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Mecum Auctions Closes Monterey With $54 Million in Sales
They are declaring it a success. Mecum Auctions, a prominent name in the world of high-end automotive auctions, once again demonstrated its prowess at the 2024 Monterey event, raking in an impressive $54 million in total sales. The auction featured an array of iconic and rare vehicles, drawing the attention of collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe.
Ballot measure on Hazel Hawkins Hospital wording remains unchanged
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The wording of a ballot measure regarding the future of Hazel Hawkins Hospital will remain unchanged despite a local voter’s challenge. The measure asks voters to decide if the hospital should remain public or be sold to the private company Insight. The voter argued that...
Progress made on rat issue in Soledad neighborhood
SOLEDAD, Calif. — Progress is being made on a rat infestation in a Soledad neighborhood with the help of a local pest control company. IPM Specialist, a local pest control company, came to the city to offer their services for free after hearing about this neighborhood's rat problem. "When...
High School Playbook Blitz Preview
MONTEREY, Calif. — The high school football season kicks off in less than a week for dozens of schools across the Central Coast. Hollister vs. Branham - Thursday, Aug. 29, 7:15 p.m. King's Academy vs. Aptos - Friday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Alisal vs. Monterey - Friday, Aug. 30,...
Sharks' Logan Couture: Not skating yet
Couture (groin) is working out but has not started skating yet, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday. Per general manager Mike Grier, things remain according to Couture's recovery plan. It's not a particularly encouraging development to hear Couture isn't skating with just a month before training camp. As such, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed part of the preseason schedule at a minimum. The 35-year-old was limited to just six games last season, so it'll likely take him some time to get back up to speed once he hits the ice again.
Softball Hires Kaitlyn ‘Kat’ Guevara as New Pitching Coach
Santa Clara University has appointed Kaitlyn "Kat" Guevara as the new assistant softball coach, bringing over five years of collegiate coaching experience. She comes from Monterey Peninsula College, where she served as head coach, and previously worked at West Valley College as an assistant and interim head coach. Guevara aims to leverage her extensive background in pitching and hitting instruction to enhance the Broncos' program.
Santa Clara Unified: Bracher Elementary Modernization PLA Pilot
School is in session. The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees had a construction-themed meeting to discuss the Project Labor Agreement for Bracher Elementary School as well as pool construction at Santa Clara and Wilcox high schools. Project Labor Agreement. At the Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting, the Board got a...
Matriculation renews core tenets for new year
Students and staff gathered for their return to school at Matriculation Day, hearing speeches that welcomed the Class of 2028 and highlighted Harker’s values in the Zhang Gymnasium last Friday. Frosh entered the gym to the applause of seniors, juniors and sophomores. Head of School Brian Yager then reflected...
San Jose house fire victim gives update on Lucky the dog, Cali the cat
(KRON) — A dog named Lucky and a calico cat named Cali were rescued by firefighters from a burning San Jose house this week. On Friday, fire victim Christopher Saplala said a second dog died in the blaze, and his surviving pets were severely injured from smoke and flames. “We are fighting to save our […]
San Jose small business owner asks for help finding stolen work van
A small business owner in San Jose is asking for help after his work van was stolen. The owner, Gerardo Santillan, said the van was parked in front of his home on Rutland Avenue when it was stolen overnight earlier this week. Santillan said the van was filled with tools...
CHP recovers $450,000 in stolen goods from Oakland fencing operation
A California Highway Patrol retail theft task force recovered nearly a half-million dollars in stolen merchandise from a home in Oakland and arrested a resident following a month-long investigation, the agency said Friday.In July CHP investigators began a probe into a criminal network responsible for a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the CHP's Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) said in a press statement.Investigators identified suspects in an illicit fencing operation based in an Oakland home after conducting surveillance operations, the CHP said. After obtaining search warrants, CHP investigators and San Ramon...
Sunnyvale buys land to build affordable housing
Sunnyvale has a unique strategy to support affordable housing development: purchasing the land for developers. Most recently, as part of a $29.5 million roundup of affordable housing expenditures, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously approved spending $12.5 million to buy a lot at 1171 Sonora Court, to help developers MidPen Housing build 170 affordable apartments. It will be the sixth 100% affordable housing development in Sunnyvale where the city government owns the land. City officials and advocates said government land ownership helps keep the property affordable over the long term.
Silicon Valley school district pauses contract with 'energy healer' after parental concern
Mountain View Whisman School District made the decision after the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 4,500-student K-8 district was paying $189,000 in exchange for 160 meditation sessions.
Expectations for new Arizona assistant head and RB coach Alonzo Carter
After seven seasons at San Jose State, Alonzo Carter moved with new Arizona head coach Brent Brennan to Tucson. Carter is the running back and assistant head coach for Arizona. Before being hired by Brennan at San Jose State, Carter was the head coach at Contra Costa Community College. Carter...
1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports Wins Best of Show at 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
It's a unique pick this year. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, one of the world’s most prestigious automotive events, has crowned its 2024 Best of Show winner, and this year’s honor goes to a beautifully preserved 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports. Owned by Fritz Burkard of The Pearl Collection, this exquisite vehicle represents not just a triumph in automotive restoration but a significant moment in the history of the Concours itself.
California rooftop solar subsidy to cost $8.5 billion a year, says ratepayer advocate
(Reuters) - A California residential solar subsidy will cost ratepayers who do not have rooftop panels about $8.5 billion annually by the end of this year, contributing to higher electricity rates for consumers, according to an analysis published on Thursday by the top U.S. solar state's ratepayer advocate.
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