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Mountain View parents outraged by school district’s $189K meditation deal
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (KRON)—Mountain View Whisman School District parents expressed their frustrations Thursday after finding out the district had signed a $189,000 school-approved contract for what they describe as 160 “guided meditation sessions for District Leadership team members.” The MVWSD signed an agreement with Alycia Diggs Chaves, owner of Blue Violet Energy and a self-described […]
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.
Parents grill Mountain View Whisman over coaching, mindfulness contracts for district admins
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Parents and community members spoke out at a Thursday, Aug. 22, Mountain View Whisman school board meeting opposing district contracts for leadership coaching, staff wellness and public relations work, decrying it as a poor use of taxpayer funds. The board heard from public commenters...
Win Glass Animals Tickets Through Short Attention Span Theater!
Glass Animals will be coming to the Bay Area this fall!. The “Tour of Earth” with special guest EYEDRESS will make a stop at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on September 11th!. Tickets are on sale now through Live Nation, BUT, shout out to our friends over...
A candlelit ‘Nightfall' will enhance the eerie autumn aura at Filoli
"Nightfall" at Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside. Oct. 16 through Nov. 3, 2024; Wednesdays through Sundays. A HAUNTING HISTORICAL ABODE: The middle of October can be quite bewitching in several parts of the Golden State, with all sorts of ethereal events taking ensorcelled shape. But two of the world-famous fall happenings occur fairly close to each other; well, fairly close in terms of our sizable state. We're talking about Half Moon Bay, where the mondo Art and Pumpkin Festival takes place each year, and the haunting Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. But between the two titans of seasonal sights there is another fanciful spot, this one devoted to an elegantly eerie approach to the holiday: Filoli Historic House and Gardens in Woodside.
Expectations for new Arizona assistant head and RB coach Alonzo Carter
After seven seasons at San Jose State, Alonzo Carter moved with new Arizona head coach Brent Brennan to Tucson. Carter is the running back and assistant head coach for Arizona. Before being hired by Brennan at San Jose State, Carter was the head coach at Contra Costa Community College. Carter...
2025 Ventura County RB Koen Glover has San Jose State connections
Koen Glover of Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure happens to live near a house featuring a San Jose State attachment. The Spartans have historically tapped into Ventura County regardless of the coaching regime. Now, this 2024 SJSU coaching staff welcomes back Oxnard's own Josh Irvin, who's taking over as outside linebackers coach.
Michael Madsen and Now-Estranged Wife Break Silence After Home Bust-Up Arrest: 'He's Definitely Not Guilty of Domestic Violence'
Kill Bill star Michael Madsen and his estranged wife DeAnna have broken their silence following his recent arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery. DeAnna said Michael had been "struggling with his own personal issues" leading up to law enforcement being called to their Malibu home over the weekend, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Michael, 66, was taken into custody on August 18 after police were called to his home over a "family disturbance" involving DeAnna, 64. Police said the Reservoir Dogs star "pushed" DeAnna and locked her out of the home. When officers arrived at the house, DeAnna was safe with security and...
Silicon Valley school district pauses contract with 'energy healer' after parental concern
Mountain View Whisman School District made the decision after the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the 4,500-student K-8 district was paying $189,000 in exchange for 160 meditation sessions.
California rooftop solar subsidy to cost $8.5 billion a year, says ratepayer advocate
(Reuters) - A California residential solar subsidy will cost ratepayers who do not have rooftop panels about $8.5 billion annually by the end of this year, contributing to higher electricity rates for consumers, according to an analysis published on Thursday by the top U.S. solar state's ratepayer advocate.
New plastic bag ban comes before California Legislature
Environmentalists gathered at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas last Saturday for a beach cleanup and a push to ban plastic grocery bags at store checkouts. The group included elected officials, activists from the Surfrider Foundation and even a woman dressed in a suit made from plastic bags. “I wear this as...
Hollister School District superintendent on medical leave
Information provided by the Hollister School District. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister School District Superintendent Erika Sanchez has requested a temporary medical leave of absence during the 2024-2025 school year, which the Board of Trustees has approved. Since such matters are confidential, the Board is not at liberty to share any further information with the public. Nevertheless, the Board of Trustees thanks Superintendent Sanchez for her service to the District to date, and looks forward to her return from medical leave later this school year.
Stanford Engineering Researchers Develop New Gels to Protect Buildings During Wildfires
Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire damage. It lasts longer and is more effective than existing commercial options. August 24, 2024 - By Laura Castañón - As climate change creates hotter, drier conditions, we are seeing longer fire...
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.
Pedestrian killed by driver in North San Jose in 34th fatal collision of the year
A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in North San Jose Thursday night, police said.Around 8:50 p.m., officers were called to the area of Automation Parkway and Hostetter Road on reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The victim, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.The victim was the 13th pedestrian killed on San Jose streets in 2024. His name has not been released.Police said the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Additional details about the collision were not immediately available.Thursday's incident was the 34th fatal collision San Jose this year and the third traffic fatality in less than a week. On Sunday, a driver fatally struck a pedestrian on Capitol Expressway. On the same day, a cyclist died after being struck by a pickup truck driver near South Jackson Avenue and Cinderella Lane in East San Jose.
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