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City of Cupertino co-hosts informational meeting on Lehigh quarry

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

Lehigh update meetingSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, in partnership with the City of Cupertino, is holding an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Wednesday, April 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., to provide an update on the Lehigh Southwest Cement Plant and Permanente Quarry. For more information, visit district5.sccgov.org/5th-district/events.Spring events at McClellanSpring is upon us, and many of the native flora are in full bloom. Join park rangers on Saturday, April 22, 1:30-3 p.m., for a walk through McClellan Ranch Preserve to explore identification properties, ecosystem services, connection to wildlife and how native flowers were a part of the everyday life for the Ohlone Indians.The following Saturday, April 29, rangers will hold a wildlife tracking class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at McClellan Ranch. Learn about species identification through their tracks.Registration is required for both events to reg4rec.org.Picchetti poetry jauntNature poetry has a long tradition ...

Milpitas launches mortgage relief program

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

Mortgage relief availableThe City of Milpitas last month launched the mortgage relief portion of its Rent and Mortgage Relief Program to help low- and moderate-income residents who need funding assistance to stay in their homes.The federal government has allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the City of Milpitas for communities, organizations and businesses that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The city council approved the use of $950,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist Milpitas residents and designated 75% of the funding to rent relief and 25% to mortgage relief.The Rent and Mortgage Relief Program will provide up to $5,000 in rent relief and up to $15,000 for mortgage relief per household. The rent relief allotment launched in December to help Milpitas residents in need of support during the holiday season, and funding remains available.“The city’s new assistance program is intended to help with current housing conditio...

County Connection: InPlay is residents’ one-stop shop for summer enrichment programs

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

Almost every parent knows the challenge of trying to find local, affordable, quality after-school and summer programs for their kids. Enrichment programs are essential for the health and educational well-being of young students. Children need these opportunities to stay active and learning year-round. Unfortunately, not all students have easy access to summer and after-school programs.That’s where InPlay comes in, offering a one-stop shop to help parents find fun and engaging activities for their kids. InPlay is a Bay Area nonprofit that partners with local schools to connect students with after-school and summer programs. InPlay also offers a searchable online activity guide, specifically designed to help underserved families find local and affordable programs for their children.Seeing that InPlay could play an important role toward closing the achievement gap, I first proposed county support of InPlay four years ago. Since then, with county support, InPlay has compiled an online d...

Los Gatos’ Spring Into Green event helps ‘Keep Los Gatos Beautiful’

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

Spring into GreenLooking for an excuse to slow down and marvel at the natural beauty in Los Gatos? This month, which marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, is also Keep Los Gatos Beautiful Month. Residents can celebrate both occasions with Spring into Green on April 23 at Town Plaza Park. The festivities will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can attend the mayor’s tree-planting ceremony, browse exhibitor booths, listen to live music and sample fresh wares from the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market.There will be a free bike valet located on Main Street for those who want to ditch the car for the day.National Library WeekNational Library Week kicks off April 23, and the Los Gatos Library is hosting a creative—and eco-friendly—event to celebrate. Tuesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m., library staff will host a craft workshop where participants will make wreaths out of recycled book pages. Participants do not need to bring any materials. To register, visit losgatosca.libcal.com.Spring Wine W...

Prep roundup: St. Francis beats San Ramon Valley in Livermore Stampede softball final

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

SoftballSt. Francis left no doubt that it was the top team at the prestigious Livermore Stampede softball tournament.The Mountain View powerhouse captured the championship Saturday night, shutting out San Ramon Valley 3-0 as Kate Munnerlyn allowed two hits and struck out 14 and Jaime Oakland, Alexis O’Gorman and Rebecca Quinn each knocked in a run.St. Francis — the Bay Area News Group’s top-ranked team — went 5-0 in the tournament, outscoring Monte Vista, Freedom, No. 4 Granada, Amador Valley and No. 2 San Ramon Valley by a combined 32-2.Granada played the tightest game against the Lancers, losing 1-0 on Friday in the final round of pool play. Freedom was the only team to score against St. Francis.The Lancers reached the final earlier Saturday when they routed Amador Valley 10-0.Amador Valley won its pool on Friday with a 3-2 upset victory over St. Francis’ West Catholic Athletic League rival, Archbishop Mitty.Mitty bounced back from that defeat to win ...

