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February 5, 2026

Tenants hopeful as San Francisco company buys El Gato Village

El Gato Village sign
It’s the place to go if you want to get lingonberry Swedish pancakes, peek at the jarred reptile on your way to a $20 beard trim, or send out some packages all in one trip. And now, El Gato Village—the 15710 Los Gatos Blvd. space...

Our firefighters are facing a silent threat: PFAS

wildfire in SoCal
Gearing up every morning for a job built on danger just comes with being a firefighter. Yet for thousands who hold this job in the Bay Area, the greatest risk may come not from flames or collapsing walls, but from the gear meant to...

Bloom is bountiful for spring

Pride of Madeira
Bloom that was delayed by the unusually wintry winter is making up for lost time. Spring bulbs, flowering cherries and deciduous magnolias were amazing. Wisterias and lilacs continue their pastel display within some climates. More flowers bloom during springtime than at any other time...

Rob Moore is the youngest mayor ever to take charge of Los Gatos (but just barely)

Rob Moore beaming
In a special meeting of the Town Council, Dec. 9, the reins of power were handed over from former mayor Matthew Hudes to Rob Moore, who, at 27, is the youngest Los Gatos mayor ever. (Brent Ventura was also 27 when he assumed the...

Campbell resident penning novel set in 1940’s SF Chinatown

Kyla Zhao
When the Los Gatan reached Campbell resident Kyla Zhao by phone, just weeks before the launch of her children’s novel about a girl who plays chess, she was in Seoul. The author and tech industry professional, who is originally from Singapore, said it was nice...

High school ranks 2nd across California in math and English

test scores
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and California Science Test (CAST) standardized assessment test scores released this month show Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) students are outperforming their peers at most other public schools across the state, academically. The District’s...

Town alters Independence Day party start time due to heat

Time Out Clothing patriotic photo
Come one, come all: old Americans, new Americans, prospective Americans. This is our Independence Day. A day to be proud. It’s a day to celebrate our country, which was “born” on July 4. The San Jose Wind Symphony is marking its 31st year entertaining Los Gatans. And...

Actors protest at Netflix’ headquarters

Kathryn Howell and Kim Jiang Dubaniewicz protest at the Netflix HQ
Cries of “Union power!” rang out across Winchester Boulevard, July 20, in the 91-degree Fahrenheit heat, as the actors' strike arrived in Los Gatos, with Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) members picketing in front of Netflix’s corporate...

Home of the Week: Updated residence on a quiet cul-de-sac

home exterior
This Los Gatos home is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac and close to parks, shopping and schools. Located at 15903 Rochin Court, the 2,215-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Pavers are extensively used in the front and rear yards, which allows for...

Santa Clara County looking at overhauling rural zoning

winery photo
Santa Clara County is considering sweeping changes to its rural zoning ordinances that would impose new building limits and require mitigation when farmland is converted to non-agricultural uses. If approved by county supervisors, the new rules could significantly affect wineries and other agricultural operations that...

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