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vol . 6 , no. 1 : september 2-8, 2026 : losgatan.com
carport fire p4 : police blotter p11 : rental assistance op-eds p12 : discover lost gatos p16 Dinah Cotton / Los Gatan
COUNCIL APPROVES 138 TOWNHOUSES ON OKA ROAD, 28 DESIGNATED AS LOW-INCOME 12-homes plan for Twin Oaks Dr. debated
Relocated memorial plaque honors alumni Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer
Sasha Ryu, Contributor
This August, the Los Gatos Town Council came a step closer to meeting its state-mandated goal of creating 1,993 new housing units by 2031. Progress on two housing proposals drew mixed reactions from the public, with one receiving more support than the other. At a special meeting held Aug. 18, Council voted to approve the construction of a multi-family residential development at 14789 Oka Road by private equity real estate company Urban Catalyst. The firm will build 138 three-story townhomes on the 6.71-acre walnut orchard neighboring the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center. Of the 138 homes, 28 will be designated as housing for low-income families. On Aug. 11, Council held a special meeting to discuss the Surrey Farms Estates Subdivision Project, a proposal by Pennant Properties to construct 12 single-family residences at 178 Twin Oaks Dr. Of the 12 units, three would be designated as affordable housing. After residents raised concerns about the development, including about its environmental impact, Council voted to revisit the proposal in October. By designating at least 20 percent of their units as affordable housing for low-income families, both developers have been able to leverage Builder’s Remedy provisions under the State’s Housing Accountability Act. ➝ Housing, 8
MILITARY FLYOVER AT HIGH SCHOOL WILL HELP MARK 25 YEARS SINCE SEPT. 11 ATTACKS
Staff Report
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District announced Aug. 27 that Los Gatos High School, and the Town would be partnering for an unforgettable remembrance on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony, which will honor alumni Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer, who became examples of bravery and sacrifice that day a quarter-century ago for their actions aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which had been hijacked and was headed towards Washington, D.C. The tribute will also honor all who lost their lives that day, the families and loved ones they left behind, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the military personnel whose service and sacrifice followed. ➝ Flyover, 10
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SPREADING JOY Kennedy Hamberry, age 10, holds up a rock she painted in the children’s area at Los Gatos Morning Rotary’s “Endless Summer” fundraiser for CASSY on Friday evening. Read about the event on P6.
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