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Big Truck Day—bronze festival winner—prepares for big Saturday fun
Organizers of one of the most popular events for families in Los Gatos, Big Truck Day, have been making last-minute preparation for tomorrow's festivities.
The fun begins Saturday, May 3 at 10am and goes until 1pm, at 15 Lyndon Avenue.
On the schedule: big trucks, food...
Los Gatos High School softball team slides into spring break with a 14-1 record
When a softball team spots an opponent three runs in the first inning—as was the case when Los Gatos High School fell behind 3-0 against Wilcox in a SCVAL De Anza Division game April 3—it’s usually a cause for concern.
Not so for the Wildcats,...
Discover LOST Gatos: Remembering when Los Gatos burned
It’s been 40 years since the Lexington Fire tore through the hills above Los Gatos. The blaze, which started near the reservoir, burned nearly 14,000 acres and destroyed 42 structures before it was contained. Fortunately, the flames never reached downtown.
Los Gatos was plagued by...
Fire continues to burn at 50,000-sq-ft office building deemed a “total loss”
As afternoon turned into evening, fire had devoured 75-80% of a large commercial building on the border of Los Gatos and Campbell, authorities said.
The 50,000-square-foot vacant office on Dell Avenue at Knowles Drive started to burn around 10am this morning, and spread quickly, according...
Debaters awarded for rhetorical skills
Students from Los Gatos and Saratoga High Schools’ Speech and Debate Teams have been quite convincing, making their points successfully against students from other public—and private—schools. These efforts have led to placements in top tournaments and invitations to national competitions.
At the California High School...
Vehicle found unoccupied with airbags deployed in creek bed near Quito and Montclair roads (Police Blotter, Feb. 15-21)
Feb. 15
A caller reported a suspicious person placing a bottle of alcohol in a stroller at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 1:15pm. The same subject was later reported at 10:20pm in the alcohol aisle and was suspected of attempting to steal again.
No...
Man reportedly “playing” with his machete at Pedro’s on N. Santa Cruz Ave and LG-Saratoga Rd. (Police Blotter, April 26-May 2)
April 26
A subject reportedly walked in and took a rental bike at the Toll House Hotel on South Santa Cruz Avenue at 12:12am.
A subject was reportedly taking plums from the caller’s tree, and when asked to stop, the subject told the caller he was...
San Dimas City Manager named Los Gatos Town Manager
Earlier today, the Town of Los Gatos announced San Dimas City Manager Chris Constantin will replace outgoing Town Manager Laurel Prevetti.
His start date is Nov. 4.
Constantin brings more than 27 years of government experience, including in city management, public safety, fiscal responsibility, education and...
Despite title game loss, Los Gatos High School football team can be plenty proud of its season
The Los Gatos High School football team was looking to become just the second public school in Central Coast Section history to beat three West Catholic Athletic League teams and win a playoff championship.
It wasn’t meant to be.
After a pair of riveting wins over...
Vine-to-Wine; Adaptive Arts college founder recognized; Sanborn Park cleanup (local scene)
Vine-to-Wine event set for Nov. 4 at Mountain Winery
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting its third annual event on Nov. 4 from 1-7pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
Vine-to-Wine celebrates the end of harvest and highlights Santa Clara...
