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For new Stanford coach Kate Paye, following Tara VanDerveer is a tall task
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kate Paye walked into the Stanford women’s basketball office on a recent Friday morning moments after hanging up the phone with former star and Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike and who does she see but another former star in WNBA rookie Cameron Brink. This is a regular day for Paye, being surrounded by such greatness, support and familiarity. And she understands how unique her situation is as the Cardinal’s first-year coach with so many connections and logistics already firmly in place as she takes over for Tara VanDerveer. No new staff to hire. No uprooting and moving her young family. No familiarizing herself with an entirely new athletic department. “I think it’s a really unusual situation and a real blessing,” Paye said.
Bosić and and Poletaev Earn Player of the Week Honors
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State men’s water polo swept this week’s WCC Player of the Week awards as Mateja Bosić was named Player of the Week and Alexey Poletaev was named Newcomer of the Week, announced by the conference on Tuesday. Bosić tallied 18...
Despite exorbitant cost of living, California has some of the nation's lowest property tax rates
A recent report from Redfin reveals a complex picture of property taxes across the U.S., with nearly every major metro experiencing increases since 2019. While Florida is home to three of the five metros with the most significant hikes, California’s property tax situation remains relatively stable compared to high-tax states like New York and New Jersey. In fact, San Jose ranks as the fourth highest in the nation for median monthly property taxes at $782, trailing only Nassau County, NY ($905), Newark, NJ ($848), and New York City ($821).
Major California Region has 20 Paratransit services to help riders of all abilities take transit
OAKLAND, CA – Caltrans District 4 is committed to ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible highways in the Bay Area, with a particular focus on accessibility for all residents. The district is actively promoting a range of paratransit services available through over 20 local agencies, aimed at supporting those with mobility challenges.
Work-from-home impacting traffic congestion across California, not all cities see a decrease
Remote work has changed commuting patterns in California and across the U.S., but its impact on traffic congestion is complex. Since 2019, work-from-home rates in California cities like San Diego, Fresno, and San Jose have increased significantly, with San Diego showing a 120% rise in telecommuting and experiencing a 12% drop in congestion. Fresno saw similar benefits with a 10% drop in congestion and a 4.9% increase in remote work adoption.
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