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Santa Clara County Bulletin Board


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Announcements and observations from around the Santa Clara region.
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Dec. 14, 2024

Utah HC at Sharks (game 32): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks are back from the team's six game road trip and ready to take on the Utah Hockey Club in the second of three meetings between these two teams this season. The last time the Sha...

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Dec. 14, 2024

Sharks Heated at Refs, Lose 4-3 to Utah

San Jose Sharks welcome Utah Hockey Club into SAP Center. It's Utah's first game in San Jose. Alex Wennberg and Mikael Granlund and Fabian Zetterlund scored, but the Sharks lost 4-3. Period 1 1 in...

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Dec. 14, 2024

Preview/Lines #33: Will Smith Back, Kostin Goes to IR

One door opens and another closes. Will Smith, who last played in Dec. 5 at the Tampa Bay Lightning, is back in the line-up after a minimum stay on IR. “I just got a little banged up,” Smith said....

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Dec. 13, 2024

The most Christmassy bars in Downtown San Jose

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up that transforms popular bars into kitschy holiday taverns with seasonal cocktails. This year both Paper Plane and Miniboss in Downtown San Jose are getting the...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Quick Bites: Sharks bend, but don’t break

To finish up their road trip, the San Jose Sharks took to St. Louis to face off against the rising Blues. In a truly exciting back-and-forth contest, San Jose hung on to win 4-3. It's a shame the ...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Best Game of Celebrini’s Career…So Far?

ST. LOUIS — This might have been the best game of Macklin Celebrini’s career…so far. Not only did the 18-year-old score two goals and add an assist in the San Jose Sharks’ 4-3 victory over the St....

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Dec. 13, 2024

The Best Books of 2024

At the end of every year comes the avalanche of "Best of" lists, including of course, the Best Books of the Year. Magazines, newspapers, websites, bloggers, and retailers all weigh in, and it can ...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Kovalenko Talks Opportunity With Sharks, Playing for Larionov

Like father, like son. Nikolai Kovalenko was part of the trade that sent goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks to the Colorado Avalanche. And 29 years and three days before Nikol...

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Dec. 13, 2024

How Are Teams Trying To Stop Celebrini? How Will He Respond?

ST. LOUIS — Teams are figuring out Macklin Celebrini…and he’s figuring them out. “Now, there's no secret, when we get pre-scouted, what he can do with the puck,” San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Wa...

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Dec. 12, 2024

An overview of Valley Water’s annual Capital Improvement Program

Valley Water's Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the funding strategy for the planning, design, and construction of water-related infrastructure.

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Dec. 12, 2024

In Memoriam: Donald Bitzer, 1934–2024

CHM remembers Fellow Don Bitzer, computer pioneer who co-invented the flat-panel plasma display and was called the "father of PLATO.”

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Dec. 12, 2024

Sharks at Blues (game 32): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks wrap up the team’s road trip in St. Louis today. This is the first time the teams will play since the Blues fired Head Coach Drew Bannister and replaced him with Jim Montgomery...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Celebrini Scores Twice, Sharks Edge Blues in Georgiev’s Debut 4-3

ST. LOUIS — The San Jose Sharks visit Enterprise Center to take on the St. Louis Blues. Tyler Toffoli and Macklin Celebrini (twice) and Jake Walman scored, and the Sharks finished their six-...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Georgiev Surprised by Trade, Talks Time With Avs & Askarov

ST. LOUIS — Alexandar Georgiev was surprised to get traded. On Monday, the San Jose Sharks acquired the goalie, Nikolai Kovalenko, and a pair of draft picks from the Colorado Avalanche for n...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Preview/Lines #32: Kovalenko Moving Up, Eklund Moving Down + Will Smith Injury Update

ST. LOUIS — Nikolai Kovalenko is moving up and William Eklund is moving down. Kovalenko, who made his San Jose Sharks’ debut on Tuesday in Raleigh, will skate with Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toff...

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Dec. 12, 2024

The Historic San Jose (Holiday) Trolley is back

A 96-year-old trolley filled with holiday spirit will be running on weekends before and after Christmas. Rides on the 32-seat trolley are free. It's the VTA's gift to the community.I have ridden i...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Prepping for Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu”

Get ready for viewing Robert Eggers' version of "Nosferatu" with some books and movie selections from San Jose Public Library!

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Dec. 12, 2024

Mukhamadullin Details ‘Painful’ Injury Which Caused Slow Start This Season (+)

“I’m playing again. It’s already good news.” What Shakir Mukhamadullin said, in Russian, to San Jose Hockey Now last week explains the 22-year-old's slow start to this season. This past summer, th...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Why Brind’Amour Thinks Warsofsky Is ‘Great Fit’ for Sharks’ Rebuild (+)

It might be a long time before the San Jose Sharks become a staple in the playoffs. But head coach Ryan Warsofsky has taken a lot from Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour, who has guide...

