Jessica Fromm
Los Gatos Observer WriterEntries by Jessica Fromm:
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Robin McKelle at Los Gatos Jazz on the Plazz
Aug 11, 2010, by Jessica Fromm Community
No more congenial way to enjoy music on a summer evening exists than Los Gatos’ venerable Jazz on the Plazz. The setting retains a small-town Americana feel, and the town’s many coffee shops and restaurants are easily at hand for pre-show snacking or an after-concert meal.
The talented Robin McKelle will be featured at tonight?s event. Influenced by her mother who sang in a church choir, McKelle paid her dues in small R&B groups.
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Tennis, Broadway Moments and Cirque du Magique
May 18, 2010, by Jessica Fromm CommunityFrom Family Fun Tennis Tournaments and Cirque du Magique at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley, to Sunset Concerts at St. Lukes Episcopal Church Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town this week.
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Galas, Bigfoot and a 5K Run
May 11, 2010, by Jessica Fromm CommunityFrom helping fight blood cancer at Los Gatos Neighborhood Center, to viewing local art at the Los Gatos Town Council Chambers, to the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Centers annual gala Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town this week.
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Loma Prieta Winery
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Bee Shows, Excel Workshops and Chamber March Mixers
Mar 22, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom a hands-on Microsoft Excel workshop at the Los Gatos Recreation Center, to Uncle Jer’s Bee Show at the Library, to a Chamber of Commerce March Mixer at Moore Pontiac Buick GMC Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town this week.
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Los Gatos Runs for St. Pattys
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Irish Celebrations, Knitting and Blind Pilots
Mar 16, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom Irish celebrations at C.B. Hannegans, to knitting groups at the library, to the Blind Pilots jamming at Number One Broadway Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Winery Tours, Blood Drives and Jam Funkshus
Feb 25, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom blood drives at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, to Jam Funkshus at Number One Broadway, to tours of Testarossa Winery Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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$700,000 in Budget Cuts Planned for Los Gatos
Feb 22, 2010, by Liz Frantz PoliticsThe town of Los Gatos needs to find new ways to save money, according to a recently released mid-year budget report.
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Los Gatos Chamber Flashes for Photo Contest
Feb 19, 2010, by Liz Frantz Community
Amateur photographers in Los Gatos will be snapping pictures all over town until April 16. That’s when entries for the annual Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce Photo Contest are due. The award is still being sorted out, but the prizes given out in past years have included photography lessons, bottles of wine and gift certificates to local restaurants.
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Simcha Fairs, Fitness Bootcamps and Story Times
Feb 19, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityA Simcha Fair at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Fitness Bootcamp at Mulberry School and Spanish story time at the Los Gatos Public Library Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Valentine’s Day Brunches, Live Painting Demos and DJ Tangerine Dream
Feb 12, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityValentine’s Day Brunches at Testarossa Winery, to live painting demos at the Peabody Fine Art Gallery, to dancing to DJ Tangerine Dream at the Lupin Lounge Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Free Ice Cream Gets Kids to Wear Helmets
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Super Bowl Parties, Wine and Stress Reduction
Feb 04, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom Super Bowl Parties at the Pavilion, to a pinot nior release at Testarossa Winery, to stress reduction classes at El Camino Hospital Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Two Deadly Car Crashes Shock Los Gatos
Feb 02, 2010, by Liz Frantz Community
Two recent back-to-back traffic fatalities in Los Gatos brought surprised gasps from the audience at last night’s town council meeting.
Town manager Greg Larson addressed the accidents at the begining of the meeting, calling them “tragic and sad.”
Mayor Diane McNutt said that these ‘‘horrific accidents’’ should be used as a reminder to town residents to slow down and drive more safely.
‘‘No one needs to be somewhere badly enough to endanger themselves or others like this,’’ McNutt said.
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Crab Feeds, Ice Skating and Spang A Lang
Jan 29, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom Fleming Jenkins ice skating parties, to Rotary crab feeds, to dancing to Spang A Lang at Number One Broadway Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Cougars Find New Cruise Lines to Prowl
Jan 25, 2010, by Liz Frantz Community
Singles Travel Company, based in Los Gatos, gained international attention last month when their first sold-out cougar-themed cruise set sail.
