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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...
When public service is met with personal attacks
For the past several years, I have served the Town of Los Gatos as a volunteer commissioner and code enforcement hearing officer. Throughout that...
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...
We’re moving from chips to charm
Santa Clara County has been carrying around the nickname Silicon Valley for half a century. However, the nickname is as one-dimensional as a microchip....
Finding happiness in laughter
Happiness is something we all pursue, but sometimes we take it too seriously. Some people treat happiness as a goal to be achieved, while...
CAUTION: This article contains warnings!
On a recent car trip, I drove across a set of railroad tracks and noticed a large white sign in bold black letters: “Do...
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...
Remembering our roots, building our future
It’s easy to get caught up in the present, but sometimes looking back helps us understand where we’re going. So, let’s take a trip...
The Longevity Economy: Opportunities and challenges for Los Gatos
Andrew J. Scott's work on the Longevity Economy offers a compelling lens through which to view the future of Los Gatos, with its significant...
Everybody needs a lifeline in the blood bank
For two years, I’ve organized blood drives, transforming St. Luke’s Church in Los Gatos into a hub of hope, in partnership with the American...
