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Readers say Travel Advisors founder sure will be missed
(Executive Editor Dan Pulcrano’s obituary for businessman Ed Stahl, which ran in last week’s newspaper, sparks outpouring of remembrances)
I am a cousin of Ed Stahl, living in Virginia, where he had numerous cousins.
We all loved Ed—his cheerful smile, his booming voice and his lifelong...
The moral will to serve
Each week, when members of the Rotary Club of Los Gatos rise to say the Pledge of Allegiance, we reaffirm our commitment to the country and our community. It is a meaningful ritual, but I believe we have room—indeed, a responsibility—for something more. After...
Do Governor Moonbeam’s words apply to the current Los Gatos housing picture?
Back in the 1970s, then–California Governor Jerry Brown earned the nickname “Governor Moonbeam” for his forward-thinking and unconventional ideas. Among them was a now-famous mantra: “Small is beautiful.” Brown’s vision championed conservation, thoughtful planning, and development that respected the natural landscape and community character.
Los...
Thriving with Age: How Santa Clara County’s older adults are defying expectations
We live in a society that often views aging through a lens of decline. From advertisements promising to “reverse the aging process” to assumptions that older adults are disengaged or deteriorating, the cultural script is clear—and frequently wrong. But a growing body of research...
Tackling emerging contaminants in drinking water
Emerging contaminants, also known as “contaminants of emerging concern,” are substances in the environment that may be detrimental to wildlife and/or human health.
Some emerging contaminants are chemicals and compounds entering bodies of water like lakes and rivers, which are identified, tracked, studied, and ultimately...
Opinion: Gadflies, free speech and the future of civic dialogue here in Los Gatos
While serving on the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission, I became familiar with many regulars who engaged with local government. One man stood out for his persistence. He wasn’t a crank. He was sharp, well-prepared and articulate. Yet, despite his constructive contributions, he became...
Letter: Resident not happy about ‘NO KINGS’ graffiti
On Saturday, vandals participating in the “No Kings” protests graffitied the Loma Brewing alleyway.
As a community, we shouldn’t stand for our town to be treated this way by outsiders. I value the beauty and safety of this town, and will do everything I can...
Parents proud of football-playing graduate son
We would like to give a shout out to our son (Franklin D. White III) who graduates from Los Gatos High School this Friday. As a transfer student from Saratoga High School his sophomore year, his journey through Los Gatos High has been filled...
Opinion: Draft code of conduct policy raises concerns
In early May 2025, the Los Gatos Town Council introduced a proposed Boards, Committees, and Commissions (BCC) Code of Conduct Policy designed to set expectations for commissioners’ behavior, public communications and interactions with Town staff and the public. The intent is reasonable: to promote...
The ‘perfect day’ in Los Gatos?
The Laurel and Hardy film “Perfect Day” is a masterclass in irony. In about twenty minutes, it captures the unraveling of a well-intentioned Sunday outing. The boys and their wives are dressed and ready for a relaxing picnic. But the car won’t start. Tempers...