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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August 1 West Valley Clean Water Authority Roundtable Discussion

The West Valley Clean Water Authority is hosting a small roundtable discussion for Los Gatos residents about water-related issues affecting our community on August 1, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at a local community center.
07/24/2024

Town Hall In-Person Services Unavailable Friday, July 26

In-person services at Town Hall, located at 110 E. Main St., will be unavailable on Friday, July 26, 2024 due to building maintenance.
07/23/2024

Music in the Park 2024

Los Gatos Music in the Park is back for the 2024 season!
07/15/2024

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