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Wallet stolen while distracted by chunky vs. creamy peanut butter question (Police Blotter, Sept. 7-13)
Sunday, Sept. 7
Three vehicle accidents were reported throughout Sunday, although none requiring medical attention.
A customer’s wallet was stolen at the Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard at 12:41pm, after being distracted by another customer inquiring the difference between chunky and creamy peanut butter.
Monday, Sept....
Gun shots from ‘negligent discharge’; downed wires; trespassing (Police Blotter, Aug. 24-Sept. 6)
Sunday, Aug. 24
At 10:27pm, gun shots were heard at Vasona Oaks on University Avenue. No injuries occurred, as the shots were a result of a negligent discharge occurring from the upstairs neighbor.
Monday, Aug. 25
Three vehicle accidents occurred throughout the day, one of which involved...
Office-to-residential shift snagged by improper noticing
The residential development dream of one applicant was paused recently when an office-to-single-family zone change for 14331 Capri Dr. was paused due to improper noticing.
And so, on Wednesday night, the Planning Commission voted—once again—to OK the project.
The land is currently zoned Office but was...
Small fire at Porsche Service Center extinguished by dry chemical
Today at 1:40pm, a call came into Santa Clara County Fire Department reporting the new Porsche Service Center in Los Gatos had caught on fire, fire officials said.
Both SCCFD and Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police responded as dozens were evacuated from the building.
"There was no...
Towne Terrace trash blaze (photos)
Yesterday, before 1pm, the sound of sirens and the smell of burning trash enveloped the Towne Terrace area of Los Gatos.
A Green Team SJ (Waste Connections) garbage truck was driving along when the trash in the back of the vehicle ignited.
"In order for the...
Stolen vehicle recovered, $2.5K in medication taken from Safeway (Police Blotter, Aug. 17-23)
Sunday, Aug. 17
An incident of grand theft was reported at 7:42pm on Elm Wood Court. The reporting person had $4,000 in cash stowed away in his closet in order to pay contractors, and it was gone after the subject was at the property conducting...
LGMSPD release of license plate search records heavily redacted
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department has taken a more secretive approach to responding to a California Public Records Act request submitted by the Los Gatan, when compared to how the County law enforcement agency handled the same ask.
Meanwhile, at Council last week, the...
LGUSD: Attempted burglary suspect who hid by school cafeteria worker entrance arrested
A suspect was taken into custody this morning after trying to burglarize a home then hiding near a staff entrance to Raymond J. Fisher Middle School, according to Los Gatos Union School District officials.
"We want to inform you about a situation that occurred earlier...
Commission approves golf course plan, including removal of 287 trees
It was standing room only last Wednesday at Planning Commission as residents wearing green stickers filed into the pews at the Civic Center in support of a physical reshaping of La Rinconada Country Club’s property.
Others came to share frustrations with the plan to remove...
Trespassing; pesticide sales; deodorant heist; attempted theft at West Valley Muslim Association (Police Blotter, Aug. 10-16)
Sunday, Aug. 10
A trespass was reported at 10:38am at the Starbucks on Los Gatos Boulevard. The subject in question was asked to leave and refused.
At 11:55am, two reckless vehicles were reported on East Main Street and College Avenue. Both vehicles were electric bikes driven...