County Supe Mike Wasserman is Los Gatos Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

Longtime Los Gatos resident will lead popular holiday processional that attracts nearly 20,000 people at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Akanksha Jain

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Meet New Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation Executive Director Stephen Ma

New leader brings more than two decades of leadership experience in education.

Los Gatos Receives Financial Reporting Award For 10th Consecutive Year

Under leadership of Los Gatos Finance Director Steve Conway, Los Gatos once again receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

100-Year-Old Los Gatos Woman Can Still Play Bridge!

Fran Alfson is recognized on centennial birthday milestone due to her many accomplishments.

Los Gatos' Ali Fox Collects 1,500 Pounds of Candy For Troops

Nonprofit Operation: Care and Comfort will ship sweets to the troops overseas.

Los Gatos Couple Makes The News on Austin American-Statesmen Newspaper

Los Gatos couple travels the world due to their love of Formula One grand prix event.

Coach Gets Head Shaved After Los Gatos Soccer Championship Win

Los Gatos resident Tom Adams fulfills promise to go bald after Los Gatos United Soccer League under-12 Spartans team beats Broncos in penalty kicks.

Did You Know This Stuff Was Recyclable?

An estimated 8 billion hangers goes into landfills every year. That’s enough to fill 4.6 Empire State Buildings from basement to observation deck—every year.

5-Year-Old's Wish to be Batman Will be Granted Friday

Miles has been fighting leukemia since he was 1 year old.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Happy 50th Anniversary, Mulberry School!

Mulberry School celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the burial of a time capsule in the campus courtyard garden, which will be opened in 2038.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Amrita Balram

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Anonymous Couple Pays for Los Gatos Teens' Dinner at Viva Restaurant

Ten freshmen go out to eat and a kind stranger couple makes their evening extra special with their generosity and act of kindness.

Many Expected to Say 'I Do' on Popular Wedding Date 11-12-13

Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.

Los Gatos Jewish Community Center Acquires Hatikvah House

Facility in Campbell serves adults with disabilities.

Scout: To Earn My Eagle, I'll Catch Hawks

'It does feel a little better to help one or two hawks that might have hit a plane.'

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Los Gatos Jewish Community Center Honors Founding Donor Arnie Addison

Tribute dinner starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

Los Gatos' SchoolMessenger Receives Excellence Award

Tech & Learning Magazine gives local education technology company its 2013 Award of Excellence for best upgraded product.

Los Gatos Police Bike Patrol Upgraded

Nonprofit Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation raises $7,000 to purchase four new bicycles for law-enforcement agency.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Shruti Sridhar

Challenger school sixth-grader performs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at McAfee Performing Arts Center in Saratoga to benefit the nonprofit Home of Hope organization.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Patch Releases Android App

Launch syncs with release of Nexus 5.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Metallica Frontman to be Honored at Facebook's Little Kids Rock Fundraiser

This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.

Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Win Award For Victim Services Unit

Created in 2011, volunteer team of 12 professionals helps local community in times of crisis.

Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Caitlin Cozine

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Los Gatos 'Green' Businesses Recognized

Andale Mexican Restaurant, Sereno Group and the Skyland Church are among the new businesses to receive the coveted certification.

Los Gatos Patch Looking For Acts of Kindness

Share your stories of service and love for others with Patch. It's a feel good thing!

Kumra Murder Investigation, Swift Arrests Earn Los Gatos Police Honors

Others recognized include SWAT team, county fire investigators and Safe Routes to School volunteer parents, educators.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Shriya Perati

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

'A Cat' Named Morpheus Gray Wolf

Los Gatos North Santa Cruz panhandler doesn't consider himself 'homeless.'

Have Something to Say About Your Faith? We’re Looking for Bloggers!

Are you passionate about your faith? Whether you’re affiliated with a religious organization, house or worship or parochial school, serve as a religious leader in the community, or just feel spiritual, we want your voice on Patch!

The Best Blogs on Patch: Grandmothers, Guns and Scooping Poop

Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.

Royals Name Baby George – Check out Most Popular Baby Names in CA

How many Jacobs were born in 2012? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Ramadan 2013

Unfamiliar with this holiday? Read this quick intro.

The Intimacy & Language of Silence

The 'blessing' of the 'silent treatment' is explored.