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Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
Surgeon operates on wrong side of hip in San Luis Obispo
An orthopedic surgeon operated on the wrong side of an elderly woman’s hip at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo this summer, resulting in the woman needing a second surgery, according to hospital staff. In early May, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital temporarily closed down all surgical facilities...
Police officers who killed Pacifica woman cleared of wrongdoing
(KRON) — Two Pacifica Police Department officers who killed an armed woman were cleared of wrongdoing by the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. Michelle Arrais, 50, was fatally shot by officers March 27 on Francisco Boulevard near her home. Police were called to the area by Arrais’ son who reported that his […]
VOSD Podcast: Mega Shelter Faces Uphill Battle
Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to open the city’s largest homeless shelter yet is approaching a pivotal moment Monday, when the City Council will finally vote on the plan. Reporter Lisa Halverstadt joined the podcast to explain why many analysts are skeptical about the 30-year lease deal, and why some activists fear its the wrong fit for the city’s current homelessness needs.
Alexander Massialas Named Head Coach of Stanford Fencing
STANFORD, Calif. – Alexander Massialas has been named head coach of the Stanford fencing program, as announced by Bernard Muir, the Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics. Massialas is currently in Paris, France, set to compete in his fourth Olympics with Team USA. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to...
Public comment period opens for Woodside’s fifth housing element draft
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The fifth draft of Woodside’s housing element is now open for public comment from July 16 through July 23. The Town Council will be reviewing the draft at its meeting on July 23 at 7 p.m. in Independence Hall. Comments on the housing...
Puppy reunited with family after armed robbery in San Jose
(KRON) – A furry friend was returned to his caregivers after being stolen in an armed robbery, according to the San Jose Police Department. The armed robbery occurred at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A couple was with their four-month-old Shih Tzu puppy when they were robbed at gunpoint for their dog. The husband bought the […]
Public Agenda: To stripe or not to stripe
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CITY COUNCIL … The council is not meeting this week. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION … The commission plans to consider adding pickleball striping to courts at Terman Park for use by Fletcher Middle School students. It also plans to hear an update about improvements at Foothills and Arastradero nature preserves. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 999 3789 9745.
Express: Man arrested after kidnap attempt at Sequoia High | Air District extends air quality advisory through Saturday
Our inbox is always open. If you want to contribute a photo to our newsletter or if you have a story idea, email us at editor@rwcpulse.com. The Town Palo Alto Replaced (pt. 1) Let’s examine what preceded Palo Alto and why Mayfield is no longer there. Air District extends...
Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask
BOSTON (AP) — The former senior manager of special operations for eBay Inc.’s. global security team was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that included sending a preserved fetal pig, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book on surviving the loss of a spouse to a Massachusetts couple’s home.
Truck plunges into creek in Watsonville
END OVER END Tow operators from Chaz Towing work on a plan to haul a GMC Sierra pickup out of Corralitos Creek on July 17. The California Highway Patrol said a Watsonville man was driving eastbound on East Lake Avenue just south of Holohan Road around 2:30pm when he lost control. The early 2000s model pickup veered off the road, blew through road sign and flipped end over end down the Corralitos Creek levee and landed on its roof. That’s when the driver got out and took off on foot along College Road. Thanks to witnesses, the CHP managed to catch up with the man, who has not been named, and arrest him on suspicion of DUI. No injuries were reported.The truck sustained major damage. The incident is still under investigation.
Redwood City Patrol Leads to Arrest of Man on Weapons and Drug Charges
Last Thursday, a routine patrol by the Redwood City Police Department’s Street Crime Suppression Team swiftly transitioned into an arrest rife with firearms and drug charges for a 25-year-old resident. Elijah Harrington, the man in question, was apprehended on the 2300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, an area frequented by locals in the heart of Redwood City, as reported by the Redwood City Police Department.
California Giant Berry Farms Sweetens the Deal for Foodservice Operators at International Fresh Produce Association's Upcoming Foodservice Conference; Tom Smith Comments
WATSONVILLE, CA - The highly anticipated Foodservice Conference, hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), is approaching quickly, and what would the foodservice arena be without fresh berries? California Giant Berry Farms is bringing its high-quality strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry portfolio to the show, inspiring attendees with opportunities to harness this staple category.
PV United flies across the pond to compete at Gothia Cup in Sweden | Youth soccer
A pair of teams from the PV United soccer club got the opportunity of a lifetime this week to showcase their skills in front of hundreds of soccer enthusiasts in Sweden. The 2006 girls’ and 2010 boys’ soccer teams competed in the Gothia Cup, an international youth association football tournament that featured 1,900 teams from 74 nations that played 5,000 games on 112 pitches.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
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