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Town decides on new top lawyer
The Town of Los Gatos has selected its new legal leader.
Gabrielle Whelan, who's been working as Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Mateo, has been chosen to succeed Rob Schultz, Los Gatos' previous Town Attorney.
“On behalf of the Council, we are excited...
Eggs thrown at vehicle; backyard prowler reported; ice cream truck driver nearly hits woman (Police Blotter, April 10-16)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 10-16.
April 10
• A man was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol on University Avenue and Blossom Hill Road at 3:43am.
• A vehicle was...
Jewish couple requests solidarity from Los Gatos Council after Boulder attack
Dorene Kastelman, 68, a member of local “Run for Their Lives” groups, which advocates for the safe release of Jewish hostages in Gaza, appealed to Council, via comment period, for solidarity.
Several members of the organization’s Boulder chapter were hospitalized during a march, when a...
Assault with a deadly weapon arrest; multiple stolen vehicles recovered (Police Blotter, Feb. 27-March 4)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Feb. 27-March 4.
Police recover multiple stolen vehicles in one night
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police officers were busy the night of March 2.
The first incident began with reports of a stolen vehicle...
Los Gatos boys basketball impressive in winning own tournament
Scotty Brennan corralled the rebound and ran down the left sideline to the half-court line when the buzzer sounded, and the celebration was on for the Los Gatos High boys basketball team.
Locked in a riveting, white-knuckle, back and forth contest with Christopher High in...
One of nine children, Timmy Murabito looks to stand out with on-mat success
When high school wrestlers hit a growth spurt during the season, it usually takes them a while to adjust to competing in heavier weight classes.
For Timmy Murabito, who has gained 10 pounds in the last two months, the sudden weight gain has done little...
Coroner identifies 76-year-old scooterist killed in Cambrian Park traffic collision
The Santa Clara County Office of the Medical Examiner-Coroner has identified the man who was killed in a Cambrian Park traffic collision this week as a 76-year-old San Jose resdient.
Yongde Wo was killed around 4:20am Monday when his motorized scooter collided with a vehicle,...
Woman charged with hosting underage sex parties in Los Gatos
A Los Gatos woman threw drunken parties for teenagers where she encouraged sex acts, sometimes non-consensual, and sometimes while she watched, according to charges filed by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on Oct. 12.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said 47-year-old...
Purse stolen; vehicle keyed; caller finds discarded whippits (Police Blotter, April 3-9)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 3-9, 2022
April 3
• A man reportedly followed a woman as she walked on the 200 block of Winchester Circle at 9:27am.
• Someone stole a purse at Vasona Park.
• A...
Vista Fire burns 2 acres
Updated June 27, 2022 at 5:22pm: 90% containment.
A fire burning along Highway 17 was 90% contained at 5:20pm after burning two acres Monday, authorities said.
Cal Fire learned of the blaze near the summit—on the Santa Cruz County side in the Alta Vista Lane area—at...
