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From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2022. Aug. 28 • A caller reported they were awoken by “loud talking” on More Avenue at 2:03am, and wanted police to ask them to “tone it down.” • An...

A little over a year ago, Aydon Stefanopoulos had a mental breakthrough. Competing in national cross country and track races but not coming up with top finishes in his age group, the Los Gatos resident and Mitty High freshman realized he had to go...

Planning Commission granted an exception to allow a homeowner to keep part of an eight-foot fence that was installed to appease a neighbor

The Los Gatos Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the 178 Twin Oaks Dr. 12-lot subdivision, June 1, despite environmental concerns. This recommendation will now go to the Town Council with a new list of amendments relating largely to ecological and maintenance...

With a flurry of new laws ready to take effect, the Los Gatan took a look at a handful of the more notable ones, which take on several aspects of criminal justice, health services and firearms.  WALKING A FINE LINE Before Assembly Bill 2147 was signed...

Sunday, Oct. 26 Three parking violations were reported throughout the day. At 2:21pm, a penal code violation occurred on the intersection of Harding Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department bulletin did not specify the nature of the penal code violation.  Monday, Oct....

Last Saturday morning, during the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition vigil on the Civic Center Lawn, two easels displayed the names of those “Who We Have Lost.”It was a respectful and peaceful gathering of 50-60 adults, mostly Los Gatans. A vigil is defined as a...

California’s Department of Housing and Community Development seemed on the verge of approving Los Gatos’ residential plan, its Housing Element (now more than a year overdue), when the backpedaling began. On Feb. 6, Council voted to introduce a new measure to defend single-family and moderate-density...

On Feb. 2, my fellow student Louisa Horwath and I organized a large student-led protest against ICE that brought together over 300 participants from our school and community. The protest involved a coordinated walk through town—and days of thorough planning and collaboration. We organized student marshals...

July 26 Someone reportedly burglarized a residence on Vasona Court, stealing a scooter and backpack at 12:02am. Someone reported a bicyclist “down” at Blossom Hill Road and Linda Avenue after a vehicle accident at 11:32am. A man was reportedly driving a golf cart on Vista Del Monte...