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 Santa Clara County Fire Department extricated two patients from the vehicle.
2 killed by wrong-way pickup truck driver
Katy St. Clair, Bay City News
Two people were killed Monday afternoon in San Jose when a pickup truck traveling the wrong way on state Highway 85 hit them head-on, California Highway Patrol said.
At about 3:40 p.m., officers received a call about a pickup truck traveling south on the northbound side of Highway 85 just south of state Highway 87 by Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Authorities said a man driving a pickup truck hit a Tesla head-on, killing the driver and its passenger. The driver of the pickup was taken to the hospital with major injuries, CHP said.
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Broadcaster announces plan for OktoberFest
Staff Report
KCAT Public TV & Radio has announced its plans for this year’s OktoberFest in Los Gatos, which will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12-6 pm at the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn.
Organizers say the “lederhosen and dirndls”-filled event, which is in partnership with sponsor Biergarten, will be family-friendly and free of charge.
KCAT officials added that the annual Bavarian-themed gathering will, once again, be a way to raise money for programs and services for people of all ages at the local non-profit public station.
Festivities being planned include:
– Community parade and first PROST! at 12:30 pm
– Official ceremonial Tapping of the Keg with sponsors at 1:30 pm
– Dance and Sing-along to popular Bavarian band, The Internationals
– Authentic German Oktoberfest menu catered by The German Guys
– Imported German and local craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
– Festival main dining tent
– Oktoberfest merch and flower crowns
– Stein holding contests and raffles
– Marionette Theatre (2 shows)
– Corn hole, lawn games, beer pong, Plinko, and more
“Oktoberfest LG is a beloved community tradition that not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of our community but also serves as a crucial fundraiser for KCAT’s year-round TV, radio and media programs,” KCAT Executive Director Melissa Toren said in a message to supporters.
Pratt graduates magna cum laude from Linfield
Staff Report
Evan Pratt, of Los Gatos, graduated magna cum laude from Linfield University following the spring 2024 semester, earning a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
The university awarded 510 degrees to 505 graduates.
Pratt was also named to the Dean’s List.
“Linfield congratulates Pratt on their distinguished academic achievement,” a spokesperson said.