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vol . 2, no. 33 : april 19-25 , 2023 : losgatan.com
golf team excels p10 : upcoming events p12 : Local Scene p14 : ny times crossword puzzle p17 Courtesy of Los Gatos High School
O’CONNOR IS CONSIDERING PLEADING TO ALL CHARGES
Supplies have ‘improved considerably’ according to Valley Water
Witnesses set to share stories with judge on Friday
Staff Report
The Santa Clara Valley Water District’s board of directors voted unanimously April 11 to rescind a “water shortage emergency” that was declared in 2021 during a historic statewide drought. But Valley Water officials still want local residents, businesses and other customers to conserve water. The board also at the April 11 meeting implemented a 15% voluntary water use reduction for Santa Clara County, according to Valley Water staff. The seven-member board also directed CEO Rick Callendar to return at a future meeting with recommendations for further actions to
Drew Penner, Reporter
As Shannon O’Connor, the Los Gatos mother charged with throwing illegal parties for teens and facilitating sexual assault, sat in Department 29 of the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice talking to her lawyer, Monday, it wasn’t for the start of the two-week preliminary hearing that had been contemplated. Because, that event had been officially postponed earlier in the morning, as she was on the way from jail. “The defense is seeking an offer from the court to resolve the case,” Deputy District Attorney Rebekah Wise told members of the media outside the courtroom, walking the reporters through the new step in the case, commenting, “This process is so confusing.” O’Connor stands accused of 29 criminal counts relating to gatherings she hosted for teens at the Arroyo Del Rancho Road home she owned with technology executive Robert Amaral, who filed for divorce in January, ➝ Charges, 4
WATER DISTRICT ENDS WATER USE EMERGENCY
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‘HACKING A TEDDY BEAR’ Los Gatos High School junior Mia McKee (left) and senior Avni Hulyalkar won Honorable Mention in the Girls Who Code National Cybersecurity Challenge. For the full story, turn to page 14.
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