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Home & School Club president appointed to high school district board
As of today, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has a new trustee.
Shawn Mortensen was described by a District spokesperson as "a dedicated Los Gatos High School parent" who is currently serving as the president of the school’s Home & School Club.
He...
Los Gatos Rowing Club produces top talent across age spectrum
The best kept secret in the local sports scene occurs daily on the Lexington Boathouse and Reservoir, 15 minutes from downtown Los Gatos.
That’s the home base of the Los Gatos Rowing Club, which offers programs for all ages but is known for its outstanding...
News Briefs: Entrepreneur launches nutrition bars; SHS wins yearbook awards; Campbell educators reach labor deal
Laleh Imanverdi, a Los Gatos chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur, dance instructor and actor has announced the launch of original healthy snack bars and nutrient-focused cookbooks.
The mother-of-two says these reflect her deep commitment to wholesome, natural and accessible nutrition. Crafted with high-quality ingredients—and inspired by...
As Biden visits, local reps plead for disaster aid
The Bay Area Congressional delegation—Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-16) and Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17)—wrote to President Joe Biden on Jan. 19 to request that relief for Santa Clara County be included in the Presidential Major Declaration for...
Los Gatos Appoints Jamie Field as its New Police Chief
The Town of Los Gatos has named its new top public safety official, a 20-year veteran cop who's been on the local force since 2009.
Jamie Field started at the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department as a rank-and-file officer, rising to the rank of Captain...
5 years in, A-listers can’t help but fall for Flor de Maria
Los Gatos fancy footwear designer Flor de Maria Rivera continues to add to the list of celebrities who’ve rocked items from her eponymous line on key runways and at massive social engagements.
And we’re talking la crème de la crème: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Camila...
Pop Pop’s optimistic outlook for 2025
As my grandkids call me, “Pop Pop,” I find myself navigating the inevitable march of time. While recent health challenges, like hernia surgery and a persistent snoring problem (these are but a few of the conditions I am having to address), have forced me...
Referendum throws wrench into Los Gatos’ housing plans
Despite Town Council having already decided on how much housing to plan for when it passed the 2040 General Plan earlier this year, an organization pushing for slow growth had managed to get a couple key parts of it put on hold.
But the group...
Los Gatos man admits to murdering wife after New Year’s Eve domestic incident footage uncovered
This week, John Maxey Yeager was charged with first degree murder and felony false imprisonment of his wife, Yingying "Dawn" Yu, who had filed for a divorce that was never finalized.
New Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department chief is first woman to hold the role
This week, when the Town of Los Gatos appointed Jamie Field chief of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, it represented a milestone. The community has never had a woman leading the force before.
In an interview with the Los Gatan, Field said she was...


















