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November 3, 2026

Los Gatos approves budget with $30K surplus

Civic Center at twilight
After some juggling on the accounting front, Los Gatos says it’s managed to come up with a budget that boasts a $30,000 surplus. The Town Council approved the yearly financial plan on June 6. The Town plans to spend slightly more from its General Fund ($54.5...

Council approves list of places for 1,993 homes

North 40 sunset
Council began to get into the nitty-gritty of where new housing should go, during its meeting June 7, as it approved a place list from the Housing Element Advisory Board. Associate Planner Jocelyn Shoopman introduced the item, explaining the locations had been organized into three...

Several residents implore Town to raise Pride Flag

Pride Flag advocates
After eleven people spoke at the June 17 Council meeting in support of Los Gatos raising the Pride Flag, Vice Mayor Rob Moore called for the Council to discuss a flag policy revision to allow the LGBT+ symbol to fly above the Civic Center...

Departing town attorney lauded for ‘fair-minded’ approach

discussing dispensaries
The news that the Town's senior legal mind was moving on was announced early Monday. And while Town Attorney Rob Schultz still plans to stay in his position until Dec. 30, residents and business leaders recollected on his "fair-minded" and accessible approach to handling local...

Los Gatos-Campbell 14U South Pop Warner team has a season to remember

When the Los Gatos-Campbell Longhorns South 14U Pop Warner football team started the season 1-3, few thought they could turn around their season and finish with a winning record, let alone make a deep playoff run.  But head coach Saul Kennedy knew he had a...

Town decides on new top lawyer

Town Attorney Composite
The Town of Los Gatos has selected its new legal leader. Gabrielle Whelan, who's been working as Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Mateo, has been chosen to succeed Rob Schultz, Los Gatos' previous Town Attorney. “On behalf of the Council, we are excited...

Los Gatos softball team looks to win SCVAL De Anza title with CCS playoffs upcoming

The Los Gatos High softball team had a golden opportunity to essentially clinch the outright Santa Clara Valley League De Anza Division championship in a home game against Milpitas High on May 4.  But the Wildcats didn’t have one of their better performances and fell...

Joe ‘Salt of the Earth’ Mannina recognized by union with 75-year honor

Joe Mannina Sr. gets plaque
It is not everyday that you meet a person who is the epitome of the phrase, “the salt of the earth.” Joe Mannina is one such individual. He embodies the traditional values of Los Gatos. He’s a person who is: inspiring, hard working, driven,...

$12,000 theft during ATM transaction; Tesla protest reported as traffic hazard (Police Blotter, Sept. 21-27)

pink police patch
Sunday, Sept. 21 At 3:38pm, a trespass was reported at the Civic Center on East Main Street.  A man was repeatedly harassing patrons and refused to leave after being asked by Civic Center directors.  Monday, Sept. 22 Three vehicle accidents occurred throughout the day, all of which did...

Los Gatos-Saratoga named top school system in California (Q&A with Sup. Mike Grove)

Los Gatos-Saratoga school district
The education world's been abuzz in recent days over the release of rankings from Niche, a marking company that grades K-12 schools. And in the 2022 Best School Districts in California list, at the very top was Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District.  The...

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