News Briefs

Despite favorable response, project tabled

The Los Gatos Planning Commission postponed making a decision on the town's Habitat for Humanity project until Jan. 9, 2002. At the Oct. 24 public hearing, commissioners requested that Habitat's design team make some design and structural changes to the home at 25 Charles Street.

The concept of placing a Habitat for Humanity home on the pizza-shaped lot was approved by commissioners in June 2000. The application currently before them is for the architecture and site considerations.

Councilman is re-elected to committee

Los Gatos Town Councilman Steve Glickman was re-elected to serve on Santa Clara County's Committee on School District Organization. Glickman said the committee has the authority over "geography and governance of schools," including determining the boundaries of a school district.

Glickman represents county supervisorial District 1, which includes Los Gatos.

Officials give Halloween safety tips

National associations have issued safety recommendations for residents on Halloween Day:

* Wear light-colored clothing;
* Make sure children can see through face masks;
* Only give and accept wrapped candy, and examine before eating;
* Keep costumed children away from peeps;
* Avoid hard plastic or wood props;
* Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight.

Town criticized for closing local park in favor of Montalvo concert

Carmel suffers from the curse of the commons

Local Home Sales and Property Listings

Local youths perform with California Youth Symphony

Picture From the Past

Sports Briefs

2001 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame inductees honored

Los Gatos High School football