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California receives $1.8B to expand broadband access
California was awarded more than $1.8 billion in federal funding to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in the state, U.S. senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla announced on Monday.
Approximately one in five Californians lacks access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, Feinstein said...
Caller gave $128,000 worth of gold coins and bars to subjects claiming to be the FBI at Plazoleta (Police Blotter, March 22-28)
March 22
A man with an axe reportedly hanging out of his pants was arrested at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 12:22am.
A package was reportedly stolen from a mailbox at Mira Loma Apartments on Avery Lane at 6:48am.
A caller reported motorcyclists rolling through...
25-year-old artist with autism has lived fully thanks to his mother
At two years old, Shane Tarkington was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Good Sam Hospital. By then, a child is usually capable of speaking words and communicating in other ways. But Tarkington's parents recall how their son wasn't able to do so...
This day belongs to the moms
Alongside Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day is one of the highest-volume days of the year for many local businesses. And this year did not disappoint.
From Friday to Sunday, downtown Los Gatos and Saratoga Village were packed with festive folks. Many restaurants offered a special brunch...
Gail Pellerin among top 4 stock investors in California Legislature
The total stock portfolio of the Legislature was worth as much as $112 million last year but experts say the public should know more about a politician’s total wealth.
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-28th District) and three other legislators led all of their colleagues in reporting...
Brush fire vs. prepared neighborhood
On May 29 around 2pm, Shadi Allen, a resident of Mountain Laurel Lane in Los Gatos, became aware of a possible fire while she was on the second floor of her home. She smelled smoke wafting through the bedrooms, then looked out of a...
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet to teach master-class
Imagine being a middle or high school-aged music student who gets to play alongside jazz greats.
That will be more than a dream for several local students, thanks to an upcoming workshop organized by Los Gatos Music & Arts (LGM&A), which has produced Jazz on...
Halloween noise complaints; trespassing; Number 1 Broadway fight (Police Blotter, Oct. 26-Nov. 1)
Sunday, Oct. 26
Three parking violations were reported throughout the day.
At 2:21pm, a penal code violation occurred on the intersection of Harding Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department bulletin did not specify the nature of the penal code violation.
Monday, Oct....
Los Gatos High School Athletic Hall of Fame gala
Since 2004, the Los Gatos High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner has been held on the first Saturday of May. This event marks the 21st class to be enshrined. This year's event was held at La Rinconada Country Club, and I was...
Spring into Green: Los Gatos’ answer to Earth Day
Earth Day, which has now been around for decades, marks the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement. Los Gatos’ annual “Spring into Green” event was held Sunday in Park Plaza, a day before—and in honor of—that important day. But then again, isn't...

















