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Tag: Jeffrey P. Blum
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...
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...
LETTERS: Did Blum’s column fill a pothole?; readers decry discontinuation of...
Did Blum’s comedic Los Gatan article fill a pothole?
My recent Los Gatan piece, a brief foray into levity after a series of my more...
Navigating the social landscape
Have you ever wondered how prominent figures like Benjamin Franklin achieved remarkable success? One key factor in his rise as a writer, publisher and...
A Fortunate Life: Reflections on gratitude and growth this Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving arrives, I reflect on the many things I am thankful for. I’ve managed to survive to age 73. Along the way, I’ve...
Cawing crows and community service
The loud and obnoxious squawking of crows used to bother me. I am generally a quiet person who likes to grab a book, find...
Blum: How can I shape the future?
Is your current definition of “community center” a dusty gym with dodgeballs older than your grandma’s knitting needles? Fear not, fellow Los Gatos residents....
