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Tale of two mayors: Michael Bloomberg boosts San Jose candidate
When New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg mounted a short-lived run for president in 2020, then-San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo became his campaign co-chair and first major California endorsement. The relationship between the two former mayors has spanned nearly a decade — from Liccardo’s early city hall days to Bloomberg now funding his path to Congress.... The post Tale of two mayors: Michael Bloomberg boosts San Jose candidate appeared first on San José Spotlight.
MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY sculpts 'the orb' pavilion at google's campus
Against the grand backdrop of the new Charleston East building, the Orb pavilion by MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY (find more here) emerges as a complementary structure. Developed through computational protocols and infused with a spirit of play, the Orb reflects the innovative ethos that defines the work at Google (find more here). Crafted from ultra-thin aluminum, this intricate system of many parts is an iconic landmark and a point of engagement for Google employees and the Mountain View community.
San Jose State falls in Mountain West Baseball Championship finale
The San Jose State Spartans had two chances to seal the Mountain West Championship tournament finals, but fell short to the Fresno State Bulldogs. SJSU lost 8-5 on Saturday night, then saw its season end in a 16-11 loss in the winner-take-all rematch on Sunday. With both pitching staffs depleted...
Tesla under investigation over Fremont factory toxic emissions, and faces lawsuit over alleged health harms
Bay Area air-quality officials have launched an investigation into Tesla, charging the electric automaker with letting massive amounts of harmful toxins escape into the air from its Fremont car factory. In a double blow, an environmental group has filed a new lawsuit against the company over such pollution releases. Since...
Hayward to move away from citywide elections for city council after 2024 election
The city of Hayward has settled a voting rights lawsuit by agreeing to create six district boundaries for its City Council and transition its election process away from citywide contests, except for the election of the mayor. The Hayward Unified School District will also create district boundaries for its school...
San Jose State Basketball: Josh Uduje and Will McClendon part of new backcourt core
After finishing tied for last in the Mountain West standings, San Jose State Basketball is hoping new additions Josh Uduje and Will McClendon can have them bounce back up. Two seasons ago, San Jose State Basketball was one of the biggest surprises in college hoops, winning over 20 games and finishing in the top half of the conference. That was in part to Omari Moore, who earned Mountain West Player of the Year honors. But when he moved on, the team went back to its losing ways, finishing 9-23 (2-16) this past season.
LSU softball’s season ends with 8-0 loss to Stanford in super regionals
Deep into the postseason, brutality is as much a part of the game as triumph. For every team that lives to play another day, one goes home. On Sunday in the decisive game three of the super regionals, each play that prompted a Stanford player to jump up and down was matched by a Tiger’s head held low.
Stanford President's Message About Student Misconduct "as Part of a Protest March"
From a message posted Thursday: Stanford President Richard Saller today made the following remarks to the Faculty Senate: On Monday evening, as part of a protest march on campus, a group of individuals entered an engineering building where students were present and working in labs. The marchers who entered the building blocked entryways with constructed…
Stanford runs away from LSU softball in super regional Game 3
LSU softball’s season came to an end in Game 3 of the Stanford Super Regional on Sunday night. In a game that was knotted up at no runs apiece until the fifth inning, LSU had the chance to score the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly from McKenzie Redoutey, but the runner was thrown out at the plate to end the inning on a fantastic defensive play. The Cardinal added insult to injury in the bottom of the fifth inning, piling on seven runs headlined by a three-run homer as the game got away from the Tigers. After one...
San Jose police arrest man in connection with mother's death
SAN JOSE -- A 34-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the death of his mother, San Jose police said Friday.Roger Le was arrested after officers discovered a woman unconscious and not breathing in the 200 block of Shadow Dance Drive at about 10:47 a.m. Thursday, police said.She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son, Le, was detained inside the residence, police said.The motive and circumstances surrounding the death are under investigation. This is the city's 14th homicide of 2024.Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Barragan at 4106@sanjoseca.gov or Detective Van Brande 4542@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 277-5283.Crime tips can be sent anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.
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