Town of Los Gatos

Notice: The Town’s contractor will remove 6 eucalyptus trees at College Ave & Jones Rd in Los Gatos Mar 23–27, 8 AM–4 PM. One-way traffic with flaggers—use caution. Work supports urban forest safety. Questions: (408) 399-5770 Thank you for your patience.

Today's #tbtLG is a photo of the Bank of Los Gatos. It was incorporated on November 5, 1883 and located on the south side of E. Main Street about halfway between Seanor (Pageant Way) and Wilcox (College Avenue). This building existed until 1925. #LosGatosHistory

Phishing alert: The Town of Los Gatos does NOT request wire transfers for fees. If you receive an email requesting payment, it’s likely a scam—report and delete it. Verify requests before paying: LosGatosCA.gov/directory.aspx

Spring into Green turns 10! Celebrate sustainability with Los Gatos on Sun, Apr 26, 10 AM–2 PM at Plaza Park. Enjoy 20+ booths, music, flower crowns, bike valet, Farmers’ Market & the State of the Town. Details: LosGatosCA.gov/SpringintoGreen

PG&E will be replacing two power poles overnight from 9 pm on 3/23 to 7 am on 3/24 at 223 & 239 W. Main Street LG. There will be lights & some noise associated with PG&E safely performing the work. The work is planned at night to avoid power interruptions to downtown businesses.

Heat Advisory: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Los Gatos Mar 16, 10 AM–Mar 20, 8 PM. Stay hydrated and seek A/C when possible. Los Gatos Library is open as a cooling center daily 10 AM–6 PM. Heat safety info: preparescc.org/heatsafety

Strategic Priority progress: The Los Gatos Town Council sets priorities guiding policy and services in Los Gatos. Recent highlights include a new Emergency Management Division, wildfire abatement, safety programs, and community initiatives. Full update: losgatosca.gov/DocumentCenter…

Prepare for wildfire season. SCCFD is hosting community workshops with resources from CAL FIRE, American Red Cross & PG&E. Apr 23 – Los Gatos May 2 – San Martin Jun 2 – Saratoga Jul 15 – Cupertino Aug 27 – Los Altos Register: sccfd.eventbrite.com | (408) 378-4010

Today's #tbtLG is a photo of the Los Gatos High School building from 1908-1924. It stood at the crest of High School Ct, and the land fronting on Main Street was purchased in 1911. The building was located approx where the high school library presently stands. #LosGatosHistory

The Town is seeking local artists and local organizations that wish to exhibit their artwork. The Town currently maintains two spaces for members of the community to exhibit artwork. To learn more and apply, visit losgatosca.gov/315/.

*UPDATE 3/10/26 – PG&E has cancelled the power pole replacement work*

The Town of Los Gatos issued a Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (CEQA) for a proposed 138-townhome project at 14789 Oka Rd. Review docs: Los Gatos Public Library or losgatosca.gov/14789Oka. Comments accepted Mar 6–Apr 6, 2026: Ewalters@losgatosca.gov.

PG&E will replace a power pole overnight Mar 11–12, 8 PM–7 AM at 223 W. Main St. Los Gatos. The graphic shows the planned power outage. Some noise and lighting expected. Work is at night to avoid business outages. The signal at N. Santa Cruz Ave/W. Main St will not be affected.

We invite you to participate in our online survey for the State Route 17 Corridor Plan. Share your feedback and input through March 25 by clicking here: survey123.arcgis.com/share/79492e20…

We love seeing our future leaders in local government! Thank you to Eva, Remy, Emma, and Mila for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the Council meeting. Softball brought these girls together and we are proud to have them as part of the LG community! #ThankYouPledgeLeaders

Beginning March 3-13, 2026, lawn rehabilitation work will be underway at Plaza Park to improve the health and quality of the turf. Some areas of grass will be temporarily blocked off to allow new seed time to properly establish and grow. Questions? Call PPW at (408) 399-5770

Creekside Sports Park will be closed on March 4 to March 6, 2026, to allow for necessary repairs and maintenance and expected to reopen on March 6, 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this work. Questions? Call PPW at (408) 399-5770.

Joint Town Council/Planning Commission Study Session on Objective Design Standards, March 17, 2026, 5–6:30 PM, in Council Chambers (110 E. Main St.) in Los Gatos. The session will review community feedback and next steps. Attend in person or online.

The Town of Los Gatos is seeking proposals from certified consultants to provide building division plan review and other support services. Submit proposals by March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit LosGatosCA.gov/RFP.

The Town of LG is seeking a certified landscape architect to review landscape plans and perform irrigation audits required by the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO). Submit proposals by March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Visit LosGatosCA.gov/RFP for details.