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East Bay duo charged with San Jose Safeway gas scheme
(KRON) — Two East Bay men have been charged with a scheme in which stolen credit card data was used to steal thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from South Bay Safeway gas stations. Yuniel Cordero, 40, of Oakland, is accused of committing a string of fuel thefts from Safeway locations around San Jose, Santa […]
San Jose parents want new leadership in largest school district
Parents and community advocates are calling for new leadership in San Jose’s largest public school district following a county report that highlights numerous issues — which the district disputes. Community members spoke Thursday at a San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) board of trustees meeting, citing a Santa...
Movie chain shuts South Bay theaters as cinema chain’s fate turns murky
SAN JOSE — An independent movie theater company has closed its doors at two South Bay sites in abrupt moves triggered by what appears to be its owner’s implosion. ShowPlace ICON movie theaters in San Jose and Mountain View have ceased operations. The websites for the parent company as well as the websites for the two South Bay cinema houses have become inactive.
San Jose teen who drowned in San Joaquin River identified
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The 15-year-old boy who went missing and drowned in the San Joaquin River on Sunday was identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday. Teams searching for the missing teenager in the San Joaquin River recovered a body from the bottom of the river on Monday; the Fresno County Coroner’s Office […]
Cobb Earns Academic All-America Selection
STANFORD, Calif. – Graduate student Owen Cobb has been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America second team, it was announced on Tuesday. Including Cobb, five members of this year’s Academic All-America® Division I baseball team are earning a recognition for the second time. Jesse Barker (University of Central Arkansas) is the only player on this year’s first team to also be a first team honoree in 2023. Cobb repeats as a second team selection, previously earning the honor in 2023. Ryan Campos (Arizona State), Slade Wilks (Southern Mississippi), and Travis Bazzana (Oregon State) are on the first team this year after earning third team honors in 2023.
San Jose development advances despite historical significance
A former North San Jose Japanese farming area found to have historical significance, especially during World War II, could become home to more than 1,000 multi-family residences and commercial space. The San Jose Planning Commission is recommending city officials approve the nearly 23-acre development and demolish the Japanese farming structures, including barns, sheds and the... The post San Jose development advances despite historical significance appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Stanford and Cal officially say goodbye to the Pac-12 and hello to the ACC
By Ben Parker, CardinalSportsReport: On July 1st, 2024, Stanford and Cal were officially welcomed into the ACC as the newest members of the conference along with SMU. While they won’t officially be members of the league until August 2nd, the conference decided to get a jump on officially welcoming them as football media days will be happening later this month.
Empowering the future: LatinXTech brings STEM education to low-income areas
In the heart of Silicon Valley, technology is synonymous with opportunity. But students who can’t learn the fundamentals are often left behind, cutting them off from this field before they’ve even had a chance to try it. When Mountain View High School rising senior Ryan Tellado founded LatinXTech, he wanted to change that — so he went straight to the source of the problem.
Embattled recycling hauler supported former San Jose mayor’s interests
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The web of influence wielded by the owners of San Jose's primary recycling company -- now under an FBI microscope -- includes Silicon Valley's former mayor turned congressional candidate. California Waste Solutions, the company at the center of an FBI raid that included company executives and...
ACC Welcoming 3 New Teams to League
The ACC is welcoming three new teams. Two Former PAC-12 members are set to join in early August, and one former AAC team joined on July 1st. Cal, SMU, and Stanford are the newest members of the Atlantic Coastal Conference, and their arrival has changed the landscape of college basketball. With that said, how does this affect the rest of the conference? Will these new members rise to the top, or fall to the bottom of the standings? The ACC is one of the toughest college basketball conferences, and none of these newbies will have an easy in-conference schedule.
Where to find SF Bay Area July 4th parades, festivals and fireworks shows
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.Below is a rundown of confirmed events:PARADES AND PICNICSAlameda 10 a.m. The annual July 4th parade returns. There will be additional July 4th festivities held at the USS Hornet starting at 10 a.m. Event infoAmerican Canyon This year's parade starts at 3 p.m. at American Canyon Road and Elliot Drive, traveling north on Elliot Drive to Benton Way, ending at Community Park II where there will be a celebration with food trucks, live music and other activities. Event...
Bay Area heat wave could be 'deadly, historic' as parts of region face extreme weather next few days
Parts of the Bay Area will be experiencing triple digit heat for several days this week beginning on Tuesday.On Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said the Bay Area is headed into "an exceptionally dangerous situation" with the triple-digit heat wave."An exceptionally dangerous situation is underway as we enter a potentially deadly, historic, and prolonged heat event. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay," the NWS tweeted on X.An exceptionally dangerous situation is underway as we enter a potentially deadly, historic, and prolonged heat event. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay #WeatherReady. https://t.co/alBAaph8rU pic.twitter.com/jXSZqTNdfi— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea)...
Transient pushes woman into California commuter train, killing her
A homeless man allegedly pushed a 74-year-old woman into an arriving San Francisco Bay Area commuter train, killing her, police said Tuesday. Authorities with Bay Area Rapid Transit, better known as BART, said in a statement that the woman hit her head on the train and fell onto the platform in downtown San Francisco. She […]
‘Everything rests on this’: Will taxpayers loan Bay Area counties $20B to fix housing?
With state and federal funds drying up, banks lending less, and more cities facing budget deficits, tens of thousands of newly proposed affordable homes have been stuck in limbo, unable to get off the ground. So come this November, Bay Area voters will not only be weighing in on the...
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