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Man approaches house covered in blanket; skaters reported for riding while laying down on their boards (Police Blotter, April 24-30)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 24-30, 2022.
April 24
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing an officer on Bachman and University avenues at 12:27am.
• A vehicle was reported...
Los Gatos High swimmers and divers shine in CCS Championships
Los Gatos High senior Zoe Frangieh didn’t have the opportunity to compete in the Central Coast Section Swimming Championships in her sophomore and junior years due to Covid.
Back at the Santa Clara International Swim Center—the annual site of the Championships—for the first time since...
Fligor declares victory
Assistant Santa Clara County Assessor Neysa Fligor early today declared victory in her bid to be elected county assessor. Fligor's victory announcement shortly after midnight coincided with a concession statement by her runoff election rival, former Saratoga Councilmember Rishi Kumar.
Fligor led Kumar by nearly...
Juror DQ’d as Shannon O’Connor trial kicks into high gear
Before the first witness of the year was sworn in during the ongoing trial of Shannon O’Connor—the Los Gatos woman dubbed “Party Mom” for the role she’s accused of playing in organizing alcohol-fueled get-togethers for teens—there was a small matter Santa Clara County Superior...
Los Gatos motorcyclist killed in crash on Soquel San Jose Road
Yesterday, around 9:41am, CHP officers responded to a crash on Soquel San Jose Road, north of Old Turnpike Road.
A 68-year-old man from Los Gatos was driving a blue 2012 BMW motorcycle southbound on Soquel San Jose Road at an undetermined speed, police said.
A 64-year-old...
400+ guns turned in as part of firearm ‘buyback’ program
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department participated in the Santa Clara County Gun Buyback at the Milpitas Community Center on May 22, which saw more than 400 firearms voluntarily turned in by residents.
Up to $100 was offered per handgun or rifle and $200 per...
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...
Officers’ Association: Chief didn’t quit, he was fired
Tuesday’s Town Council meeting started a few minutes late, after police escorted a woman out who claimed a medical exemption and refused to wear a mask. But it was relatively peaceful otherwise, especially compared to the last meeting.
That regularly scheduled affair on Sept. 7...
From a ‘Best of LG’ boutique to vaporizers and bongs?
Since the departure of women’s clothing boutique Jackie ‘O from what is considered prime retail space along North Santa Cruz Avenue, town residents, shop owners, Council members and the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce have been wondering what might replace it.
The three-years-running Best of...
More than 30 churches and other organizations participate in Interfaith Passover
Nearly 200 people gathered at Jewish Silicon Valley's Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Sunday evening, for an interfaith service.
The Interfaith Unity Passover Seder was sponsored by the Interfaith Clergy Association of Los Gatos.
The event—which commemorates the biblical story where the Angel of Death “passes over”...
