Los Gatos - Monte Sereno

Profiling and Illegal STOPS

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:13:38 PDT

BE CAREFUL IN LOS GATOS. FOR SOME REASON THEY THINK EVERYONE IS A CRIMINAL. THEY WILL PULL YOU OVER FOR NOTHING AND TRY TO JUSTIFY IT (GIVE YOU A FIX IT TIX OR ARREST YOU IF THEY CAN). DON'T GIVE LOS GATOS ANY OF YOUR BUSINESS UNTIL THIS PRACTICE STOPS. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER, MY ROOMMATE HAS BEEN PULLED OVER FIVE TIMES IN A MONTH, BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ROBBERIES, SCREW THEM! I DRIVE AN OLDER CAR AND LOOK LIKE I DON'T BELONG, THEY PULL YOU OVER. MY LAST ONE WAS FOR NOT SIGNALING. GIVE ME A BREAK.

LOS GATOS, GET A CLUE. MAKE THEM PAY!

Los Gatos thefts linked to code-stealing device at Lunardi's

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:11:40 PDT

At least 25 people have had their debit card and personal identification numbers stolen while shopping at Lunardi's Supermarket, 720 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos, police said today.

I've heard about how thieves are getting more high tech and doing this kind of stuff. It's not common but they also have devices that can intercept your PIN number remotely, kind of like how someone hacks into your computer. I've also heard of thieves installing removable boxes inside the blue USPS drop-off boxes to intercept mail that may contain checks, credit card numbers and gift cards.

This theft just gives me one more reason to use a credit card over an ATM or debit card. Unless the temptation of credit is too great, I never understood why someone would prefer having money taken directly from their checking account rather than having a 30-day grace period and possibly earning rebates and rewards. You also are not liable for fraudulent purchases. I never use my debit card because my bank charges a fee for usage, which I think is lame since it's taking money directly from my own account. I'd rather use my credit card anyway.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_9095919

Lexington Resevoir Project to Expose Buried Towns

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:51:18 PST

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The towns of Lexington and Alma once provided a colorful slice of Silicon Valley's past. But 55 years ago they were lost forever, submerged under 130 feet of water when Lexington Reservoir was built in the hills south of Los Gatos.

Now the two forgotten communities will have their day in the sun again as construction crews embark next week on a dam-safety project that will drain 98 percent of the reservoir's water by summer next year.

SJ Merc: Tunnel project revisits ghost towns sunken in Lexington Reservoir (11/3/07)
One of my favorite pieces of local trivia is the question, "What's underneath Lexington Resevoir?" The answer, if you didn't know, is the defunct town of Lexington (and Alma). During the worst of the drought in the early 90's, the tallest pieces of buildings that still remain, started poking their tips over the surface of the receeding water.

That'll happen again soon, but this time it's because the resevoir will be drained for a construction project to upgrade the dam. By June of 2008, they expect the water levels in Lexington Resevoir to dip to 8% and possibly as low as 2%, which means we'll see some of what remains of the ghost towns buried in the water.

West Valley Collection and Recycling

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:37:12 PST

As you may have heard, as of March there's a new waste and recycling collector for Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. West Valley Collection and Recycling is in and Greed Valley is out. Their website alludes to some "hiccups" on their first day of service.

Assuming our collection day remained the same, we certainly had a little hiccup here in my area of the Campbell San Tomas Neighborhood. It's 3pm and we haven't seen a garbage truck yet. I went for a run around noon and there seemed to be a lot of untouched garbage carts hanging out on the curb. I tried calling West Valley Collection, but got no answer and they don't seem to believe in answering machines. Their website isn't of any help either.

Huh? Anyone know what's going on with the new folks at West Valley Collection and Recycling?

Society Dog's Annual Blessing of the Animals

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:39:57 PDT

October 1, 2006

12:00 to 2:00 pm

Pageant Park, Los Gatos , 110 East Main St.

(Behind the Los Gatos Civic Center)

The Blessing of the Animals is a custom that is conducted annually all across the world in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. We will hold our own Pet Blessing on October 1st. Reverend Richard Menefee will be performing the ceremony. (http://www.reverendrich.com/index.htm).

Reverend Rich has an extensive background both as an animal trainer from Marine World and as a rescuer. We look forward to seeing you there! Woofingly, Alphadog

Attendees will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate the occasion. You are invited to join us for a wine and cheese social immediately following the blessing.

Please sign up online and pay by

Paypal or check no later than Wed., Sept 27

Checks must be received by Friday, Sept 29 are invited to join us for a wine and cheese social immediately following the blessing.

http://www.societydog.com/events/Blessing05/blessing06.htm

$20 Basic Members $12 for Society Dog Pre-furred Members

This is an event primarily for well-behaved dogs, and we ask that your dog be on a 4-6 ft. non-retractable leash. Please email alphadog@societydog.com with a request to attend with more than one dog, any other kind of pet or with any other questions.

Dogs must be on leash, have current vaccinations,

and be of a non-aggressive nature.

Society Dog encourages the spaying and neutering of pets.

No Retractable Leashes Please

Unaltered dogs by permission only

Society Dog's Annual Blessing of the Animals

Date: 10/01/06

City: Los Gatos

Cost: $20

Los Gatos Bar Hop (9/09/05)

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:55:19 PDT

Time to explore a little known town called Los Gatos. We will experience the diversity of this little hamlet through the variegated color of their local watering holes.

We will start with a drink and bite at Los Gatos Brewing Company http://www.lgbrewingco.com/ , then a quick hop over to Carry Nations http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile...rand=smx_bar-nc , possible detour to the Black Watch http://siliconvalley.citysearch.com/profil...rand=smx_bar-nc, then a little lounging at Los Gatos Bar & Grill http://www.losgatosbarandgrill.com/ , and then an option of Mountain Charley's http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile...rand=smx_bar-nc for those that need to boogie.

Come in the beginning, middle or end but just come.

My picture is on the site and for the first place I will be at the bar.

Los Gatos Bar Hop
Date:9/9 - 6:30 pm
City: Los Gatos, CA
Cost: 20-25

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Inspiration Teams

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 04:56:52 PST

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The Grinch Display at the Aerts House in Monte Sereno

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:09:34 PST

The Aerts house in Monte Sereno which has done the incredible Christmas displays the past few years is not doing their display this year due to their neighbors successfully lobbying other neighbors and the city to ban his display. The house has received publicity nationwide in the past and it's getting covered again, but this time for the neighborhood dispute.

I can understand the neighbors being a bit upset, but it's a shame that they'd be so ill spirited about it. Personally, I'd put up with the extra hassle if it made so many people happy as the Aerts display has. Couldn't they have settled their differences another way? The article says the neighbor who had the big issues complained of waking up to Christmas 45 days of the year. Couldn't they limit it to just the month of December?

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/26/neighborh...h.ap/index.html

Great events in Los Gatos

Sun, 29 Aug 2004 02:37:18 PDT

Music in the park on Sundays 6:30. Jazz on the Plaz Wednesdays, 6:30. Great music all free and great crowds of fun loving people in a great environment.

http://www.losgatosweb.com/eventcalendar04.html