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Humanitarian loses fight with ALS
Doug McNeil was a vibrant Monte Sereno resident who helped bring solar lighting to thousands of youths across the globe.
He died July 31 after a five-year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Professionally, McNeil was an aerospace engineer at NASA and worked...
Cinnamon says Big Beautiful Bill soured solar-sales situation
In The Big Score, veteran journalist Michael S. Malone notes that a key, but secretive, aspect of the early success of Apple Computer, Inc. (which became a $4 trillion company yesterday, temporarily) was the workforce of Filipino women and housewives stuffing circuit boards in...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Soquel San Jose Road identified
The Los Gatos motorcyclist who was killed last month in a Santa Cruz County crash has been identified by authorities as 68-year-old Craig Smith.
On Dec. 18, around 9:41am, CHP officers responded to the Soquel San Jose Road accident scene north of Old Turnpike Road.
Smith...
No injuries in Highway 17 bus fire with 32 students on board (updated)
*Last updated at 2:05pm, May 16, 2025
The Highway 17 section between Idylwild Road and Redwood Estates known as Moody Curve (because it passes over Moody Gulch) was the site of an unexpected field trip stop this morning.
According to authorities, a southbound bus carrying 32...
Kids can become little archeologists at Anderson Lake County Park on Coyote Creek Habitat Day
You'll be able to say "Hello," to a California King Snake named Morticia and dig into Earth's history as part of a special event organized by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department.
That's because the Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center and the Santa...
Anguish and gratitude at memorial for 2021 mass shooting victims
As radio commentators on Silicon Valley airwaves analyzed the latest mass shooting in Texas, local officials gathered outside a mental health facility in San Jose to mark the year that’s passed since the one that happened on Valley Transportation Authority property.
On May 26, 2021,...
Local Scene: Mike’s Bikes purchased, work continues on Winchester Boulevard
Mike’s Bikes purchased by Pon Group
Mike’s Bikes, which has a location in downtown Los Gatos, was recently purchased by Dutch company Pon Group.
The retail bicycle chain, based in Bel Marin Keys, was founded in 1964. In addition to Los Gatos, Mike’s Bikes has stores...
Child sex crimes case put on hold for Los Gatos baker
The criminal case against a man who ran an artisianal bakery in Los Gatos and is accused of several child sex offenses has been paused as the court decides if he’s mentally fit to stand trial.
Ali Asghar Shemirani has been charged with three felonies...
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.
Flag destroyed at Palestinian-owed coffee shop, message accuses roaster of supporting terrorists; church windows riddled with bullets (Police Blotter, Nov. 2-8)
Sunday, Nov. 2
At 10:38am, a stolen vehicle was reported on Milbrae Lane.
Two noise disturbances were reported in the early afternoon and in the late evening. One involved a vehicle blasting loud music, and the second involved a transient subject screaming outside of the Forbes...
