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Stolen 6-Foot Metallic Rooster Statue Recovered in San Jose Park After Daylight Heist in Campbell
A brazen daylight robbery shook the California Home & Garden store in Campbell when two thieves made off with a six-foot tall, metallic rooster sculpture. In the aftermath, the Campbell Police Department, with a little help from the community and the San Jose Police Department, managed to recover the stolen goods, as was reported on their official Facebook page. The unique, hefty piece, weighing 85 to 95 pounds, was spotted at Roosevelt Park in San Jose and successfully returned, though the perpetrators remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
Aptos Inventor, Age 13, Thinks Big
Abigail Said, 13, keeps her family in mind while creating. This year, the Aptos Junior High student was awarded the Big Thinker Award at the California State Invention Convention, for her creation, “Deaf Alert.”. This is the 9th year of bringing young minds together through applied problem-solving. The invention...
San Jose water rate hikes could drop
The for-profit company feeding water to six Santa Clara County cities may agree to walk back its plan for a 22% water rate hike over three years. State officials are in the process of developing a settlement with the San Jose Water Company that would adjust its controversial January proposal, after residents during hearings this... The post San Jose water rate hikes could drop appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Mr. Morro Bay turns 99, still slings it
Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is currently on Amazon. I emailed Bill...
Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Sunday, July 21
–The Zac Brown Band performs in concert on Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. on the Chumash Grandstand Arena stage. There will be no opening act and the show will begin promptly at 7:30 pm. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series.
San Simeon Community Service District administrator misleads board
The interim general manager for the San Simeon Community Service District misled his board at their July meeting claiming he had collected all sewage processing payments from Hearst Castle, one of California State Parks most profitable properties. However, for more than a year, State Parks has not paid San Simeon...
Police Accuse Parolee Of Drug, Firearm Possession
A man was arrested in Redwood City earlier this month on suspicion of being a felon in possession of narcotics and a gun, according to police. On July 11, Redwood City officers arrested Elijah Harrington, 25, in the 2300 block of Massachusetts Avenue on suspicion of methamphetamine and firearm possession as a felon. Harrington was stopped for outstanding warrants and was searched, and police allege they found 2 ounces of meth.
Michele Rasmussen to take over as vice provost for student affairs
Michele Rasmussen, current dean of students in the university at the University of Chicago, will begin her new role as vice provost for student affairs at Stanford on Sept. 10. Rasmussen is “very keen” to meet new and returning Stanford students to hear about their expectations and experiences, she wrote...
Michigan continues to build with transfer Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State
After a few weeks of silence from Michigan coach Tracy Smith, he added his fifth transfer with outfielder Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State. Hamchuk announced his commitment on X Thursday to join the Wolverines after spending his first four years with the Spartans. Hamchuk enters the Michigan dugout with one year left of eligibility looking to provide depth both at the plate and in the outfield.
Meet Malcolm Harris, Author of “Palo Alto”
Last week, David Sacks addressed the crowd at the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, an event our Talk of the Bay host Chris Krohn has been covering [LINKS COMING SOON]. I strongly recommend reading Malcolm Harris’s book “Palo Alto” to understand how exactly we arrived at this point: how did we get from exporting Californian mining engineering expertise around the globe after the Gold Rush to the venture capitalists like Joe Londsdale and David Sacks impacting national politics?
DA won't charge Pacifica police officers
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office concluded that it will not file criminal charges against two Pacifica police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Pacifica resident Michelle Arrais on March 27, 2024, finding that the officers were justified in their use of lethal force. The shooting occurred outside...
For the Fridge: Los Altos 9s Win Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament
The Los Altos 9s All Stars from El Dorado Park won the Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament earlier this month, punching their ticket to the Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Galt, CA. Los Altos won a best-of-three state tourney with a pair of wins over fellow Long Beach squad Uptown....
Two separate homicides occurred in Fremont on Saturday
(KRON) – The Fremont Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred on Saturday. Fremont police officers responded to Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Boulevard regarding a shooting at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. Police located a woman who sustained a gunshot wound. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the scene […]
Creekside Inn developer revises housing project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A developer looking to build housing at the site of the Creekside Inn hotel has revised and refined its controversial plan to build two apartment complexes and a new hotel in Barron Park, according to an application submitted this week. The builder, Oxford Capital...
Juvenile Suspected of Vandalizing Pride Flag in Half Moon Bay Cited by Deputies
A juvenile suspect accused of vandalizing a pride flag in Half Moon Bay has been located and cited, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred last Friday evening, has prompted an investigation that may classify the act as a potential hate crime. This is not a standalone event—it's the third incident at this location in a year.
Tara VanDerveer, basketball trailblazer in Bay Area and beyond, looks back
If you want to find the winningest coach in the history of NCAA college basketball look no further than Maples Pavilion on the Stanford campus. Tara VanDerveer, the recently retired head coach of Stanford women’s basketball, earned 1,216 victories and three NCAA titles over the course of her nearly five-decade career — a remarkable run. VanDerveer’s obsession with basketball started young. In the 1960s in upstate New York, where she grew up, there were no girls’ leagues, so VanDerveer played with the boys, which frustrated...
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