Here are an assortment of items that made their way across the Los Gatan’s desk this week highlighting the goings-on around town—and beyond…
Meeting set on Highway 17 bridge project
The Town of Los Gatos will host an online community meeting on June 29 at 6pm to provide updates and receive feedback on the Highway 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project.
During the meeting, the project team will present updated project cost estimates and continue the process of determining community preference for each bridge type.
For information, visit losgatosca.gov/2556/Hwy-17-Bicycle-Pedestrian-Overcrossing.
Blood and platelet donors needed around holiday
As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July.
The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day. When blood and platelets donations drop, so does the blood supply, making it challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it.
In Los Gatos, a blood drive will take place on July 5 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Ave.
To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1.800.733.2767.
‘Beach traffic’ returns to town
“Beach traffic” is back in Los Gatos, and town officials are promoting ways to help ease frustration for residents.
Since Highway 17 has limited capacity, many motorists attempt to save time by using alternate routes through town.
The Town is also encouraging residents and visitors to become part of the beach traffic solution by trying the following actions:
• Plan ahead when weekend weather looks like beach weather.
• If you are going to the beach, stay on Highway 17.
• If you are located near your Los Gatos destination and walking is an option, enjoy the day by walking into town.
• If you are near your destination and biking is an option, enjoy the day by biking into town.
• Make an effort to support Los Gatos local businesses during the weekends.
• If you live in an impacted neighborhood, position your car on the street or back into your driveway so that leaving your home is easier.
• Schedule weekend appointments and errands before 10am or after 3pm.
• If you are frustrated and wish to make a complaint about beach traffic, call the dedicated Beach Traffic Hotline at 408.354.6810. Do not call Police Dispatch.
Fronczak graduates from Clarkson University
Paige Margaret Fronczak of Monte Sereno received a bachelor of science with distinction in chemical engineering, business minor, from Clarkson University in May.
Clarkson is a private, national research university, located in Potsdam, N.Y.
Larkins earns spot on Susquehanna University Dean’s List
Emily Larkins of Los Gatos was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester.
Larkins, of the Class of 2025, is majoring in chemistry.
The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Susquehanna, a liberal arts university, is located in Selinsgrove, Penn.
Shah receives degree from Georgia Tech
Zachary Shah of Los Gatos has earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Shah was among more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 262nd Commencement exercises May 6-7.
