Los Gatos Homeowners Workshop - Tuesday October 22 at the Library

Attention Santa Clara County Single-Family Homeowners! Join the County of Santa Clara and Los Gatos Library for a free informational workshop regarding energy upgrades.

This workshop is for homeowners to learn more about the benefits of an energy upgrade and how to qualify to receive rebates for making energy saving improvements to their homes.

Single-family homeowners can be eligible for incentives starting at $300 up to...

Volunteer Opportunities - Annual Adult Commissioner Recruitment

Are you looking for an opportunity to become more engaged in the community? A way to make a difference and get involved with local government? A way to play a role in the things you are passionate about in Los Gatos?

Apply to serve on a Town Board, Commission, or Committee today!

Adult Commissioner opportunities are as follows:

-Arts & Culture Commission 

-Building Board of Appeals

-Community & Senior Services Commission

-Complete Streets & Transportat...

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department Halloween Safety Tips!

Join your community to make Halloween a safe and happy evening.

1. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

 2. Add reflective tape to costumes and bags.

 3. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of    masks, which can obstruct vision.

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Demolition Regulations - Town Council meeting on November 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

What makes a wall? Is it the outside surfaces? Or the interior structure? What level of renovation counts as demolition of your house?

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the Planning Commission considered amendments to Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding demolition regulations and recommended approval to Town Council.  On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Town...

Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines Modifications - Town Council meeting on November 5

Do you live in a hillside home? Are you considering potential renovations to your home?

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Planning Commission considered modifications to Chapters III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, and X of the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines and recommended approval to the Town Council with modifications.  On ...

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police CERT Emergency Preparedness Drill and Meet & Greet

Join Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) by observing or participating in a CERT emergency preparedness drill followed by a meet and greet.

As part of the drill, CERT Teams will: ~ Open the Neighborhood Incident Command Posts (NICPs) and Communicate with the Los Gatos Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ~ Canvas the neighborhoods to practice radio communication and triaging a ...

Are You Engaged in the Town's Future?

The Town is updating its General Plan, the document that will guide the Town for the next 20 years. Be a part of planning our future!

The community is welcome to participate in all meetings.  Agendas, meeting summaries, and other materials are available on the General Plan update website by clicking PARTICIPATE.

The Town also invites interested residents and businesses...

Stay up to date!

The Town of Los Gatos has various social media outlets to follow. Below are a few of the links, and you can also find us on NextDoor!

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Annual CERT Drill and Meet & Greet

Join the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno CERT Teams by observing or participating in a CERT emergency preparedness drill followed by a meet & greet

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Arrest Hit and Run Suspect

On July 4, 2019, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department initiated a hit and run collision investigation that occurred on Blossom Hill Rd. at Old Blossom Hill Rd.

As a part of the investigation the department obtained video evidence made available by one of the involved parties.

On July 5, 2019, Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Officers continued the investigation and received additional information from an anonymous p...

Safe Medication Disposal

Do you have unused or expired medications? If so consider safely disposing them to help reduce risks to health and the environment.

Safe Medication Drop-off Location:

Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department 

15900 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00pm

CERT Academy

CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) training academies are offered in the communities served by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and rotate throughout the year.

Some of the skills taught include personal preparedness, organizing resources, basic medical operations, basic search and rescue, how to use a fire extinguisher and basic damage assessment.

• The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno CERT Academy is (6) nightly sessions an...

Piers of the California Coast

Saturday, October 19, 2pm - For those of us who wouldn't dare live more than a mile from the coastline, piers are the essence of beach culture.  Together with the Los Gatos Friends of the Library, we welcome Ed Grant as he speaks about his experi...

Los Gatos Homeowner Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 6pm - Give your home a boost with cash rebates for energy-saving improvements.  You'll learn all about the BayREN Home+ Program, available rebates, how to find a participating contractor, and simple steps to make your home mo...

Los Gatos: the Gem City Tour

Saturday, October 26, 10:30am - Registration required. Did you know that our downtown business district is listed on the National Register of Historic places?  Join Alan Feinberg as he leads a guided walking tour through "T...

Pumpkin Decorating

Tuesday, October 22, 5pm - Join us for some Halloween fun! We'll have pumpkins to carve and decorate.

Kids Book Club

Sunday, October 27, 3pm - We will be reading Mac Undercover and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, by Mac Barnett. Read the books at your own pace throughout the month and join us for a discussion, craft, and other activities! Ages 5+

Virtual Haunted House

Thursday, October 31, 5pm - Will you make it to the end? Try out our virtual reality headset for this terrifying adventure in a haunted house! Teens and adults welcome.

Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 10:30am - Join our regular Terrific Twos Storytime for Halloween stories and Trick or Treating on the Town Plaza. Please enter through the Children's Garden Gate, which opens at 10:15 am.

Author Visit: Mac Barnett

Saturday, November 2, 2pm - Join us for a special presentation by author and illustrator, Mac Barnett.  He will read from his work, answer questions, and illuminate the writing process.  The Friends of the Los Gatos Library will have a s...

Brown Bears in Alaska

Wednesday, November 6, 6pm - Join wildlife photographer, Joan Sparks, on an adventure to see the beauty of Cooks Inlet in Alaska and be prepared to be in awe of the brown bears inhabiting that locale.  See four active volcanoes in the "Ring ...

International Games Celebration

Friday, November 8, 4pm - Happy International Games Week!  Celebrate games of all types and meet fellow game enthusiasts.  Adults and teens will find modern and classic tabletop and video games upstairs, while families and children can e...