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November 3, 2026

After legal threat, Los Gatos compromises with gun lobby

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Town Attorney Gabrielle Whelan said Sept. 5 in her closed session report that the Town Council had met in private to discuss a legal threat from the gun lobby, which asked Los Gatos to delay enforcing its new concealed carry ordinance on public transit,...

Guest View: How to teach kids about fiery realities

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Parents want to shield their children from the dangers of the world—but fire is one thing they can’t sweep under the rug. Especially now, as our communities begin to realize fire season no longer has a beginning or end; it is a constant where...

Catalytic converter stolen; Central Avenue house hit with toilet paper; theft at Vasona Park (Police Blotter, Oct. 3 – Oct. 9)

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Police assisted a driver whose vehicle broke down on the railroad tracks on Winchester Boulevard; and officers responded to a report of a battery on the 500 block of University Avenue.

​​Memory care facility survives appeal by neighbors

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An approved Swenson Builders memory care and assisted living facility, planned for Los Gatos, survived a challenge that featured two mayoral voices from neighboring Monte Sereno, during the Sept. 19 Town Council meeting. Former mayor and recent State Assembly candidate Liz Lawler and current mayor...

Rain benefits drought-stricken county

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The soaking rains that closed out 2021 proved beneficial for Santa Clara County and its drought situation. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Santa Clara County on Dec. 27 moved into the less-intense “Severe Drought” classification. A week earlier, it was considered to be in...

Local students complete rigorous water quality testing course

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Rolling Hills Middle School 7th-graders and Louise Van Meter Elementary 5th-graders have completed an in-depth water monitoring educational course that highlighted what life as a professional H20 monitor would be like. As part of the Poseidon Education’s Stormwater Quality Leadership Program, the kids took samples,...

HEART OF OUR TOWN: Developer behind post office projects keeping options open

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“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” —motto associated with the United States Postal Service But developers might? Our little charming town of Los Gatos has had a post office since 1864. But...

Artist, donor, JCC namesake Cookie Addison has died

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On Monday evening, Daniel Klein, the CEO of Jewish Silicon Valley, announced that Cookie Addison, a pillar of the local Jewish community, had died. The “artistic and creative” woman’s philanthropy left an “indelible mark” on the community, he wrote. “Cookie helped foster a sense of belonging...

Pellerin jumps into first in race for lower house seat

Gail Pellerin
A three-way race in the 28th State Assembly district had candidates swapping places throughout election night, with Gail Pellerin rising as more precincts reported in. While Los Gatos Mayor Rob Rennie had been in second place in early results, with Republican Liz Lawler leading the...

Valentine’s 5K Fun Run to be held Saturday (calendar)

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For more events, visit the dynamic calendar at losgatan.com/events-calendar Valentine’s Fun Run/Walk Campbell's 46th annual Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Feb. 11 at 9am at Campbell Park. The 5K & 10K Run/Walk is $45 for adults and $25 ages 20 and under. For information,...

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