The Butter Paddle celebrated its 15th anniversary in its Los Gatos storefront, marking a milestone for the volunteer-run gift shop founded in 1967 in Saratoga. The store hosted a ribbon-cutting, holiday merchandise reveals and an open house event with the mayor. Every dollar of the Butter Paddle’s proceeds supports Pacific Clinics (through the legacy of the EMQ Auxiliary) and its critical mental health and family support services in the Bay Area.

Phillip Smith: A Veteran’s Recovery Journey at Pacific Clinics’ Rialto Clubhouse
When Phillip first walked into the Rialto Clubhouse in the Inland Empire nearly ten years ago, he didn’t expect it to become a home. He


