# Los Gatos wildfire work could help town compete for grants, insurance savings > Source: > Published: 2026-07-07 14:19:27+00:00 **Getting your** [Trinity Audio](//trinityaudio.ai)player ready...#### Wildfire recognition Los Gatos has been recognized by the state for its work to reduce wildfire risk, a designation that could help the town compete for prevention grants and may help some residents save on insurance. The town was included on the 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The designation applies to local agencies in high wildfire-risk areas that meet the state’s best practices for fire planning. “The town prioritized emergency and wildfire preparedness, hired its first emergency manager, and clearly, the ongoing work to protect our community is paying off for residents,” Mayor Rob Moore said. According to the town, the designation marks an important milestone for wildfire resilience and will help Los Gatos advance risk-reduction work, including public outreach, preparedness and mitigation efforts. The designation could also help some residents save on wildfire insurance. California regulations require insurers to account for applicable community-level mitigation designations in their rating plans, including Fire Risk Reduction Community status. Residents should contact their insurance provider to see whether the designation applies to their policy. Residents are encouraged to continue taking preparedness steps, including maintaining defensible space, considering home-hardening improvements, signing up for emergency alerts and reviewing evacuation plans. #### Music events Summer concerts are returning to Los Gatos. Jazz on the Plazz will take place Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Los Gatos Town Plaza, starting July 8. Acts include a dance orchestra, big band and soul music. The series ends Aug. 26. The Music in the Park concert series is set for Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, starting July 19. Acts include The Houserockers, Estero, the Bent Peter Band and Miko Marks. The last performance will be Aug. 23.