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vol . 2, no. 3 : September 21-27, 2022 : losgatan.com
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PUBLIC GETS FIRST LOOK AT COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Girls golf team aims for 180-degree turnaround
Los Gatos’ municipal hopefuls present views at forums
Emanuel Lee, Sports Editor
What a difference a year makes. After struggling on the links in 2021, the Los Gatos High girls golf team was voted down to compete in the Santa Clara Valley League’s lower El Camino Division this season. With added talent and experience for 2022, the Wildcats— who were 1-1 through their first two matches—could very well make a run for a league championship. Senior Jordan Chan returns to captain the team and is the No. 1 player in a lineup that also features Kylie Chang, Emilia Orendain, Monika Snell and Brielle Hardman.
Drew Penner, Reporter
Los Gatos residents got their first chance to evaluate potential new Town Council members over a pair of candidate forums in the last couple of weeks. Dozens of locals came out to both the Los Gatos Community Alliance event Sept. 13, which focused on economic issues but was boycotted by two candidates, and one held Monday hosted by civic-engagement group Democracy Tent. Planning Commissioner Reza Tavana, a candidate for council, didn’t attend either forum. At the Sept. 13 event, Margaret Smith introduced herself as one of Los Gatos High School’s Class of 1975 who operated downtown anchor business Domus for many years, and previously served as president of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Planning Commission. “I cared about property rights,” she said of her time on the commission. “I cared about historic preservation.” At Monday’s forum, she said ➝ Council, 6
LG HIGH GOLF RETURNS TO THE COURSE WITH RENEWED HOPE
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STEADY Kylie Chang, seen here putting during a practice round at Coyote Creek, is one of the Wildcats’ most consistent players and capable of shooting in the high 30s.
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