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...
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....
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....
Los Gatos balances budget but projects future shortfall
Los Gatos has managed to balance its budget despite a multimillion-dollar deficit by cutting funding for programs and services, ranging from library resources to legal fees. But it might not be smooth sailing for long. The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved a fiscally sound budget for fiscal year 2025-26 June 3 after facing a...
Los Gatos group proposes new community center
A West Valley town doesn’t have a central community hub. One local group is trying to fix that. The Los Gatos Thrives Foundation, a nonprofit focused on helping older adults, recently unveiled conceptual designs of a potential new community center. The designs signal the start of plans to build a multigenerational community center in a town that’s been...
Housing project across from Los Gatos High moves forward
A controversial Los Gatos housing project next to the town high school is moving forward, despite residents raising safety concerns. The Los Gatos Town Council voted 3-2 May 27 to approve a 30-home, mixed-use development located at 143-151 E. Main St. across from Los Gatos High School. Mayor Matthew Hudes and Councilmember Mary Badame voted...
Los Gatos considers cuts, hiring freezes to tackle budget shortfall
Some of Los Gatos’ key services could be cut as the town contends with looming multimillion-dollar shortfalls. The Los Gatos Finance Commission unanimously recommended the Town Council cut expenses and increase revenues, rather than pulling from its reserves, to address its $2 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2025-26. The commission also recommended a temporary hiring...
Los Gatos prepares for second phase of North 40
The second phase of one of Los Gatos’ largest and most controversial development projects is one step closer to a vote after years of delays and revisions. The Los Gatos Planning Commission began discussing phase two of the North 40 project Wednesday, which includes 450 homes and more than 15,000 square feet of retail space...
West Valley may build new homes in risky fire zones
California is requiring two West Valley communities to build thousands of homes, while the state is ringing alarm bells over increasing fire risk where some of these homes might be constructed. Cal Fire released updated fire hazard severity maps for the first time since 2011 last month — and Los Gatos and Cupertino are in...