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New center aims to bolster mental health services
A former detox facility adjacent to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center campus has been transformed into a residential treatment center for people with serious mental illnesses.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Behavioral Health Services Department and operating partner Momentum for Health celebrated...
Los Gatos High on the fast track – and field
Brandon Vance has lofty goals as the coach of the Los Gatos High track and field team.
“I don’t like to set my sights just on CCS,” he said. “My big thing is the state championships is where the kids have to go in order...
Request for transients be ‘moved along’ from Alberto Way spot; gasoline siphoned; business’ window smashed (Police Blotter, Jan. 21-27)
Jan. 21
• A woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting an officer on University Avenue and Boyer Lane at 1:02am.
• A man was arrested for being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia on the 600 block of N. Santa Cruz...
Supervisors push for road repairs after winter storms
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently received a comprehensive report from its Department of Roads and Airports on damage to County-maintained roads from the 2022-23 winter storms. The report included the status of repairs, and the status of contingency plans for the...
DJs launch new music series at Charley’s LG
It was midday on Tuesday and Santa Cruz resident Jordan Lipaz, 27, the co-founder of Lit n’ Loud Productions, was once again scrutinizing the logo to be printed on unique merchandise for an upcoming show he’s organizing in Los Gatos.
Lipaz—aka Lapositive—had been going back-and-forth...
Man in black dances in the middle of the street, stopping afternoon traffic (Police Blotter, July 23-July 29)
July 23
• A man was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia on Bascom Avenue at 12:18am.
• A suspect was arrested for trespassing on Belgatos Lane at 11:31am.
• A suspect was reportedly stealing rocks in front of a business...
Main St Annex Hair Salon celebrating 5 years in business
Covid-19 halted life-as-usual for the world and left a lot of failed companies in its wake. Some faltered with the introduction of regulations that allowed only “essential” businesses to remain open; for others it was not securing grant funding. In the business community, there...
Los Gatos Council votes to consider allowing cannabis sales
A cannabis business rep told residents attending a Jan. 13 community meeting the company could contribute at least $300,000 to Town coffers if allowed to open a cannabis dispensary. It boasts more than 2,000 local customers.
Frustrations mount as e-bike accidents rise in Los Gatos
For many Los Gatos teenagers, nothing beats the thrill of speeding through the streets on an electric bike. E-bikes provide the kind of independence that kids used to only get with a driver’s license at 16. But in a moment, that freedom can turn...
Neighborhood ‘evacuated’ during wildfire drill
As wildfires burn through California, residents across the state are urged to have a “go bag” packed and ready to grab since precious minutes can make the difference between living and dying.
That’s why members of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Response Team, CERT, were...


















