Business

Los Gatos is a sweet town for those who love their sugar. We’re home to two of the best-known bakeries in the Bay Area, Icing on the Cake and Manresa Bread, and arguably some of the best artisan chocolate shops, including Deux Cranes. For years,...

Andrew Klein moved to Los Gatos last fall with his wife and new baby. He’s hoping to make a mark on the community. And he’s hoping his startup will provide the perfect way to get a “grip” on that plan. He founded Groovy Grips in February...

Paola Rrapaj-Kraja has been living in the Bay Area for the last four years, waiting for the day she could open a piano studio to the public. And this Saturday, Rrapaj-Kraja will get to do just that—with the help of Mayor Rob Moore. The ribbon-cutting ceremony...

When the body burns fat, where does it go? In Los Gatos, those burned calories can be converted into cash for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. Mint Condition Fitness, which has helped Los Gatans and residents from surrounding communities hit their fitness goals...

On Sept. 1, the Los Gatos Lodge permanently closed its doors after being in business since 1958. The 8.8-acre lot, once a popular “garden motel,” sold for $78 million dollars to SummerHill Homes. Escrow closed on Oct. 15 for the sale by property owner...

On June 2, CSM Investments, LLC revealed its plans to convert the United States Post Office building downtown into a mixed-use development with housing.  This proposal, which is still in the “pre-application” stage, has been met with opposition from some local residents, but recent changes...

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...

In 1947, Jim Kooper started “University Ave. Barbershop,” which stayed in the family for three generations. After most recent owner Clint Farris closed it down, Alper Yavuz purchased the business. He’d stumbled upon it, on Craigslist, and was instantly drawn to the spot. Yavuz...

In recent years, online sales and big box stores delivered a double whammy to retailers nationwide, with the pandemic making it even more difficult to stay in business.   That’s evident in Los Gatos, where numerous businesses across town have shut their doors. To be sure, new...

Jessica Kashian, the program manager of Los Gatos Music & Arts, Inc., says while Jazz on the Plazz may be wrapping up this week, that doesn’t mean summer musical gatherings are over. And while the exact location of the upcoming “Sunshine of Love” festival she’s...