Letters to the Editor

Is it really bye bye to Dinah’s Log? Bye bye to Dinah’s Weekly Log? Please no no! This little “log” provides a sense of belonging in our small town. It’s the place where we check out the delightful highlights of the coming week, where we’ll see...

There’s something deeply unsettling about driving through the gates of La Rinconada Country Club these days. Where there was once a canopy of oaks and the hum of nature, there are now piles of downed logs—a haunting reminder of what’s been lost in the...

Health fair was a success We so enjoyed assembly member Gail Pellerin’s health fair on Saturday. So many good resources and opportunities to network. See photo attached with our Eating Disorders Resource Center team (L-R): Lily, program manager, Rob Moore, Mira, Isha; Back Row: Sophia and Janice...

No development at Ace Hardware site My family and I have been living in Los Gatos for over 35 years now.  The housing development is out of control! (And overdevelopment in general.) It’s bad enough with the construction of the North 40. And traffic is horrendous, especially...

In times of division and frustration, it’s essential to remember that peaceful protest is one of the most powerful tools we have to create change. The right to gather, speak and demand accountability is at the very heart of democracy. Throughout history—whether in the...

The recent Los Gatan article describing a scary chapter in Los Gatos history by Alan Feinberg jumped from the horrific 1960s plan to raise the Almond Grove District to the creation of the Almond Grove Historic District in 2008. Unfortunately, this entirely omitted the several...

Your April 23 article on the Los Gatos Green project hearing reads more like a biased editorial than legitimate reporting. The petty tone directed at Commissioner Rob Stump is especially troubling. The role of the Planning Commission is to ensure that development proposals comply with...

Give yourself the gift of Tai Chi. While you are standing in line this holiday season, think how nice it would be to stand without your feet and back hurting. That is just one small benefit of regular tai chi practice. Your balance will...

You should bike short distances instead of driving because it is more environmentally friendly, is more cost effective, and is a great way to get some exercise.  Cars emit approximately three billion metric tons of carbon dioxide a year worldwide. Biking instead of driving will...

Old Fire House could be saved for local veterans groups We (American Legion, Post 809 of San Jose) recommend you to look more into future possibilities for the old Fire House. We are aware that it was built in 1926, so it could be declared...