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Sunnyvale buys land to build affordable housing
Sunnyvale has a unique strategy to support affordable housing development: purchasing the land for developers. Most recently, as part of a $29.5 million roundup of affordable housing expenditures, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously approved spending $12.5 million to buy a lot at 1171 Sonora Court, to help developers MidPen Housing build 170 affordable apartments. It will be the sixth 100% affordable housing development in Sunnyvale where the city government owns the land. City officials and advocates said government land ownership helps keep the property affordable over the long term.
Women’s soccer falls to No. 2 ranked Stanford, 3-1
The San Diego State women’s soccer team (1-1-1) suffered their first season loss against the nation’s No. 2 ranked team, Stanford (3-0-0), 3-1, at the SDSU Sports Deck on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Stanford Cardinal proved why they were the runner-up in last year’s NCAA tournament by taking...
Travel Reality for the New ACC Schools Is Ugly
There have been months of talk about the ACC schedule and the travel involved with the three new schools. But talk becomes reality as the 2024 season gets underway. And the travel reality for the new ACC schools is ugly. In the great realignment shuffle of the last 24 months,...
“Best of the Rest” Sprinter Lila Heffernan Will Swim at Stanford in 2024-25
23.0/49.4/1:46 freestyler Lila Heffernan from North Bay Aquatics has committed to Stanford University for 2024-25. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
NVIDIA to Showcase Data Center Innovations at Hot Chips 2024
At the upcoming Hot Chips 2024 conference, NVIDIA engineers are set to present groundbreaking innovations aimed at enhancing data center performance and energy efficiency. The event, scheduled for August 25-27 at Stanford University, will feature four talks by senior NVIDIA engineers, according to NVIDIA Blog. NVIDIA Blackwell Platform. NVIDIA’s presentations...
Series of fire alarms disrupt campus activity, prompt additional investigation
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week, fire alarms caused campus-wide evacuations and interrupted class schedules. The first two alarms were set off by some kind of smoke — potentially from foods like popcorn that have activated the sensors in the past — while the cause of the third alarm remains unknown. According to Assistant Principal of Safety Dr. Mycal Hixon, the new fire panel — which was installed over the summer to provide a safety upgrade to the previous out-of-date system — is being investigated as the potential cause.
Stacey Bent, vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs, has completed a five-year term and will step down
Stacey Bent, who has completed a five-year term as vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs, will step down from her position in early 2025. To ensure continuity and to help with the transition, she will stay in the vice provost role while the search for her successor is conducted. She will then return to teaching and research at Stanford.
Union workers at Stanford vote to authorize strike
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Union workers at Stanford University voted on Wednesday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 22, to authorize a possible strike after being locked in contract negotiations with the university for several months. The union’s strike authorization vote comes amid efforts to secure wage increases, better health benefits and other contract improvements from Stanford.
Shlurping up success: Student-run business wins big at national pitch competition
Peel back the bright yellow lid. Lean into the steaming cup of instant ramen. As you savor the scent of lemongrass broth wafting toward you, your mind might jump to popular commercial ramen brands. Think again. The cup before you belongs to none other than Shlurp Ramen, Harker’s latest student-run business to hit the market.
San Jose mixed-use tower site loan goes into default amid office woes
SAN JOSE — A loan for a proposed tower project at a prime downtown San Jose site has tumbled into delinquency and default, a fresh indicator that economic woes haunt the Bay Area’s real estate sector. The Carlysle, as the highrise project is known, faces some financial uncertainties...
Bay Area relishing in the national spotlight after DNC shoutouts by VP Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris took the time to highlight her Bay Area roots during her speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.Among other places, Harris specifically mentioned her time working in San Francisco, as well as her childhood in the East Bay cities of Oakland and Berkeley.The shoutouts got the attention of many local leaders, including San Francisco Mayor London Breed who says the positive press is good news for the city."Like Kamala Harris says, we're not going back. We're going forward. We're going forward with this city, we're going forward with this country and she is leading the...
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Californians can now store digital driver’s licenses on their phones
– Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Californians participating in the mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program can now store their digital driver’s licenses and identification cards in Google Wallet. This new option adds convenience and security for those opting into the state’s mobile driver’s license program.
Media Advisory: Play, Explore, and Connect at the Two Newest Parks in Council District 4
Amanda Rodriguez, Public Information Manager, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services. Jon Cicirelli, Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. The City of San José invites you to the grand opening ceremony of Mercado and Bruzzone Parks in the Flea Market North Area. These long-awaited neighborhood parks are set to become cherished gathering places in Council District 4.
Sharks' Logan Couture: Not skating yet
Couture (groin) is working out but has not started skating yet, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday. Per general manager Mike Grier, things remain according to Couture's recovery plan. It's not a particularly encouraging development to hear Couture isn't skating with just a month before training camp. As such, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed part of the preseason schedule at a minimum. The 35-year-old was limited to just six games last season, so it'll likely take him some time to get back up to speed once he hits the ice again.
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