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Property values continue rise, despite pandemic woes
Monte Sereno’s property values grew at a rate higher than the county’s average in 2020, according to the 2021-22 Assessor’s Annual Report released by Santa Clara County Tax Assessor Larry Stone’s office on Dec. 13.
The city assessment roll grew by 5.63% to $2,565,909,567, the...
Candidate filing period ends Wednesday
The nomination period for most offices participating in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election has closed, but some candidates may still have time to submit their papers for those districts where the current officeholder didn't file, County elections officials noted Tuesday.
Those interested in running...
North 40 developer submits plans for second phase
It’s the development in Los Gatos that has become a symbol of how the town is changing, on which locals have frequently placed their often quite charged feelings about the “character” of the community and what should be done about the housing crisis.
And on...
Wine-focused afternoon declared a big success
As the thermometer inched up toward a pleasant 74 degrees Saturday, about 1,000 people descended on the streets of Los Gatos to taste the wares of local vintners, during the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce’s annual Wine Walk.
“It was fabulous,” said Chamber Executive Director...
Clothing-optional resort in the Santa Cruz Mountains for sale
The oldest member of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce, Lupin Lodge, the clothing-optional Santa Cruz Mountains retreat, is being put up for sale.
Management told staff and residents of the property the news last week during a community dinner, and as word got out,...
Los Gatos hairdresser narrowly avoids getting stuck in Iran, strike lands near family home
On June 10, Elnaz Rokni, 43, a hairstylist at Nimbus Salon, was buoyant during an impromptu photoshoot with the Los Gatan along Main Street. She was so upbeat, she shared, because after two years away, her flights were booked and she was on her...
LETTER: Why Tai Chi?
Give yourself the gift of Tai Chi. While you are standing in line this holiday season, think how nice it would be to stand without your feet and back hurting. That is just one small benefit of regular tai chi practice. Your balance will...
Boutique ice creamery Salt & Straw to open Los Gatos location
Back in the late ‘90s when Kim Malek worked at Yahoo! in Mountain View, she learned to surf in Santa Cruz—one of her fondest memories—and hung out amid Los Gatos’ cute shops.
Now, after launching one of the West Coast’s most in-demand ice cream chains,...
Man opens bottle of wine in front of car dealership around 1pm; cyclist kicks vehicle mirror (Police Blotter, Feb. 20-26)
The following reports are sourced from the police blotter files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Feb. 20-26, 2022.
Feb. 20
• Three unknown suspects stole catalytic converters from two vehicles parked on Littlefield Lane.
• A bicyclist reportedly kicked a mirror...
Los Gatos boys, girls basketball teams ready to take on SCVAL De Anza Division foes
The Los Gatos High boys and girls basketball teams completed 2022 with wins in their respective tournaments. Now it’s on to league play.
The boys team earned an impressive 66-54 win over Mountain View in the third-place game of the Aptos/Santa Cruz Warriors Invitational on...


















