The shifting political tides in Washington, D.C. have Los Gatos officials strategizing ways to protect vital services. The Los Gatos Town Council voted 4-1 March 18 to review federal funding changes every two months to determine the effect on town services, with Councilmember Mary Badame voting no. The small West Valley town has yet to receive...
Los Gatos orchard could become townhomes
Wild mustard is in full bloom at one of Los Gatos’ last orchards, where hundreds of bare, brown walnut trees stand as remaining vestiges of the town’s agricultural past. That may soon change. San Jose-based Urban Catalyst recently submitted revised plans for a 138-townhome development to replace the orchard at 14789 Oka Road. Plans for the...
Los Gatos projects multimillion-dollar deficits
One West Valley town may have to brace for some rocky years as it faces multimillion-dollar shortfalls. Los Gatos could be looking at an estimated $5.6 million deficit for fiscal year 2025-26, a significant number for a town with a roughly $60 million budget for the current fiscal year. The shortfall is largely due to...
Los Gatos to replace landmark hotel with housing
A large townhome development will replace a decades-old iconic Los Gatos hotel. The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved a 155-townhome development Tuesday to replace the Los Gatos Lodge. Councilmember Mary Badame recused herself because of her home’s proximity to the site. San Ramon-based SummerHill Homes will develop the project at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road on...
Los Gatos will defend councilmembers in defamation lawsuit
The Los Gatos Town Council is standing behind two of its members accused of defaming a resident. Three Los Gatos Town officials — Mayor Matthew Hudes and Councilmembers Rob Rennie and Mary Badame — voted unanimously Friday for the town to pay legal fees to defend Vice Mayor Rob Moore and Councilmember Maria Ristow in...
Historic Los Gatos hotel could be replaced with 155 homes
More than 100 homes could displace a longstanding, landmark hotel in Los Gatos. The Los Gatos Planning Commission unanimously recommended a proposed 155-townhome development Wednesday that would replace the Los Gatos Lodge. San Ramon-based SummerHill Homes is slated to develop the project at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road on roughly 8.9 acres. Plans for the three-story...
Los Gatos senior housing development back on track
An older adult community in Los Gatos is on its way toward a major overhaul, providing what officials said are much-needed homes. The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved the Los Gatos Meadows development Tuesday, a 209-home, multi-story project dedicated for older adults at 110 Wood Road. Councilmember Maria Ristow recused herself from the vote...
West Valley city with highest fire risk seeks emergency manager
One Santa Clara County community with high fire risk is proactively taking steps to protect residents from disaster amid blazes in another part of the state. The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously voted to create a full-time emergency preparedness manager position Tuesday, alongside allocating $1 million from reserves to partially cover their salary and boost wildfire and...
Los Gatos resident aims to erase racist language in property deeds
Los Gatos resident Gordon Yamate remembers overhearing a conversation between his parents when he was in third grade. They had decided to move back to the West Valley from San Jose, but didn’t feel comfortable returning to his mother’s hometown of Los Gatos. The rejection by developers was subtle but clear — Asian American families...
Vacant Los Gatos corner to become Tesla, Whole Foods
Two major retailers are slated to fill an empty space in Los Gatos that’s been partially vacant since 2008. Sand Hill Property Company is putting in a Whole Foods Market and a Tesla showroom and service center between 15500 and 15650 Los Gatos Blvd., where a Moore Buick General Motors Company and Chevrolet dealership were previously...