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Full Daytime Closure of California State Route 9 in Remote Mountains for Critical Maintenance Work
Saratoga, CA – Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 has announced a full daytime closure of State Route 9 (SR-9) between Redwood Gulch Road and Sanborn Road in Saratoga. The closure will be in effect Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting September 30 and continuing through November 1.
San Jose veterans home operator dumped over poor conditions
Formerly homeless veterans living in poor conditions at a San Jose complex hope things get better with the change in nonprofit service providers. The property at 10. Kirk Ave. is home to dozens of veterans that have lived with black mildew, fire hazards and unsafe electrical systems, among other problems — issues that have been going on for years. Santa Clara County purchased it last year and promised to turn it around. Homeless Veterans Emergency Housing Facility, a nonprofit led by CEO Irvin Goodwin, provided case management and meals to veterans at the site, but the veterans lived in squalor. Two months ago the Veterans Administration, which had been been funding a majority of the programs, said it would not renew its contract with the nonprofit, and the contract expired on Monday.
Philbrick: The future of pedestrian safety
On the corner, waiting at the white-lined crosswalk just a block from school, children line up to look both ways and be escorted across the busy intersection by a crossing guard. Dressed in neon yellow or orange, crossing guards were once familiar faces, but many school districts across the country...
Quarterback Battle Will Decide Tilt Against Stanford
Kyron Drones had the best game of his career on Saturday night versus Miami. He was the dynamic playmaker most Hokies felt he was heading into the 2024 campaign. In that game, Drones threw for 189 yards with 2 touchdowns. He also toted the rock for 52 yards in a game most Hokies thought they won. Drones was pressured, hurried, and sacked against the mighty Hurricane defense. When the game was on the line, he responded and led a Hokie charge that ultimately fell short. I imagine that the Miami game will be nightmare fuel for not only Drones but Coach Pry and the offensive staff. Saturday, the Hokies get the chance to turn the page.
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