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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...

Though the developer behind Phase 2 of the North 40 development outlined sweeping changes to prior plans—and outlined a slew of new residential options, including high-density—during last Thursday evening’s Democracy Tent community meeting, it was quite a civil affair. The tone of the meeting was...

Los Gatos resident Eric Drew is grieving, because one of his best friends just died. When Rotarian Bob Long was claimed by Covid-19 Aug. 27, he said, Los Gatos lost a key resident. “He was a pillar of the community,” he said of Long, who was...

Health officials across nine Bay Area jurisdictions announced their criteria Thursday to eventually lift the region's requirement to wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. The health officers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties and...

A Tilt-A-Whirl, Wacky Worm Coaster, Teacups, Lolli Swings and six other Butler Amusements carnival rides are among the top attractions at this weekend’s St. Mary’s Country Fair. The old-fashioned fair, which opens to the public Friday, features a midway teeming with kids and families.  “My kids...

Recent vandalism targeting the Jewish community in Los Gatos has prompted local officials and community organizations to plan a series of activities for United Against Hate Week from Nov. 14-20. Recent antisemitic grafitti in Los Gatos inspired a partnership between the Town of Los Gatos,...

Ribbon cuttings celebrate local businesses The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce celebrated two establishments, one marking 25 years and another opening its second location, with ribbon cutting events on Sept. 25. The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 39 East Main St., marked 25 years of raising...

Sept. 26 • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue at midnight. Sept. 28 • A woman was arrested for forgery and receiving known stolen property on Lark Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. • An unknown suspect...

Los Gatos High didn’t have a girls tennis coach just days before the start of the season four weeks ago. In stepped Pablo Cueto—an on-campus teacher—to fill the void.  “It was crazy,” he said. “The other coach had to leave so they needed someone right...

After multiple speakers personalized their comments with references to Mayor Marico Sayoc’s son during public comments at the Oct. 5 regularly scheduled Town Council meeting, some attendees became disruptive. The mayor ordered a short break. As a group of coronavirus-restriction questioners and Conservative-leaning citizens filtered...