275 single men and women looking for mates inhabited the Carnival cruise ship Elation for three nights in December 2009, garning a huge amount of press along the way for the local travel company.
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Obamarama, Science Safaris and an E-Waste Drop Off
Jan 22, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom studying cool animals at the Vasona Nature Center to e-waste fundraisers at Los Gatos High School to an Obamarama party at the Toll House Hotel Los Gatos offers citizens plenty to do around town.
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Smiles Fixed For Free
Jan 13, 2010, by Liz Frantz Community
Been nursing a toothache, but cant afford to go to the dentist? You are in luck, because Los Gatos dentist Dr. Richard Evans will be offering his services free of charge on Jan. 22.
Evans and his staff at 14501 S. Bascom Avenue in Los Gatos will be performing complementary X-rays, oral exams and teeth cleanings for up to 50 people next week. -
Events Calendar: Jan. 13-19
Jan 12, 2010, by Liz Frantz CommunityFrom Bingo at the Neighborhood Center, to student paintings at town hall, to cocktails and smooth jazz at Number One Broadway Los Gatos offers plenty to do in the third week of the new decade.
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Feline Figures Soon to Stalk Downtown Los Gatos
Dec 23, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
Hand-painted cat sculptures by 21 award-winning local artists will go on display throughout downtown Los Gatos on Jan. 5, as part of the upcoming Touch my HeART 2010 fundraiser for the Museums of Los Gatos. Families are encouraged to bring their children to tour the feline figures, whove been adopted by local businesses, to find the hidden heart on each sculpture.
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Gingerbread, Champagne and a Midnight Balloon Drop
Dec 23, 2009, by Liz Frantz CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos for Christmas and New Year’s Eve? Check out this community calendar for December 24-31, 2009.
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Auto Burglars Arrested After String of Car Break-Ins
Dec 22, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsLos Gatos Police arrested two suspects yesterday for a string of auto burglaries that occurred Sunday along Camino Del Cerro in Los Gatos. Ten cars were reportedly broken into in the early morning hours of Dec. 19, 2009.
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10 Questions With Nick Difu
Oct 13, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community -
Annual Los Gatos Garage Sale This Weekend
Sep 25, 2009, by Laura Fishman Community -
10 Questions for Jonathan Knowles
Aug 31, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community -
Assistance League Host Annual Baby Shower
Aug 26, 2009, by Laura Fishman Community -
British Jazz Legends Close Out Summer Concert Series
Aug 25, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community -
Lockheed Fire a Reminder of Past Los Gatos Blazes
Aug 19, 2009, by Mike Anderson News
In 1934, 60,000 gallons of wine were used to battle a fire at the Jesuit Novitiate Winery above Los Gatos because there was not enough water.
The current Lockheed fire raging just over the hill in Bonny Doon is a reminder to take precaution during the fire season.
Local blogger Mary Pope-Handy writes about how to lower your own risk of fire, without wasting any wine.
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Bouncing Babies, Table Games and Led Zepagain
Aug 19, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
Looking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for August 19-26, 2009. Some highlights of the week: County High School All Stars at Jazz on the Plazz, Joel Nelson at the Toll House, Preston Metcalf at the Art Museum of Los Gatos, Bill Brosseau at Testarossa Winery, Led Zepagain at Music in the Park.
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Town Council Repeals Outdated Law
Aug 18, 2009, by Laura FishmanWho knew that playing catch was a crime in Los Gatos? An outdated law was discussed at Mondays Town Council meeting.
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Los Gatos Gynecologist Found Guilty of Sexual Battery
Aug 17, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsA former Los Gatos gynecologist was found guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery Friday afternoon. Dr. Jose Bolanos inappropriately touched a female patient during an examination in August 2008, according to a news release from the Office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney.
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Police Blotter: Suspect Found with Replica Firearm and Stimulants in Car
Aug 12, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsLook here for police reports taken by the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department for the days of Aug. 3-9, 2009.
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Canasta, Knitting and Fiesta de Artes
Aug 12, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for August 12-19, 2009.
