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November 26, 2024

Town shuts N. Santa Cruz Avenue on Thursdays for The Promenade

A musical, social and pedestrian experience replaced automobile traffic on Thursday evenings beginning July 1. The weekly event, known as The Promenade, will run through August 12. Two musical stages bookend the stroll, which runs the length of N. Santa Cruz Avenue from Main Street...

Homeowners, renters see future of Los Gatos differently

Housing Survey by Residential Status
The results of a new survey from the Los Gatos Community Alliance show that when it comes to the future of Los Gatos, there’s a gaping divide—between homeowners and renters. This survey of registered voters in Los Gatos, conducted Oct. 12-18 via telephone interview, email...

‘Cats roundup: Girls volleyball sees memorable season end; water polo teams make history and football team prepares for showdown with Mitty

It wouldn’t be a Los Gatos High girls volleyball match if it didn’t involve an extended set.  The No. 6 seed Wildcats won another marathon set but ultimately lost the match and saw its season end against No. 3 seed Menlo-Atherton High in a Central...

Los Gatos girls tennis looks to ace the competition

After a solid 2021 season, the Los Gatos High girls tennis team has upped its game this year with the goal to win a league championship.  The Wildcats are in contention to capture at least a share of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League El...

Much ado about an entryway

At first glance, it may have appeared a routine Planning Commission item where a well-connected former mayor was attempting to get a variance pushed through against good architectural practice. But as the public hearing for Mike Wasserman’s drive to keep a 300-year-old Mexican door—from the...

A man’s been stealing 1 beer out of a 6-pack every day from a downtown store for months (Police Blotter, Oct. 15-21)

monkey beer
Oct. 15 • A vehicle was reported stolen on Oak Rim Court. • A bathroom was reportedly vandalized at Vasona Park. • A man was arrested for contempt of court on High School Court at 4:19pm. Oct. 16 • A man and a woman were arrested for being in...

Lawsuit of officer in SJSU arrest video thrown out

mohamed_hassan's minimal style justice illustration
On Dec. 9, a U.S. Northern District judge rejected the wrongful-dismissal lawsuit of a former Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police officer who was the subject of a controversial body camera video depicting a bloody use-of-force incident while employed at San Jose State University. Johnathon Silva was...

Candidates boycott political forum put on by supporters of opponents

Matthew Hudes gives opening presentation
Two Council candidates—Mayor Rob Rennie and Rob Moore—boycotted a forum hosted Sept. 13 by the Los Gatos Community Alliance, an organization which has been helping others on the ballot. A third, Planning Commissioner Reza Tavana, told organizers he was too busy to attend. “I always hesitate...

Los Gatos approves budget with $30K surplus

Civic Center at twilight
After some juggling on the accounting front, Los Gatos says it’s managed to come up with a budget that boasts a $30,000 surplus. The Town Council approved the yearly financial plan on June 6. The Town plans to spend slightly more from its General Fund ($54.5...

Los Gatos High girls basketball team goes to the ‘Belle’ early and often

It was a Super Sunday in more ways than one for the Los Gatos High girls basketball team. On Feb. 13—the day of the Super Bowl—the Wildcats had a key game of their own against arch-nemesis Palo Alto High in the final league game...
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