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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...
Tree damage on Highway 17
On Nov. 13, at around 5:40pm, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a crash on Highway 17, south of Summit Road.
A female driver from Los Gatos was driving a black 2013 Audi Q5 southbound on Highway 17, south of Summit Road at an undetermined...
News Briefs: Entrepreneur launches nutrition bars; SHS wins yearbook awards; Campbell educators reach labor deal
Laleh Imanverdi, a Los Gatos chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur, dance instructor and actor has announced the launch of original healthy snack bars and nutrient-focused cookbooks.
The mother-of-two says these reflect her deep commitment to wholesome, natural and accessible nutrition. Crafted with high-quality ingredients—and inspired by...
The nuances of collecting taxes from Los Gatos Tesla
The recent Grand Opening of the Tesla dealership and service center in Los Gatos sparked questions—including from former mayor Sandy Decker—about just how much of the company’s sales revenue would remain in the community.
So, the Los Gatan reached out to Town’s financial planners to...
3rd Tushar Atre killing verdict: 18-year-old driver convicted of felony murder
Kaleb Charters, the 18-year-old accused of dropping three people off in the Pleasure Point neighborhood of Santa Cruz, in 2019, to rob and kidnap tech executive and cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre, then driving up to the marijuana farm in Los Gatos where he'd worked...
Tesla holds its official Los Gatos dealership and service center launch
Though it’s already been open for a few months now, Saturday marked the official celebration of the Tesla dealership’s arrival in Los Gatos. It drew enthusiasts from across the Silicon Valley region and even one of the few Roadsters in operation in the world—just...
Flag destroyed at Palestinian-owed coffee shop, message accuses roaster of supporting terrorists; church windows riddled with bullets (Police Blotter, Nov. 2-8)
Sunday, Nov. 2
At 10:38am, a stolen vehicle was reported on Milbrae Lane.
Two noise disturbances were reported in the early afternoon and in the late evening. One involved a vehicle blasting loud music, and the second involved a transient subject screaming outside of the Forbes...
Nailbiter harvest in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Harvest 2025 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was a lengthy and stressful one, punctuated by bouts of rain, followed by Indian summer warmth, then more sprinkles, or full-on downpours. Now, it’s pretty much a wrap, with some of the last fruit coming in on...
Popular LGHS teacher Kurt Kroesche named parade grand marshal
Celebrated English teacher Kurt Kroesche set down roots in Los Gatos in 2003, when he arrived in town for a job interview at Los Gatos High School.
Kroesche, who grew up in the Pasadena suburb of Santa Marino, never looked back: He lives in town...
Serapi Rug Gallery sells items meant to last generations
The rug is an emblem of Persian culture. Families place them on their living room floors and, at times, hang them from their walls. It’s a celebration of beauty, and can be a mark of decadence.
Babak Falasiri, the owner of Serapi Rug Gallery for...


















