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November 25, 2024

A caller said they were “stalked” by teens with squirt gun; dozens reported to police for working-out (Police Blotter, Jan 7-13)

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A caller reported people for participating in a fitness class; other items listed in the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department's blotter from Jan. 7-13 included grand theft, attempted murder, battery and burglary.

Mother confirms body of missing Saratoga teen found

Katherine Schneider
The mother of a missing 17-year-old girl confirmed on social media Sunday that human remains found near Castle Rock Park were her daughter's.  Nola Schneider, the mother of Katherine “Katie” Schneider, said her daughter died in a car accident. The girl was reported missing on July...

Woman pleads not guilty to hosting drunken parties for youth

Hall of Justice entrance
The Los Gatos woman who stands accused of hosting alcohol-fueled parties for local high schoolers and facilitating sexual assault at the home she owned with tech executive Robert Amaral pleaded “not guilty” to all charges Monday in Santa Clara County Superior Court. Judge Johnny C....

Prosecutors say Los Gatos mother tried to establish drug ring in jail

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Over the past few months, Shannon O’Connor, the woman charged with manipulating teens into attending her drunken parties, came up with a scheme to smuggle drugs into the jail she’s stuck in, as her cases wind their way through Santa Clara County Superior Court,...

Local Scene: Los Gatos History Project, White Cane Days fundraiser

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Object’s from town’s history on display Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories will be on view in NUMU’s History Hall beginning Oct. 15, with a preview event on Oct. 14. The Los Gatos History Project team, led by guest curator Allison Railo, have been developing...

Lighting for Literacy celebrates 10 years

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The Los Gatos Morning Rotary (LGMR) paid tribute to the 10-year history of Lighting for Literacy (LFL) on March 23 at its 7:30am meeting.  Rotarians, members of the United Methodist Church, LFL volunteers and co-founder Doug McNeil’s family attended.  A decade ago, McNeil and Jess Salem...

Have you met Dashi, the (aspiring) Chamber of Commerce ambassador?

Dashi
Spring is a time filled with renewal and optimism as we look forward to getting together to enjoy sunshine and longer days. With the arrival of warmer weather, you are sure to find me out and about with my labradoodle (and aspiring Chamber of...

Power being restored to mountain homes

Scotts Valley substation
Wednesday morning around 7:45am, 6,301 homes lost power, after a fault was reported on a line that serves the San Lorenzo Valley, according to utility officials. The outage occurred on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. circuit that has Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings built in,...

New Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department chief is first woman to hold the role

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This week, when the Town of Los Gatos appointed Jamie Field chief of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, it represented a milestone. The community has never had a woman leading the force before. In an interview with the Los Gatan, Field said she was...

College of Adaptive Arts celebrates 15 years

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When College of Adaptive Arts first opened its doors in 2009, it was just one class of 12 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities looking for an outlet to express themselves.  Fifteen years later, the school has exploded into a hub for adults of all...

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