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2 arrested in California for shooting, killing man in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - North Las Vegas police accuse two men for the shooting and killing a man back in October 2023. Police said the deadly shooting happened on Saturday, Oct. 27 around 1:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of East Craig Road. When officers arrived, they found two men in their 20s suffering from gunshot wounds.
Sentence handed down in bizarre eBay cyberstalking conspiracy
(KRON) — A San Jose man who was part of a group of eBay employees who cyberstalked victims was sentenced Thursday, federal prosecutors announced. Brian Gilbert, 56, of San Jose, was senior manager for eBay's global security team when he and other eBay employees carried out a bizarre cyberstalking campaign targeting a married couple. Gilbert […]
Music@Menlo’s French-themed festival gets underway
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Music@Menlo artistic directors Wu Han and David Finckel begin planning the annual summer chamber music festival, set to start July 19 on the campus of Menlo School in Atherton, two years in advance. The three-week musical extravaganza, now in its 22nd season, involves myriad decisions about schedules, programs, repertoire and the hiring of dozens of musicians. But even the most careful advance planning can go awry when the unexpected, in the form of a musician’s departure, happens.
Auto burglaries leave Mountain View streets with strewn glass but few items stolen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A spate of auto burglaries on two residential streets in Mountain View left more than a dozen vehicles with smashed windows on Friday morning last week, although only a few items were taken from vehicles, according to the Mountain View Police Department. The break-ins...
Overnight goats: A herd of escaped goats snarls traffic along Alpine Road
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Portola Valley residents faced an unusual kind of traffic jam on Wednesday evening. Cars at the intersection of Alpine Road and Highway 280 slowed to a standstill as the road was taken over by a very large herd of escaped goats. “At first I...
Welcome to the ACC, Stanford Football
The ACC welcomed three new members to the conference on July 1, and one of those new members is the Stanford Cardinal. While Pitt and Stanford aren’t squaring off on the football field this season, it’s a series that will pick up for the fifth time in the coming seasons and for just the second time since the 1930s.
News Alert: Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student
Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student. Revelations that Julie Lythcott-Haims was in a relationship with a Stanford student in 2011, when she was a dean, have left her in political limbo. On Thursday, the Palo Alto council member told this publication that she is stepping down from three committees relating to youth and Stanford University.
14 cited for illegal contracting in Santa Clara undercover investigation: CSLB
(KRON) — The Contractors State License Board conducted an undercover sting operation in Santa Clara, citing over a dozen individuals falsely claiming to be licensed contractors. CSLB said the Campbell investigation, conducted from July 9 to 11, resulted in 14 individuals being cited. Citations were handed out to false contractors accepting bids over $500. According […]
Tech titans major donors in Silicon Valley recall effort
That's according to recent campaign filings from Count the Vote, the super PAC that directly paid for the Congressional District 16 recount that sent Assemblymember Evan Low to a November runoff election with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. Donors to the political action committee have been hidden -- until now.
Father took his own life after allegedly killing toddler whose body was found in recycling facility
FREMONT, Calif. (TCN) -- A 42-year-old father who reportedly took his own life has been identified as a suspect in the death of his 3-year-old daughter. According to the Fremont Police Department, Ellie Lorenzo’s mother reported her daughter missing on July 12. The mother reportedly said the young girl was supposed to be returned to her during a custody exchange that night.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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