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State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) recently introduced legislation to prevent opioid and fentanyl overdoses and death among California’s youth. Senate Bill (SB) 10, should it be approved and signed into law, would expand statewide prevention and education efforts to combat the skyrocketing overdoses and...

A woman who tried to get a permanent restraining order against the husband of a current Los Gatos Council member lost her legal bid April 22. And despite testimony from multiple people claiming they heard Jeffrey Scott, who is married to former mayor Marico Sayoc,...

Los Gatos High senior Zoe Frangieh didn’t have the opportunity to compete in the Central Coast Section Swimming Championships in her sophomore and junior years due to Covid.  Back at the Santa Clara International Swim Center—the annual site of the Championships—for the first time since...

From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2022. Jan. 31 • No injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned on Montclair Road in the early morning hours. • A woman was arrested for obstructing a peace officer...

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Blotter for the week of Feb. 13-19, 2022. Feb. 13 • A caller reported a family having a barbecue along a creekside on Hicks and Shannon roads at 12:40pm. • A vehicle was burglarized on Adrian Place. • A woman was arrested for inflicting...

Here are the reports of crime—and other relevant activities—as shared by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 21-27. April 21 -At 12:39pm a caller reported an auto burglary had occurred on Roberts Road in the proceeding hours, stating their gym bag...

Global real estate brokerage The Agency announced seasoned real estate professional Jeff Barnett has joined the firm as managing director, tapped to lead the brokerage’s expansion into the Los Gatos market as it continues to grow its network of offices throughout Northern California.  The new...

Los Gatos' residential housing plan is still not up to snuff yet, according to State reviewers. While Campbell got good marks from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for its Housing Element back in March, Los Gatos’s draft of its housing document was...

Nov. 26 • A man reportedly bit an employee at a business on N. Santa Cruz Avenue at 1:35am. He was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct. Nov. 27 • A man was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance on the 400 block of...

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...