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Ami Chen Mills concedes Santa Cruz mayor’s race after latest vote count
Two days after Ryan Coonerty declared victory in the tight and often-heated race for Santa Cruz mayor, his opponent, Ami Chen Mills, conceded Friday afternoon, bringing an end to a campaign marked by sharp political divisions and contentious exchanges. The concession followed the latest release of election results by the...
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Bay Area Denny's takes down plaque commemorating Jensen Huang
He got his start at Denny's, but even the diner has had enough.
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San José Spotlight
San Jose’s winter flood risks come into focus
As San Jose mobilizes its resources to prepare for possible El Niño-driven winter flooding, a recent report is highlighting the risks facing low-lying communities along the city’s northern shoreline. The report — from UC Davis’ Road Ecology Center — included Alviso in a list of California communities at high risk of coastal flooding over the... The post San Jose’s winter flood risks come into focus appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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Sundrift sea lion returns to the wild after recovery
An adult female California sea lion named Sundrift was recently released back into the wild after being treated for domoic acid poisoning during the largest domoic acid outbreak in The Marine Mammal Center's 51-year history. Sundrift spent about a month receiving care at the center's Sausalito hospital, where she was treated for domoic acid poisoning, malnutrition and pneumonia. She was among more than 300 California sea lions rescued for care this year as the center documented 328 cases of domoic acid toxicosis. The majority of cases have occurred since July 1, with Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties emerging as the primary hotspots for response activity. The outbreak is well above normal levels, as The Marine Mammal Center typically rescues 75 to 90 animals annually for domoic acid poisoning across its approximately 600-mile California response range. The surge in sick animals placed significant demands on the center's largely volunteer response teams. Rescuing a single sea lion experiencing neurological symptoms can require four to six trained responders, a carrier crate weighing 50 to 100 pounds and, in some cases, a walk of more than a mile along the beach. Because the toxin affects the nervous system, affected animals can be
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House Notes
A late Palo Alto installment brings a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost; Santa Clara County says to pay if your lender’s payment is uncertain.
As of mid-November, a recent refinance can leave you unsure who will pay the first property-tax installment on your Palo Alto, California, home. Santa Clara County recommends paying it yourself if you are unsure whether your new lender will pay. A late installment brings a 10% penalty and $20.00 cost, so settle that question before the county’s December 10 deadline.