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Last week, Los Gatos voted to enlist the talents of CSG Consultants, Inc. for building inspection services at the North 40 development site. Council made the decision to tap the company, which charges $160 an hour for Certified Access Specialist inspections, as part of a...

Voters in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District narrowly approved the district’s first parcel tax in more than a dozen years by a narrow eight-vote margin, according to the election offices in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Measure A will add a $79...

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced last week that Dave Poetzinger will be the new principal of Los Gatos High School. After a comprehensive search process—conducted by an interview team made up of teachers, support staff, parents, students, and administrators—the Board of...

State Sen. Dave Min admonished a fellow legislator recently for talking about his bill during an open hearing, saying lawmakers were forbidden from negotiating amendments to legislation in public view. “We have a policy in the Senate…We don’t negotiate amendments from the dais,” Min told...

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual awards ceremony at a March 25 luncheon that’s open to everyone in the community. The event honors individuals who reflect the “Character of Los Gatos.” The six local characters who are receiving awards include long-time...

A 31-year-old San Jose man was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains yesterday, authorities said. On Thursday, around 5:54 p.m., police responded to a crash on Highway 9, south of State Route 35, according to the CHP. The man was driving a...

Sept. 26 • A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue at midnight. Sept. 28 • A woman was arrested for forgery and receiving known stolen property on Lark Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. • An unknown suspect...

From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of June 12-18, 2022. June 12 • A man was reportedly urinating in bottles behind a business on the 700 block of Blossom Hill Road. • A woman, wearing a “Hooters” tank top, reportedly...

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Girls Softball Association, a volunteer-based nonprofit softball league, held its opening day on Saturday. The season, which goes until October, features participants from across the wider Los Gatos community. SEASON BEGINS - Another year of hits, catches, bunts, wins, losses and ties has...

A three-way race in the 28th State Assembly district had candidates swapping places throughout election night, with Gail Pellerin rising as more precincts reported in. While Los Gatos Mayor Rob Rennie had been in second place in early results, with Republican Liz Lawler leading the...