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vol . I, no. 48 : August 3-9, 2022 : losgatan.com
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PROMENADE STREET PARTIES MAY BE OVER AFTER 2022 Revelers share feelings about early end to Thursday series
Introduced shortly after incidents at Los Gatos meetings
Drew Penner, Reporter
Raul Caballero, 49, from San Jose was enjoying the Funky Latin Orchestra’s horns, drums and energetic vocal stylings in the early evening, July 28. The last of 2022’s Promenades was underway, after the seventh was canceled because the money to pay for it dried up. “I’ve been here since 5pm,” he said. “It’s a total Latin vibe.” It was his third Promenade, and—thanks to this band—also his favorite. But Caballero was a bit mystified about the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce pulling the plug on the next installment due to monetary considerations. “It’s Los Gatos,” he said. “They don’t have a shortage of money.” Dancers twirled partners in the middle of North Santa Cruz Avenue. The trombonist busted out a solo while the guitarist did a sensual chka-chka muted strum. “The houses are $10 million-plus,” Caballero said. “If you were talking about the city of Alviso, I would understand.” Back on Feb. 18, when re➝ Promenade, 8
GOVERNOR TO CONSIDER BILL FOCUSED ON UNRULY PUBLIC AT MEETINGS Staff Report
A bill that legislators say will address “disruptions” in public meetings statewide is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Senate Bill 1100 was introduced by Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) and Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) shortly after local officials, such as Los Gatos Town Councilmember Marico Sayoc, were targeted by conservative demonstrators. The Ralph M. Brown Act, originally enacted in 1953, au➝ Meeting, 6
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PARENTAL PAUSE Greg and Kelly Campbell enjoy a night out at the last Promenade of the year. Kelly said she wished the events carried on right until the start of school.
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