New parcel tax for Oakland parks maintenance, homeless services to go on...
Click here if you’re unable to view the photo gallery on your mobile device. OAKLAND — Voters will decide in March whether to approve a $148 parcel tax to clean parks and storm drains as well as fund...
View ArticleA San Jose community college names a new president
San Jose City College has announced that Rowena M. Tomaneng will serve as the school’s next president. Tomaneng has been an educator in the California community college system for nearly 25 years,...
View ArticleReview: Los Altos Stage Company’s ‘Miracle’ much different than silver screen...
The first “Miracle on 34th Street” told the story of a little girl who didn’t believe in Santa Claus and the man who came into her life and helped her believe. That’s the plot of the 1947 American film...
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After $572,500 settlement, Palo Alto police gets hit with another excessive...
Just days after Palo Alto reached the largest settlement in recent city history on an allegation of excessive force used by its police officers, another resident filed a similar claim against the city....
View ArticlePhotos: Raiders offensive line hand out food for Thanksgiving
Click here if you are having trouble viewing the slideshow on a mobile device. Members of the Oakland Raiders offensive line handed out all that is needed for a Thanksgiving meal on a stormy evening at...
View ArticlePizarro: Here’s what I’m grateful for this Thanksgiving
We all have things we’re personally grateful for on this Thanksgiving — health, family, friends — but as a region, the South Bay has a lot to be grateful for, too. Here’s a big “thank you” to all the...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening sports briefs for Nov. 29
To submit an item to the What’s Happening calendar, email ccnsports@bayareanewsgroup.com to request a form. Put “What’s Happening” in the subject line. Nonprofit organizations only. You might be asked...
View ArticleYouth soccer results
West Coast Soccer Girls U12 Over the weekend of Nov. 9-10, the West Coast Katz girls soccer club recorded a draw and two more State Cup victories. In league play against San Ramon, the Katz fell behind...
View ArticleShare the Spirit: Down Syndrome Connection helps Bay Area parents celebrate...
CLICK HERE if you’re unable to view the photo gallery on your mobile device. It was perhaps the last thing Carissa Thilgen had expected — to learn the child she was carrying inside her would be born...
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Thousands turn out for frosty Thanksgiving Day Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
The air was cold and crisp Thursday morning as runners and walkers toed the starting line of the 15th annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. But even as the temperatures lingered in the...
View ArticleSan Jose: Pedestrian struck and killed on Almaden Expressway identified
A man who was fatally struck Sunday evening on Almaden Expressway has been identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office. Frank Roberson Jr., 53, of San Jose was struck at...
View ArticlePhotos: 15th annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot draws large crowd on Thanksgiving
The air was cold and crisp Thursday morning as runners and walkers toed the starting line of the 15th annual Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. But even as the temperatures lingered in the...
View ArticleFremont: 5 teens arrested for Thanksgiving night Target robbery and shots fired
FREMONT — Five teens were arrested Thanksgiving night on suspicion of robbing a Target in Fremont and firing shots outside of the store when security guards confronted them, according to officials....
View ArticleMilpitas community briefs for the week of Dec. 6
Holiday pet adoption During Humane Society Silicon Valley’s Home for the Holidays event starts, adoption fees are $20 for all animals ages 6 month and older. Check out potential furry family members...
View ArticleWest Valley calendar of events for the week of Dec. 6
Special Events Carol of Lights: The 34th annual event is a free, non-commercial and family oriented event for the community to help kick off the holiday season. It’s a fun evening for everyone, but...
View ArticlePlaywright takes ‘Pride’ in his world premiere musical at TheatreWorks
’Tis the season of Jane Austen, at least among local theater companies. “The Wickhams’ Christmas at Pemberley,” Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s companion piece to their “Pride and Prejudice”...
View ArticleShare the Spirit: Marine combat veteran credits Swords to Plowshares in quest...
OAKLAND — From the time he was 15, U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran Bruce Calderon knew his ultimate career goal: Become a public defender and work in the juvenile justice system helping incarcerated...
View ArticleFollow the money with the assessor’s report
With property taxes due Dec. 10, the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Annual Report answers the No. 1 question at this time of year: Where do my taxes go? This year’s report contains a special focus that...
View ArticleSan Jose community calendar for the week of Dec. 6
Special Events Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice; The downtown ice rink sets up for its 16th year in the Circle of Palms and 24th year overall. Through Jan. 12. Circle of Palms, 120 S. Market St. $15-$18....
View ArticleCupertino calendar of events for the week of Dec. 6
Special Events Tree Lighting: Get in the spirit of the holiday season with the lighting of Cupertino’s community tree. Leading up to the countdown of the tree lighting, enjoy music and caroling from...
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