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Arson investigators to comb through building that burned for days
In the aftermath of the blaze at a 50,000-square-foot commercial property on Los Gatos’ northern border that burned nearly the entire weekend, dogs that hunt for human remains began sniffing their way through the debris.
At multiple points, officials worried the canines may have uncovered...
Driver flees up Highway 9 after crashing into pedestrian
A vehicle collided with a 40-year-old woman along Highway 9 in Ben Lomond, then drove off, on Sunday around 9:40pm.
“For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle struck the pedestrian while the pedestrian was in the northbound lane,” said Sgt. E. Addy, of the California...
PG&E power outages affect thousands
Thousands of people across the Greater Bay Area experienced electrical outages today, with more than 10,800 customers in Santa Clara County and more than 7,000 customers in Santa Cruz County losing power, according to the utility.
The Santa Cruz County disruptions were mostly weather-related, including...
From the editor’s desk: A global design powerhouse stakes new claim in Los Gatos
Just the other day, I’d driven across the Golden Gate Bridge for an evening—and maybe more—away.
There I was sitting at a quaint little Marin County bar, after having ordered wine and ceviche.
I’d been carting around the prior weekend’s T Magazine, from the New York...
Council leaves some Covid-relief money in the kitty
The Los Gatos Town Council approved moving $3.77 million to the General Fund Appropriated Reserve for use in capital projects, at a regularly scheduled meeting May 17.
It also agreed to take $2.2 million of Covid-19 relief (American Rescue Plan Act) funding for the same...
Breaking Dawn launches with harmonious blend of culture and community
New eatery Breaking Dawn is boldly challenging the conventional boundaries of early dining. This innovative eatery artfully melts cultural flavors, captivating the palate and enriching the now-mainstream brunch concept.
Breaking Dawn brings weekend energy all week. Open Tuesday-Sunday, it offers a unique fusion of Vietnamese,...
O’Connor rejects sentence offered by judge
Had she gone for it, the Los Gatos mother likely could have wrapped up at least two of her court cases.
But on Tuesday afternoon, Shannon O’Connor officially rejected a 17-year, four-month sentence offered by Judge Elizabeth C. Peterson in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
O’Connor,...
Man who died in Boulder Creek after tree crashed into home identified
A 45-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on a home just north of Boulder Creek yesterday around 3:30pm.
Ashley Keehn, of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, said Robert Brainard III was killed when a tree slammed into a home on the 14100...
In first-of-its-kind sunscreen judgment, Sun Bum settles over false ‘reef friendly’ claims
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has settled a consumer protection lawsuit against popular sunscreen company Sun Bum for advertising claims that misstated its actual impact on the ocean.
The judgment is the first obtained by any prosecutor against a major sunscreen manufacturer for...
Local Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis
Just hours after Pope Francis died Monday, at age 88, it just so happened to be time for the monthly gathering of the St. Mary’s Seniors women’s group at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Los Gatos.
Shortly after noon, the ladies...
