One of Santa Clara County’s oldest communities, Los Gatos can trace its roots to 1840, when the Mexican government granted a 6,600-acre rancho to Sebastian Peralta and Jose Hernandez. The rancho’s original name, La Rinconada de Los Gatos, was inspired by the screams of mountain lions prowling in the night. Incorporated in 1887,  the town’s economy was driven by logging and agriculture, though now it is better known as a Silicon Valley suburb (and the headquarters of streaming giant Netflix). Situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos retains its small-town charm with Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings.

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Town Council

The Town Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on local KCAT Channel 15 and the town’s YouTube page. (Photo credit: Sundry Photography/Shutterstock.com)

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Planning Commission

Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. and are broadcast live on KCAT.org. Videos are archived on the town’s YouTube page.

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15495 Los Gatos Blvd. Formal Development Application Received Under Senate Bill 330

The Community Development Department has received a formal development application for 15495 Los Gatos Blvd requesting approval for:
09/09/2024

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Santa Clara Valley effective Wednesday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. through Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
09/03/2024

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
09/03/2024

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