Heat Safety

Per the National Weather Service, a period of moderate heat risk is expected across the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Monday September 15 through Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The best way to beat the heat is to stay in an air-conditioned space. If you don't have an air conditioner at home, you can visit cooling centers. The Los Gatos Library serves as a cooling center 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ...

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Are you a local non-profit with a project that could have a meaningful impact on the community?

The Town's community grant applications for non-profit organizations are now open! Apply by October 3, 2025.

Non-profit organizations serving the Town of Los Gatos are invited to apply. For eligibility and to view the application, visit the Town ...

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The Town of Los Gatos has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to provide Environmental Services for the Community Development Department.

Proposals are due October 3, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit www.losgatosca.gov/rfp.

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Library friends! September is Library Survey season!

Once a year, the Los Gatos Library asks you to help them shape collections, services and programming by taking a customer survey. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The Library reads, considers and appreciates your thoughtful feedback.

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Improperly disposing of batteries in garbage or recycling bins can create serious safety hazards. Batteries contain chemicals and may spark fires when damaged or exposed to heat or pressure, turning a truckload of waste into a "hot load."

A "hot load" is when hazardous materials like batteries cause fires or dangerous reactions in collection vehicles, landfills, recycling centers, or processing facilities.

Why it matters:

• Hot loads can cause fires.
• They put workers and the...

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September is National Preparedness Month, and in partnership with Santa Clara County Fire Department, the Town is reminding the Los Gatos community to stay safe and prepared for emergency.

Throughout the month, the Town will share tips and resources to help prepare for disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and power outages.

Disasters can strike unexpectedly. Being prepared not only helps you protect yourself and loved ones, but ...

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With the start of the new school year, the Town would like to remind the community about bike and e-bike safety!

The Los Gatos Youth Commission's Traffic Safety Ad Hoc has provided four guidelines to follow to ensure the safety of all vehicles, bikers, and pedestrians in Los Gatos:

1. Adhere to all laws: Know the difference between e-bike classifications and their uniqu...

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The Town of Los Gatos is pleased to announce a partnership with West Valley Community Services to offer the "Park-It Market" mobile food program every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Los Gatos Library from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Services include free access to food for community members experiencing food insecurity.

For more information and to register, visit the West Valley Community Services website at www.wvcommunityservices.org/mobile.

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The fountain at Town Plaza Park is currently out of service while staff works to repair the ultraviolet (UV) water treatment system.

The UV system keeps the public safe when they come in contact with the water so the fountain cannot be operated without this system. Currently, the Town anticipates the repair to begin at the end of September; however, this timeline is subject t...

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The water fountain on the southeast side of the East Main Street Bridge is temporarily unavailable in order to provide adequate work area for CalTrans to complete work on the East Main Street Bridge Project.

The water fountain is expected to be reinstalled by the end of September. Thank you for your patience while the work is completed.

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Wildfire season is here-are you ready? #PrepareForEmergencyLG

Homes in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) are at higher risk from fast-moving fires. Now is the time to take action around your property:

• Maintain 100 feet of defensible space by following Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) guidelines for clearing vegetation and r...

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Caltrans is improving safety and infrastructure in Los Gatos.

In April, construction crews began the process for essential upgrades to two bridges in Los Gatos: Main Street Overcrossing Bridge and Santa Cruz Undercrossing Bridge. These improvements include new sidewalks and upgraded bridge rails designed to meet mod...

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