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West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Mosquito pesticide to be sprayed in section of Martinez Friday
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night because of the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus there.The district said it will be spraying between dusk time -- approximately 7:50 p.m. -- and 11 p.m. in an area bordered on the north by the San Joaquin River, on the south by Pacheco Boulevard, on the east by Pacheco Creek and on the west by Embarcadero Street.The ultra-low volume pesticide will be sprayed by truck, according to the vector control district.In July, a man died from West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, the county's first death from the disease since 2006.More information on the district's efforts to control the mosquito population can be found at www.contracostamosquito.com.Contra Costa County residents can help identify areas of potential disease risk by reporting dead birds to the California Dead Bird Call Center at (877) 968-2473 or at westnile.ca.gov. Dead birds are often the first sign of West Nile virus in a particular area.
San Jose tiny homes could become jail diversion site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who...
Exploration Portal Opens at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is helping children discover patterns, proportion, scale, and symmetry at the intersection of math, science, and nature with its new outdoor educational play space. Exploration Portal’s eight interactive exhibits opened on June 13 and will provide endless opportunities for STEM-based discovery and learning in nature.
Shlurping up success: Student-run business wins big at national pitch competition
Peel back the bright yellow lid. Lean into the steaming cup of instant ramen. As you savor the scent of lemongrass broth wafting toward you, your mind might jump to popular commercial ramen brands. Think again. The cup before you belongs to none other than Shlurp Ramen, Harker’s latest student-run business to hit the market.
Sharks' Logan Couture: Not skating yet
Couture (groin) is working out but has not started skating yet, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday. Per general manager Mike Grier, things remain according to Couture's recovery plan. It's not a particularly encouraging development to hear Couture isn't skating with just a month before training camp. As such, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed part of the preseason schedule at a minimum. The 35-year-old was limited to just six games last season, so it'll likely take him some time to get back up to speed once he hits the ice again.
Matriculation renews core tenets for new year
Students and staff gathered for their return to school at Matriculation Day, hearing speeches that welcomed the Class of 2028 and highlighted Harker’s values in the Zhang Gymnasium last Friday. Frosh entered the gym to the applause of seniors, juniors and sophomores. Head of School Brian Yager then reflected...
Expectations for new Arizona assistant head and RB coach Alonzo Carter
After seven seasons at San Jose State, Alonzo Carter moved with new Arizona head coach Brent Brennan to Tucson. Carter is the running back and assistant head coach for Arizona. Before being hired by Brennan at San Jose State, Carter was the head coach at Contra Costa Community College. Carter...
2025 Ventura County RB Koen Glover has San Jose State connections
Koen Glover of Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure happens to live near a house featuring a San Jose State attachment. The Spartans have historically tapped into Ventura County regardless of the coaching regime. Now, this 2024 SJSU coaching staff welcomes back Oxnard's own Josh Irvin, who's taking over as outside linebackers coach.
San Jose house fire victim gives update on Lucky the dog, Cali the cat
(KRON) — A dog named Lucky and a calico cat named Cali were rescued by firefighters from a burning San Jose house this week. On Friday, fire victim Christopher Saplala said a second dog died in the blaze, and his surviving pets were severely injured from smoke and flames. “We are fighting to save our […]
San Jose small business owner asks for help finding stolen work van
A small business owner in San Jose is asking for help after his work van was stolen. The owner, Gerardo Santillan, said the van was parked in front of his home on Rutland Avenue when it was stolen overnight earlier this week. Santillan said the van was filled with tools...
Coming Soon: San Francisco’s Inaugural Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival
Bay Area surfers: there’s a special treat coming your way. Not talking about west swells groomed by indian summer offshores (although that should be inbound soon!). No, this is about the first-ever Ocean Beach Surf Film Festival, which is happening at the Balboa Theater in San Francisco from ...
San Francisco Bay Area Sees Uncommon August Showers, Temperatures to Rise Next Week
The San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a sprinkle of late August showers, unusual for a month typically marked by Mediterranean-like dryness. The National Weather Service's San Francisco Bay Area office reported light rain chances for today, with temperatures expected to rebound early next week. This turn in the weather comes as a low pressure system moves southeastward, temporarily disrupting the typical summer high-pressure patterns that keep the region dry.
How to watch Sylvan Esso and Poolside perform at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continues its 87th season of free concerts at San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove this weekend, but you don't need a ticket to enjoy the music live Saturday afternoon.Back in May, Stern Grove Festival organizers announced the full schedule of summer performances for 2024, including indie-rock headliners Tegan and Sara and Alex G, soul and funk favorites Chicano Batman and the Commodores, jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock and more. This weekend's Big Picnic fundraising concerts -- the first time the festival has expanded its fundraising efforts to cover two afternoon shows -- will feature indie electronic acts Sylvan Esso and Poolside on Saturday. Last year marked the first time CBS News Bay Area partnered with Stern Grove to broadcast and stream online most of the season's concerts. That partnership has continued this summer. Information on how to watch is below. Please note: Sunday's Big Picnic concert with Chaka Khan and Steel Pulse will not be broadcast or livestreamed. • What: Stern Grove Festival with Sylvan Esso and Poolside • Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024• Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Location: Stern Grove in San Francisco• On TV: KPIX+ 44 Cable 12• Online stream: Live at www.cbssf.com/live on CBSSF.com and on your mobile or streaming device.
People We Meet: A Palestinian liquor store clerk builds community on the corner
We met Imad while canvassing District 5 as part of our ongoing coverage of November’s supervisorial race. His wife’s chocolate chip cookies sit in a basket on the check-out counter. A faded magazine clipping of him and his three sons is tacked up between shelves of liquor. A sign outside encourages anyone who is hungry to inquire within, where a special rack of assorted foods is available for those in need.
Elon Musk’s split with San Francisco ends yearslong feud: ‘Good riddance’
Elon Musk and San Francisco will be parting ways in the coming weeks and it seems neither side will be shedding a tear. “I share the perspective that most San Franciscans have, which is good riddance,” City Attorney David Chiu told the New York Times. Chiu was a member of the city’s Board of Supervisors, which backed […]
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