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State: Los Gatos has more soul-searching to do on Housing Element
While it wasn’t as scathing as it could have been, the long-awaited review from California's top housing agency found Los Gatos’ Draft Housing Element does not pass muster, as its strides toward addressing the income and racial disparities don’t go far enough.
The Housing and...
Man accused of murdering wife appears in court
John Maxey Yeager, the man accused of killing his wife, Yingying “Dawn” Yu, and disposing of her body in the Santa Cruz Mountains, was on the Santa Clara County Superior Court docket for a plea hearing today.
Unlike others in the packed Department 34 dock,...
Los Gatos High wrestling team gears up for league, CCS finals
The Los Gatos High wrestling team is well on its way to a third consecutive undefeated Santa Clara Valley League De Anza Division regular-season championship.
After the Wildcats’ final dual meet against Lynbrook High on Feb. 8, they’ll turn their focus to the league tournament...
Monte Sereno City Council gets pair of new faces
The newest leader on Monte Sereno City Council is the husband of a recent Los Gatan cover star. In September, KCAT TV Executive Director Melissa Toren appeared on our P1, as she helped kick-off the Oktoberfest party she was instrumental in organizing in Los...
Los Gatos High to host 47th annual Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Game
For just the second time in its illustrious history, the 47th annual Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Game will be played at Los Gatos High School.
This year’s game—arguably the most well known and prestigious of the many prep football all star games in the Bay...
State Parks to burn hundreds of piles in the mountains
California State Parks announced yesterday it has begun burning hundreds of piles of dead sticks, leaves and branches at various locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
This work will be dependent on dry weather and conditions that allow for smoke dispersal.
Burning will continue as it...
Coroner identifies 76-year-old scooterist killed in Cambrian Park traffic collision
The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner has identified the man who was killed in a Cambrian Park traffic collision this week as a 76-year-old San Jose resdient.
Yongde Wo was killed around 4:20am Monday when his motorized scooter collided with a vehicle,...
Capybara appearance at Automobuild excites Los Gatos community
Although rodents are typically disdained, Automobuild welcomed the largest rodent species alive with open arms—the capybara.
This past Sunday, the toy store played host to a 2-year old capybara named Tater Tot.
“We wanted to kick off the holiday season with an educational event about capybaras,”...
Local Scene: Tree lighting on deck; General Plan study session
Tree lighting, holiday party on deck
The Los Gatos Annual Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Town Plaza Park. The lighting takes place at 6pm, with free photos with Santa Claus to follow.
The next day, the Promenade street festival will combine...
Harvest fest idea gets thumbs up at Council brainstorm session
During their Dec. 17 regularly scheduled meeting, Council approved a $22,017.16 raise for Town Attorney Gabrielle Whelan.
That works out to a 5% cost of living adjustment retroactive to July 7, and a 2% merit increase retroactive to Nov. 24, bringing her annual salary to...
