early spring bulbs start now
Halloween seems to be an appropriate time to bury early spring bulbs in shallow graves. The season begins about now, and continues until about the end of the year. Installation of new bulbs might initially be ungratifying. There is nothing to show after their...
