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March 24, 2026

2024 sports year in review: Los Gatos is the town of champions

When we look back at 2024, it will be remembered as one of the finest in Los Gatos sports history. Los Gatos High School tends to dominate the local sports chatter, but uber-talented athletes and teams from every age level and division—youth, college and...

Jurors mull Shannon O’Connor’s guilt, as arguments close

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Over the past week in Santa Clara County Superior Court, jurors at the Shannon O’Connor trial listened to closing arguments about the Los Gatos mother who’s accused of hosting parties for local teens and encouraging them to hook up with one another for her...

Man arrested for indecent exposure; illegal dirt biking; caller worried about door-to-door salesman with “false front teeth” (Police Blotter, Jan. 31 – Feb. 5)

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From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2022. Jan. 31 • No injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned on Montclair Road in the early morning hours. • A woman was arrested for obstructing a peace officer...

Los Gatos approves $60,000 for homeless services

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Los Gatos Council last night approved $60,000 for homeless services next year—$10,000 more than staff had requested—citing the effectiveness of the pilot year’s efforts. The elected officials and public commenters lauded the roll-out by Town Manager Laurel Prevetti and Assistant Town Manager Katy Nomura, while...

Jewish couple requests solidarity from Los Gatos Council after Boulder attack

Jewish couple holds hands outside Council
Dorene Kastelman, 68, a member of local “Run for Their Lives” groups, which advocates for the safe release of Jewish hostages in Gaza, appealed to Council, via comment period, for solidarity. Several members of the organization’s Boulder chapter were hospitalized during a march, when a...

Sister of local realtor escapes Ukraine, gets stuck in Tijuana

Elena Kramerova with her dog
The sister of a long-time Los Gatos resident made it out of Kyiv, Ukraine, on the last train to Lviv, but is now stuck in Tijuana, Mexico. Laura Kramer Rahmil, the former vice chair of the Town’s Community Health and Senior Services Commission, said in...

Los Gatos celebrates Hanukkah on Main 

The “Hanukkah on Main” gathering at sundown on Main Street, Sunday, for the ceremonial lighting of the menorah, was a peaceful event. The first candle was lit, representing divine light and the miracle of Hanukkah. The menorah symbolizes Jewish identity, history and core beliefs. The news...

Discover LOST Gatos: Happy Birthday, Los Gatos!

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On Aug. 10, 1887—135 years ago today—a newly created Board of Trustees voted to officially incorporate the Town of Los Gatos. Let’s mark the occasion with a quiz about our beloved town’s history. 1. Who was awarded a land grant for El Rancho Rinconada de...

Handgun and Pokemon cards stolen from unlocked vehicle on Farley Road (Police Blotter, July 9-15)

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From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of July 9-15. July 9 • A woman was reportedly yelling near a pool on Forrest Avenue at 12:04am. • Someone smashed a vehicle’s window on Royce Street. • Two people in a vehicle reportedly...

Residents celebrate Easter with egg hunting, church services + train rides

Calvary Church in neon
This weekend was brimming with Easter services, family gatherings, brunches and, of course, search parties for ovular objects. Mother Nature cooperated with sunshine inviting people outdoors to enjoy the early festive date, which is determined by moon phase. On a clear Saturday morning at a somewhat...

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