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Driver flips vehicle; 2 killed by wrong-way driver; KCAT announces OktoberFest (Briefs)
Unlicensed, underage driver flips vehicle
Staff Report
On Monday, at 5:46pm, the Campbell Police Department responded to a solo vehicle collision on Winchester Boulevard near Chapman Drive.
An underage and unlicensed driver lost control and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to flip over, according to CPD.
The...
Perseid meteor shower viewers enjoyed the show
On Aug. 12, Daniel Alpert, a software engineer at Afresh, headed towards Sausalito, with friends, snacks, tents and sleeping bags in tow. Their destination? Haypress Campground, near Mill Valley. Their mission? Taking in the Perseids light display in the skies above.
“I had never seen...
114-foot condo plan for Ace Hardware site riles locals
Kay Bae, the owner of Orchid Cleaners, is a Los Gatos resident who’s been running her dry cleaning business, located in the Ace Hardware building on Los Gatos Boulevard, since 1988.
And when three signs for a hulking condominium recently appeared along the edges of...
Unopposed, Matthew Hudes and Maria Ristow appointed to four-year Council terms
Los Gatos voters don't have to wait until November to learn municipal election results.
At Council on Aug. 20, Council voted not to hold one—and appointed Councilmember Maria Ristow and Vice Mayor Matthew Hudes—because no one stepped up to challenge the two incumbents.
"In a way,...
Young talent at ‘the Lex’ not taking culinary role for granted
The engine of the hospitality industry is powered by the youthful energy of its workforce, guided by the wisdom of the veterans, who call the shots and funnel talent into position.
In the restaurant world, those who've served in the back-of-house as well as the...
San Dimas City Manager named Los Gatos Town Manager
Earlier today, the Town of Los Gatos announced San Dimas City Manager Chris Constantin will replace outgoing Town Manager Laurel Prevetti.
His start date is Nov. 4.
Constantin brings more than 27 years of government experience, including in city management, public safety, fiscal responsibility, education and...
West Valley College and SASCC launch Senior Guided Pathways
West Valley College (WVC) and Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC), a nonprofit service provider and community consultancy that offers a suite of programs for older adults, have announced they're launching Senior Guided Pathways (SGP), the nation’s first program addressing the intersection of...
School districts rely on community support for fiscal health
Los Gatos prides itself on providing outstanding public education to its young residents. Families flock to our town for this very promise—and for good reason. Serving over 2,000 local students, Los Gatos High School is consistently ranked within the top 100 schools in California...
West Nile virus death reported
Santa Clara County health officials today reported the first death attributed to West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.
The death this month of an immunocompromised adult at a local hospital “after experiencing West Nile virus symptoms” is the second reported human case of the potentially...
Candidate filing period ends Wednesday
The nomination period for most offices participating in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election has closed, but some candidates may still have time to submit their papers for those districts where the current officeholder didn't file, County elections officials noted Tuesday.
Those interested in running...