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Caitlyn Simons helps lead Los Gatos girls soccer turnaround
It took all of one game for the Los Gatos High girls soccer team to realize the 2022-2023 campaign would be far different than last season.
That’s because the Wildcats beat Mountain View 4-2 in the season-opener on Nov. 29, a monumental result given the...
Libraries to host opioid prevention workshops; Los Gatos’ community grant program opens (local scene)
Opioid overdose prevention workshops scheduled at libraries
The Santa Clara County Library District and the County of Santa Clara’s Behavioral Health Services Department are joining forces to spread the word about the opioid crisis.
Workshops scheduled from July 8 through Sept. 9 will cover drug education,...
Power out for 21,000 on Christmas Eve as fire ignites at PG&E’s Saratoga substation
Around 21,000 customers were without power in North Santa Clara County after a Pacific Gas and Electric substation in Saratoga caught fire and belched black smoke into the air on Christmas Eve.
PG&E learned about the emergency at its facility at 12975 Glen Brae Dr....
Our firefighters are facing a silent threat: PFAS
Gearing up every morning for a job built on danger just comes with being a firefighter. Yet for thousands who hold this job in the Bay Area, the greatest risk may come not from flames or collapsing walls, but from the gear meant to...
Los Gatos Planning Commission approves exceptions for Olive Street ‘tear-down’
The Los Gatos Planning Commission gave the thumbs-up to the demolition of an Olive Street cottage to make way for a larger house that needed their blessing due to multiple exceptions to Town rules.
While this plan was approved unanimously, at the regularly-scheduled Feb. 9...
Croissante Bakery joins growing list of established shops focused on gourmet treats
Los Gatos is a sweet town for those who love their sugar. We’re home to two of the best-known bakeries in the Bay Area, Icing on the Cake and Manresa Bread, and arguably some of the best artisan chocolate shops, including Deux Cranes.
For years,...
Documentary premiere
Los Gatos High School senior Kyle Santoro premiered his documentary film, “Fentanyl High,” on Dec. 6 at the CineLux Los Gatos Theatre.
Shot from the perspective and experiences of high school students in Santa Clara County, “Fentanyl High” is a documentary film about fentanyl poisoning...
3 tequila bottles stolen; children playing ‘too loudly’ outside on Towne Terrace sparks argument (Police Blotter, Jan. 14-20)
Jan. 14
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 100 block of Los Gatos Boulevard at 3:02am.
• A caller reported a group of people in two vehicles for “blasting music” and “talking loud” on N. Santa Cruz Avenue...
Grapes yield a bountiful harvest this year amidst big changes for the wine industry
The wine industry is experiencing a glut of grapes and bulk wine. Vineyards are being pulled out in the Central Valley and in parts of Europe. Many vines will not even be picked this year, making a field day for the birds. Vineyards here...
Local hospital puts focus on the vulnerable early days of life
On Aug. 12, Good Samaritan Hospital announced the completion of the annual training for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Transport Team. This rigorous, hands-on course, which featured mock scenarios, was attended by 31 people (including nine who are new to the crew). This...
