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vol . 4, no. 2 : S eptember 18-24, 2024 : losgatan.com
9/11 event p6 : internet funds p12 : ny times crossword puzzle p15 : transformative mediation p16
FRUSTRATIONS MOUNT AS E-BIKE ACCIDENTS RISE IN LOS GATOS Residents demand action to protect young drivers Abigail Monti, Contributor
For many Los Gatos teenagers, nothing beats the thrill of speeding through the streets on an electric bike. E-bikes provide the kind of independence that kids used to only get with a driver’s license at 16. But in a moment, that freedom can turn into a nightmare. Is a shattered face and a fractured skull worth the thrill of reckless riding? As e-bikes become an increasingly common sight on our streets, the fine line between carefree fun and severe consequences has sparked debate among parents, government representatives and local authorities about the future of e-bikes. “We had (an accident) here just yesterday,” crossing guard Tess at the Caldwell Avenue and Los Gatos Boulevard intersection told the Los Gatan on Friday. “Some little boy was flying on an e-bike and turned around the corner and fell and hit his chin.” With blind corners on all sides and hordes of children migrating home from school, ➝ e-bikes, 10
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TASTE OF LG DRAWS HUNGRY CROWD TO CLOSED STREET Chamber CEO Jennifer Lin shares plans for next year
Abigail Monti, Contributor
The first-ever Taste of Los Gatos, held on Saturday, Sept. 14, proved a resounding success. The street food festival, which closed down North Santa Cruz Avenue from Main Street to Bachmann Avenue, transformed downtown Los Gatos into a bustling crowd of hungry attendees. Locals and visitors alike flocked to the event to sample from over 20 local restaurants. Participating eateries ranged from long-standing favorites like The Pastaria and Willow Street Kitchen, to newer additions such as Gardenia Los Gatos and Breaking Dawn Brunch. ➝ Taste of Los Gatos, 8
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