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Week in Review: E. Coli, Typhoon Haiyan, Bike Thief Sought, Cats Estate, Downing Center Sold

The top stories on Los Gatos Patch for the week of Nov. 11-17, 2013.

Los Gatos Man Sentenced to 3 Years Probation For Sex With Minors

David Raymond Bates is sentenced Friday, Nov. 8 to three years probation after pleading guilty to 13 counts of sexual assault against minors.

E. Coli Threat: Salads and Sandwich Wraps Recalled

Residents in at least three states, including California, have been sickened.

Los Gatos Jewish Community Center Acquires Hatikvah House

Facility in Campbell serves adults with disabilities.

Donations Desperately Needed For Deadly Typhoon Haiyan Victims

Super storm ravages central Philippine city of Tacloban Friday, one of the strongest storms on record; thousands feared dead.

Alleged Bike Thief Sought by Sheriff

Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies are looking for George Jae Lee, 46, wanted in connection to thefts in Marin and Santa Clara counties.

Monte Sereno Burglary Suspect Arrested

James Michael Johnson is alleged to have stolen $50,000 in bicycles, electronics and jewelry in Karl Avenue residential break-in.

Anonymous Couple Pays for Los Gatos Teens' Dinner at Viva Restaurant

Ten freshmen go out to eat and a kind stranger couple makes their evening extra special with their generosity.

FBI Seeks John Doe 27, May Be Involved In Child Exploitation

The man appears as though he speaks with a Southern accent and refers to himself as 'Jimmy.'

Los Gatos Motor Inn Changes Name to 'Inn of Los Gatos'

Multimillion-dollar hotel renovation includes new south wing and state-of-the-art guest features.

Have Residential Burglaries Stopped in the Los Gatos/Santa Cruz Mountains?

Dennis Windham, 20, and Andre Clark, 23, are in custody following their Oct. 22 arrest by Morgan Hill and San Jose police on suspicion of burglary and other crimes in the South Bay.

The Cats Estate Has Been Sold

The historic Cats Estate, 17525 Santa Cruz Highway, appears to have been sold by its listing agent, Duane Adam, according to information posted on the famous realtor's website.

'Los Gatos Trash Collector Trashed My House'

Los Gatos resident Jennifer Kretschmer complains that a West Valley Collection and Recycling garbage man is dumping debris on her property; missing garbage collection occasionally.

Los Gatos at Work: VTA Bus Driver Gabriela Robles

Gabriela Robles is the coach operator for VTA community bus No. 48.

Sheriff's Office Looking For De Anza College Sexual Assault Suspect

Law enforcement are on the lookout for a suspect involved in an alleged sexual assault at De Anza College in Cupertino the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2013.

5-Year-Old's Wish to be Batman Will be Granted Friday

Miles has been fighting leukemia since he was 1 year old.

Burglar Steals Meds, Food, Alcohol From Occupied Los Gatos Home

Suspect faces first-degree burglary charges for breaking into an inhabited residence.

Coach Gets Head Shaved After Los Gatos Soccer Championship Win

Los Gatos resident Tom Adams fulfills promise to go bald after Los Gatos United Soccer League under-12 Spartans team beats Broncos in penalty kicks.

Matt Morley is Los Gatos New Parks and Public Works Director

New town department head to officially begin his duties Monday, Dec. 2, 2013.

'The Highlands of Los Gatos' Homes Now on The Market

Custom estate homes are priced in the $4 million range.

Happy 50th Anniversary, Mulberry School!

Mulberry School celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the burial of a time capsule in the campus courtyard garden, which will be opened in 2038.

Downing Center of Los Gatos Sold to Donahue Schriber Realty Group

Crow Holdings sells retail space to Donahue Schriber Realty Group, L.P. for an undisclosed amount.

Garbage Man Faces Suspension, Warning After 'Trashing' Los Gatos Home

Driver of West Valley Collection and Recycling truck No. 156 also faces safety and operational violations following a complaint from a resident on Old Blossom Hill Road.


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