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Police Outreach Program Up for Two Awards
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Ice Cream Bars, Puppets and Sippin Sunday
Aug 06, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for August 6-12, 2009.
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Police Blotter: Man Arrested After Stolen Car Recovered
Aug 04, 2009, by Jessica Fromm News -
Cat Calls: Texting While Driving
Aug 03, 2009, by Mike Anderson Community
Video: We hit the streets to find out what Los Gatans really thought about text messaging while driving. One woman said her method allows for some vision of the road, while another man said he stopped texting after nearly crashing on Highway 17. Text messaging while driving makes you 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident, according to research released last week from Virginia Techs Transportation Institute.
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One Los Gatos Police Officer Bit, Another Assaulted by Intoxicated Driver
Jul 31, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsOne Los Gatos Police Officer was bit and another nearly struck by a car last Thursday evening as an out-of-control intoxicated Monte Sereno woman led them on a car chase through Los Gatos.
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Forty-nine States in Nine Days
Jul 31, 2009, by Laura Fishman Community -
Los Gatos Police Blotter July 23-27, 2009
Jul 29, 2009, by Jessica Fromm News -
Wine Bottling, Bingo and Happy Hoofers
Jul 29, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community -
Fire Strikes Historic House
Jul 29, 2009, by Mike Anderson News -
Poets, Friendship Bracelets and a Cake Tasting
Jul 23, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something interesting to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for July 23 through July 29.
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Cat Calls: Swine Flu
Jul 22, 2009, by Mike Anderson Community
Video: We asked Los Gatans for their thoughts on Swine Flu, which claimed its first Santa Clara County death earlier this month. Although it was declared a global pandemic in June by the World Health Organization, one Los Gatos man wasnt worried, calling it a waste of time. And one student was excited her school might close down after a possible infection. There have been 40,617 confirmed cases and 263 Swine Flu deaths in the United States, 52 of which were in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is turning up the heat for their tenth anniversary. On Saturday, June 18, revelers will dress up as gangsters and flappers from the 20s during a Some Like it Hot themed party at the Toll House Hotel.
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Lakeside Elementary School to Stay Open
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Arts Commission Presents You Are Here”
Jul 15, 2009, by Laura Fishman CommunityThe Los Gatos Council Chambers are receiving a makeover with new art displayed on the walls this week, highlighting the towns natural beauty.
Titled You Are Here, the exhibits theme is California Landscapes and Locales and features photography and paintings from local artists Bob Newick, Ed Lucey and Nancy Martin.
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Oil Paintings, Mixers and a Jungle Run
Jul 15, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for July 15 through July 25.
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Town Advocates Energy Reduction
Jul 14, 2009, by Laura Fishman Community -
Size Matters to Commission
Jul 09, 2009, by Colleen Watson CommunityThere were two points of contention at Wednesdays Los Gatos Planning Commission meeting. One was the stature of a private residence and the other was a permit request for a veterinary clinic.
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Groove Kings, Ventriloquists and Shakespeare
Jul 08, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for July 10 through July 17.
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Los Gatos Death Records Destined for New Library
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Clowns, Superfoods and Blood Drives
Jul 06, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos this week? Check out this community calendar for July 6 through July 9.
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Los Gatos Police Blotter June 23-July 2, 2009
Jul 06, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsJune 23, 2009
Narcotics, 634 W. Parr Ave., Los Gatos, 11:35pm. A 20-year-old woman was cited for possessing less than one ounce of marijuana.
Assault, Andrews Street at Rose Ave., Los Gatos, 8:19am. A 21-year-old man was arrested for battering his girlfriend, using force to keep her from getting away from him, and fleeing from police when they arrived at his residence.
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Obituary: Marcia Jean Newhall
Jul 01, 2009, by Jessica Fromm ObituariesMarcia Jean Newhall, a longtime Los Gatos resident, died June 13, 2009 at the age of 69.
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Self-Storage Building Along Creek Debated at Meeting
Jun 25, 2009, by Laura Fishman NewsCommunity members and commissioners grappled over the proposed construction of an 80,345 square foot commercial self-storage building along Los Gatos Creek at yesterdays Town of Los Gatos Planning Commission Meeting.
