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Linda Jones Austin appreciated the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains
Linda Jones Austin, born on Oct. 21, 1943 in Great Falls, Mont. passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2025, in Los Gatos—in the beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains that she loved so much.
Linda’s life was marked by grace, beauty, elegance, love and kindness.
A...
Sam Liccardo, sworn in ceremonially in Silicon Valley, readies anti-corruption legislation
On Saturday, Sam Liccardo, the 16th Congressional District representative, went for a hike in Los Gatos with his wife; on Sunday he was sworn in by predecessor Anna Eshoo (with the help of emcee Lissa Kreisler, the partner of Los Gatan columnist Jeffrey Blum)...
CERT training strengthens community’s plan for what to do if disaster strikes
WHAT IS CERT?
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an all-volunteer, community-based emergency preparedness organization, supported by and operating within the command structure of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of LGMS CERT is to provide support and...
DINAH’S EVENT LOG: Momentous February
“February is the perfect time to plant the seeds of gratitude and watch them bloom throughout the year.” —Sarah Ban Breathnach
February is also the month of love, Presidents Day, Black History Month and the start of Ramadan.
Girl Scout cookie sales have started. I don’t...
San Jose Water: Your water, our promise
Every family deserves the peace of mind that comes with clean, lead-free drinking water. At San Jose Water, we are committed to developing a comprehensive inventory of service line materials in our system.
Since 2017, we’ve worked alongside industry experts to inspect thousands of lines...
New owner of The Cats sees opportunity with private rental model
Standing as one of the last enduring “roadhouses” in America, the red barn-like structure on the side of Highway 17 has been recognized as “The Cats” since 1967.
Initially established in 1896, this place is no stranger to change, seeing as it’s been occupied by...
Los Gatos Lodge proposal for condos along Highway 17 gets good reviews at Planning Commission
The Los Gatos Lodge housing proposal emerged from Planning Commission last week, with a rare unanimous vote of support in its first kick at the can. It will now move on to Town Council.
During the Feb. 12 meeting, Planning Manager Sean Mullin explained the...
For the first time since its historic World Series run in 1984, the LGLL Majors 12U All Star team will reunite
In the summer of 1984, the Los Gatos Majors 12-and-under All Star team was the feel-good youth sports story of the Bay Area, advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
For the first time since its historic run, the team is having...
Letters: Strategic priority hypocrisy?; Kudos for train writing and the Masons event notice; Ralph DiTullio lauded
Why aren’t veterans a priority?
I recently attended the Los Gatos Town’s strategic planning meeting, and noticed a conflict.
Under the goal of Fiscal Stability, “Sell or Lease Certain Town Properties” is listed; yet under the goal of Civic Engagement, “Community Engagement” is listed.
As the Town...
Campbell PD sergeant who fatally shot man didn’t break the law, says DA report
A Campbell Police Department sergeant who, on March 19, killed a man who shot at officers didn't break the law, a Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office report has found.
According to the review, 31-year-old Miguel Gomez, who was under the influence of methamphetamine, had...
