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At-risk Menlo Park woman reported missing now found
UPDATE: She has been found. Original story below. (KRON) — An at-risk woman was reported missing by the Menlo Park Police Department (MPPD). Kheirabi Parvaneh, 77, was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday near the Chevron on El Camino Real and Oak Grove Avenue, the police department said in a Nixle alert. Parvaneh, who also […]
San Jose could house more homeless veterans with state funds
Santa Clara County and its cities will have a new revenue stream next month to help people at risk of becoming homeless. Gov. Gavin Newsom in September launched Project Homekey+, which sets aside $2.2 billion to house homeless veterans and people with behavioral health or substance use issues. The money comes from Proposition 1, passed by voters in March. This initiative builds upon the state’s Homekey program launched at the beginning of the pandemic, which gives localities money to build or convert commercial properties, hotels, adult residential facilities and more into permanent or temporary housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Vineyard Owner Fined $120K for Housing Employee in RV, Sues Santa Clara County
Saratoga, Calif. – Michael Ballard, owner of Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, is taking legal action against Santa Clara County after being fined for allowing a long-time employee to live in an RV on his property. The county claims that Ballard violated local zoning laws, which prohibit residing in RVs on public or private property.
Santa Clara County homeless deaths dip slightly
Homeless deaths in Santa Clara County are down so far this year despite an opioid crisis and thousands of people living on the streets. There have been 159 deaths as of Oct. 6, compared to 169 deaths during the same period last year, according to data from the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner. One of the most significant decreases in the cause of death or contributing factor of death has to do with fentanyl. There have been 21 fentanyl-related deaths so far this year, compared to 51 deaths over the same time last year.
Los Altos named top California community on WalletHub list of small cities
The San Francisco Bay Area city of Los Altos outranked other California communities in a WalletHub list of America’s best and worst small cities. None of the state’s cities made the top 1%, but Los Altos, with a population of 31,625 in the 2020 U.S. census, was included in the 97th percentile. ...
San Jose candidate temporarily decertified as a police officer
A San Jose police sergeant and City Council candidate has had his officer certification temporarily suspended by the state police board amid allegations of mortgage fraud. The state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training temporarily decertified Tam Troung on Sept. 18 due to his pending criminal proceedings. The state board decertifies officers when they have committed serious misconduct, such as sexual assault, abuse of power or violation of the law.
San Jose tried to interrogate cops investigating city official
In a frenzied attempt to uncover who’s “leaking” details about a councilman accused of child sex crimes to the media, San Jose’s top administrators allegedly tried to question more than two dozen police officers — without informing them of their rights or following an investigatory process. A legal demand letter sent by the San Jose... The post San Jose tried to interrogate cops investigating city official appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose receives $4.8M for homeless encampment cleanup, less than smaller Bay Area cities
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — We are learning more about how some Bay Area cities plan to use the money they recently got from the state to address homelessness. Of the 130 million dollars, the City of San Jose got $4.8 million. Other cities around the state got a lot more — even though they […]
Bay Area SunPower solar customers claim they're out thousands amid company's bankruptcy
Bay Area residents say they're out thousands of dollars for solar systems that either aren't working properly, weren't fully installed, or had installations that caused damage to their homes. SunPower solar is one of the largest and most well-known solar providers. Now the company has filed for bankruptcy and is also facing an accusation by the Contractors State License Board that could result in having its contractor license revoked.On a hot day in Burlingame, the sun beats down on Lauren Wells' roof, generating energy in these solar panels.MORE: SunPower files for bankruptcy, lays off more than 350 California employees"I tried...
Northern California Weather Forecast: Low clouds could impact San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Sat.
San Francisco, CA – A cold front moving into Northern California today is expected to bring light rain to the North Bay region, with coastal areas such as Sonoma County seeing the brunt of the precipitation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), this cold front will initiate a brief period of wet weather before warmer conditions return to the Bay Area early next week.
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