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April 12, 2026

Q&A: Young Campbell mayor on political inspirations, managing public transit + helping the homeless

Sergio Lopez
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...

Trump buys $1 million in Netflix, Warner Bros. bonds

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Donald Trump has picked up at least $1m in Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery bonds. A disclosure form released by the White House on Friday indicated that Trump made two Netflix purchases and two WBD purchases, each amounting to at least $502,000, the Guardian reported. Trump...

Los Gatos boys cross country runs to victory in the CCS Championships; Tau and Elmore also earn State berths

Few boys cross country teams have a storied history such as Los Gatos High.  From 1980 to 2014, the Wildcats won 10 Central Coast Section championships, had five runner-up finishes and five individual champions, including two—Matthew Petrillo and Chris Foster—who were repeat champions. So, the Wildcats’...

Los Gatos accuses Santa Clara County of fraud in $5.5M lawsuit

cracked road
The Town of Los Gatos filed a lawsuit against the County of Santa Clara earlier this month, claiming fraud, breach of contract and negligence, and is seeking more than $5.5 million in damages. At the heart of the case is a dispute about repairs along...

Vasona now boasts wheelchair-accessible boating facilities

Vasona Lake boats
It’s known for its paddle and row boats you can rent from early spring through fall. But now, Vasona Lake County Park boasts new ADA-compliant boat docks. That’s thanks to work done by Guerra Construction Group, including a wheelchair-accessible system. “This is a really satisfying investment in...

POLICE BLOTTER (Nov. 23-29)

Coffee shop closed sign
Sunday, Nov. 23 At 11:10am, a suspicious person was reported at the intersection of West Main Street and Montebello Way. The subject was pacing back and forth repeatedly yelling “don’t touch me” to passerby.  Monday, Nov. 24 An incident of petty theft was reported at 2:20pm at...

Meet the nostalgic dining spots with plenty of charm

business exterior photos
When the Town of Los Gatos was established in 1887, visitors couldn’t find much beyond a post office, a schoolhouse, general stores and endless miles of orchards. North Santa Cruz Boulevard and Main Street certainly were not the bustling commercial hubs they are today. Since then,...

Los Gatos High boys water polo team enters CCS playoffs battle tested

A third-place finish in the ultra-competitive Santa Clara Valley League’s De Anza Division and berth into the Central Coast Section playoffs exceeded expectations for the Los Gatos High boys water polo team.  “If someone would’ve offered CCS at the beginning of the season, we would’ve...

ADU plan galleries help ease process for cities, builders

Small structure in a surburban back yard
The Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative recently launched online galleries of pre-approved design plans for accessory dwelling units.

Pebble Beach golf, Maui resorts, European tours

Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco
A golf tournament at the scenic Pebble Beach Golf Links with free spa treatments. A six-day stay at an upscale resort in Maui. Tours to Spain, Portugal, Norway and Australia.  Those are among dozens of free trips California state lawmakers took last year, most sponsored...

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