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vol . 4, no. 16 : December 25-31 , 2024 : losgatan.com
croissante bakery p6 : sports photo spread p8 : activists' jail worries p12 : ny times crossword puzzle p11
Jonathan Natividad
HARVEST FEST IDEA GETS THUMBS UP AT COUNCIL BRAINSTORM SESSION
AFTER SUPE’S EXIT, LGSUHSD SHIFTS POLICIES, ENDEAVORS TO REPAIR RELATIONSHIPS
New mayor pledges not to stoke division; Attorney gets a raise
Ousted leader gets $308,448 in exchange for waiving right to sue
D r ew P en ner , Editor
A n thon y L uo , Contributor
During their Dec. 17 regularly scheduled meeting, Council approved a $22,017.16 raise for Town Attorney Gabrielle Whelan. That works out to a 5% cost of living adjustment retroactive to July 7, and a 2% merit increase retroactive to Nov. 24, bringing her annual salary to $279,807. Whelan has helped the Town navigate the Housing Element certification process, various lawsuits and the transition to a new Town Manager. The vote was unanimous.
Following the resignation of controversial former superintendent Bill Sanderson on Oct. 22, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has been taking steps to rebuild relationships. During their Nov. 12 meeting, board members voted unanimously to name Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Heath Rocha acting superintendent. His contract pays ➝ Superintendent, 4
FALL EVENT PLAN
Earlier at night, Council heard from Economic Vitality Manager Monica Renn about the dwindling attendance at the Town’s fall outdoor movie night. “Screen on the Green” was started in the early 2000s and features a movie selected by the mayor. “Screen on the Green has seen a decline in attendance over the last ➝ Council, 4
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LOOKING BACK The Los Gatos High School ice hockey club pictured ahead of a game early this year, in a photo shot on film. They ended their season as league champions. Inside, photographer Jonathan Natividad shares some of his local sports highlights from 2024. P8-11.
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