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Dozens of San Jose murals define its heritage
San Jose may be widely known as a tech hub, but it’s also a city defined by its public art. With a city of nearly 1 million people, San Jose is also home to hundreds of murals. In a multi-year effort to revitalize public spaces, beautify the city and make it more pedestrian-friendly, officials have focused arts... The post Dozens of San Jose murals define its heritage appeared first on San José Spotlight.
'I'm Keeping The Goals For The Season': Sharks' Thomas Bordeleau Jokes About Hitting Posts In Summer 3-On-3 League
San Jose Sharks forward Thomas Bordeleau signed a one-year contract extension and is currently in Montreal training and playing in the LSHL summer three-on-three league.
San Jose homicide suspect who fled to El Salvador back in Bay Area after Texas arrest
The suspect in a 2022 fatal shooting in San Jose who fled to El Salvador was returned to the Bay Area after his arrest in Texas in May, police said Friday.The shooting happened on the afternoon of November 18, 2022 on the 600 block of River Oaks Parkway in North San Jose. San Jose police said officers found a man who had been shot and he was treated at the scene before being taken to a hospital where he later died of his injuries.During the investigation, detectives identified 30-year-old Carlos Hernandez Monroy as the suspect. Police said it was also determined that Hernandez Monroy had fled to El Salvador after the shooting.On May 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Hernandez Monroy in McAllen, Texas. He was brought back to San Jose on Monday and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for murder.Police said the motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting were still under investigation. The victim was not identified.Anyone with information about the homicide was asked to contact Detective Sergeant Barragan #4106, or Detective Van Brande #4542 of the San José Police Department's Homicide Unit via email: 4106@sanjoseca.gov and/or 4542@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-277-5283.
East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive
A private health company plans to reduce lifesaving care at an East San Jose hospital as it expands another hospital in a wealthier part of the city. HCA Healthcare is increasing the number of acute care beds at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood on the West Side, close to Los Gatos. Company representatives said... The post East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Habbas Law, SJSU Athletics Reach Historic Naming Rights Deal for Spartan Athletics Center
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Athletics, in partnership with Playfly Sports, announced a 10-year naming rights agreement with Habbas Law for the new state-of-the-art Spartan Athletics Center, which will now be the Habbas Law Athletics Center at San José State University. The naming rights partnership was recently voted on and unanimously approved by the CSU Board of Trustees and is one of the largest partnerships in SJSU Athletics history, reaching $4 million dollars.
Santa Cruz drowning victims identified as San Jose residents
Two people who drowned after being swept out by a wave in Santa Cruz last week were identified by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office as 30-year-old Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron and 33-year-old Emma Nelly Diazleal Lopez. The San Jose residents were knocked off the rocks near West Cliff Drive and David Way on July 16 at 6:18 p.m. Multiple first responders attempted a rescue, including firefighters, lifeguards, Harbor Patrol, state parks staff, police and medical personnel. Both were found face down in the ocean and declared dead after being pulled into a Harbor Patrol boat by rescue swimmers after life-saving measures failed.The Santa Cruz Fire Department said in a press release about the case that beachgoers should never turn their backs to the ocean. "Certain southerly swells and rising tides can produce 'sneaker waves' that can catch unaware citizens off-guard," the department said.
Thieves Attack Sisters in San Jose’s Japantown Market (video)
Two sisters, owners of the San Smile Market in San Jose’s Japantown, were attacked by thieves last week. The incident began when the suspects attempted to steal a can of beer from the store. Security cameras captured the event. Description of the Attack. One of the sisters tried to...
Fraud-tied San Jose condo project is complete, allowing sales to launch
SAN JOSE — A condominium complex in San Jose that’s mired in a massive real estate fraud case is complete, which has cleared the way for sales of the project’s units to begin. The San Jose residential complex is one of the Bay Area properties tied to...
Possible deal to sell San Jose shopping center hits uncertain timeline
SAN JOSE — Plans to sell a big shopping mall in San Jose have hit a speed bump, with an uncertain timeline emerging at a time of high interest rates and inflation. Uncertainty over a possible sale of Westfield Oakridge mall in south San Jose came to light this week in materials prepared for an earnings report from Unibail Rodamco Westfield, the France-based owner of many shopping centers on two continents, including two in the South Bay.
San Jose police union works to remove judge from criminal cases
In a rare move, the San Jose police union is pushing to get a judge removed from hearing criminal cases, saying he is releasing suspects who shouldn’t be out on the streets. Because of bail reform, judges in California have been releasing more and more suspects on their own recognizance before their trial dates, but in a letter to the district attorney, the San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) said some of the suspects are violent and a danger to the community.
Newsom says San Jose should take urgent action on homeless camps
Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on local governments such as San Jose to use state funds for urgent action to address “dangerous” homeless encampments. Newsom’s executive order on Thursday suggests notifying homeless residents at least 48 hours before an incoming sweep. Locally, San Jose tends to give more notice, as officials want to enforce a... The post Newsom says San Jose should take urgent action on homeless camps appeared first on San José Spotlight.
This Weekend in the Valley: Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. All Weekend. Santa Clara County Fair — Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28 and Thursday, Aug. 1 –...
‘Appalling’: Disgraced horseback riding firm could face charges after animal dies
A horseback riding company that was kicked out of Golden Gate Park in May is under investigation by Santa Clara County officials for animal neglect following the death this month of a horse at a ranch in Milpitas. The Chaparral Corporation, whose permit with San Francisco’s parks was revoked after...
Local artists to be recognized for fellowships
SVCreates, a regional nonprofit devoted to promoting and improving access to the arts, will celebrate dozens of 2023 California Arts Council Artist Fellows at an Aug. 10 event in Gilroy. The event will recognize 29 artist fellows from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Honorees include...
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