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Housing development could loom over Los Gatos backyards
A quiet neighborhood just off bustling Los Gatos Boulevard could be forever changed if a massive housing project comes to fruition. Benedict Lane residents voiced concerns at a Los Gatos Town Council meeting earlier this month about the height of a proposed seven-story housing development that would abut against their backyards. The project is in the early... The post Housing development could loom over Los Gatos backyards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Bomb threat evacuates San Jose City College campus; night classes cancelled
A bomb threat at San Jose City College Wednesday evening led the school to evacuate the campus and cancel all night classes, according to school officials.A San Jose City College spokesperson confirmed the threat triggered the lockdown of the campus and evacuation of all students and staff. All night classes scheduled for Wednesday were cancelled. The San Jose Police Department is leading the response to the threat, the spokesperson said.An email was sent out by San Jose City College President Rowena M. Tomaneng to all students at 6:36 p.m. confirming the cancellation of all evening classes due to the bomb threat "out of an abundance of caution."The San José-Evergreen Community College District Police Department is working closely with San Jose police to investigate the threat, the email said.More information will be provided by the school once police finish their investigation into the threat, Tomaneng said.
2 Atherton residential burglaries in 2 days: police
(KRON) – Two residential burglaries in Atherton occurred in the span of two days, according to the Atherton Police Department. Atherton police officers responded to an interrupted residential burglary on the 100 block of Patricia Drive at 8:22 p.m. on April 23. Police said the suspects smashed a rear window to gain access to the […]
Big San Jose manufacturing and industrial project pushes forward
SAN JOSE — A big manufacturing and industrial complex proposed for empty land in San Jose is taking a key step forward. The project, which could create hundreds of jobs, would be built at 865 Embedded Way, a site that consists of 10.2 acres of land, city planning documents show.
Cosmetics stolen from Walgreens; Moore GMC vandalized; CVS reports $2,000 theft (Police Blotter, April 14-20)
These reports are compiled from public information released by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department. -One or more people broke into coin laundry boxes on Teakwood Court after 11:30pm. -An unknown suspect broke the glass door to a pool house on Lancaster Road, around 12:38am though it didn’t appear they...
San Jose anticipates layoffs amid budget shortfall
A looming budget shortfall in San Jose means looming threats of layoffs at City Hall. San Jose is facing a nearly $52.1 million shortfall this year and will have to find ways to cut costs while preserving city services. City officials have been clear that cutting vacant positions will be part of the approach. What hasn’t... The post San Jose anticipates layoffs amid budget shortfall appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Report examines cybersecurity in transit
The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) at San Jose State University recently published a report on cybersecurity for public transit agencies. The report, Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? The Outlook for Cybersecurity Insurance and Transit in 2024, examines cyber risks and how the insurance market and public agencies respond to, and […] The post Report examines cybersecurity in transit appeared first on Transportation Today.
Reduce, reuse, resale : Sunnyvale nonprofit supplies leftover fabric, craft supplies at affordable costs
The average American throws away 82 pounds of fabric material every year, contributing to 92 million tons of global textile waste. A Sunnyvale nonprofit is on a quest to reduce that amount, while also supporting local crafters. At a warehouse at 1240 Birchwood Drive, FabMo volunteers collect hundreds of scraps...
The Story of Atherton
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The original name of this affluent community was Fair Oaks, which reflects a neighborhood in southern Redwood City today. In the mid-1800s, Fair Oaks was a mere flag stop for the Southern Pacific Railroad between San Francisco and San Jose for the convenience of wealthy property owners in the south peninsula area.
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