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Campbell PD sergeant who fatally shot man didn’t break the law, says DA report
A Campbell Police Department sergeant who, on March 19, killed a man who shot at officers didn't break the law, a Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office report has found.
According to the review, 31-year-old Miguel Gomez, who was under the influence of methamphetamine, had...
New Almaden offers insights into 19th century life
Early spring is an ideal time to visit Almaden Quicksilver County Park and the adjacent village of New Almaden, for the wildflowers and a reminder of the region's 19th century history. The 4,000-acre park is set against the mountains that mark San Jose’s southern...
‘Love Notes’ will be distributed for free on Valentine’s Day
Last year for Valentine’s Day, public speaking coach Lynn Kirkham posted-up outside of Orchard Valley Coffee in Campbell to hand out so-called “love notes”—paper hearts containing kind words for strangers.
A couple weeks ago, the Saratoga resident repeated the positivity operation at Roxa Hammock Cafe...
Los Gatos + neighbors get $7M for wildfire defense
The way to thrive in a new climate-change reality beset by power-downs, out-of-control flames and continuous rebuilding is by working together. That was the message that resounded loud and clear from local, state and federal leaders as they descended on Los Gatos’ Civic Center...
Lions fascinated by undersea mapping expert’s talk
The day after he received word he’d won another valuable grant from the US Navy to help America up its undersea exploration game—and a few days after meeting with Meta officials in London about their plan to lay $10 billion worth of fiber optic...
Downtown dining scene evolving with European flair
The once-popular Le Boulanger has been sitting empty at the corner of Main Street and Montebello Way for nearly three years, but sometime this summer the black window coverings will come down and a new restaurant, the Parkside, will open for business.
Right next door,...
Reintroducing California’s ‘oldest barbershop’
In 1947, Jim Kooper started “University Ave. Barbershop,” which stayed in the family for three generations. After most recent owner Clint Farris closed it down, Alper Yavuz purchased the business. He’d stumbled upon it, on Craigslist, and was instantly drawn to the spot. Yavuz...
Q&A: Young Campbell mayor on political inspirations, managing public transit + helping the homeless
Sergio Lopez, 30, has spent the past year as mayor of Campbell. He’ll rotate-out of that position in December. But prior to stepping back into a regular Council seat, he agreed to sit down with the Los Gatan to share what it’s been like...
Aardvark in the Park; career opportunities for people with disabilities; court celebrates student art (local scene)
Music in the Park lineup announced
Music in the Park returns for the 2023 season.
Since 1988, Music in the Park has been a free public summer concert series held on Sunday afternoons, from 5-7pm on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, 110 E. Main St.
This...
Is your plate full this almost-fall? Well, how about a side of fun—or chili?
Monday was Labor Day, and you know what that means—BBQ time.
And helping to organize that annual Chili Cook-off was Town of Los Gatos Parks Commissioner Matt Ober, with the help of Jethro Bledsoe.
Bledsoe told me he’s just one of the guys that helps pull...


















