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Controversial Bay Area horseback riding company investigated for animal neglect following horse death
MILPITAS — Santa Clara County authorities are investigating a controversial Bay Area horseback riding company weeks after a horse under their care allegedly died from neglect. Chaparral Ranch — which has been at the center of animal abuse allegations for years — called the county’s Animal Control to their...
San Jose man who shot unarmed Airbnb guest gets 15 years prison
A San Jose man who was convicted of shooting an unarmed college student staying at an Airbnb in 2022 will spend more than a decade in prison, prosecutors announced Thursday.According to Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, a judge sentenced 68-year-old Mark Henry Waters to 15 years. Waters was convicted in March of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with the October 2022 incident.During the trial, Waters argued that the gun went off accidentally. At sentencing, he urged the court for a sentence of probation.In a statement Thursday, Rosen called the sentence a "sensible verdict for a senseless...
Retiree Gets 15 Years In Prison For Shooting Unarmed Man In Leg
A retired San Jose engineer was sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting an unarmed 21-year-old student who was walking to a store to get snacks in 2022. Mark Henry Waters, 68, shot the man while he was trying to run away, shattering his femur in several places, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
‘Appalling’: Disgraced horseback riding firm could face charges after animal dies
A horseback riding company that was kicked out of Golden Gate Park in May is under investigation by Santa Clara County officials for animal neglect following the death this month of a horse at a ranch in Milpitas. The Chaparral Corporation, whose permit with San Francisco’s parks was revoked after...
Campbell Commuters Face Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash on State Route 17, One Injured
Yesterday, commuters in Campbell faced significant delays after a multi-vehicle collision on State Route 17. The Santa Clara County Fire Department (SCCFD) responded to the crash on the southbound highway near E Campbell Ave at approximately 4:50 p.m. Although SCCFD's initial reports indicated no injuries, the Pacific Attorney Group later confirmed that at least one person sustained minor injuries.
Elderly San Jose man gets 15 years in prison for shooting unarmed man
A retired San Jose engineer was sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting an unarmed 21-year-old student who was walking to a store to get snacks in 2022. Mark Henry Waters, 68, shot the man while he was trying to run away, shattering his femur in several places, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
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.
Local artists to be recognized for fellowships
SVCreates, a regional nonprofit devoted to promoting and improving access to the arts, will celebrate dozens of 2023 California Arts Council Artist Fellows at an Aug. 10 event in Gilroy. The event will recognize 29 artist fellows from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Honorees include...
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 […]
South Bay gas station accused of giving drivers diesel instead of unleaded fuel
Close to a dozen drivers in Cupertino are left frustrated after fuel pumped into their automobiles damaged their vehicles. Danean Gallaher of Cupertino had finished filling her tank on June 28 with what she thought was unleaded fuel, but after driving three block her car “completely died.”. That same...
Pesticide spraying returns to San Jose after West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes were found
SANTA CLARA COUNTY — Neighborhoods in San Jose and unincorporated Santa Clara County will be sprayed with pesticide on Monday to address the presence of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes, county officials said Thursday. This is the second West Nile virus treatment in Santa Clara County this year. The ZIP...
Collins: Real estate purchasing changes coming in August
Some important changes are about to go into effect next month. The most significant change is how buyers can choose to compensate their agent or buyer representative for the work they do on their behalf. Even though compensation has always been negotiable in the past, it was traditionally driven by the listing agent, who would... The post Collins: Real estate purchasing changes coming in August appeared first on San José Spotlight.
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