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March 1, 2026

Person in skeleton mask runs into traffic; mailbox stolen; children reported for ‘yelling’ in Bachman Park (Police Blotter, May 1-6)

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Police reports for the week of May 1-6, from the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. May 1 • Someone reportedly stole an entire mailbox on Belwood Gateway. • A caller reported a teen riding an electric bike on the sidewalk on Winchester Boulevard and...

Criminal justice, healthcare and more among new laws for ’23

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...

Eclectic electronic event incoming at home of the historic Cats Saloon

DJ Dathma and fellow DJ
*Updated Sept. 6, 2022 Daniel Reyes, the founder of Project Gasmask Entertainment (PGM), says he’s excited to be part of a Los Gatos rebirth. Though he lives in Oakland, and grew up in the Fairfield-Suisun area, the promoter says he’s pretty familiar with the community from...

Field of Dreams: Niko Tsakiris signs with the San Jose Earthquakes

Surrounded by family and friends to celebrate the announcing of his contract signing with the San Jose Earthquakes on Jan. 13 at PayPal Park, Niko Tsakiris couldn’t help but get emotional.  After all, a dream had been realized. But in typical Tsakiris fashion, the precocious...

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...

Man arrested after displaying imitation firearm; rock thrown through vehicle window (Police Blotter, Sept. 11-16)

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From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Sept. 11-16. Sept. 11 • A caller reported loud music coming from a house on Ridgecrest Avenue at 12:11am. • Someone threw a rock through a vehicle’s window on Pinehurst Avenue. • A porta-potty...

Fire continues to burn at 50,000-sq-ft office building deemed a “total loss”

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As afternoon turned into evening, fire had devoured 75-80% of a large commercial building on the border of Los Gatos and Campbell, authorities said. The 50,000-square-foot vacant office on Dell Avenue at Knowles Drive started to burn around 10am this morning, and spread quickly, according...

Town Appoints New HR Director

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Los Gatos has named the person who will be in charge of the human clockwork that makes the local government tick. Salina Flores, the acting HR manager for the City of Campbell, will become the Town's new human resources director, since Lisa Velasco, who is...

Vehicle found unoccupied with airbags deployed in creek bed near Quito and Montclair roads (Police Blotter, Feb. 15-21)

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Feb. 15  A caller reported a suspicious person placing a bottle of alcohol in a stroller at Safeway on North Santa Cruz Avenue at 1:15pm. The same subject was later reported at 10:20pm in the alcohol aisle and was suspected of attempting to steal again. No...

Officers recognized for saving lives, nabbing thieves

Police officers and civilians were honored for going above the call of duty during an official luncheon attended by more than 100 people on Oct. 6. The Los Gatos Monte-Sereno Police Foundation event, held at the History Club of Los Gatos, bestowed accolades for recovering...
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