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Letters: Historian clarifies John W. Lyndon’s story; Nestldown story brings up old memories
I am writing concerning your article about town father John W. Lyndon, which appeared in the April 2-8 Los Gatan. John Lyndon was not born in Vermont, even though he often said that was the case. He was actually born circa 1836 in St....
Reauthorize DACA
I am writing today to urge our community and elected officials to support reauthorizing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Currently, DACA has not accepted new eligible applicants since October 2020. According to the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services website (2022), DACA is a...
Letters: How to deal with serious anti-Americanism?; Nestldown owners praised; Los Gatan reporting makes a difference
How would travel advice apply in more serious anti-Americanism situations?
(In response to last week’s Guest View article by etiquette expert Pamela Eyring)
How would she handle an incident involving a 9th grader being physically attacked in broad daylight in a public location while on a...
Los Gatos Community Alliance decries Planning Commission appointment process (+ letters from a veteran and an anti-dating violence nonprofit)
Community Alliance: Appointment process was politically driven
Leadership requires vision, competence, and integrity—qualities seemingly lacking in former mayor Maria Ristow and Vice Mayor Rob Moore. Their actions during the Planning Commission appointment process show a troubling pattern of prioritizing politics over the community’s needs.
The Planning...
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Letters are best if they are 250 words or less, and opinion pieces can go up to 750 words. If you have a different...
Letter: Sustainability, stewardship and the future of La Rinconada Country Club
Recent commentary about the renovation at La Rinconada Country Club has raised understandable questions—and, unfortunately, some misconceptions—about what is actually taking place on our grounds.
As stewards of a property with nearly a century of history and deep roots in the Los Gatos community, we...
We received messages about homelessness, housing and a health fair
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...
Letter: The power and purpose of peaceful protest
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...
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...
LETTER: Boy Scout concerned about housing developments in Los Gatos
I'm a freshman at Los Gatos High School, and, as part of a Boy Scouts project for Troop 339, I've decided to contact you about a subject of concern: the ongoing housing developments in Los Gatos.
Many of Los Gatos’ citizens feel these developments are...
















