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Council introduces ordinance to outlaw hidden guns in ‘sensitive’ places
On June 20, Los Gatos introduced an ordinance that would prohibit concealed carry permit holders from bringing their firearms to specific places around town.
But in contrast with the hardline positions staked-out on both sides of the gun debate across the United States—with National Rifle...
Man in black dances in the middle of the street, stopping afternoon traffic (Police Blotter, July 23-July 29)
July 23
• A man was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia on Bascom Avenue at 12:18am.
• A suspect was arrested for trespassing on Belgatos Lane at 11:31am.
• A suspect was reportedly stealing rocks in front of a business...
3 tequila bottles stolen; children playing ‘too loudly’ outside on Towne Terrace sparks argument (Police Blotter, Jan. 14-20)
Jan. 14
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 100 block of Los Gatos Boulevard at 3:02am.
• A caller reported a group of people in two vehicles for “blasting music” and “talking loud” on N. Santa Cruz Avenue...
Mercado held to answer for ‘terrorist threats’
A 45-year-old man accused of menacing Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital employees and threatening to commit a school shooting must face a single criminal count—plus an enhancement—Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Leila Sayar ruled on April 19.
At the conclusion of Jose Mercado’s...
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...
Suspension of outdoor burn permits set to take effect
Cal Fire announced Monday the suspension of all burn permits for outdoor residential burning in Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa counties as well as western portions of Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties that will take effect Friday.
The agency said an abundant grass crop resulting...
Led by EJ Parco, Los Gatos High wrestling makes statement in Reno TOC
A year after not medaling in the Reno Tournament of Champions, EJ Parco returned and showed just how far he’s come. The same can be said for all of his Los Gatos High wrestling teammates.
Parco won the 144-pound division at the renowned tournament on...
Los Gatos beefs up its design rules for new housing developments
By Sasha Ryu, Contributor
On Sept. 1, the Town Council adopted changes and additions to its objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use housing projects in Los Gatos. The updated standards focus on two main categories: site standards and building standards. The changes establish the...
Someone takes a photo of a slow vehicle, then gets violently threatened by the driver (Police Blotter, Feb. 27-March 5)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of Feb. 27-March 5, 2022.
Feb. 27
• A man was arrested for being in possession of a controlled substance on the 1500 block of Pollard Road at 4:43am. Another man was arrested...
Los Gatos Luxury Cars expansion wins approval from Planning Commission
Los Gatos Luxury Cars is the sort of place you might go to score a 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 2023 Lamborghini Urus or a 2022 Bentley Continental GT.
And now the dealership is planning a major expansion—tearing down 8,584 square feet of existing space to...