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Looking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for June 25-July 2.
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Video of Jazz on the Plazz
Jun 25, 2009, by Mike Anderson Community
People filled the Los Gatos Town Plaza Wednesday evening to enjoy the kickoff of Jazz on the Plazz. Concert goers sat in chairs, sipped on wine and listened to Dennis Rowland and the Full Spectrum Jazz big band. The weather was perfect as Los Gatans danced the night away or people watched with friends. Residents also weighed in on the new blanket ban.
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Jazz on the Plazz Back with Hot Tunes, No Blankets
Jun 23, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
Jazz on the Plazz is back this summer with hot lineups of some of the Bay Areas best jazz performers, along with new restrictions. The annual Wednesday-night concert series deputes its 2009 season on June 24 with the musical stylings of crooner Dennis Rowland and the Full Spectrum Jazz big band. However, attendees will have to abide by a new no blanket policy at all Los Gatos summer concerts this year.
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Obituary: ‘Tony’ Motroni
Jun 19, 2009, by Jessica Fromm ObituariesEnrico Tony Armando Motroni, a longtime Los Gatos resident and PG&E employee, died April 27, 2008 at the age of 85 after battling bone cancer.
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Business Mixer Features Cars, Girls and Tequila
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Wine Tasting, Live Bands and Rowing Classes
Jun 18, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLooking for something to do around Los Gatos? Check out this community calendar for June 18-25.
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Steve Glickman’s Crusade
Jun 17, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Politics
With a public career on the Los Gatos Town Council marked by controversy and open hostility toward his fellow councilmembers, Steve Glickman now seems to want to retire from politics with as much tumult as possible. As the main financial backer of two initiatives currently being floated, Glickman has caused tempers to flare around the idyllic community. Citizens are picketing at the Farmers Market, and shouting at Town Council meetings about him and his initiatives.
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Arts, Music and Rubber Duckies
Jun 11, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityA summer entertainment calendar for the Town of Los Gatos.
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Town Civic Events June-July 2009
Jun 10, 2009, by Jessica Fromm NewsLook here for upcoming Town Council, commission and committee meetings for the months of June and July, 2009.
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Los Gatos Bigfoot Expert Releases New Book
Jun 08, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
David Paulides, a Los Gatos resident and Bigfoot expert, introduced and signed his new book Tribal Bigfoot in Felton on Sunday.
Paulides spoke to about 50 people who had gathered at the Bigfoot Discovery Museum off of Highway 9 to hear his theories on the mythic forest-dwelling biped. A former Santa Clara Valley detective who now heads the Los-Gatos based North America Bigfoot Search, Paulides says Bigfoot is far more human than mainstream culture is willing to believe. -
Los Gatos Author to Discuss Bigfoot Sunday
Jun 06, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
Los Gatos author David Paulides will be discussing and signing his new book Tribal Bigfoot Sunday, June 7 at the Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton.
At the event, titled Bigfoot BBQ, Paulides will speak on the relationship between Native Americans and Bigfoot sightings. A 20-year Santa Clara Valley detective and Los Gatos resident, Paulides is the driving force behind the Silicon Valley-based North America Bigfoot Search, an organization dedicated to the research and investigation of Bigfoot living in northern California. -
Help Shape the Los Gatos General Plan
May 20, 2009, by Jessica Fromm CommunityLos Gatos citizens who want to help shape the towns general plan are invited to give input at a community workshop on June 6. Greg Larson, town manager, said he is confident that the general plan update will address the needs of youth, seniors, recreation, and environmental concerns in the town.
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Bocce Beat Down
May 08, 2009, by Jessica Fromm Community
The Los Gatos Bocce Club will take on sworn rivals, the Scotts Valley Bocce Club, in a bocce beat down next Saturday afternoon. The annual Over the Hill tournament, which will take place on May 16 at Scotts Valley’s Skypark at 1pm, started three years ago as a friendly rivalry between the well-established Los Gatos team and the newbie Scott’s Valley players.


