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Los Gatos Creek Trail Fire Fuel Reduction Work July 29 - August 29
The Santa Clara County Fire Department will be doing fire fuels reduction work along the Los Gatos Creek Trail from July 29 through August 29, 2024. The Trail will be closed from the Main Street Bridge to the Lexington Reservoir dam face from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29 and every Tuesday through Thursday through the end of August.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
San Jose man who shot unarmed Airbnb guest gets 15 years prison
A San Jose man who was convicted of shooting an unarmed college student staying at an Airbnb in 2022 will spend more than a decade in prison, prosecutors announced Thursday.According to Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, a judge sentenced 68-year-old Mark Henry Waters to 15 years. Waters was convicted in March of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with the October 2022 incident.During the trial, Waters argued that the gun went off accidentally. At sentencing, he urged the court for a sentence of probation.In a statement Thursday, Rosen called the sentence a "sensible verdict for a senseless...
In season at Andy’s Orchard
Fans of fresh, ripe and local fruit will want to venture to Andy’s Orchard in east Morgan Hill before the short stone fruit harvest is complete in a few weeks. Owned and operated by renowned grower Andy Mariani, the orchard off Half Road features many unique, rare and boutique varieties—many developed by Mariani himself—of plums, peaches, nectarines and pluots. Earlier this summer, Mariani’s tree-ripened cherries and apricots flew off the shelves at the farm’s fruit stand at 1615 Half Road.
Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier
Running routine errands turned out to be a life-changing experience for a man who bought a California Lottery Scratchers ticket in Whittier recently. Saul Montero stopped by Prime Liquor Mart while taking care of personal business one afternoon and became an instant millionaire when he purchased a Multiplier Craze Scratchers game. “Montero uncovered the top […]
Here's why Gov. Newsom is urging Oakland to update strict police pursuit policy
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland city leaders to revise the city's police pursuit policy.He sent a letter to Mayor Sheng Thao, the City Council, and the police department.MORE: Gov. Newsom says CHP expanding patrols to reduce crime in Oakland"CHP has brought to my attention that they observed criminals often fleeing with impunity because it's common knowledge that the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy allows vehicle pursuits in only very limited circumstances," Newsom said in the letter. "I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances."This comes just two weeks after Governor Newsom deployed more CHP officers in Oakland to help crack down on crime.At least 20 CHP officers are patrolling seven days a week.MORE: San Francisco police commission votes to expand powers for chasing suspectsThe Oakland police commission is reviewing the current policy and could recommend changes in the fall.Oakland has had the same police pursuit policy since 2014.Mayor Thao says she is "grateful to the Governor and CHP for their continued partnership to build a safer Oakland." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Civil Grand Jury Communications Remain off Limits in Becker Trial
The judge in the perjury trial of Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker ruled on three important subpoenas while also giving insight into how the court is likely to view one of the defense’s tactics. Judge Benjamin Williams struck down a motion that would have compelled The San Francisco...
PG&E profits soar, powered by increases in electricity and gas revenue
OAKLAND — PG&E profits soared during its second quarter, powered by higher monthly bills that are rising far faster than the Bay Area’s overall inflation rate. During the April through June second quarter, PG&E posted a profit of $520 million — up 28.1% from the utility titan’s profits from the same three-month period the year before, the company reported Thursday.
Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.The Magical Bridge Playground at Red Morton Community Park in Redwood CIty is an innovative playground where you can stomp your feet to hear drums and wave your hands to "play" the harp.The sensory experience is part of a dream come true for Olenka Villarreal. "It really brings the community together in a most magical way," she said.Thanks to Villarreal, people of all abilities can enjoy the playground where guests in wheelchairs can...
San Jose police union works to remove judge from criminal cases
In a rare move, the San Jose police union is pushing to get a judge removed from hearing criminal cases, saying he is releasing suspects who shouldn’t be out on the streets. Because of bail reform, judges in California have been releasing more and more suspects on their own recognizance before their trial dates, but in a letter to the district attorney, the San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) said some of the suspects are violent and a danger to the community.
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