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Vehicle hit by paintballs on Thomas Drive; man throws rocks at windows on Vista Del Monte (Police Blotter, June 4-10)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of June 4-10, 2023.
June 4
• A woman was arrested for being in possession of unlawful paraphernalia on the 15500 block of Union Avenue at 1:55am.
• A man was arrested for driving...
Woman accused of holding teen sex parties denied bail
The defense for the woman accused of throwing parties for teens in her Los Gatos mansion was dealt a huge blow during a bail hearing Feb. 3, not only because she was denied bail, but also due to the judge tipping his hand about...
In first meeting back in person, Council agrees to delay decision about housing-focused referendum
Los Gatos’ first in-person Council meeting in a year brought out a full house on Oct. 18, as members debated what to do about a referendum brought by a group concerned with an increasing pace of residential development.
While there was disagreement over how to...
Discarded ballots returned to voting officials; more missing mail found
On a midday visit to the Sugarloaf Road turn-off, Monday, the Los Gatan discovered another discarded collection of previously-opened mail, just over the edge.
It's the same vicinity, just north of Scotts Valley, where about two or three dozen election ballots were discovered days earlier,...
Decision on 220 Belgatos Rd. development delayed as environmental review continues
Since a Planning Commission item about a controversial development at 220 Belgatos Road was headed for tabling Wednesday evening, as an environmental review continues, Chair Steve Raspe asked staff for background into two laws that could affect the outcome: the Naylor Act and the...
Los Gatos High wrestling team ready to hit the mat
Greg Varela is entering his third full season as the Los Gatos High wrestling coach, and he said this year’s squad could be his best one yet.
The Wildcats open the season on Dec. 3 in the Chukchansi Invitational at Madera South High, the first...
Sex offender fails to update registration, cops say; man shooting video refuses to leave post office area (Police Blotter, April 17-23)
From the files of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department for the week of April 17-23.
April 17
• Someone vandalized a retaining wall with graffiti on Escobar Avenue.
• A box of jewelry was reported stolen from a home on Cherrystone Drive.
• A man was arrested...
Police confiscate revolver after arresting man
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department officers confiscated a firearm, Saturday, following a traffic stop where police drew their guns in the arrest of a suspect.
The San Jose Police Department shared information about a vehicle it said was connected to a man suspected of pointing...
Saratoga High teachers honored as Special Olympics Northern California ‘Teachers of the Season’
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced today that two Saratoga High School Community-Based Instruction (CBI) teachers, Sara Buffey and Christine Carlos Quiggins, have each been recognized as Fall Semester 2025 “Teachers of the Season” by Special Olympics Northern California.
The recognition honors educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment...
Kids learn about health care innovation by interacting with surgery-robot
A group of Los Gatos and San Jose children, aged 6-12-years-old, had the rare chance to operate a high-end surgical robot last month, sparking curiosity and a whole lot of excitement about science and technology.
During an interactive visit to Intuitive Surgical, the kids stepped...