Victim sustains life-threatening injuries, dies after shooting in San Jose

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is dead after a shooting Saturday afternoon, the San Jose Police Department announced on Twitter. The shooting happened around 12:37 p.m. near Keyes Street and S 3rd Street.The unidentified person was in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, SJPD said. A recent update by San Jose police revealed the victim died, marking the city's eighth homicide of the year.As of 1:30 p.m., there are street closures in place. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.No other information was immediately available. This story will be updated.

Today in Sports – Jackie Robinson signs first MLB contract.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

April 101934 — The Chicago Black Hawks edge the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in overtime to win the Stanley Cup in 4 of the best-of-5 series. Charlie Gardiner gets the shutout and Mush March scores the winning goal at 30:05 of overtime. It’s the final NHL game for Gardiner, who dies of a brain hemorrhage two months later.1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign an MLB contract.1949 — Sam Snead wins the Masters, beating Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla by three strokes.1953 — NBA Championship Finals, Minneapolis Auditorium, Minnesota, MN: Minneapolis Lakers beat NY Knicks, 91-84 for a 4-1 series victory; Lakers’ 5th title in 6 years.1955 — Cary Middlecoff beats Ben Hogan by seven strokes to win the Masters.1955 — 9th NBA Championship: Syracuse Nats beat Fort Wayne Pistons, 4 games to 3.1956 — The Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup in five games.1960 — 24th U.S. Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: 1958 champion Arn...

Sports on TV for Monday, April 10

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, April 10AUTO RACING10 a.m.CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MX2, Frauenfeld, Switzerland (Taped)11 a.m.CBSSN — FIM Motocross: The MXGP, Frauenfeld, Switzerland (Taped)COLLEGE BASEBALL9 p.m.PAC-12N — Texas Tech at StanfordCOLLEGE GOLF7 p.m.GOLF — The Western Intercollegiate: First Round, Pasatiempo Golf Club, Santa Cruz, Calif.COLLEGE SOFTBALL7 p.m.SECN — Mississippi St. at Texas A&MIIHF HOCKEY (WOMEN’S)7 p.m.NHLN — World Championship Group Stage: Canada vs. U.S., Group A, Brampton, OntarioMLB BASEBALL2 p.m.MLBN — Chicago White Sox at Minnesota7 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: San Diego at NY Mets OR Boston at Tampa Bay (6:30 p.m.)NHL HOCKEY9 p.m.ESPN — Minnesota at ChicagoTENNIS5 a.m.TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP Early Rounds6 a.m.TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP Early Rounds5 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP Early Rounds5 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL7 p.m.ESPN — 2023 WNBA Draft: Rounds 1...

Tiroteo en un centro comercial de EEUU deja a tres heridos

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

CHRISTIANA, Delaware — Tres personas resultaron heridas el sábado en un tiroteo ocurrido en un centro comercial de Delaware que obligó a los compradores a evacuar el edificio al tiempo que la policía investiga el incidente.La Policía Estatal de Delaware señaló que las autoridades no han detenido a un sospechoso del tiroteo en el Christiana Mall, en una comunidad del norte del estado cerca de Pensilvania.“Podemos confirmar que hay 3 víctimas que resultaron heridas por disparos y fueron trasladadas a un hospital del área para recibir atención médica”, tuiteó la policía. “Actualmente no hay preocupaciones de seguridad pública en Christiana Mall y sus alrededores”. Tiroteo en un centro comercial en el condado de Loudon deja al menos un herido Policía: dos heridos, un sospechoso detenido tras un tiroteo en un mall de Carolina del Norte El centro comercial fue evacuado y permanecerá cerrado el sábado por la noche, detalló la policía en ...

Masters Live Updates | Koepka’s lead now 2 shots over Rahm

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:38:59 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from Sunday’s third and fourth round of the Masters (all times local): 9:25 a.m. It didn’t take long for things to get interesting at the Masters.Jon Rahm is applying some early pressure on leader Brooks Koepka and trails by just two shots with 10 holes completed in the third round.Koepka led by four strokes when play resumed Sunday morning with both players starting on the No. 7 green following the suspension of play Saturday due to heavy rains. Koepka misfired on his par putt while Rahm rolled in his birdie, representing a two-shot swing in a matter of minutes.Koepka, who plays on the LIV tour, is at 13 under.Patrick Cantley is in third place at 7 under, while amateur Sam Bennett is in fourth place at 6 under. ___8:30 a.m.Get set for a long day at Augusta National.Players are back on the course at the weather-plagued Masters for the completion of the third round, with Brooks Koepka holding a four-stroke lead over Jon Rahm.The tournament was s...