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69-year-old man claims LGS Rec rescinded job offer because of his age
A 69-year-old San Jose man has raised age discrimination concerns with state and federal authorities after a “building attendant” job offer he’d received from Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Recreation) was yanked.
On Friday, Paul Taylor—who says he’d made it through two rounds...
Senior cyclist found face down on Blossom Hill Road Sunday morning
A cyclist suffered head injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Los Gatos on Sunday morning, authorities said.
The bike was hit by a vehicle travelling along Blossom Hill Road around 11:30am, per the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Santa Clara County Fire Department firefighters...
ESTERO delivered Cali-psych-soul experience
In perfect weather last week The Houserockers kicked off a summer of Music in the Park Sunday concerts at the Civic Center Lawn.
This week it was ESTERO—on another gorgeous Sunday afternoon—bringing their psychedelic California-soul and roots-rock project, fronted by Northern California musicians Eric Lindell...
Misty Davies gives up school board seat
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) announced July 23 that Board Trustee Misty Davies would be resigning from the Board of Trustees, effective July 15, after almost four years on the body.
Elected in November 2022, Davies was involved in the Board’s selection...
DA’s Office: 53 human trafficking victims located during World Cup
A Bay Area task force identified 53 human trafficking victims, including 11 children, and arrested 25 suspects during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The regional initiative included law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, social workers, advocates and analysts from 11 Northern California counties. The Santa Clara County...
Los Gatos Intermediate 13U baseball team makes valiant run to NorCal championship round
A day after the Los Gatos Little League Intermediate (13-and-under) team saw its season come to an end in the NorCal Tournament championship game on July 16 in Marysville, manager Damon Williams was already thinking about running things back again in summer 2027.
“I think...
Joe ‘Salt of the Earth’ Mannina recognized by union with 75-year honor
It is not everyday that you meet a person who is the epitome of the phrase, “the salt of the earth.” Joe Mannina is one such individual. He embodies the traditional values of Los Gatos. He’s a person who is: inspiring, hard working, driven,...
Sugar Shock
Diabetes, one of the most common health conditions worldwide, is rapidly increasing in prevalence among young people. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that an estimated one in three teenagers have pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are...
Mayor’s Message: Lon Allan’s Hawaiian reflections on Silicon Valley municipal affairs
Monte Sereno was incorporated as a general law city 69 years ago and my wife Mary and I have been privileged to make it our home for 47 of these 69 years. Our family grew up here and our daughter is a graduate of...
What’s in our water? And is it actually OK to drink?
How much do you trust the liquid that comes out of your tap? According to the San Jose Water Quality Report for 2025, Los Gatos’ water clears the regulatory bar. But just because it meets drinking standards doesn’t mean it’s without contaminants.
The annual report...
