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Most Influential: Barbara Spector

Editor's Note: Who are the movers and shakers in Los Gatos? Those who lead by example, change things around and make us better by challenging the status quo and having integrity? Today we launch our Most Influential feature profiling in five questions ... »

Readers' Choice Winner: Bunches is Best Flower Shop in Los Gatos

The results are in and Bunches was named the best place to buy flowers in town in this week's Readers' Choice Los Gatos Patch poll. Bunches received 46 percent of the votes and edged out 12 other businesses in town that also sell flowers and decorative... »

Los Gatos Arson Victim Doubles Reward to $20K

The Los Gatos arson victim whose home was targeted twice in less than three months earlier this year in the upscale Vista Del Monte neighborhood has doubled the monetary reward into finding those guilty of the crime making it $20,000. The crimes took p... »

Woman Struck by Car on Hwy 17

A dispatcher with the California Highway Patrol confirmed Thursday that a woman was hit by a car early Tuesday morning while attempting to cross Highway 17 at Summit Road. The CHP spokewoman, who declined to be identified, said the incident was repor... »

Community College Students Question Legislators

Higher tuition, fewer class offerings, the cost of prisons versus higher education, and the 600-pound Gorilla—repeal of Prop. 13—were among the subjects broached by students at a town hall-like meeting with state legislators and community college stude... »

Sheriff's Arrests: Sex Crimes, Grand Theft, Criminal Threats

Prostitution Sequoia Mixon, 18, of Bakersfield, 10:35 a.m., at the Santa Clara County Superior Courthouse, 200 W. Hedding St. in San Jose, for two misdemeanors relate to loitering in public with intent to commit prostitution and disorderly conduct: pro... »

Will Thomas Kinkade's Girlfriend Speak After 15-Day Injunction Expires?

A 15-day injunction against the girlfriend of the late American painter Thomas Kinkade is set to expire on April 30, leaving questions about whether the artist's lover for the past 18 months will adhere to a confidentiality agreement, a closer inspecti... »

Sheriff's Arrests: Prostitution and Assault With Deadly Weapon

Driving With Privileges Suspended Diego Perez, 25, of San Jose, 11:55 p.m., at Big Basin and Saratoga Avenue in Saratoga, was rearrested for probation violation, driving with privileges suspended or revoked and felony possession of a narcotics/controll... »

Los Gatos Youth Theatre Holds Auditions

Did you know there are only 30 more days until school gets out? If staring down a blank calendar is making you sweat, have no fear. Los Gatos Youth Theatre is here. Since its inception three years ago, LGYT (aka “LEGIT”) has put on some amazing shows a... »

Los Gatos Union School District Considers Broadcasting Meetings

Los Gatos Union School District trustees will consider during their May 1 meeting broadcasting their meetings to the public. Maggie Reser, the district’s director of technology, assessment and accountability, and the district’s technician, John Keating... »

Planners Continue Medical Office Building on Winchester Blvd

Plans to construct a new medical office building at the corner of Knowles Drive and Winchester Boulevard were continued by the Los Gatos Planning Commission on Wednesday. Applicant and architect John Lien discussed with commissioners issues related to ... »

Last Chance: Great Race, All-Pro Tae Kwon Do's Celebrity Event

FITNESS/SPORTS Sign up for the 35th annual Great Race at 9 a.m., Sunday, April 29. The event is a 4-mile scenic footrace/walk down Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos. It's presented by the Los Gatos afternoon Rotary Club. Register online by clicking ... »

Judge Orders EIR for Netflix Project

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Joseph Huber has sided with the Los Gatos Citizens for Responsible Development who want developer of future Netflix project in Los Gatos to conduct an environmental impact review. The petition by the Citizens was... »

How Can Kids Say 'No' to Marijuana Use When Others Say 'Yes'?

Although controversial, the topic of medical marijuana is one that I believe is important to discuss.  As a teen and family therapist running a teen substance abuse program this topic is fairly familiar for me.  Through available research and client re... »

Lexington School Closure, Relocation of Students Still Unknown

The Division of the State Architect’s Office will not approve the controversial construction of a new Lexington Elementary School at its present site until the California Geological Survey issues a final acceptance letter, an attorney representing the ... »

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