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The Town Palo Alto Replaced (pt. 2)
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In 1856, Sarah Wallis acquired Mayfield Farms to settle a debt of Elisha Oscar Crosby. Henceforth, the name “Mayfield” became permanently associated with the area. She and her husband decided to settle in Mayfield. They built a two-story home and raised five...
JD Vance to attend Republican fundraiser in Palo Alto
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance hopes to make use of his Silicon Valley ties next week. Vance will attend a fundraiser in Palo Alto on Monday evening; the event is hosted by the Santa Cruz Republicans. This will be the first time Bay Area voters have seen Vance in...
Gov. Newsom orders state officials to ramp up homeless camp sweeps across California
A month after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling granted officials new authority to police homelessness, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered state agencies to ramp up encampment sweeps and urged local governments to do the same. “The state has been hard at work to address this crisis on our...
Deadline set in DNA testing of duct tape in Scott Peterson’s case
Defendant Ashley Benefield testified about why she fatally shot her husband, Doug, and how she felt immediately following the shooting. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
West Nile Virus mosquitoes found in San Jose, unincorporated Santa Clara County
(KRON) — West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been confirmed in parts of San Jose and unincorporated Santa Clara County, according to the Santa Clara Vector Control District. Impacted zip codes in affected areas include: Impacted areas are scheduled to be treated by truck-mounted equipment on Monday, July 29, weather permitting. Treatment to reduce the adult mosquito […]
Traffic, noise biggest concerns at SRI site where up to 800 new housing units could be developed
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Although there’s excitement that redevelopment of the SRI International site in Menlo Park could bring more housing and bike and pedestrian access, residents and planning commissioners alike are troubled by the potential for increased traffic and noise from construction, based on a recently released environmental impact report.
Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.The Magical Bridge Playground at Red Morton Community Park in Redwood CIty is an innovative playground where you can stomp your feet to hear drums and wave your hands to "play" the harp.The sensory experience is part of a dream come true for Olenka Villarreal. "It really brings the community together in a most magical way," she said.Thanks to Villarreal, people of all abilities can enjoy the playground where guests in wheelchairs can...
San Mateo County offers free food, music, and entertainment at Inclusion Festival in Redwood City on Thursday, July 25
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County welcomes the local residents at the 5th Annual Inclusion Festival this Thursday, July 25th, in honoring the diversity and spirit of its disabled community. This free-of-charge festival offers a day full of food, entertainment, and music at Red Morton Park in Redwood City.
Council prepares to raise height, density limits in Ventura
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After seven years of planning and debating, Palo Alto is preparing to adopt early next month a new vision for a large section of the Ventura neighborhood. The centrally located and historically underserved neighborhood just south of Oregon Expressway is already seeing major changes,...
San Francisco Enforces Law for Homeless Sweeps
The housing crisis in the Bay Area is a major concern for many residents. In particular, homelessness on the streets of San Francisco has long been on the road to improvement. Despite initiatives, the homeless population is increasing and those who refuse refuge still prevail on the city’s streets. San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans...
City vows to speed up reviews for housing projects
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Developers, housing advocates and even faith leaders often share their horror stories about Palo Alto’s permitting process: the interminable public hearings, the obsessive haggling over details and the countless revisions that are often requested before anything could be built. Smith Development, which is...
Santa Clara County to increase outreach personnel amid rising potential heat-related deaths
SAN JOSE, Calif. - As the hot temperatures linger around for at least one more day in the Bay Area, the heat is becoming a deadly problem in Santa Clara County. The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st. For comparison, KTVU reached out to other counties in the Bay Area.
East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive
A private health company plans to reduce lifesaving care at an East San Jose hospital as it expands another hospital in a wealthier part of the city. HCA Healthcare is increasing the number of acute care beds at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose’s Cambrian neighborhood on the West Side, close to Los Gatos. Company representatives said... The post East San Jose hospital loses services while richer areas thrive appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Mateo County Harbor District Seeks $383k in TOT Monies from the City of Half Moon Bay and an MOU with San Mateo County Sheriff to Expand Ocean Search and Rescue
VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District meetings on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at 10:00am as a hybrid meeting. Public comment only in person or by email. Full Agenda. Coastside Search and Rescue Building Ad hoc Committee Report. Meeting Summary. On July 2, 2024, the Coastside Search and Rescue...
Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation
The Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office has filed more than a dozen motions over the last four years contesting racist criminal charges against people of color. Only one has been sustained in court. The county recorded its first Racial Justice Act violation last month since the landmark California law passed in 2020. The bill,... The post Santa Clara County records first Racial Justice Act violation appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Olympic swimmer joins pool of City Council candidates
Anne Cribbs, an Olympic swimmer and longtime champion of Bay Area sports, is now setting her sights on her next big competition: the Palo Alto City Council. Cribbs, who currently serves on Palo Alto’s Parks and Recreation Commission, is well known for both her athletic accomplishments and her passionate advocacy for local sports. In 1959, when she was just 14, she took gold for breastroke in 200 meters in the Pan American Games. The following year, she was part of the U.S. women’s swim team that won the gold medal for the 400-meter medley relay in the Olympic Games in Rome.
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