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Power being restored to mountain homes
Wednesday morning around 7:45am, 6,301 homes lost power, after a fault was reported on a line that serves the San Lorenzo Valley, according to utility officials.
The outage occurred on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. circuit that has Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings built in,...
A time of ‘sweet rain’ in Los Gatos with new business arrival
Finally, that former Montebello Market space next to Parkside on Montebello Way has a new owner. Entrepreneur Janet Shoh, just opened her third location of Danbi Korean BBQ, finally bringing representation of this popular ethnic cuisine to downtown Los Gatos. Shoh has two other...
Peregrine Hospitality scores Toll House Hotel downtown
On March 2, Peregrine Hospitality, a hotel company with a $2.5 billion portfolio, announced it had acquired Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos, as well as The Lodge at Tiburon—facilities that serve what’s known in the business as “drive-to-leisure” markets.
“These are both exceptionally well-located...
Heritage Pub and Chop House ready to open its doors
The iconic La Cañada Building is one of the most recognizable spots in town, squarely located in the Los Gatos Historic Commercial District. And now, a new name is emerging for the second story of the building: Heritage Pub and Chop House.
Owners Walker and...
Launch of SPENGA fitness studio in Los Gatos puts spotlight on healthy living
Cheers rang out from a group of young women at the sparkling fitness studio in northern Los Gatos, May 25.
One of them, 36-year-old Cibele Menezes, had just received word from the SPENGA head office in Chicago they’d officially certified her to teach at their...
Mrs. Claus goes shopping for the men in her life
It wasn’t all that hard to find fancy gift options for male recipients, when I set out about town on this latest quest of mine. And not all products and services are created equal. Of course, the best gifts are the ones that come...
Los Gatos company inks deal with Miami-Dade school district
Los Gatos-based Facilitron, recently announced a new partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), the fourth largest school district in the United States.
This collaboration brings Facilitron's facility management system to more than 400 campuses in Miami-Dade County, which company officials say will allow the...
Environmental cleanup at Saratoga dry cleaner site results in massive improvement
In October 2004, when inspectors tested the water in front of the Hillview Cleaners dry cleaner in downtown Saratoga, they discovered serious contamination.
They found the groundwater coursing with 5,400 µg/L (micrograms per liter) of PCE, a key component in degreasing and scouring fabric for...
Charlie Palmer sees huge potential in area’s food and wine scene
For many, the name Charlie Palmer is immediately associated with his eponymous steak houses—and his Michelin star gem Aureole—in Manhattan.
But, it’s also synonymous with Sonoma Wine Country and Dry Creek Kitchen, a pioneering restaurant that helped establish Healdsburg’s status as an international culinary destination.
His...
NC Boardshop keeps local in focus
Despite waves of consolidation in the surfing and skateboarding industries, and the challenges faced by brick and mortar retail with the growth of digital shopping, Los Gatos’ NC Boardshop has stood as a steadfast presence.
The storefront at 16203 Los Gatos Boulevard is as unassuming...


















