Opinion

On Memorial Day weekend in 2003, after attending a convention, my husband Carman L. Smith and I toured our nation’s capital. My last visit was in 1962 a brief one at the White House graciously hosted by then President John Kennedy for young Red...

What Is happiness? Everyday terms: Happiness is feeling joyful, content or satisfied with life. It includes small pleasures as well as a deeper sense of meaning and fulfillment. Psychological perspective: Psychologists define happiness as subjective well-being—a combination of positive emotions, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. It...

Response to article about LG Farms and owner Toni Kent Seeing her featured on the front page of Los Gatan and in this wonderful article is such a testament to the years of love, dedication, and hard work she’s poured into Los Gatos Farms. Congratulations, Mom!...

I am writing to clarify my statements that appeared in the May 27–June 2, 2026 article in The Gatan regarding the WVMA Conditional Use Permit (CUP).  My concern centers on the operating hours authorized under the proposed modification. Under the 2020 CUP, activities were limited...

There is a stretch of the Silicon Valley foothills where the manicured lawns are greener, the Teslas are plentiful and the property lines are arbitrary. If you drive down Highway 9, you pass through Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga. You might not have...

Who’s ready for a day at the races? The legendary Annual Zucchini Car Races are making a comeback. They’re scheduled to return to the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market Sunday, June 21.  Landing on Father’s Day, this will be a fun way to bond with...

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which means it’s a great time to check in with our loved ones. These days, staying connected online helps us do everything from paying bills and video chatting with family, to finding the perfect recipe. But just like we lock our front doors at night, it’s important to protect ourselves online, too.  Unfortunately, scammers are getting more creative...

There is a specific kind of serenity that comes with life in Los Gatos. It is a stage of existence where “high stakes” usually involves the outcome of a Town Council vote on the precise height of a neighbor’s new perimeter hedge, or whether...

When we were touring our home in Saratoga, the realtor walked us through and pointed out the things that would need updating. The hand-painted ceramic backsplash in the kitchen, with its fruit baskets and trailing ivy, was dated, she said. The oak parquet floors in...

I have reached an age where certain physical activities are no longer in my repertoire. You will not see me performing a somersault on the Town Plaza, nor will I be seen in a preppy, logo-laden sweatshirt attempting a cartwheel. I have decided, for...