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Week in Review: Los Gatos DUI Crash Sentencing Delayed, Cyberbullying Law Approved

The top stories on Los Gatos Patch for the week of Oct. 7-13, 2013.

Netflix Breaks Ground For Future Campus

Los Gatos government officials, developer John R. Shenk and leaders from Internet streaming giant Netflix held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Oct. 3 for its future campus in town.

Former Los Gatos Policeman Odus Edward McGowen Dies

Korean War veteran retired From Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department  as lieutenant.

Los Gatos Students Promote Day of the Girl

Young women at Los Gatos High School participate in several events to raise awareness about the need for girls to pursue their education for the betterment of society.

Stanford, UC Berkeley Professors Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Professors were selected for their work in revealing mechanisms behind how molecules are transported within cells in "packages" called vesicles.

Health Alert Issued For Foster Farms Chicken Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issues a public health alert after raw chicken at three facilities of privately owned Foster Farms in California sicken hundreds of people.

Los Gatos Blossom Hill Elementary School's Liz Nast Is 'Teacher of the Year'

Special education teacher is among 31 educators at county level recognized for their efforts to help young people learn and succeed in academics.

David Bates' Attorney Says Sex Was Consensual

Los Gatos man is not 'sophisticated sexual predator,' his lawyer contends.

Cars Collide Head-On in Downtown Los Gatos

Two cars collide head-on Tuesday evening at the intersection of University Avenue and Highway 9. No injuries reported, but danger of traffic area is highlighted.

Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Welcome New Police Officer Wayne Boom

Former community service officer intern and police officer recruit was sworn into the LGMSPD on Sept. 30.

Sentencing Postponed For Woman Convicted of Murder in Los Gatos DUI Crash

The sentencing for a woman who killed her daughter and husband in a drunken driving crash on Highway 85 in Los Gatos in January of 2012 was postponed by a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge this morning until 10 a.m. Nov. 8.

Cyberbullying Law Signed

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 256, allowing for more disciplinary actions to be taken by schools when bullying is present-- either on or off the campus.

Los Gatos Bicyclist in Critical Condition Following Friday's Crash

A Los Gatos bicyclist remains in critical condition at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center after being seriously injured during a two-vehicle collision the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 4 at the intersection of Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and Ridgecrest Avenue in Monte Sereno, according to police.














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