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19 stories in 2026
Gallery Show and — Live Art Performance
Lifetime mountain community member Christina Lopp Schwabecher has been living in Tokyo, Japan, with her husband and two children, for the past nine years. During that time, the family…
By Christina Lopp Schwabecher · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
Building, programming, and flying drones can be an enjoyable hobby for children and adults. Like any form of aviation, however, it comes with responsibilities. Drones have become valuable…
By Greg Kirkham · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
A Host Family’s Perspective — Cultural Exchange
When people think about an au pair, they often think about childcare. While dependable childcare is one benefit, many host families discover that the experience offers much more. Au pairs…
By Angela Wuerz · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
A Survival Guide to — Assessment Sticker Shock
It arrives in a plain white envelope, looking innocent enough, sandwiched between a pizza coupon and a dry-cleaning flyer. But then you open it. You blink. You rub your eyes. You check the…
By Keith Kanady · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
A Milestone Celebration — Years in the Making
Friends of Bear Creek Stables hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the evening of July 1, the same day the non-profit began managing the stables’ operations and programs. We commemorated the…
By Rachael Parakh · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
Candidate Bio
I am a parent, community volunteer, and current member of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District Board of Trust- ees. I am seeking election to continue rep- resenting the…
By Shawn Mortensen · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
Masha Strebkova
Masha Strebkova is a local artist who works from her home studio on Montevina Road. Earlier this summer, she participated in the Silicon Valley Open Studios tour, which featured hundreds of…
By Kathy McKinney · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
In 2021, at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, I was retired and had virtually nothing to do. Inspired by my boredom, I decided to build an owl house. I looked up plans that were suitable…
By Jim Scholfield · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
Farm and Adventure Camp
At Los Gatos Farms, our Farm and Adventure Camp is where big laughs, muddy shoes, brave moments, and fun are abundant. We invite children ages five to 12 to unplug and explore in our farm…
By Toni Kent · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Summer Camps
Alma Equine and ArtHouse Studio offer multi-faceted summer camps that include creativity projects, nature hikes, and experiences with horses. In June, we will offer a tuition-free camp for…
By Katja Wick · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Lifeguards Wanted
Redwood Estates Services Association (RESA) is hiring lifeguards for the upcoming 2026 pool season. Come be a part of the community, meet new friends, and earn excellent wages. This job…
By Jeffrey Bates · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Progress
In late February, Miles Wynn announced at a Skyland Firewise meeting that the has met all requirements to be approved for the 2026 calendar year. Our three-year project list is in…
By Nancy Cole · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Music Doesn’t Stop
When the band room at Loma Prieta and C.T. English fell silent, it wasn’t because students had lost interest. After decades of teaching and playing music, district music teacher Casey…
By Kathy McKinney · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3
ADUs for Senior Parents — The Modern Family Win-Win
Life has a way of coming full circle. One day, your parents are teaching you how to ride a bike. Years later, they’re asking you how to reset their Wi-Fi router. How can you keep them close…
By Keith Kanady · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3
Making a Difference With Horses
The school year may be in the home stretch, but there’s still time for students to earn community-service hours by volunteering for a local 501(C)(3) nonprofit. One opportunity that truly…
By Suzanne Suwanda · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3
Kindergarten Enrollment
Loma Prieta Elementary School is now enrolling incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Children who turn five years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to…
By Principal Ramsay · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3
Savvy Hills and Greg Messa Building Blocks Cooperative Preschool focuses on community. We thrive on active family participation to create a nurturing environment where children learn and…
By Music Wall · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3