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North 40 seals the deal with chefs David Kinch and Avery Ruzicka
On May 20, just months after plans for Phase 2 of the North 40 mixed-use development were approved, Harmonie Park Development announced it had finally inked a deal to bring two upscale Food & Bev brands—Manresa Bread and Mentone—to a commercial space in the...
Caller reportedly loses handgun at hotel on East Main Street (Police Blotter, May 17-23)
May 17
A window was reportedly smashed overnight on Blossom Hill Road at 9:17am.
A vehicle with doors open and cheese on top reportedly had expired tags on Andrews Street and North Santa Cruz Avenue at 11:09am.
A subject reportedly “vigorously” attempted to open the caller’s door...
Homeless man reportedly observed exchanging a package and money with high school students near Los Gatos High (Police Blotter, May 10-16)
May 10
Four subjects were reportedly outside in the caller’s backyard and front yard on Elaine Court at 12:48am.
Airbags deployed after an 18-year-old driver was involved in a single-vehicle accident at Daves Avenue and Via Caballero. Officers issued a cite-and-release for the driver at 1:37am.
Two...
First responders ‘SNAP’ into action
“I can’t find them anywhere.”
A chill down the spine. A spike of adrenaline. Heart stopping, dropping—then racing. Panic spreads like contagion.
When a loved one with autism has gone missing, time freezes.
For those with autism spectrum disorder, a simple wander can be dangerous.
And Los Gatos-Monte...
Venture Christian Academy prepares to mark 50 years in Los Gatos
The bottom of Hicks road houses Venture Christian Academy and Church, where a Christ-centered preschool-to-8th-grade school teaches a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum. As the educational institution began in 1977, they’ll be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year. Venture Christian Academy has...
Town Attorney finds the initial conditions for mosque were discriminatory
If the West Valley Muslim Association had proposed a by-right high-density housing development (and it could have)—instead of a slight extension of hours—the build would already be sailing towards automatic approval.
That's because, in California, certain housing projects receive an automatic green light if it...
Santa Clara County guard behind jailhouse beatings sentenced
A former jail guard was sentenced to jail today for helping a pair of inmates attack another inmate and then covering it up, authorities said.
Morgan Hill resident Francisco Izayas Castillo, 42, was convicted of a misdemeanor in March for his role in a jailhouse...
Los Gatos Union School District picks new superintendent
The Los Gatos Union School District Board of Trustees announced at the May 14 board meeting in a unanimous vote that Dan Deguara will be appointed as the new Superintendent of Schools for LGUSD.
After an extensive search process that included receiving in-person and online...
Man reported with a face mask, machete and spike at Safeway on N. Santa Cruz Ave. (Police Blotter, May 3-9)
May 3
A caller reported that their son’s go-kart and miscellaneous tools were stolen, resulting in a total loss of approximately $1,500 on Panorama Way at 12:32pm.
A vehicle and a bicyclist were reportedly in an accident on Westhill Drive with an unknown number of injuries...
High school district reviews transfer rules; South Bay resident exposed to hantavirus
The Santa Clara County resident who was exposed to Andes hantavirus while a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship was under “close monitoring” and “restricted activities,” the health department said Monday.
“I want to reassure the public that the risk of contracting Andes hantavirus...
