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Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections
Santa Clara County landlords are dodging a decades-old law that requires they pay to relocate evicted tenants. To combat that, county leaders could give unincorporated neighborhoods stronger eviction protections than surrounding cities. The Board of Supervisors next month will discuss expanding their 1993 tenant relocation assistance policy which covers renters in unincorporated areas. The changes would... The post Santa Clara County officials want to toughen eviction protections appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Velasquez pleads no contest to attempted murder in shooting of man charged with molesting relative
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has pleaded no contest to attempted murder after he shot at a man in 2022 accused of molesting Velasquez's relative, a Northern California district attorney's office said. The office of Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a...
Express: Resident killed in mobile home fire over the weekend | First West Nile virus death reported in Santa Clara County
One dead, fire captain injured in Moffett Mobile Home Park fire in Mountain View. A major fire broke out Saturday morning in a mobile home in Mountain View’s Moffett Mobile Home Park, killing one person, destroying the home and leaving a fire captain hospitalized with a dislocated shoulder. Palo...
Overnight Lane Closure Northbound State Route 17 from Redwood Estates to Idylwild Road Los Gatos, Santa Clara County
Los Gatos – Beginning August 26, Caltrans will perform overnight lane closures on northbound State Route17(SR-17), from Redwood Estates to Idylwild Road, in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. The closures are needed to allow construction crews to safely perform work on concrete barriers, on SR-17. This work will continue until mid-October 2024. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. All work is weather dependent.
Former UFC champ ‘faces prison time’ following ‘No Contest’ plea in attempted murder case
Cain Velasquez will not go to trial for his 2022 shooting in Santa Clara, California. Instead, Velasquez pleaded “No Contest” to multiple charges, including attempted murder, in a deal that was designed to keep the former UFC heavyweight champion from a life sentence. That said, Velasquez is still expected to face prison time when he returns for sentencing in mid-October.
Dancing zombies prepare to ‘Thrill the World’ in downtown Campbell
Campbell residents will have another chance to dance like Michael Jackson this Halloween season at the annual “Thrill the World” performance. But first they have to learn the steps. To that end, Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose is hosting free workshops on Wednesdays, Sept. 4-Oct 23,...
County supervisors hold hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, chair of the Health and Hospital Committee, is convening a special hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome and its links to long COVID on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-4:30 p.m., held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose.
Friends of the Milpitas Library hold mini book sale
The Friends of the Milpitas Library are holding a Mini Two-Day Book Sale on Aug. 24-25. It’s not a sale of tiny tomes but a pared-down version of the Friends’ regular four-day sales to help fund library acquisitions and programs. The sale, held at the library, features a curated mix of books of all genres plus comics.
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