Whole Foods opens new location in LG: On Apr. 15, Whole Foods Market opened at 15650 Los Gatos Boulevard, about half a mile south from the previous location that served the community for over 30 years. The spacious 43,130 square foot store – almost double the size of the former location – features more seating, a Whole Foods-only parking lot, a new coffee and juice bar, and an expanded prepared foods department. The store showcases 2,000 products from more than 250 California-based suppliers with the help of Patrick Wyman, forager for local and emerging brands. Use of electric van deliveries and food donations to West Valley Community Services support sustainability. On opening day, Whole Foods Market treated their customers with coffee and pastry samples from local vendors. This marked their expanded presence in the community. (Sources: Whole Foods Market)

– Tanya Chang, Sports Editor 

Donald Trump fires SF Presidio Board: President Donald Trump fired all six members of San Francisco’s Presidio Trust Board on Apr. 8. Former President Joe Biden previously hired these board members to manage the park. Trump’s action complements his February 2025 executive order to downsize various government entities. The government has not given the park a congressional appropriation since 2013 and has yet to appoint new board members to fill the openings. Referring to Trump’s actions, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi commented, “It is disappointing that the President has chosen to fire an excellent Presidio Trust Board. San Francisco and indeed the Nation are indebted to the Board members for their leadership and their dedication to our beloved national park.” (Sources: NBC Bay Area, NY Times)

– Megan Saul, Editor-in-Chief

LG holds public hearings for mosque: The Los Gatos Planning Commission held two public hearings on the West Valley Muslim Association’s application to extend the Los Gatos mosque’s hours of operation for religious purposes. At both hearings, the council chamber was packed with attendees spilling outside of the building. Public comments ranged from residents and politicians to religious figures like Rabbi Rafi Ellenson of Congregation Shir Hadash. Rabbi Rafi spoke out in favor of the mosque’s request, stressing that the mosque community deserve[s] a home to celebrate and practice Islam fully.” By the end, the commission had not reached a decision, and the hearing was continued to an unspecified future date to give time for the parties to explore mediation, which is not covered by the town budget. (Sources: Los Gatan, Mercury News, SJ Spotlight) 

– Abby Coven, News Editor 

Local residents participate in No Kings protest: On Mar. 28, Los Gatos citizens gathered in front of the local Tesla Showroom for a No Kings Protest. Around 1,250 people attended, carrying signs, playing music, and even wearing inflatable costumes. Los Gatos mayor Rob Moore attended and even spoke at the event. Following the once-weekly protests against the Tesla showroom opening, citizens believed that holding the protest there would be symbolic. Los Gatos students, including junior Louisa Horwath, also helped out at the protest, leading chants and managing crowds. Currently, there are no future No Kings protests planned. 

– Siyona Singhal, Humor Editor