The developer of a proposed 13-story apartment building in Los Gatos warned the Town Council last week of potential legal costs for blocking the project, even though the council says the developer’s application is moving forward. “I respectfully want to tell you the town’s multiple lawsuits (related to housing construction), including attempting to block this...
Los Gatos’ youngest mayor brings new perspective
At age 27, Rob Moore brings a fresh perspective to the Los Gatos Town Council as the youngest mayor in town history. Councilmembers voted unanimously to make Moore mayor on Dec. 9, as officials select who takes the position every year. He’s not only the sole councilmember younger than 60 — he’s also from a...
Los Gatos cafe reopens after Thanksgiving crash
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is partially back in business following a devastating car crash on Thanksgiving that will keep half of the town’s beloved shop closed for at least several months. Longtime customers and residents have rallied around founder and co-owner Teri Hope, raising more than $51,000 through GoFundMe to help support the shop’s...
The Biz Beat: Los Gatos eatery blends authenticity with experimental
You’d have to be born without a sense of wonder to resist the pull of the glass enclosure housing the BurgerBot at the rear of the dining room at Breaking Dawn Brunch in Los Gatos. It’s built to slice onions, tomatoes and lettuce and dispense condiments and pickles to top burgers coming on a conveyor...
False home alarms in Los Gatos will trigger fines
Los Gatos will start charging residents for their home alarm systems next year — and could even issue fines for too many false alarms. The town will require homeowners with security alarms to pay for $95 annual permits, in an effort to crack down on false alarms and conserve Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department resources....
Silicon Valley mobile market brings free food to residents
A steady stream of families, older adults and working professionals pick out groceries on tables outside a bright blue van, grabbing everything from fresh tomatoes to eggs in the mid-morning Los Gatos sunshine. They joke with each other, look at recipe lists and chat about new products like Cinnamon Toast Crunch waffles. But this isn’t...
Los Gatos eyes high-end restaurant, furniture gallery combo
A high-class restaurant and furniture gallery concept could come to an empty corner of downtown Los Gatos. The Planning Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend granting a conditional use permit to RH, a luxury home goods company with plans to open a restaurant and gallery at 31 University Ave. The Corte Madera-based company — known...
Los Gatos plans renovation to resolve pickleball noise dispute
Dozens of Los Gatos residents and pickleball players spoke over each other, cussed under their breath and rolled their eyes at a community meeting Monday — all over a yearslong noise dispute that’s led to vandalism and verbal threats. Town officials at the meeting, hosted on Los Gatos’ outdoor pickleball courts at La Rinconada Park, laid...
Silicon Valley lawmaker has plans to help high fire risk communities
One local lawmaker wants to put high fire risk communities at the forefront of wildfire prevention and mitigation, with federal help. Congressman Sam Liccardo is launching a regional partnership between the federal government and local cities to support wildfire prevention efforts. The partnership aims to strengthen multi-jurisdictional communication in the face of climate change, while...
Los Gatos residents upset over reckless e-bike riders
Tensions in the West Valley are amping up as e-bike riders zip through small community streets at high speeds. One town is trying to fix that. Los Gatos Vice Mayor Rob Moore hosted a meeting last week to discuss concerns about dangerous e-bike riding, a rising trend in the small town that’s frustrated residents for months....