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Three Arrested and Charged in Connection With San Jose's 15th Homicide
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has made significant headway in the investigation of the city's 15th homicide of the year, a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of an adult male at an apartment complex on Blossom River Way back in May. According to the San Jose Police Department, three suspects, Nuuvali Lafo, Isaac Noa, and Jason Vaavaai, have been arrested and booked for murder following the event that occurred on May 26.
Rotten Robbie gasoline station owner buys several San Jose buildings
SAN JOSE — The owner of the Rotten Robbie gasoline station chain has bought several San Jose buildings in a deal that tops $35 million, public records show. Robinson Oil Corp. has purchased several buildings on Charter Park Drive in south San Jose, paying $38.8 million for the properties, according to documents filed on July 15 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.
NEWS RELEASE: San José City Manager Welcomes New Deputy City Manager to the City’s Leadership Team
San José City Manager Welcomes New Deputy City Manager to the City’s Leadership Team. Jennifer Schembri’s broad knowledge of the organization and diplomatic skills will help create stronger partnerships. SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 18, 2024) – After a nationwide recruitment, City Manager Jennifer Maguire has promoted Jennifer Schembri...
Four Former Mountain West Players Selected in UFL College Draft
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Four former Mountain West players were selected in the United Football League’s 2024 UFL College Draft on Wednesday, including two first-round picks. Former San José State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro was the first MW player off the board, as the record-setting signal-caller went with the...
Watsonville man arrested for DUI after chase with CHP
WATSONVILLE, Calif. — California Highway Patrol said that they arrested a man from Watsonville after he took them on a chase. This occurred Wednesday morning, CHP officers said they observed a black Jeep SUV going above the speed limit on south Highway 1 near Rio Del Mar Boulevard. In...
Tips on Applying For College
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — College is a big leap for everyone to get a higher education after high school. It all starts with applying to the right schools, which can be challenging for some at first. But with the right guidance, students can take their first steps towards a brighter future.
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.
Los Gatos park improvements to fill equity gaps
Dead, dry grass and tree stumps covering a corner of a popular Los Gatos neighborhood park will be transformed into a new grove thanks to a financial boost. Live Oak Manor Park, a roughly 4.1-acre, narrow strip of land nestled between homes and utility poles, will be replanted with a centennial grove and a meandering... The post Los Gatos park improvements to fill equity gaps appeared first on San José Spotlight.
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.
Miryam Villarreal moves to KSTS 48
Miryam Villarreal has joined KSTS Telemundo 48 as an anchor and multimedia journalist. She will debut on Noticiero Telemundo 48 on Monday, July 22. The Emmy Award-winning journalist moves to the San Jose station from Sacramento, where she was an anchor and reporter for Noticiero Telemundo California since January 2023. That regional newscast aired on Telemundo’s Sacramento and Fresno stations.
Water Polo Receives ACWPC Superior Academic Distinction, 11 Individual Honors
WASHINGTON – The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) released its 2024 Women's All-Academic Awards on Wednesday, which includes 11 members of the Saint Francis water polo team. The Red Flash finished with a 3.48 team GPA, earning a superior distinction. Six members of the team earned outstanding...
Chaparral Ranch location in Woodside remains open
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With the shutdown of Chaparral Ranch in San Francisco, stables owned by the Chaparral Corporation continue to operate in Wunderlich Park in Woodside but a renewal of its contract in 2025 is still pending. Chaparral Corporation is a stable management company that recently shut...
How San Mateo's new street closure has helped some businesses and hurt others
San Mateo is one of many Bay Area cities trying to revitalize its downtown. While they are having some success, not everyone likes the way they've gone about it, closing two city blocks to cars.It started out as a pilot program after the pandemic -- pushing cars away from two city blocks in downtown San Mateo and allowing pedestrians to be in the driver's seat, so to speak."It'll be closed the next three to five years and we're making the best of it," said Mackenzie Jakoubek executive director of the Downtown San Mateo Association.She oversees 550 businesses in the area,...
Watch: The Rolling Stones Dust Off “Far Away Eyes” in Santa Clara
Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RS — Last night, July 17, The Rolling Stones blew through Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. with the penultimate program in itsHackney Diamonds world tour. For this second-to-last date in the sprawling, memorable series that bridged the band’s countless iconic eras in a global celebration of its legacy, the Stones honored the occasion with a tour debut performance of the classic “Far Away Eyes.”
Santa Clara Councilmembers Attack Recent Grand Jury Report and Grand Jurors (and More)
On Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council reviewed the most recent Civil Grand Jury report entitled “Outplayed.”. The report was released last month. The Grand Jury evaluated the 10-year-old stadium deal and concluded that the team “outplayed” the City. The 49er Five were not happy with...
Palo Alto high schoolers create initiative to educate, promote health equity
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jaslynn Lee, sophomore at Palo Alto High School, has always been interested in health care– especially after seeing firsthand how a lack of proper care can affect people experiencing homelessness in the Bay Area. So she and Yuyou Zhang, junior at Gunn High...
AI, Fraud, Delinquency & Growth Strategies: Dive Deep at Eltropy's Leadership Summit
Three-day event at picturesque Sundance Mountain Resort brings rising delinquency, AI, fraud, and more to the forefront at the exclusive gathering. SANTA CLARA, Calif., – July 17, 2024 – Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), announced its third annual Leadership Summit, scheduled for August 26 - 28, 2024, at the picturesque Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah. This exclusive event brings together C-suite executives and leaders from credit unions and community banks for an immersive experience focused on innovation, growth, and the future of community financial services.
Los Gatos Junior All Star team’s remarkable season comes to end in NorCal State Tournament
Andre Torres won’t be forgetting the marvelous season the Los Gatos Little League Junior All Star team’s had this year any time soon. The squad advanced to the NorCal State Tournament for the fourth consecutive season. They also did it as under-11 All Stars, U12 Majors and U13...
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