We take a look at the stories that are coming to the web and in
the paper. This week: the heaviest come from across the Bay Area to
compete in the great pumpkin weigh off, and we take a look at the
inner workings of the California Highway Patrol truck stop off U.
S. 101.
1. What goes on in the weigh station?
The California Highway Patrol inspects half a million commercial vehicles a year to keep roads safe. One of the most highly regulated industries in the state, truckers have to abide by strict guidelines to stay on the road.
2. Giant pumpkin weigh-off at Uesugi Farms
Heavyweight champion pumpkins will stress the scales at Uesugi Farms during the 19th annual weigh-in Saturday morning. Several proud contenders from throughout the West Coast will compete for more than $10,000 in prize money. Massive pumpkins will be lifted with a forklift on the farm’s giant electronic scales under the watchfull eye of the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth International Competition organization.
