Ribbon cuttings celebrate local businesses
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce celebrated two establishments, one marking 25 years and another opening its second location, with ribbon cutting events on Sept. 25.
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 39 East Main St., marked 25 years of raising funds in the fight against cancer. The resale store features items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and other household items.
William Greene Fine Jewelry Design, which got its start in Scotts Valley, opened its second design studio and showroom at 3 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Its services include custom design jewelry, repairs and restorations, as well as watch and eyeglass repair.
Home prices drop slightly in August
The number of home sales remained the same in Los Gatos in July and August at 46, but prices are beginning to decline, data from the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors shows.
The median price of homes sold in Los Gatos was $2,520,000 for August, according to the data, compared to $2,772,500 in July.
The percent of list price paid in August was 106 percent, down from 108 percent in July.
Countywide, home inventory numbers dropped, as did the number of closed sales when comparing the two months, according to MLSListings. However, when comparing August 2021 to August 2020, sales increased in Santa Clara County by 14 percent.
Blood drive set for Oct. 8
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Robin Sedgwick and Don Knight of Coldwell Banker Realty, and Stanford Blood Center, is holding a blood drive outside the Chamber office at 10 Station Way.
The drive will be held Oct. 8 from 10am-4pm.
The need for blood is dire right now, as large scale blood drives in schools and offices have not been allowed to take place.
Those who give blood will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and be entered into a raffle for an electric bike ($5,000 value).
To make an appointment, visit stanford.io/3uwlcRZ.
