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UPDATED: Unhoused man booked for drug and weapon offenses following Council lockdown Tuesday night
You might have thought that passing the budget (approved unanimously)—or perhaps the signing-off on new housing units—would've proved the most intense part of the June 3 Los Gatos Council meeting.
However, a little after 9pm, during an intermission, Councilmember Rob Rennie made a comment in...
Looking into what’s behind El Camino Health LG’s safety grade drop
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit that evaluates nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide for its quality and safety, is facing intense scrutiny following a March 6 court ruling that labeled its methodology “deceptive” for penalizing non-participating hospitals.
Leapfrog publishes hospital safety report cards twice a year, grading...
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...
Top ’Cats: Los Gatos girls basketball team wins first CCS title since 1982
For Los Gatos High girls basketball coach Sara Quilici Giles and freshman standout Nicole Steiner, the moment hit them as Ella Rabtiz was hoisted up by her teammates to put an index card on the south wall at Helm Gym, the area that lists...
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...
Los Gatos High girls water polo team ruling the pool
Los Gatos High girls water polo coach Don Appleton knows it’s not every year a person in his position inherits a team free of drama and egos.
That’s why he’s been effusive in his praise for the players as they’ve been a joy to coach...
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...
Los Gatos Vice Mayor joined local families to highlight situation in Iran
On Saturday, Feb. 7, the steps of the Los Gatos Library became a site of mourning and resilience as residents from across Los Gatos and surrounding area gathered to acknowledge the escalating humanitarian crisis in Iran.
Los Gatos Vice Mayor Maria Ristow attended the gathering,...
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Chief Peter Decena Resigns
Updated Sept. 6, at 11:17 a.m.
After three-and-a-half years as chief of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, Peter Decena has resigned. The town announced his two-week notice in a press release sent out after 5pm on Friday, Sept. 3.
“Los Gatos-Monte Sereno (LGMS) Police Chief...
Town of Los Gatos doubles amount for parking ticket processor
During its last meeting of 2022, Los Gatos Town Council passed a six-figure increase to the amount it will pay to Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for parking permit and ticket processing.
In a unanimous vote, Council agreed to up the amount to send to the...
