Santa Clara County Statewide Articles


‘This Is How We Got Here’: Los Gatos Resident Aims to Erase Racist Language in Property Deeds

Los Gatos resident Gordon Yamate remembers overhearing a conversation between his parents when he was in third grade. They had decided to move back to the West Valley from San Jose, but didn’t feel comfortable returning to his mother’s hometown …

Artistic Endeavor: Former Oakland Art School to Become Canvas for Mixed-Use Masterpiece

A major new housing development on a fallowed art school campus in Oakland’s pricy Rockridge neighborhood can move forward thanks to a recent approval from the City Council.The decision allows the California College of the Arts to proceed with its …

Best Bets: SF Chamber Orchestra, SF Ballet, SF Mime Troupe, SJ Chamber Orchestra, Vienna Teng

Free ‘Hope” concert: The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, known for performing for free and its mission to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for folks of all ages and backgrounds, plays a comforting year-end program this week in San Francisco, …

‘Hallelujah That No One Was Hurt’: Santa Cruz Deciding What Comes Next for Battered Wharf

Powerful seas fueled by recent storms, a wharf more than a century old battered by hundreds of storms, and a construction zone combined for a “perfect situation” that led to the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on …

Audio: San Quentin Incarcerated Reflect on What It’s Like to Celebrate Christmas in Prison

Bay City News reporter Ruth Dusseault narrates as San Quentin correspondent Steve Brooks talks with incarcerated men about their Christmas memories and what the holidays mean for those experiencing them from inside of the criminal justice system. (Audio by Ruth …

Editorial: Immigrants Are California's Lifeblood. They Need Support Now More Than Ever

Immigrants are California's lifeblood. With the mass deportation on the horizon, it's more important than ever to support immigrants and recognize the vital role they play in our society.

O.C. Man Stole Legos From an Albertsons, Killed Woman During High-Speed Pursuit, Prosecutors Allege

A Lego theft suspect led Orange County authorities on a high-speed chase. It ended in a fatal crash that killed a bystander.

Ex-Boyfriend Accused of Stabbing 17-Year-Old Azusa Cheerleader to Death

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Tuesday against the ex-boyfriend of a 17-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed last week in Azusa.

Opinion: Is Donald Trump a NIMBY or a YIMBY? The President-Elect's Housing Views Are a Puzzle

The president-elect's housing policy is hard to predict, but California could be disproportionately affected by his proposal to open up federal land to development.

Multiple L.A. Sheriff's Deputies Relieved of Duty as Feds Probe Beating of Trans Teacher

At least eight L.A. County Sheriff's Department members have been sidelined amid a federal inquiry into an alleged coverup of a beating of a trans man, sources say.

In-N-Out Owner Says Oakland Restaurant Was Closed for Safety of Customers and Staff

In-N-Out owner says Oakland restaurant was 'absolutely dangerous' and police response for emergency calls was 'alarming,' which lead to its closure.

Santa Rosa Council Names Stapp Mayor, Seats Alvarez as Vice Mayor in Leadership Shuffle

The Santa Rosa City Council has a new mayor and vice mayor.At its Dec. 17 meeting, the council selected Mark Stapp, councilmember for District 2, to serve as mayor. District 1 representative Eddie Alvarez was chosen as vice mayor after …

Bolinas Beach Reopens With Health Advisory After Tests Clear Human Waste Concern

Marin County has reopened sections of Bolinas Beach under a health advisory, county officials announced. The decision follows new test results from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, which found no evidence of human wastewater contamination, officials …

AG Rob Bonta Offers Legal Support and Warns of Potential Scams Targeting Immigrants

State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued further guidance last week to immigrants in California about their rights under state and federal law and offered new model policies for public institutions like courts, hospitals and schools. The attorney general’s advisory also …

Large Sections of Downey, Norwalk Lose Power on Christmas Eve Due to Transformer Failure

A Christmas Eve power outage in the Downey and Norwalk areas left around 35,000 customers without power. Southern California Edison said a transformer failure caused the outage.

Southern California High School Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Underage Students

A Southern California high school teacher was charged with committing sex acts with two underage students, according to authorities.

Fun, Intriguing, Interactive Installations Light Up in Exploratorium’s ‘Glow’

Art, science and technology bend the boundaries of perception in dazzling, immersive installations in the Exploratorium’s annual “Glow” exhibition on view through Jan. 26 in San Francisco.  Interactive and for all ages, “Glow” includes old favorites and eight new artworks …

Why We’ve Got Many Different Names for Who ‘Hurries Down the Chimney’ on Christmas Eve

EVERYONE HAS HEARD of Santa Claus, that chubby, white-bearded, red-suited guy who delivers Christmas presents via a reindeer-powered sleigh.But have you never wondered how he became a man of so many names? From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, …

Former Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Attempting Sex With a Minor Commits Suicide

Former Riverside County Sheriff's deputy Anthony Russo, 52, was found dead inside his Arrowbear Lake home Friday, the San Bernardino County Coroner's office confirmed. He was arrested earlier this month for attempting to have sex with a minor.

Ho Ho Ho L.A. Here Is What's Open in Christmas Day

While most businesses are closed for Christmas, movie theaters, theme parks, restaurants and an ice skating rink will still be open to help you celebrate the holiday.

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