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Advocates say California’s jail population will rise
According to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, California doesn’t have a crisis in its jails, where record numbers of people have died even as the state’s jail population shrank.
“Saying people died in jails is a little bit of a misnomer,” said Barnes, who is...
Ousted superintendent gets $308,448 in exchange for waiving right to sue
Following the resignation of controversial former superintendent Bill Sanderson on Oct. 22, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has been taking steps to rebuild relationships.
During their Nov. 12 meeting, board members voted unanimously to name Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Heath Rocha acting...
Piece of Santa Cruz Wharf breaks off, 3 construction workers caught in the mayhem
After a portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf fell into the Pacific Ocean this afternoon, two people had to be rescued by first responders, while another was able to make it to safety on their own.
All three were construction workers.
City of Santa Cruz officials...
Los Gatos motorcyclist killed in crash on Soquel San Jose Road
Yesterday, around 9:41am, CHP officers responded to a crash on Soquel San Jose Road, north of Old Turnpike Road.
A 68-year-old man from Los Gatos was driving a blue 2012 BMW motorcycle southbound on Soquel San Jose Road at an undetermined speed, police said.
A 64-year-old...
Steamer’s going out with a bang; Blue Bottle deals with sewage issue
When Steamer’s Grillhouse announced it was going to close on Christmas Eve, there were more questions than answers. We soon learned, from one of the owners, that an arduous negotiation over the lease had ultimately not borne fruit. The lauded seafood restaurant made the...
Entrepreneur behind metal water bottle finds artistic inspiration in natural world
The inventor and artist Robert Seals has spent the majority of his almost-80 years on Earth transforming junk into desirable objects.
His invention (and company) Klean Kanteen became famous for its metallic water bottle. But his finely crafted recycled-metal sculptures are almost invisible. You have...
Driving the extra mile to feel at home
When the first bouts of Covid-19 hit the news, people went into a frenzy, leading to one of the greatest social isolations in modern history. As the first year ended, many were asking, Will we be able to have the holiday traditions and connect...
Cheer squad moving into competitive stretch
The Los Gatos High School cheer team is just ending their sideline cheer season and beginning their competitive cheer season.
Head coach Tosha Perkins said a highlight of the year, so far, was the football team’s playoff run.
“We have six or seven seniors on the...
Tree falls on car at Saratoga Farmers’ Market
A large tree slammed into a blue Tesla parked at the site where the Saratoga Farmers' Market was being held, earlier this morning.
Onlookers gathered to survey the damage as a rainbow emerged from the clouds overhead.
A frost advisory is in effect from late tonight...
Dinah’s Holiday Event Log: Soaking up the festivities
Santa has safely arrived in Los Gatos.
As we begin to count the days left in 2024, let’s take a brief moment to wander down memory lane.
After 45 years, we bid a fond adieu to Steamer’s. Steamer’s with the best seafood, sourdough bread (with room...