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3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes in Santa Clara County
(KRON) — A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Santa Clara County on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is between Jumpoff Creek and East Fork Coyote Creek, in the east part of Santa Clara County. It is about 15.5 miles northeast of Morgan Hill. The quake happened at […]
Dutch Goose forced to close by health inspector, back open on Friday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dutch Goose in Menlo Park was forced to close on Wednesday, July 17, by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services due to the presence of “vermin, rodents, insects, birds or animals,” according to the department’s website. An inspector with the...
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
The Town Palo Alto Replaced (pt. 1)
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The beautiful city of Palo Alto is home to one of the world’s great educational institutions- Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to simply as Stanford. Additionally, it’s home to one of the premier healthcare institutions- Stanford University Hospital. Palo Alto is...
Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
New Santa Clara County DA dashboard shows backlog of criminal cases
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office launched a new public data dashboard on its website Thursday to increase transparency about the outcomes of criminal cases. “These numbers show the reality of our criminal justice system, highlighting what we are doing right and what can be improved,” District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Transparency should not […]
Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights
The FBI probe into a Bay Area recycling hauler — and the showdown between its owner and another influential Vietnamese figure — has sent a ripple through one of Santa Clara County’s hottest elections. It’s also revealing how two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful Vietnamese figures are backing competing Vietnamese American political candidates in a... The post Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara Councilmembers Attack Recent Grand Jury Report and Grand Jurors (and More)
On Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council reviewed the most recent Civil Grand Jury report entitled “Outplayed.”. The report was released last month. The Grand Jury evaluated the 10-year-old stadium deal and concluded that the team “outplayed” the City. The 49er Five were not happy with...
Opening of Sango Court in Milpitas Heralds New Chapter for Residents and Homeless Communities
Amid continuous concerns over the Bay Area's housing crisis, Milpitas has marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of Sango Court. This affordable housing complex promises to offer relief to scores of residents in dire need of stable accommodation. Among the new tenants is Angelique Chisom, who, after eight tumultuous years of homelessness, found sanctuary in what she now calls home at Sango Court. According to the County of Santa Clara, Chisom has shared her journey, saying, "It was rough, real rough," reflecting on the period she spent without a permanent place to lay her head. Chisom credits the nonprofit Abode Services for helping her to finally "be able to get a place on my own again."
Bay Area Democrats unsettled by GOP convention, Pres. Biden's stumbles
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Republican National Convention ended Thursday, leaving some Bay Area Democrats deeply concerned.To understand their reactions, we spoke with Jeffrey Kwong, president of the Harvey Milk Democratic Club in San Francisco. He's one of many Democrats who paid close attention to the convention."We can knock on RNC for all we want but people are energized. It's something between a carnival and a freak show so people are energized and ready to fight and we don't have the same type of enthusiasm," Kwong said.Kwong's opinion about President Biden's campaign is not new. Back in January, his club decided...
Public comment period opens for Woodside’s fifth housing element draft
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The fifth draft of Woodside’s housing element is now open for public comment from July 16 through July 23. The Town Council will be reviewing the draft at its meeting on July 23 at 7 p.m. in Independence Hall. Comments on the housing...
Summer movie screenings return to downtown San Jose
Summer in San Jose has brought back the classics: a scorching heat wave, crowded conventions and an almost decade-long tradition of outdoor movies. In partnership with the city’s Viva Parks program, the San Jose Downtown Association is hosting Starlight Cinema — a seasonal summer event that provides free movie showings on Saturday evenings in St.... The post Summer movie screenings return to downtown San Jose appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Hospital Operator Backs Off Closure of East San José Trauma Center After Public Outcry
Following months of outcry from residents and county officials, leaders of the Regional Medical Center in East San José are backing off plans to shutter the hospital’s trauma center and cut other services. Although the hospital announced Friday morning that it would preserve its trauma center, severe heart...
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