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Los Gatos extends carrot to developers in hopes of netting some affordable housing under SB9
Councilmember Matthew Hudes didn’t quite get the version of a temporary Senate Bill 9 ordinance he would’ve liked to have seen—so he was the single “no” vote against the one passed by Council Tuesday night. He said it didn’t go far enough to ensure...
Rural Supply future uncertain as building goes up for sale
The future of long-standing Los Gatos hardware store Rural Supply is uncertain as the building is now for sale.
Co-owner Ken Nelson says after operating in the same South Santa Cruz Avenue storefront since 1967, their lease has run out and they’re not sure what...
North 40 developer submits plans for second phase
It’s the development in Los Gatos that has become a symbol of how the town is changing, on which locals have frequently placed their often quite charged feelings about the “character” of the community and what should be done about the housing crisis.
And on...
Swenson reduces unit count by 262 for formal ‘Residence at Newtown’ application
In what it called a "monumental" change, Swenson Builders lopped off more than 50 feet of height from a planned tower complex in Los Gatos and reduced the homes count by 262 units. It has now submitted a formal application to the Town of...
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...
Los Gatos considering historic-home tax break
Amid the minutiae of General Plan deliberations on Monday, the Los Gatos Town Council voted to move forward with a plan to consider a tax break for owners of historic properties.
Mayor Rob Rennie—who said the Mills Act provision “seems like a subsidy for rich...
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...
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...
The ‘Wild’ case of a woman placed at-risk due to sketchy Santa Clara County paperwork
The office of Harry Ryan was the place Jack London penned his seminal novel “the Call of the Wild,” about a dog that’s taken from the Santa Clara Valley to the Klondike, where he befriends wolves and leads a sled team.
Ryan, who met London...
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...


















