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Caltrans Announces Full Daytime Closure of State Route 9 in Saratoga for Maintenance
Saratoga, CA — Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 has announced a full daytime closure of State Route 9 (SR-9) between Redwood Gulch Road and Sanborn Road in Saratoga, starting September 30 and continuing through October 30. The closure will be in effect Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
San Jose Expands Tiny Home Site to Tackle Homelessness Crisis, Doubling Capacity
In a bold move to address homelessness in South San Jose, the city is set to more than double the capacity of its Rue Ferrari tiny home site. By next year, 107 new units will be added, bringing the total to 270 beds, making Rue Ferrari the largest tiny home site in San Jose. This expansion, designed to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable, permanent housing, is a significant step in the city’s fight against the ongoing crisis.
Extra security at Bay Area synagogues as holiest days, Oct. 7 anniversary nears
With the holiest days in Judaism approaching and nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, Bay Area synagogues are on high alert. Last year, Rabbi Mark Bloom's biggest worry was finding enough chairs for the High Holidays. This year, it's making sure every door is locked twice. "This past year has undoubtedly been the most challenging I've ever had to face as a rabbi," he told CBS News Bay Area. With the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack coinciding with Judaism's holiest days, anxiety at Oakland's Temple Beth Abraham is at an all-time...
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