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Tag: Jeffrey P. Blum
We have to swallow the bitter pill of preparation
Life, like a medical procedure, rarely goes exactly according to the script we write for ourselves. I recently found myself sitting in a recovery...
The quirky wisdom of funny sayings
Every town has its sayings, little nuggets of wisdom, humor or caution, passed down through generations. In Los Gatos, a town with a personality...
Where every generation can find their place under the sun
In the classic Bruce Springsteen song, Rosalita “(Come Out Tonight),” the protagonist pleads with his sweetheart to escape the confines of her daddy’s high...
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...
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...
Letter: Raising concern with the word ‘commit’
I am a lifelong Los Gatos resident and an active member of our community, including serving as vice-president of the Los Gatos Morning Rotary...
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...
Do Governor Moonbeam’s words apply to the current Los Gatos housing...
Back in the 1970s, then–California Governor Jerry Brown earned the nickname “Governor Moonbeam” for his forward-thinking and unconventional ideas. Among them was a now-famous...
Opinion: Gadflies, free speech and the future of civic dialogue here...
While serving on the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission, I became familiar with many regulars who engaged with local government. One man stood out...
Opinion: Draft code of conduct policy raises concerns
In early May 2025, the Los Gatos Town Council introduced a proposed Boards, Committees, and Commissions (BCC) Code of Conduct Policy designed to set...
