Did Blum’s comedic Los Gatan article fill a pothole?
My recent Los Gatan piece, a brief foray into levity after a series of my more usual serious columns, featured a few lines about the “Grand Canyon-sized pothole” on the Highway 17 north on-ramp.
I even mused, in my most law-abiding tone, about the legality of a DIY asphalt solution.
Lo and behold, mere days after the edition hit newsstands (or, you know, screens), the aforementioned abyss was…gone.
Coincidence? Or, did my subtle hint of rogue pothole repair send shockwaves through Town Hall? I’m picturing panicked bureaucrats, coffee sloshing, scrambling to avert a potential asphalt-wielding citizen uprising.
While the truth may forever remain shrouded in the mists of municipal efficiency, I tip my hat to the Town staff.
You’ve spared me the ignominy of becoming a blacklisted road-filler, a felon reduced to pleading for a presidential pardon, or, worse, a gubernatorial “Good job, you fixed the road, but technically…” speech.
Consider this my official “thank you” for saving me from a life of orange cones and existential guilt.
Jeffrey P. Blum
Los Gatan contributor
*Read his latest Guest View article on P12
Readers dismayed by change to print calendar format
Unwelcomed rumors have it that there is consideration to discontinue the column in your newspaper written by Dinah Cotton (local area “happenings”).
Not only is the column charming and delightful, the column integrates what Los Gatos is all about, particularly during these unwanted times of relentless economic and political unrest.
Our Los Gatos group (I have been a resident for over 30 years) suggest a re-think on the matter.
Disavowing what we consider the highlight of our local newspaper leaves us aghast.
It’s the most interesting column in the newspaper!
We are hoping you are not immune to persuasion.
After all, we are your audience!
Herman Gill
—via email
I’m writing to let you know how wonderful Dinah is and how so many people love to read her column.
Not just myself and my fellow Kiwanis members, but all different people and groups in and around Town.
She really shines as an important ambassador for the Los Gatan!
As you probably know, I am also involved with Los Gatos Thrives and she shows up at their events also—and is a staple in the community for all groups.
I am not quite sure what is happening, but I saw a comment on social media that Dinah’s Event Log may not be continued.
Please do not do that!
It makes us all feel so good to read her column and live through her experiences and fun commentary.
In fact, just a couple of weeks ago, we had some adults show up at the Trail Cleanup that I host, and I asked how they knew about it…they said that they read it in the Los Gatan!
Nancy Pearson
Los Gatos Kiwanis Club boardmember
Editor: The Los Gatan is integrating the current print events listings with the digital “CitySpark” platform we have been using for years now on LosGatan.com.
You will be happy to learn that Dinah Cotton will still be curating the calendar and completing other assignments.
Head to losgatan.com/events-calendar to find upcoming activities or promote your event.
*Articles are edited for length and clarity
