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Supervisors push for emergency services in Loma Prieta
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently approved a plan aimed at improving emergency response planning and communication in the Loma Prieta area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, a community that straddles the Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County lines.
Earlier, in November, Supervisor...
Man arrested for injuring roommate; $4,000+ worth of facial products stolen; tire slashed on Santa Cruz Ave (Police Blotter, Nov. 5-11)
Nov. 5
• Two men were arrested for battery on W. La Chiquita Avenue at 10:57am.
• A man reportedly shattered a business’ window with a rock on N. Santa Cruz Avenue.
• Items were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Belwood Lane.
• A man was...
15 Los Gatos High student-athletes to play for four-year collegiate programs
In terms of volume and quality, few schools in the Central Coast Section can match what Los Gatos High produces in terms of student-athletes moving on to play at four-year college programs.
The 2022 class has 15—count ’em, 15—student-athletes who have either signed letter of...
Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage
Local blood drive combats shortage
The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization, and donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The decline in...
No injuries in Highway 17 bus fire with 32 students on board (updated)
*Last updated at 2:05pm, May 16, 2025
The Highway 17 section between Idylwild Road and Redwood Estates known as Moody Curve (because it passes over Moody Gulch) was the site of an unexpected field trip stop this morning.
According to authorities, a southbound bus carrying 32...
Ducks cause noise disturbance; suspicious person reported at St. Luke’s; mountain bike stolen (Police Blotter, Oct. 19-25)
Sunday, Oct. 19
A flock of ducks were once again the subject of a noise disturbance. At 5:50pm, continuous quacking on Reservoir Road occurred despite previous written warnings.
Four juvenile disturbances were reported throughout the day, all of which involved electric bicycles.
Monday, Oct. 20
At 11:31am, a...
Los Gatos elementary district bond measure on track to pass
Upon the release of the initial Santa Clara County voting data tonight, the Los Gatos Union School District bond measure was at 66.59% (6,333 votes). It would generate $163 million in bonds to upgrade school classrooms, safety and security systems, and heating and electrical...
Sister of local realtor escapes Ukraine, gets stuck in Tijuana
The sister of a long-time Los Gatos resident made it out of Kyiv, Ukraine, on the last train to Lviv, but is now stuck in Tijuana, Mexico.
Laura Kramer Rahmil, the former vice chair of the Town’s Community Health and Senior Services Commission, said in...
Town: Drones were deployed to take photos of vehicles from above for parking study—but not recently
“Los Gatos is watching your car. Drones are circling downtown right now.”
That’s how San Jose-based Kip “Your Real Estate Dude” Barnard kicked-off a June 27 Instagram reel that’s racked up almost 2,000 likes since it was posted.
But is it true? We reached out to...
Neighborhood ‘evacuated’ during wildfire drill
As wildfires burn through California, residents across the state are urged to have a “go bag” packed and ready to grab since precious minutes can make the difference between living and dying.
That’s why members of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Response Team, CERT, were...
