Campbell crime report for the week of April 17
March 30 6 p.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue: A man, 30, was dropped off by CHP last night. The reporting party drove to pick him up, and he was not there. 1100 block of Longfellow Avenue: a...
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As the total number of coronavirus cases in California topped 16,000, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he is confident the state is building up its number of ventilators, hospital beds and workforce to...
View Article‘American Idol’: Danville’s Grace Leer anxiously awaits fan vote
If you you were stunned Sunday night when the indecisive “American Idol” judges called for a fan vote to determine whether Grace Leer or Lauren Mascitti captures the final spot in the show’s Top 20,...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Officials urge Santa Clara County to reverse ban on in-store...
State and local lawmakers are urging Santa Clara County officials to reverse a decision made last week to ban the sale of recreational cannabis in stores. When Bay Area officials first instituted a...
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From Martinez to ‘General Hospital,’ Maurice Benard reflects in memoir
For 25 years, Bay Area native Maurice Benard has been one of the biggest stars in daytime television — winning Emmys and thrilling fans as underworld heartthrob Michael “Sonny” Corinthos Jr. on...
View ArticleBay Area surfing scene explored in new TV documentary
“Surfing in the Bay Area is not for the faint of heart.” So says photographer Sachi Cunningham in a new television documentary that allows viewers to experience the regional history, evolution, and...
View ArticleMillions for coronavirus-hit Bay Area small businesses coming from Facebook,...
Small businesses in the Bay Area suffering during the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders will receive grants from Facebook totaling $15 million, the company said. Across the U.S., the Menlo...
View ArticleSan Jose projects a budget shortfall of $110 million due to coronavirus
The crippling economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak is expected to produce a $110 million shortfall in San Jose’s budget over the next two fiscal years. The grim projection, which city officials...
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Are you a healthcare worker or first responder on the front lines in the fight to contain and help those infected with the coronavirus? Have you adjusted your living situation to make sure you don’t...
View ArticleNo paid sick leave, no problem: San Jose passes emergency policy during...
San Jose officials have unanimously approved an emergency paid sick leave policy that guarantees any essential employee in the city will be paid if they are affected by the growing coronavirus crisis...
View ArticleSaratoga community briefs for the week of April 17
Local groups make face shields Four Saratoga High School families are leading an effort to make 3D printed face shields for healthcare workers at Good Samaritan Hospital. Students in the group are on...
View ArticleLos Gatos community briefs for the week of April 17
LGHS students lend a hand Students in Patricia Sutton’s fashion design class at Los Gatos High School have sewn face masks that have been safely collected and distributed to a number of local care...
View ArticleSunnyvale community briefs for the week of April 17
Fremont High fundraiser Fremont High School staff, under the leadership of longtime teacher Michelle Wagner, has rallied together to raise money for students and families hit hard by the COVID-19...
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Restaurant break-ins add to San Jose businesses’ economic woes
It’s troubling to hear that San Jose restaurants, including Capers Loft in downtown and Jack Holder’s in Willow Glen, have been recently burglarized during the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants and...
View ArticleDespite budget shortfall, San Jose spends $17 million on tiny homes for...
With thousands of San Jose residents on the streets with no safe place to ride out the mounting coronavirus pandemic, city leaders are fast-tracking a $17 million plan to build hundreds of tiny homes...
View ArticleCritter Corner: Don’t get dog out of routine while you’re home more
Dear Miss Behavin’: While our current situation of having to shelter in place is very scary, the bright side is that I get to spend more time with my dog! I am worried though when we return to “normal’...
View ArticleW. Kamau Bell on high black COVID-19 death rate: ‘People don’t tend to care’
As African-Americans continue to be infected with, and die from, the coronavirus at an alarming rate, Bay Area comedian and TV personality W. Kamau Bell is trying to do something about it. Along with...
View ArticleSan Jose school lunch company switches to emergency meals during pandemic
A school lunch catering company based in Willow Glen has partnered with the Santa Clara County Office of Education and Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen to provide thousands of free meals to Bay Area...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Many Bay Area parks closing on Easter weekend to avoid crowding
Bracing for what is expected to be a gorgeous Easter weekend, Bay Area and state leaders are closing off some of the last public refuges left in the age of coronavirus — local parks and outdoor spaces....
View ArticleWatch: Santa Clara County Public Health Department gives update on...
If the video isn’t visible on your mobile device, click here. Santa Clara County public health officials give updates on the COVID-19 crisis. Related Articles Coronavirus: Public defender, DA clash...
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