News Briefs

Los Gatos bank hit by armed robber

A man wielding a small, silver-colored pistol last week robbed California Federal Bank, demanding money from a teller before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.

The robbery occurred on the afternoon of Dec. 14 at the California Federal Bank on Los Gatos Boulevard. The suspect escaped either on foot or in an automobile. No one was injured.

Police described the suspect as a white male in his late 30s, between 6-feet, 2-inches and 6-feet, 4-inches tall with a slender build. He also smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at 408.354.8600.

Millennium Baby to receive scholarship

Good Samaritan Hospital announced it will give a $2,000 college scholarship to the first baby born naturally on New Year's Day.

The hospital, which has been named the "Best Place to Have a Baby" for six years running by Bay Area Parents Magazine, will also provide the baby's mother with a basket of gifts.

Midpeninsula is looking for youth hiking leaders

Anyone interested in children, the outdoors and education can become an outdoor education docent through Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's environmental education program Spaces and Species: Exploring Natural Communities.

For those interested, a comprehensive training will take place from Jan. 27 to March 30.

Call Lori Raymaker, 650.691.1200.

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