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San Jose veterans home operator dumped over poor conditions
Formerly homeless veterans living in poor conditions at a San Jose complex hope things get better with the change in nonprofit service providers. The property at 10. Kirk Ave. is home to dozens of veterans that have lived with black mildew, fire hazards and unsafe electrical systems, among other problems — issues that have been going on for years. Santa Clara County purchased it last year and promised to turn it around. Homeless Veterans Emergency Housing Facility, a nonprofit led by CEO Irvin Goodwin, provided case management and meals to veterans at the site, but the veterans lived in squalor. Two months ago the Veterans Administration, which had been been funding a majority of the programs, said it would not renew its contract with the nonprofit, and the contract expired on Monday.
Firefighters battle blaze at Wisconsin railroad tie recycling facility
CAMPBELL, Wis. (AP) — Firefighters spent all day Tuesday battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin. The fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Omaha Track in the town of Campbell on French Island, just outside La Crosse, multiple media outlets reported. The facility grinds up scrap railway ties and materials into chips that can be used as biofuel.
Hundreds of veterans expected at 2nd annual Stand Down event in Santa Clara Co.
Santa Clara County is getting ready to host hundreds of men and women who have served.This week, the county's Office of Veterans Services will host their second annual Stand Down event at the Fairgrounds.The free three-day resource fair is designed to support veterans and their families.PREVIOUS: Veterans will be connected to these key resources at Santa Clara Co.'s first 'Stand Down' eventOn July 8th and 9th, more than 50 providers will offer free food, haircuts, mental services, legal services, and more to veterans at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Here's what to know.Carissa Hardee is a Veteran Services Representative."It's important...
Everything Brent Pry said about Stanford, Miami controversy on Tuesday
For the better part of three days, the Virginia Tech airwaves have been flooded with controversy following the ACC's decision to overturn the Hokies game-winning touchdown against No. 7 Miami on Friday night. While fans have lamented over the decision, Brent Pry and the Hokies have been focused on turning...
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