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New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
Former Santa Clara Co. Sheriff captain found guilty in gun bribery scheme
(KRON) — A former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office captain, James Jensen, 47, was found guilty by a jury related to felony bribery and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, the former captain was convicted for his role in a scheme to have AS Solutions Inc. — an […]
NBC Bay Area: Feds investigating Santa Clara County Office of Education’s use of Head Start funds
Investigators from the federal Head Start program visited the Santa Clara County Office of Education in person as part of an on-going process to determine if federal funds were used to pay salaries and other expenses for non-Head Start employees. The post NBC Bay Area: Feds investigating Santa Clara County Office of Education’s use of Head Start funds appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Public memorial mass for beloved Monterey restaurant co-owner to be held
MONTEREY, Calif. — Rosine's Restaurant announced they will be holding a memorial mass on Thursday morning in honor of co-owner Rosine Culcasi. All are welcome to attend. Rosine passed away on Tuesday, July 9, peacefully at her home. She was 85. The Culcasi Family said in a statement:. The...
San Benito Wildfire Community hosting a meeting
Information provided by the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Wildfire season is here and, as a community, we need to be prepared! Residents of San Juan Bautista and Aromas areas are encouraged to participate on July 17th, 2024, from 5:30-8:00 pm at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista for a Community Meeting to hear about and contribute to the San Benito Wildfire Resilience Program. The program partners are facilitating the 10-year update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for the residents of San Benito County, last updated in 2010. As wildfire frequency and severity continues to increase, it is more important than ever for our communities to have a plan in place to prepare for, reduce the risk of, and adapt to wildland fire events. Click HERE for event details and registration, which can also be viewed on the attached image.
Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show
SOLEDAD — Despite soaring temperatures, the City of Soledad successfully hosted the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser. “Huge thank you to all the people, groups and organizations that helped make Hot Summer Days 2024 successful,” stated the City on social media. “We were so pleased to see people from all over come into Soledad to celebrate. It was definitely a HOT summer day!”
Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development
Cupertino has waived millions of dollars of development fees for the largest housing development in its history after years of disputes — bringing the city closer to filling the void at the former Vallco Town Center. The Cupertino City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to waive roughly $77 million in developer fees for The Rise in... The post Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Winning SuperLotto Plus lottery ticket sold in San Jose
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $54 million. There was one ticket sold matching five numbers, but missing the Mega number, in San Jose at a 7-eleven in...
San Jose State putting plastic coyotes on football field to scare off geese
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields."It's never been as bad as it's been, really, the last couple of years," said SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya. "I'm not sure if it's a new migration pattern or where these geese are coming from, but there's certainly been an uptick in geese and geese offerings."Flocks of geese have been descending on the football team's practice fields throughout the summer, which means staff members were spending more than two...
Tech and business leaders gather for San Jose AI conference
At the Reuters Momentum AI Summit in San Jose, thought leaders from diverse industries convened Wednesday to explore the transformative potential and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The summit drew representatives from companies ranging from Coca-Cola to Verizon, all seeking to leverage AI's advancements.Jacob McWilliam works with Autogen AI, a service focused on streamlining complex proposals. He was enthusiastic about AI's impact on his field."It was quite mind blowing. I was very excited to come on board and make an impact here," he explained.Among the attendees are giants like Adobe, each eager to exchange insights and strategies as AI reshapes their...
Residents rally to save redwood
Kathryn Akatiff has been living in her home in Old Palo Alto for more than six decades and one of her favorite features of the neighborhood is its wealth of trees. “I have a strong affinity for trees and as I walk around, over the decades, there are certain trees that I stop and look at and they’re like my old friends,” Akatiff said.
Two pedestrians struck, injured by driver outside Sharon Heights Safeway
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Menlo Park police and fire departments closed off the intersection of Sharon Park Drive and Sharon Road after two pedestrians were struck and injured by a driver around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday. The two injured pedestrians were transported to the hospital with non-life...
Sunnyvale resident shot at during attempted car theft
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - An attempted vehicle theft in Sunnyvale ended in gunfire early Wednesday when a resident confronted the suspects. The incident occurred at about 4:46 a.m. on the 700 block of San Pablo Avenue. Several suspects were attempting to steal a car parked in front of a house when...
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