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California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP
(The Center Square) - The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus as “retribution” for leaving the Democratic Caucus. While Senate Democratic leaders say it’s standard to remove individuals from committees to figure out how to maintain appropriate party balance in committees, the Latino Caucus says State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, a Latina woman, was removed from the group just for being a Republican. ...
Why is my California DMV car registration so expensive?
(KRON) — Are you one of the millions of registered car owners in California who recently paid their annual vehicle registration fee? You might have been taken aback by the immense price tag of having your car registered in the state — especially if you recently purchased a new car. For those spending hundreds — […]
Wesley Hunt warns voters to view Harris-Walz ticket as ‘radicals’
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) said voting for Vice President Kamala Harris would bring the “lawlessness” seen in California to every city and town in the nation. Hunt cited the “defund the police” movement during the summer of 2020, which gained momentum shortly after the death of George Floyd. The Texas congressman referenced how Harris and […]
SVCT’s ‘A Comedy of Tenors’ opens Aug. 23
The stage is set: one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong?. It’s 1930s Paris, and opera producer Henry Saunders (Jason Harris) is planning the concert of the century—as long as he can keep the amorous Italian superstar Tito Merelli (Doug Brook) and his hot-blooded wife Maria (Andy Kline) from causing runaway chaos.
San Jose Police Officer Reportedly Charged with Domestic Violence
A San Jose police officer has been brought up on multiple charges for the alleged ongoing domestic abuse of his now-pregnant partner. In a press release, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced that Timothy Hackney, 31, of Morgan Hill, has been charged with firing his duty weapon inside his home, false imprisonment, and assault.
Tiny homes may house jail diversion program for mentally ill in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Controversy is brewing over some tiny homes near Monterey and Bernal in San Jose. The existing tenants may soon be moved out, to make way for a jail diversion program for the mentally ill. Neighbors are upset, saying they feel like there hasn't been enough time...
Time Magazine's Kid of the Year includes a 13-year-old honoree from San Jose
Time announced their 2024 Kid of the Year, and while that title goes to a teenager in Virginia, one honoree is a 13-year-old girl from San Jose. Shanya Gill of Santa Clara County created a way to alert people of fires before one starts, the news magazine reported. She “couldn’t stop thinking about...
988 awareness campaign launched in Santa Clara Co. for those needing help with mental health issues
In an emergency, most know to call 911, but not as many know when to call 988.Officials in one Bay Area county want that to change.Since 2022, 988 has been the suicide and crisis lifeline. That number is a simplified version of what many called a difficult number to remember.People are encouraged to call if they're experiencing thoughts of suicide, experiencing mental health-related distress, worried about the mental well-being of a loved one or need emotional support.On the other end of the line are staff and volunteers trained to help.TAKE ACTION: Get help with mental health issues"They're mental health community...
West Nile virus mosquitoes found in San Jose
(KRON) – Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in the ZIP code 95123 of San Jose, according to Santa Clara County Vector Control District. Around 10 p.m. on Aug. 20, the mosquito management program will utilize truck-mounted equipment to reduce adult mosquito populations. According to the county, the district aims to prevent […]
Porcella and Leal: Valley Water is working to improve fish habitat
During the past year, Valley Water biologists and other people spotted numerous Chinook salmon, juvenile steelhead and other fish species in waterways across Santa Clara County. Many of these fish were swimming and spawning in sections of creeks and rivers where Valley Water has completed habitat improvement projects specifically designed to benefit and support these species.
Salinas police arrest murder and carjacking suspect as victim's family grieves.
It was early on Sunday morning, just after 7am on Aug. 11, when Saul Guadalupe Santos was checking his car parked on North Main Street in Salinas. At 7:10am, Salinas police responded to reports of a man down in the roadway. They discovered Guadalupe Santos, 58, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Natividad Medical Center but died from his injuries.
Fowler Packing's Kiah Ruvalcaba Discusses Besties Awards Win for Best Email Ad Campaign
FRESNO, CA - In an industry as vibrant as ours, it can prove challenging to stand out. Not so for Fowler Packing, who walked away from our annual Besties Awards in Monterey, California, with a Bestie for Best Email Ad Campaign. “Our team is inspired by current trends and the...
Hollister police to conduct checkpoint
Information provided by the Hollister Police Department. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 16th, 2024 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. In recent...
Man arrested for attempted arson in Seaside
SEASIDE, Calif. — A man was booked into Monterey County Jail Friday for arson in Seaside, per the Monterey County Jail. Irving Antonio Flores Portillo, 34, was seen by a community member trying to light a brush on fire with a small blow torch, per Seaside police Chief Nick Borges.
1965 Ford Mustang Formerly Owned By Tom Petty Heads To Auction
Tom Petty was one of the most accomplished musicians of the modern era, selling more than 80 million records in his career and churning out number one hits multiple times over the years. Sadly, Petty passed away back in 2017 at the age of 66, but now, a pretty cool car that he once owned – this 1965 Ford Mustang convertible – is set to be auctioned off very soon.
Silicon Valley screens high school athletes for silent killer
It’s a silent killer that could happen to any high school student: sudden cardiac arrest. One school district wants to make sure it prevents another tragedy. The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is the second public school district in the state to require heart screenings for all student athletes, 16 years after Los Gatos High School student and football player Michael Halpin collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2008. The nonprofit Kyle J. Taylor Foundation has expanded the program into the district after its initial launch in the Campbell Union High School District two years ago. The nonprofit is now working to implement the screenings statewide.
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