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vol . 3 , no. 35 : May 8-14, 2024 : losgatan.com
police blotter p12 : swimming success p8 : grad night prep p6 : ny times crossword puzzle p11 Drew Penner / Los Gatan
STATE AGENCY GIVES TOWN’S HOMES PLAN THUMBS-UP
Shaqir brothers’ Mediterranean menu tempts local palates
Monte Sereno also wins approval for its Housing Element
Laur a Ness, Contributor
According to brothers Milad and Chef Esam Shaqir, Dar means “house of ” or “family of,” and symbolizes the essence of home, warmth and hospitality. These qualities were on full display May 1 at the Grand Opening for their restaurant of that name. Atop the Soda Works Plaza at 11 College Ave., nearly 250 people—local residents, foodies, Town officials and business owners—filled the patio. The weather was most hospitable, the atmosphere further brightened by the bouquets of flowers
Drew Penner, Editor
The California Department of Housing and Community Development told Los Gatos Friday the Town had finally—on its sixth attempt—managed to draw-up a Housing Element that will pass muster. Mayor Mary Badame told the Los Gatan she’s proud the 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element now meets all statutory requirements for State certification. “Receiving State acceptance did not come easy,” Badame said. “With six rejected Housing Element drafts, the Town Council established a focused agenda to openly engage the drafting and review process as a top priority.” It’s a landmark moment for a community that has faced serious division as residents aligned themselves into camps over the issue—of those more eager to see housing built, versus those who fear the erosion of the atmosphere that has made Los Gatos so unique. Councilmember Rob Moore, ➝ Housing Element, 4
SPICE, WARMTH AND RELAXATION BLENDED FOR DAR’S OPENING
➝ Grand Opening, 10
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ANTI-STRESS Sophomore Class President Sophia Krish and Sophomore Vice Class President Autumn Wadhwa helped organize the puppy-calming event at Los Gatos High School held during lunch on Friday. Jeanne Lang, a volunteer puppy raiser with Canine Companions, was one of the volunteers who attended. Read the story on P7.
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