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Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities Rank Among America’s Best Nursing Homes Again
Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities have been recognized by Newsweek as among the best in the country for the second consecutive year . Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025 ranked Alameda’s facilities as #1 in Alameda County and 14th in California among nursing homes with more than 150 beds.
This Harry Potter-style cubby under the stairs is for rent in San Jose. Here's why
A Harry Potter-style space under the stairs is available to rent, not in the wizarding world, but in San Jose.The person renting it out, Jason, doesn't want to be identified as he's not allowed to sublet his one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit."I wish I could find some other name for it because I don't really care about Harry Potter that much, I'm much more of a Lord of the Rings guy. But uh - it's just a place to sleep," Jason said.He said rent increased in August to nearly $1,800.MORE: Would you pay $700 a month to sleep in a pod? Tech...
55-Hour Lane Closures on California's U.S. 101 for Median Barrier Upgrades
Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 has announced a 55-hour lane closure on U.S. 101 for median barrier upgrades, effective from Friday, October 25, at 10:00 PM until Monday, October 28, at 5:00 AM. The closures will impact both northbound and southbound express lanes over a 2.5-mile stretch, from the San Mateo/Santa Clara County line to Whipple Avenue. This closure marks the seventh of nine planned 55-hour single lane closures aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency.
49ers spend millions in Santa Clara council races
Special interest groups have sunk millions of dollars into November’s Santa Clara city elections to decide its future government. The San Francisco 49ers have spent the most money supporting who the team wants sitting on the City Council, burning $2.5 million so far. Other special interest groups include the Santa Clara Police Officers Association, Santa Clara Firefighters Union and developer Related Santa Clara. The police union is the second largest spender and has put about $58,570 into council races. The 49ers have been primarily spending to oppose candidates backed by Mayor Lisa Gillmor and the police union — and support its preferred candidates. Meanwhile, the police union has been spending to support its endorsed slate and oppose others.
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