May 23, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Police Report

    Warrant Served--May 9, 8:15 p.m. Police stopped a car that was driving on Los Gatos Boulevard and Gateway Drive. The driver had a $15,000 warrant out of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office for possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of drugs. Police confiscated his shotgun, and he was arrested.

    Forgery--May 9, 3:36 p.m. Bank of the West on N. Santa Cruz Avenue reported a man who had forged and cashed a check. The bank had his thumbprint and driver's license number. On the same day, Bank of the West at Cox and Saratoga avenues reported forgery by a man fitting the same description. A report was taken.

    Assault with a Deadly Weapon--May 10, 6:21 p.m. A man threatened someone with a 2-by-4 on University Avenue. The suspect is a tow truck driver with South Bay Auto Body. Police located him at the body shop and arrested him. While en route to jail, the man possibly had a stroke. He was taken to Valley Medical Center.

    Reckless Driving--May 11, 11:50 p.m. A red Corvette was going 85 mph on Highway 17, near Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Police pulled the car over and had the driver at gunpoint. He was taken into custody and was cited for reckless driving.

    Mysterious Illness--May 12, 4:18 p.m. A resident called the police, saying their daughter and her friend were both at a Los Gatos restaurant the night before at 10:30. They were driven home by another friend. The next morning, both started having convulsions and didn't remember anything about the evening before. Police began an investigation.

    Missing Juvenile--May 13, 10:08 a.m. A teenager was reported missing by one of her parents. She had last been seen at Los Gatos High School the previous afternoon; she had a history of running away from home frequently. A report was taken. That afternoon, the girl showed up at the police station to report a case of child abuse, and showed the bruises on her arms.

    Traffic Hazard--May 15, 1:12 p.m. A bunch of people with a car were in front of Los Gatos High School, protesting something. The people were in the street and created a traffic hazard. They promised the police they would stay on the sidewalk; a crowd formed around them as interested bystanders and gawkers drove by, but there was no traffic hazard. By 3 p.m., the protesters were all gone.

    Hit and Run--May 15, 5:22 p.m. On Miles Avenue, a car was hit by a pickup truck. The victim followed the truck to Village Lane, behind Pedro's. The driver did not speak English and worked for Del Campo foods. He was arrested for misdemeanor hit & run and driving without a license.



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Courtside Club clashes with neighbors over conditional-use permit renewal

Developers include more affordable housing units to help gain town approval for proposals

Police Report

Photo: Carmen Rutlen takes her dog for a run and her cockatoo for a fly at Vasona Park

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: Town should make sure that promises are kept

Carl Heintze: Failed musician recalls his marching orders

Moryt Milo: Power outages bring out frustrations

Education
LGUSD backs $91 million general obligation bond for school renovation and repair

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Affordable solar power looms on horizon

Around Town
The Prowler

For the Birds vets cater to their feathered friends

Obituaries

Columns
Main Street

Picture from the Past

Gardening
Check soil conditions before adding amendments

Taste
California Cafe takes the energy crisis seriously

Sports

Sports Briefs

Los Gatos to host CCS track finals

Gatos baseball, softball teams lose at CCS

Ellis, Blair help A's hold Little League top spot

Courtside women win berth in tennis nationals

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