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49ers Spend Millions in Santa Clara Council Races

Special interest groups have sunk millions of dollars into November's Santa Clara city elections to decide its future government.
The San Francisco 49ers have spent the most money supporting who the team wants sitting on the City Council, burning $2.5 …

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Pump Tracks Find Some New Momentum

Mountain bikers and BMX riders of all ages are flocking to parks to practice their skills on purpose-built rollers and berms.

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Morgan Hill Gets Served

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts: the wait is over. The City of Morgan Hill this week announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art outdoor pickleball courts.

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Sunnyvale Officials Delay Vote to Ban Artificial Turf

The debate between using artificial turf or natural grass on government-owned athletic fields in Sunnyvale has been pushed into the future, leaving environmental activists and youth sports groups in limbo.
The Sunnyvale City Council declined to decide on banning artificial …

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49ers Announce $200M in Upgrades to Levi’s Stadium

The stadium enhancements, including a new, bigger video screen, are in preparation for the hosting of FIFA World Cup matches and the Super Bowl in 2026.

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Silicon Valley Screens High School Athletes for Silent Killer

It's a silent killer that could happen to any high school student: sudden cardiac arrest. One school district wants to make sure it prevents another tragedy.
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is the second public school district in …

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49ers Dole Out Millions in Santa Clara Community Benefits

For a decade, the 49ers have worked to help uplift the community surrounding the city the team calls home.
In an effort to recognize that work, they're celebrating Levi's Stadium's 10th anniversary by launching “49ers Cares About Santa Clara,” an …

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San Jose Spruces Up Downtown Signs Ahead of Super Bowl

San Jose is revisiting a plan to make the heart of the city more walkable and easy to navigate ahead of two major sports events.
The city is working to replace outdated signs in the downtown area to highlight local …

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Take Your Health to the Next Level With New Trails Rx Program

Sempervirens Fund launches a new Trails Prescription Program for the Santa Cruz Mountains. This program aligns with regional Parks Rx efforts and offers curated trail guides and health insights to enhance outdoor experiences and well-being in the region.

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Santa Clara Temporarily Waives Fees for Youth Sports Groups

Youth sports nonprofits in Santa Clara are asking the city to drop its fees to book fields, and officials are looking for a compromise.
This year, Santa Clara started charging youth sports groups such as the Santa Clara Westside Little …

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Santa Clara Settles Lawsuit With 49ers

Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers have settled their last outstanding lawsuit after years of conflict, taking a step toward reconciliation.
The settlement will generate $20 million for Santa Clara over the next two years through changes to the …

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San Jose Sharks Tout Financial Benefits to City as Lease Set to Expire

The San Jose Sharks' SAP Center lease with the city is expiring next year, and the terms will be changing — opening the door for negotiations with both parties.
Next year the city, which owns the arena, can hike the …

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Gifted Games Celebrate Inclusion at Gilroy High

Gilroy High School hosted the 19th annual Gifted Games on May 3, bringing students with disabilities to the athletic field for an Olympic-style friendly competition.

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Santa Clara County to Study Ban on Artificial Turf

Santa Clara County may need an abundance of lawn mowers if artificial turf is banned on public playing fields.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 3-2 to study the ramifications of artificial turf on county land, …

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Cupertino Is a Pickleball Desert for Players

Cupertino pickleballers are fed up with having to share city courts with tennis players — but a solution might be coming.
The Cupertino City Council unanimously approved a plan this month that includes eight pickleball courts in Memorial Park’s conceptual …

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Wildflower Run Brings 1,200 Runners to Morgan Hill

Despite the threat of rain, the 41st annual Wildflower Run on March 24 in Morgan Hill was once again a sold out event, with about 1,200 participants in six races. 

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49ers Give Santa Clara ‘Best and Final Offer’ in Legal Fight

The San Francisco 49ers are offering Santa Clara a deal that would pour millions of dollars in city coffers, a last ditch effort by the NFL team to end litigation that’s dragged on for more than two years.
The effort …

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Oakwood Boys Basketball Makes History

The Oakwood boys basketball team won the Central Coast Section Division V title for the Morgan Hill school’s first section championship in any sport. And it did not come easily. 

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Santa Clara Wants to Cash in on Upcoming Sporting Events

Bay Area sports organizers are starting to plan for two major events coming to the South Bay in 2026, and officials in one Silicon Valley city want their fair share of tourist dollars.
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host …

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Cougars Win League, Advance to CCS Final

The Christopher High boys soccer team produced the best season in school history this year. The Cougars ran all the way to the Central Coast Section Division III final for the first time, racking up a 17-3-2 record that included …

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