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Tesla driver dies in fiery crash in Los Gatos
Early this morning, around 12:30am, one person died when a Tesla Model 3 drove down the right embankment of northbound Highway 17 just before Lark Avenue and slammed into a tree, according to authorities.
"The Tesla caught fire and became fully-engulfed with the driver inside,"...
Rob Moore is the youngest mayor ever to take charge of Los Gatos (but just barely)
In a special meeting of the Town Council, Dec. 9, the reins of power were handed over from former mayor Matthew Hudes to Rob Moore, who, at 27, is the youngest Los Gatos mayor ever. (Brent Ventura was also 27 when he assumed the...
Amid strident disagreement, Los Gatos votes to move forward with Pride Flag plan
After years of avoiding the issue, Los Gatos is moving forward with a policy that could allow a rainbow flag to fly above Town Hall within months.
High school students and members of the LGBT+ community faced off with senior citizens and religious adherents Tuesday...
A grinch visited Ace Hardware on Los Gatos Boulevard and stole Christmas decorations and plants (Police Blotter, Nov. 23-Dec. 6)
Sunday, Nov. 30
A traffic hazard was reported at 12:38am on East Main Street and Pleasant Street. A red Ford truck was blocking the roadway and appeared to have a flat tire.
At 4:42pm, a $50 package was stolen from a residence on Pollard Road.
Monday, Dec....
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. crash driver dies
The driver who crashed a speeding Volvo into a popular Los Gatos coffee shop on Thanksgiving night has passed away, multiple sources have confirmed to the Los Gatan.
Karl Klemmer, 90, died on Sunday.
Klemmer, a resident of the Terraces of Los Gatos senior living community,...
POLICE BLOTTER (Nov. 23-29)
Sunday, Nov. 23
At 11:10am, a suspicious person was reported at the intersection of West Main Street and Montebello Way. The subject was pacing back and forth repeatedly yelling “don’t touch me” to passerby.
Monday, Nov. 24
An incident of petty theft was reported at 2:20pm at...
Council: Attorney agrees to investigate report of $750+ rent hike by House Keys
On Nov. 18, in the lead-up to Thanksgiving, the Los Gatos Town Council held one of its shortest meetings in recent history.
Lasting a little over an hour, it focused mainly on two presentations: one that honored a Los Gatos legend; another that recapped progress...
UPDATED WITH CRASH VIDEO: Los Gatos driver, 90, injured as car smashes into Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. on Thanksgiving
*Updated at 4:25pm Nov. 28, 2025, with info from police and fire officials
*Updated at 12:26pm Nov. 28, 2025, with surveillance video of the crash
On Thanksgiving night, a car crashed through the front of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. in Los Gatos along West Main...
POLICE BLOTTER (Nov. 16-23)
Sunday, Nov. 16
The week’s string of auto burglaries began on Sunday evening, with a break-in occurring at Double D’s on North Santa Cruz Avenue.
A witness saw two subjects breaking into the rear passenger window and drive off in an unknown colored SUV.
Monday, Nov. 17
At...
POLICE BLOTTER (Nov. 9-15)
Sunday, Nov. 9
At 5:14pm, a trespassing incident occurred at the Walgreens on North Santa Cruz Avenue. The reporting person accused the subject of shoplifting inside of the store.
A vehicle was stolen from the Muni Lots on North Santa Cruz Avenue and Los Gatos-Saratoga Road...
