Los Gatos News

Editor's Note: Who are the movers and shakers in Los Gatos? Those who lead by example, change things around and make us better by challenging the status quo and having integrity? This is the second installment in our Names in the News Q&A feature, formerly called Most Influential.

The 2012 Vintners' Festival begins this weekend in Santa Clara and San Mateo, and there are many food and wine offerings to choose from.

Los Gatos Mayor Steve Rice has announced he will not seek re-election this coming November after his four-year term expires.

I dare any kid to spend a morning with Bob Boschert and not fall madly or more deeply in love with science.

Los Gatos will celebrate its 125th anniversary on July 4, the nation's Independence Day observance, town officials have announced.

Klaas Kids Foundation volunteers were continuing their search for missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar Wednesday.

Ahh, tapas ... small platillos with delicious foods are coming to a spot at the Los Gatos Shopping Center on North Santa Cruz Avenue between Design 101 Interiors and a new hair blow-dry bar called Dry Walk , which has not yet opened.

Last week in Moms Talk, Dyan Chan asked, "Are We in the Trenches of a Mommy War?" She wrote about the recent provocative "Time" magazine cover and asked if the publication was trying to start a fight with the headline "Are you mom enough?" The Time article dealt with attachment parenting and drew a lot of attention and criticism.

Brendan Nugent, Age 16 School: Junior at Los Gatos High School Accomplishments: Captain of Los Gatos badminton team Elected Drum Major for LGHS Marching Band 2012-13 President of French Club Treasurer of Science Club Straight A student, Principal's Scholar and Scholar of Distinction El Camino Hospital volunteer According to proud parents Alison and ... (more)

At the direction of Los Gatos Town Council, town staffA is working with the Los Gatos Parks Commision and community members to evaluate a pilot program for dogs off-leash at Live Oak Manor, Bachman, and La Rinconada parks.

The public has a chance to tell the city of Paso Robles what qualities they want in a new police chief on Saturday during a special town hall-style meeting.

There are seven more days to go until the June 5 Santa Clara County presidential primary election .

Twice the Nick: First there was Nick's on Main, chef Nick Difu's first foray into restaurant ownership after starring in the kitchens of so many others .

The most usual entry planned for the 1956 Fiesta de Los Gatos parade was composed of power boats--60 of them.

Sandal, open-toe-shoe-wearing season is officially here with the arrival of summer this week and that means it's time to show off your beautiful toe ... and finger nails.

In the 1880s, Santa Clara County was a leader in bicycle racing. With hundreds of miles of scenic roads and excellent weather, the area offered wheelmen plenty of opportunity to practice.

Longtime Los Gatos educator Ted Simonson died Sunday morning at the age of 87 after a courageous battle with cancer.

The passing of Mrs. Mary A. Madison at her home at 10 Tait Ave. last Sunday morning brought sorrow to many homes.

Three Los Gatos High School students will participate in this summer's New Works Conservatory, a five-week program sponsored by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse, 575 University Ave., has been named the 2012 youth-friendly business of the year by members of the town's youth commission and the Chamber of Commerce.