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Los Gatan earns first-ever CNPA comp nomination in 2023 California Journalism Awards Contest
The Los Gatan has earned its first-ever California News Publishers Association award nomination, in the 2023 California Journalism Awards contest.
Designer Hon Truong was recognized in the Print Inside Page Layout & Design category for work with this Los Gatos community title. He was also...
Los Gatos lays out vision for upcoming year: 7 new capital projects, vote on a sales tax
In order to finalize the budget for the upcoming year, the Town of Los Gatos needs to solve a variety of puzzles.
And on May 21, at their regularly-scheduled meeting, Council members had a hand in fitting pieces—of various shapes and sizes—into place.
This included aiming...
Q&A: Researchers probe labor standards for restaurant industry employees
Earlier this month, a representative for a UC Berkeley research project set up a booth in Town Plaza Park in hopes of connecting with locals in a key sector of the Los Gatos economy—food service.
In partnership with the County of Santa Clara, contractor Ming...
Monte Sereno adopts compliant Housing Element
Last night, Monte Sereno City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Housing Element that should be "good to go."
On April 22, the California Department of Housing and Community Development sent a letter to the City, saying it was prepared to certify their all-important homes...
Shelter-in-place issued for Towne Terrace neighborhood
This morning police issued a shelter-in-place order for the Towne Terrace neighborhood.
Around 11am, the Los-Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department posted on Instagram about police activity in conjunction with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
"Shelter in place and avoid traffic in the University Ave corridor,"...
$78M budget approved by LG Council
Last week, Council voted to approve a budget with $78 million in spending and $76 million in revenue for the coming year.
To make up the difference, Los Gatos is relying on more than a million of one-time General Fund Reserve dollars.
But while the community...
Unopposed, Matthew Hudes and Maria Ristow appointed to four-year Council terms
Los Gatos voters don't have to wait until November to learn municipal election results.
At Council on Aug. 20, Council voted not to hold one—and appointed Councilmember Maria Ristow and Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes—because no one stepped up to challenge the two incumbents.
"In a way,...
Decision on 220 Belgatos Rd. development delayed as environmental review continues
Since a Planning Commission item about a controversial development at 220 Belgatos Road was headed for tabling Wednesday evening, as an environmental review continues, Chair Steve Raspe asked staff for background into two laws that could affect the outcome: the Naylor Act and the...
Vegetation fire brought under control
A vegetation fire that broke out in the 16500 block of Matilija Drive in Los Gatos this morning was quickly brought under control.
There are no reports of injuries or damage to structures.
Just after 10am, the Santa Clara County Fire Department announced on Twitter it...
Council directs staff to prioritize restroom plan
Los Gatos is one step closer to having a permanent public potty downtown.
On Sept. 17, at their regularly scheduled meeting, Council voted to put the project on the list of prioritized capital builds, and directed staff to begin design work.
“I’m really glad to see...
