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Mike Wasserman says things are looking up…
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and remained healthy.
I’m a “cup is half full” kind of guy, and believe that 2022 has a lot of positive surprises in store for all of us!
Board President. In December, my colleagues...
The secret life of caregivers
November is Family Caregiver Month, a time to shine a light on the unsung heroes among us—those incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to caring for their loved ones. In Santa Clara County, the theme “Yes, I am a caregiver” captures the often-hidden work...
What I didn’t know before I opened a bookstore
My North Santa Cruz Avenue business, Beyond Text Bookstore, has now been open for over six months.
That’s six months the place has been filled with real people—not just my dreams and hopes.
Upon reflection, I wanted to share a little about what I didn’t know...
Beware the Ides of March…for a blood drive!
Julius Caesar, a name synonymous with power, ambition and—ultimately—betrayal, met his fate on the Ides of March. While we remember this date for the fall of a Roman emperor, the Ides of March also offers us a chance to rise to a different kind...
Mayor’s Message: Why local involvement is the antidote to despair
At a time when it’s easy to feel discouraged by the state of the world, our local community is where I find the most hope.
For those I haven’t yet met, my name is Rob Moore, and I have the immense privilege of serving as...
Let’s create community by patronizing our fabulous Los Gatos Theatre
According to Merriam-Webster, a “community” is a unified body of individuals with common interests living in a particular area.
My mother taught me as a kid that community was everything—and that you volunteered to make it better. Bill Weaver, my boss at KLOK-AM, my first...
A transformative mediation approach to homelessness in Los Gatos
Homelessness is a complex issue plaguing communities across the globe, and Los Gatos is no exception. While Los Gatos boasts prosperity and scenic beauty, it also faces individuals and families struggling with housing insecurity. Transformative Mediation (TM) can be applied to bridge the divide...
Red tape and senior services
The Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC) has spent years building programs and resources to help residents thrive. As someone who serves on the commission, I’ve witnessed the positive impact of this work. Yet this year, new rules have made progress harder to...
Never criticize your boss
Contributor Jeffrey P. Blum is a family law mediator.
Robert Greene’s book “The 48 Laws of Power” instructs us to never criticize our boss. Avoiding criticizing your boss is important for maintaining your position and gaining favor. Criticisms can be perceived as a challenge to...
Survey Fatigue? Some questionnaires deserve our attention
In our increasingly digital world, it seems we can’t buy a belt or call a bank without being asked to take a survey. These requests have become a routine part of modern life. But not all surveys are created equally, and some are far...

















