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October 31, 2025

Officers, civilians honored for crime-fighting efforts

Town Council members at the police awards luncheon
Radio Chatter: “Unit 2-4, respond Code 3—to the scene of the crime…luncheon...10-20 is Addison-Penzak JCC...There are many suspects, most well-dressed. A few uniforms. Everyone looks guilty—ETA 11am…An APB has been issued for Jonathan Knowles. Cuffs may be needed as this is a Hot Call!...

Swimwear shop stays creative to weather cooling temps

Palapa Lounge owner
With colder weather arriving, swimwear brands can face a chilly business climate. But West Main Street retailer Palapa Lounge Beachwear has proven resilient, staying open consistently for almost 17 years. Owner Karen Jensen, has survived the highs and lows of temperature-shifts, a global pandemic and rent...

Protesters line both sides of Los Gatos Boulevard for “No Kings” rallies

protesters
More than 600 people headed down to Los Gatos Boulevard on Saturday afternoon, to join in nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations that drew millions across the United States. The crowd gathered outside the Tesla dealership near Lark Avenue, waving handmade signs and chanting as cars passed...

Candidate for Assessor’s Office decries $266,000 mailer from Santa Clara County during Measure A campaign

Santa Clara County health care cuts mailer
“Due to the federal Medi-Cal cuts, our County-run hospitals and clinics are at risk of closure.” “Under the leadership of the Board of Supervisors, we are fighting to preserve and protect our critical services.” These boldface words from Santa Clara County executive James R. Williams greeted...

POLICE BLOTTER (Oct. 5 – Oct. 11)

police SUV
Sunday, Oct. 5 Following the previous day’s three burglaries, two more occurred on Sunday. At 4:46 pm, a residence on Westhill Drive was broken into while the reporting person was on vacation. The back door was smashed and it is still unknown what was taken from...

From the editor’s desk: A global design powerhouse stakes new claim in Los Gatos

Reading T Magazine
Just the other day, I’d driven across the Golden Gate Bridge for an evening—and maybe more—away. There I was sitting at a quaint little Marin County bar, after having ordered wine and ceviche. I’d been carting around the prior weekend’s T Magazine, from the New York...

Despite push to require a vegetarian menu item, RH expansion in Los Gatos approved unanimously

RH Los Gatos interior
On Oct. 7, Council unanimously approved a project from the interior design and food & beverage service company RH that will reshape Old Town, giving new life to spaces that once held Gap, Steamers Grillhouse and others. Topics discussed during the public hearing included...

Local photogs among Midpen contest winners

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Pam Hansen, of Los Gatos, and Don Vu, of Saratoga, were honored last month for the incredible photographs they took while out in nature, winning a Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District contest that was decided by social media voting. Each year Midpen hosts a photography...

Capybara appearance at Automobuild excites Los Gatos community 

capybara at the toy store
Although rodents are typically disdained, Automobuild welcomed the largest rodent species alive with open arms—the capybara. This past Sunday, the toy store played host to a 2-year old capybara named Tater Tot.  “We wanted to kick off the holiday season with an educational event about capybaras,”...

Highschoolers filing for nonprofit status for organization teaching at-risk youth practical skills

allcove center in Palo Alto workshop
Samay Sikri is the sort of West San Jose 17-year-old who likes to walk his labradoodle and is looking forward to the endless possibilities that come with the approaching end of high school. But, alongside friend Arnav Kodavati from Monte Sereno (who was still 16...

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