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Latina Equal Pay Day: South Bay rallies to end to pay disparities
Latina leaders and community members gathered Thursday at San Jose State University to call on local leaders and businesses to close the wage gap.On average in the U.S., Latinas make 51 cents for every dollar made by men.In Silicon Valley, the gap is even wider.The day falls on the 277th day of the year, showing how many days extra Latinas would have to work to make what their white male counterparts make in a year."San Jose, unfortunately, is the epicenter of the wage gap in the entire nation," said Gabby Chavez-Lopez, Executive Director of Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley. "Latina...
East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.Retired software engineer Joseph Hui always loved bikes. He recalled an advertisement he saw in the Danville Patch some 20 years ago that caught his attention."They were advertising about a charity bike program out of St. Timothy's where they fix bikes to give out to people in need throughout the area," said Hui.He started fixing bikes right out of his garage to be given away. He had so much fun with...
Silicon Valley school board candidates divided on LGBTQ+ issues
Candidates running for a Silicon Valley school board shared starkly different viewpoints on LGBTQ+ issues at a forum this week, disagreeing on whether teachers should notify parents about children’s preferred pronouns and gender identity. There are two seats up for grabs in November on the five-member Franklin-McKinley School District...
Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 23 golf courses in San Jose are sure to make for a good round. We’ve put together the perfect guide to a variety of golf courses including public courses, putt putt, driving ranges, and more.
Expert explains dangers of heatstroke in children left in cars during heat waves
The Bay Area heat has all our brains feeling fried and sometimes even forgetful. But when you forget your child in the car on a hot day, it can be deadly and has been 35 times this year nationwide.Thankfully, there are things you can do to keep your little ones safe.TIMELINE: Here's when Bay Area will see relief from persistent heat waveFor parents out there, this scenario may sound familiar:You're coming home from the grocery store, maybe distracted by a phone call, and your child is napping in their car seat.You turn off your car and continue with your conversation...
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