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April 12, 2026

Los Gatos approves four-condo development

Planning Commission July 27
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...

Official from veterans organizations hopeful after Town breaks 4 Tait Avenue lease

Wayne outside building
Wayne Heimsoth, the Los Gatos Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation and the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation boardmember, was thrilled to learn from the Los Gatan last week that his dream had come true—at least the first step of it. Just after the Los Gatan went...

Los Gatos approaching $2B in home sales

psychedelic house watercolor
The red-hot real estate market that’s scorched Los Gatos and the rest of the state could be showing signs of cooling, but the market promises to be robust for the foreseeable future, local agents predict. According to data by the Santa Clara County Association of...

Rural Supply future uncertain as building goes up for sale

Nelsons of Rural Supply
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...

Homeowners, renters see future of Los Gatos differently

Housing Survey by Residential Status
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...

Alberto Way housing project submitted to planning department

multi-family housing plan site at 405 Alberto Way
With its central pool, palm trees and great room veranda balcony views, 405 Alberto Way became the first official Senate Bill 330 proposal to move from pre-application stage to a genuine project in-play in Los Gatos, last week. SB 330, which went into effect on...

Monte Sereno promoted ADUs to meet State housing demands

ADU crew
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...

Swenson reduces unit count by 262 for formal ‘Residence at Newtown’ application

Residence at Newtown
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...

North 40 Phase 2 prepares for Planning Commission close-up

overhead shot
One of the most consequential residential developments for the future of Los Gatos is approaching another milestone. Steve Buster, the senior vp of development for Grosvenor Property Americas, tells the Los Gatan the company has submitted final documents for the mixed-use housing project and is...

Homeowner reports County Counsel for elder abuse

Sidney French during 2023 storms
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...

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