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April 5, 2026

Police Blotter (June 29 – July 5)

Torch Run
Sunday, June 29 In the early hours of the morning, a pedestrian was reported to be causing a traffic hazard at Los Gatos-Saratoga Road and Montgomery Street. The subject was seen screaming in the street around 2:02am wearing a red shirt and blue jeans.  In the...

Battle-hardened robotics team drops by Kiwanis luncheon

Robotics team presents to Kiwanis
Members of the Los Gatos High School Robotics Team 972, who were finalists at the Silicon Valley Regional, and won the Archimedes Division at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, presented to the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos, April 27. "This was a huge accomplishment...

Heritage Pub and Chop House ready to open its doors

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The iconic La Cañada Building is one of the most recognizable spots in town, squarely located in the Los Gatos Historic Commercial District. And now, a new name is emerging for the second story of the building: Heritage Pub and Chop House. Owners Walker and...

Los Gatos High athletes lead Wildcats in Sharks Ice Hockey League

Now in its sixth season as a program, the Los Gatos Wildcats ice hockey team remains one of the best and most consistent in the area even amid a pandemic.  The sport took a major hit worldwide in youth club participation levels at the onset...

Local tech investor named in offshore tax haven leak

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I was at the tippy-top of Montara Mountain on a clear day last month near telecommunications equipment—Mavericks to the south, Pacifica to the north—when a call beamed in to my cellphone. It was Roshan Gudapati, the Silicon Valley investor—perhaps best known for co-founding Chiplogic...

Blum: Here’s my whimsical plea for civic engagement

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In our quaint town of Los Gatos, nestled amidst rolling hills and serene landscapes, reside dedicated public servants whose hearts beat in rhythm with the pulse of the community. These individuals tirelessly serve on the Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC), their passion...

Power out for 21,000 on Christmas Eve as fire ignites at PG&E’s Saratoga substation

power station damage
Around 21,000 customers were without power in North Santa Clara County after a Pacific Gas and Electric substation in Saratoga caught fire and belched black smoke into the air on Christmas Eve. PG&E learned about the emergency at its facility at 12975 Glen Brae Dr....

114-foot condo plan for Ace Hardware site riles locals

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Kay Bae, the owner of Orchid Cleaners, is a Los Gatos resident who’s been running her dry cleaning business, located in the Ace Hardware building on Los Gatos Boulevard, since 1988. And when three signs for a hulking condominium recently appeared along the edges of...

Los Gatos Rowing Club sends program record 14 boats and 59 athletes to National Championships

A year ago, the Los Gatos Rowing Club placed eight boats in the US Rowing Youth National Championships A league finals, and came away with three silver medals.  This time, LGRC is sending a club-record 14 boats and 59 athletes to the National Championships Thursday...

3-way race confirmed for 16th District ballot

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Santa Clara Supervisor Joe Simitian and State Assemblymember Evan Low each received 30,249 votes for the runner-up spot for California's 16th Congressional District, ensuring that both will be on the November ballot, alongside frontronner Sam Liccardo, San Jose's former mayor. That’s the report from election...

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