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Council approves list of places for 1,993 homes
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...
General Plan adopted: Council shuts down density increases in single-family areas, but up-zones elsewhere
On June 30, Los Gatos adopted a General Plan that takes strides toward making the community a more welcoming place for people of all backgrounds, while restricting the number of homes that will be allowed to sprout in some areas.
The document, which will guide...
Los Gatos kicks off development conversations with first Housing Element meeting of the year
As General Plan Update Advisory Committee (GPAC) Chair Melanie Hanssen got a peek—along with other Housing Element Advisory Board (HEAB) members—at the two digital tools Los Gatos will use to propose its contribution to combatting California’s housing crisis, she forecast a hearty community back-and-forth...
Homeowner reports County Counsel for elder abuse
A 69-year-old Los Gatos resident who’s been unable to repair the old cabin she lives in, due to a paperwork dispute with Santa Clara County, has now filed an elder abuse complaint against the Office of the County Counsel.
Sidney French claims documents for her...
Homeowners, renters see future of Los Gatos differently
The results of a new survey from the Los Gatos Community Alliance show that when it comes to the future of Los Gatos, there’s a gaping divide—between homeowners and renters.
This survey of registered voters in Los Gatos, conducted Oct. 12-18 via telephone interview, email...
Memo: County Planning suffering serious backlog issues
The County department that’s been threatening a Santa Cruz Mountains resident with thousands of dollars in fines and possible civil or criminal prosecution has been dealing with serious backlog problems, according to a 2019 memo obtained by the Los Gatan.
Sidney French, 69, who lives...
Los Gatos approves four-condo development
After a “public hearing” that didn’t attract any public commenters, Planning Commission approved a four-condo development that staff had initially recommended against, July 27. It almost didn’t even happen, as 10 minutes into the meeting the applicant hadn’t shown up to the Zoom meeting—so...
Monte Sereno promoted ADUs to meet State housing demands
Emily Kong and Edmund Lee have been living in Monte Sereno for more than 22 years.
They raised their daughter here and want to make sure she has the option to remain in the area; they also want to be able to look after Lee’s...
Housing density tops questions in General Plan update
As Council members discussed the emerging General Plan and Housing Element documents, during a special session Dec. 7, they appeared hyper-aware they were dealing with one of the most sensitive subjects for many locals.
Officials looked at how the Town might alter its plans now...
Town shares holiday hours; renter input sought for housing plan; LG gets first-aid training center (local scene)
LOCAL SCENE for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2022.
Town offices closing for holidays
Town of Los Gatos administrative offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2.
The library will also be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30-Jan. 2.
Renter input sought for Housing Element update
The Town of Los...


















