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.

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Try Crafting with Creativebug
Have some time on your hands this holiday? We've got thousands of online art & craft classes for you to explore for free with your Los Gatos Library card.
11/22/2023

Community Meeting #2 - Pinehurst Community Garden & Lynn Avenue Pedestrian Path Design - December 7
You’re invited to the second community meeting for the Pinehurst Community Garden & Lynn Avenue Pedestrian Path Design on Thursday, December 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Los Gatos-Saratoga Adult Recreation Center.
11/21/2023

New Below Market Rate Ownership Opportunity in Los Gatos!
There is a new below market rate ownership opportunity in Los Gatos!
11/20/2023

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11/27/2023
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Los Gatos’ housing plan consultant says the town is “95%” of the way to winning approval from the Department of Housing and Community Development, but a few tweaks may still need to be made, including making the community less exclusive.

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11/15/2023
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Nine people were arrested, and 18 victims were recovered during a law enforcement operation targeting a Colombian-based sex trafficking operation operating in the South Bay.

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11/15/2023
Image for display with article titled Council Supports Re-Zoning for Homes in Split-Decisions

Los Gatos is among a dwindling number of municipalities in the Bay Area that haven’t been able to get the stamp of approval on their housing element from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

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10/30/2023
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Public commenter Brandye Sweetnam recommended Los Gatos follow the following principles to make things fair for landowners through its exception process: Transparency, Objectivity, Feasibility, Reasonability, Consistency and Timeliness.

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10/30/2023
Image for display with article titled Israel Solidarity Event Draws Overflow Crowd in Los Gatos

Police estimated at least 600 people attended an Israel solidarity gathering at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos, which included an overflow room.

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