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Supreme Court strikes down student debt forgiveness
On June 30, the Supreme Court announced its final opinions on two major cases: it ruled in favor of a web designer who refused to create websites for LGBTQ+ couples and struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
The decision arrived a day...
137th Annual Blessing of the Grapes at Testarossa
On Oct. 9, Testarossa staff, supporters and many Novitiate alumni and their caregivers gathered around a bin of La Rinconada pinot noir clusters for the 137th Blessing of the Grapes held at the historic Novitiate property in Los Gatos.
You know it better as Testarossa...
Monte Sereno city manager shares ideas for a better Los Gatos
Speaking at a public meeting of local residents Nov. 11, Monte Sereno City Manager Steve Leonardis, who once sat in the Los Gatos mayor’s chair, shared some of his worries, as well as ideas about how the Town could be more fiscally prudent.
Among these...
Jeweler Fiat Lux chooses N. Santa Cruz Ave instead of a mall for its latest storefront
If you visit San Francisco's Union Square to shop in 2026, you may be surprised by the mass vacancy in that retail district.
From the nine-story mall on Market Street that once housed Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, to North Face and Williams Sonoma, about half of...
Ceremony in Los Gatos honored those who served our country
Under sunny skies and with a breezy afternoon that hints of summer, Memorial Day was commemorated May 25, at the Los Gatos Civic Center lawn in front of the Flame of Liberty sculpture.
Folks began arriving around 11am. Chairs were set up inside a large...
Eggs thrown at vehicle; backyard prowler reported; ice cream truck driver nearly hits woman (Police Blotter, April 10-16)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 10-16.
April 10
• A man was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol on University Avenue and Blossom Hill Road at 3:43am.
• A vehicle was...
Local Scene: Recall election certified, Housing Element update begins
Recall election certified
The Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election has been certified in Santa Clara County, Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey announced Oct. 14.
The majority of voters within Los Gatos voted against the recall, according to county election data, with precincts reporting between 57-74...
Title town, Los Gatos: Field hockey team extends its record with 17th CCS championship
Shootouts can be a nerve-wrecking deal for everyone involved, especially when it decides the Central Coast Section championship.
That’s the predicament the Los Gatos High and St. Francis field hockey teams found themselves in after they played a scoreless 60 minutes of regulation and 20...
Good Sam CEO hopes update to facilities will boost care quality
I had the good fortune of sitting next to Patrick Rohan, the CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital, at the Police Foundation fundraiser.
As a former Good Samaritan League volunteer I was very interested in learning about what’s going on there these days.
Rohan assured me there...
State Assembly incumbent Mark Stone not running to represent new district that includes Los Gatos
Former Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin is running for the 28th Assembly District in the upcoming June 7 primary after receiving the nod from current representative Mark Stone, who is reportedly not seeking reelection.
Stone, a Scotts Valley resident, had previously represented Assembly District...
