Opinion

Regarding the “Meet the Six Candidates” article, the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition (FRNC) does not dispute that Commissioner Rob Stump advocated attendance and parking-related conditions during the Planning Commission's review of U-24-010; however, the administrative record does not establish that his advocacy caused SCCFD...

By Tom Herbert Los Gatos prides itself on disciplined municipal oversight, with officials highlighting strict data limits and deliberate council approvals for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) operated by private vendor Flock Safety. Yet behind this polished image lies an administrative breakdown, a lack of...

*Jak VanNada is responding to this Op-Ed by Jeffrey Suzuki Jeff Suzuki, president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition and a candidate for Town Council, has published an op-ed entitled “A view inside LGARC’s Rental Assistance Program.” Billed as a response to our questions, it...

By Ruslan Kraynov When equipment fails and then starts working again a few minutes later, there is a very tempting thought: “Maybe it fixed itself.” But those intermittent failures can become some of the most expensive. That’s not necessarily because an expensive component has failed, but...

There is something quiet and restorative about early morning in Los Gatos before the town fully stirs. The air bites, the blue sky stretches uninterrupted and the green ridgelines of the Santa Cruz Mountains stand in the distance. On Sept. 26, that scenic backdrop framed...

By Renee Young As a naturopathic doctor—since 2002, and in Los Gatos since 2004—I have always operated outside traditional insurance models, avoiding chaining my practice to a "sick care" system that treats preventive wellness as unnecessary. I love medicine, and I deeply care for my...

The recent debate over automated license plate reader technology, including Flock cameras, has generated significant opposition at Los Gatos Town Council meetings. As a longtime resident who grew up in Los Gatos, I would like to offer a different perspective. Los Gatos is consistently rated...

In recent months, the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition has received many questions about our Rental Assistance Program. With a 750-word limit, I cannot write an article that will answer all questions; but my team and I will be happy to answer others when they...

Have you ever seen someone having a hard time using parts of their body? Well, I’ve had challenges using the right side of mine since I was born. Growing up, it was difficult to do certain moves—like tying my hair or shoelaces, or typing on...

By Becky Dupuis, Paul Gunsky, Lauren McChesney and Stephanie Silverman For more than a century, the American motion picture industry has been an enduring part of our shared experience. Movies bring audiences across the country the unique magic of sitting with their neighbors to see...