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vol . I, no. 21 : january 26-february 1 , 2022 : losgatan.com
: charlie wedemeyer game p11 : calendar p14 : ny times crossword puzzle p17 San Jose Earthquakes
LONGTIME RESTAURANT CLOSES AS NEW SPOT OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Consultant to study feasibility of dispensaries Judy Peterson, Reporter
Flights moves to San Jose; Telefèric Barcelona opens downtown
The Los Gatos Town Council voted 4-1 late in the night on Jan. 18 to pay a consultant up to $50,000 to study the feasibility of allowing retail cannabis sales in Los Gatos. The consultant’s work would focus on community outreach and evaluating how much retail cannabis sales could bring to the town. The consultant would also look at allowing delivery services to set up business in Los Gatos. Councilmember Mary Badame opposed the motion to hire a consultant. “Recently, this council held a public hearing to strengthen ordinances relating to sub-
Drew Penner, Reporter
Few sectors of the economy have seen as much volatility during the pandemic than the restaurant industry. And in recent weeks Los Gatos has seen its fair share of upheaval. But according to wine salesman Sebastian Balest of Benicia-based Winebow, who’s been making the rounds to local watering holes, at this stage Los Gatos is seeing more reopenings than closings. “I do think there’s a lot of enthusiasm for people to go out,” he said. “But that’s tempered by fears.” While Santa Clara County has been averaging around 5,000 cases of coronavirus a day, several eatery owners have been embarking on new phases in their business life. Despite the public health uncertainty, for Basque Country cuisine-based Telefèric Barcelona, it was time to expand to Los Gatos, says Elizabeth Reviriego, ➝ Flights, 12
TOWN COUNCIL CONSIDERS CANNABIS SALES
➝ Cannabis, 8
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GOING UP The latest step in Niko Tsakiris’ career ascension came on Media Day on Jan. 13 when the San Jose Earthquakes announced they had signed the 16-year-old Los Gatos High School student to a Homegrown Contract. For the full story, turn to page 10.
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