Know Your Rights training to be held in Los Gatos on Feb. 7 – The Mercury News
Know Your Rights
The Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition held a workshop on Feb. 7 to inform citizens and immigrants of their legal rights when they meet with police or immigration officials.
After the news agency confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be present during the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the coalition said in an email that it believes it is important for the community to be involved and involved in order to prepare for any violent conflicts between South Bay residents and government officials.
The training will be hosted by Amigos de Guadalupe, a San Jose-based nonprofit organization that focuses on housing support, immigration services and other education and advocacy programs. Through several activities, participants will learn about packing a whistle, creating protest signs and how to get involved in local community efforts.
The event will be held from 1:30-4:30 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Los Gatos.
Super Bowl viewing
With the Super Bowl coming to the South Bay on Feb. 8, several locations in Los Gatos will be open to watch the game.
The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce will take advantage of the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day by promoting their Los Gatos Perks Pass, a free mobile pass that notifies users of special benefits and promotions in the city.
Several restaurants will host Super Bowl viewing parties with food and drink deals, such as Campo Di Bocce, Coup De Thai, Gardino’s and Pedro’s Restaurant. Double D will also host a viewing party, but reservations are required.
Other restaurants will also be available to cater game day viewing parties for residents, including Ace and Olive, The Cats Los Gatos, Heritage Pub, Teleferic Barcelona and Affordable Treasures.
People who want to host a viewing party outside their homes can rent space at Campo Di Bocce, Heritage Pub or Loma Brewing Co.
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Firehouse to the house
The firehouse at 4 Tait Ave. it was rezoned for residential use following a city council meeting in Jan. 15, according to Mayor Rob Moore’s press release.
The building consisted of a 2,500 square meter main building and an additional building originally built as a fire station and later used as a museum storage facility. Both buildings are currently vacant.
Los Gatos and Tait Firehouse LLC entered into an agreement in 2020, allowing the facility to remain under city control and maintain its historic value. The town did not have to spend any money on the property, but any money that might have gone into the town’s coffers.
In 2021, the city council proposed rezoning the building from single-family residential to medium-sized business to allow the building to be used for commercial purposes, but no potential tenant was found for the space.
The city proposed last year to rezone the area for middle-income housing. The planning commission recommended that the rezoning be approved in December.