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Dec. 12, 2024

“Holiday Inflatables” Locker Room Reaction: Best Rapper? Why Didn’t Celebrini, Smith Perform? (+)

ST. LOUIS — Ryan Warsofsky showed a special video to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday morning, before practice. “He said he had a very important video this morning,” Jake Walman said. “And he show...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Residential midrise in North San Jose takes a step forward

A 118-unit residential building has been proposed for 380 North First Street. This is a just a few blocks north of St. James Park and on the border of what you would typically consider Downtown Sa...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Learn eco-friendly practices with the Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Training

Are you a professional gardener or landscape maintenance worker looking to expand your business prospects while also learning how to conserve water, protect soil, reduce the use of pesticides and ...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights is celebrated from December 25 to January 2 this year.

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Dec. 11, 2024

Quick bites: Sharks bested by one of the league’s top teams

Yes, the Carolina Hurricanes are in a slump. However, if you asked 100 pundits, they'd all tell you that the Canes will be in the playoffs come April. So, the fact that this version of the San Jos...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Sharks Practice: New Lines? More Game-Time Decisions? Mukhamadullin Will Play Tomorrow

ST. LOUIS — Ryan Warsofsky said not to make too much of Wednesday’s practice lines. But the San Jose Sharks bench boss is certainly considering changes for Thursday’s tilt against the St. Louis Bl...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Weekly City Manager Updates: December 9, 2024

City Manager Ed Shikada shares brief updates at each Council meeting, highlighting details about upcoming events, City services, and City Council discussions planned. His comments are summarized t...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Kaiser begins construction of their new San Jose hospital

A state-of-the-art hospital is coming to the Santa Teresa Kaiser campus in South San Jose. It will replace the aging 50-year-old hospital with 650,000 SQFT of medical facilities and 300 private pa...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Sharks at Hurricanes (game 31): Lines, game thread and how to watch

It's time to see what the San Jose Sharks look like after the Mackenzie Blackwood trade. San Jose is in Carolina today to play the Hurricanes. While newly acquired Alexandar Georgiev is not expect...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Sharks trade Blackwood, G. Smith to Avalanche

Though it happened earlier than expected, the San Jose Sharks have traded goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. In a trade announced today by the Sharks, Blackwood, forward Givani Smith and a 2027 fifth...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Vanecek, San Jose Headed Back in Right Direction?

RALEIGH, N.C. — Things can only get better for the San Jose Sharks, right? That’s what they’re hoping, after a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Luke Kunin scored twice. “It was a step in the r...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Kunin Scores Twice, But Sharks Lose Late Lead 3-2

RALEIGH, N.C. — The San Jose Sharks visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Luke Kunin scored twice, but the Sharks lost a late lead 3-2. Period 1 3 in: Ferraro chance set up by De...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Sharks Recall Top Prospect, Send Thompson & Cardwell Down

RALEIGH, N.C. — The San Jose Sharks have recalled Shakir Mukhamadullin. This is a long-awaited recall, as Mukhamadullin was expected to compete for a job with the NHL club during training camp. Bu...

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Dec. 10, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Burns Talks Connection With Celebrinis, Jumbo’s Jersey Retirement

RALEIGH, N.C. — Brent Burns will forever be linked with the San Jose Sharks. It’s not just the 2017 Norris Trophy or being the San Jose Sharks’ leader among defensemen in goals and assists and poi...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Behind the Scenes of How Sharks Found Out About Blackwood Trade: ‘We all love him in here’

RALEIGH, N.C. — “It was a somber afternoon.” Nico Sturm shared how the San Jose Sharks found out about the Mackenzie Blackwood trade to the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks had just practiced at Bap...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Preview/Lines #31: Kovalenko Might Play, Will Smith on IR (But On the Ice), Belief in Vanecek, Another Game-Time Decision

RALEIGH, N.C. — Here’s why you watch morning skate. Will Smith didn’t start morning skate with the San Jose Sharks, but he jumped on late, though he didn’t participate in line rushes. “Still day-t...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Latest renderings for a massive North San Jose residential project

A major infill development at 211-281 River Oaks Parkway is starting to come into focus. The project would have 737 residential units broken down into 637 apartments and 100 townhomes. 132 of the ...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Givani Smith placed on waivers, why now?

Givani Smith was placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, indicating that the forward won't be back with the team unless there are a string of injuries that handcuff the Sharks from pla...

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Dec. 9, 2024

SJHN Daily: Avs’ Perspective of Blackwood Trade?

What was the Colorado Avalanche‘s perspective of the Mackenzie Blackwood trade? Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now recapped it above. The Avalanche have struggled in net to start the seaso...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Why I Like Blackwood Trade — Scouts Weigh In Too (+)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Goalie trades are always hard to evaluate. On one hand, it’s arguably the most important position in the sport. On the other hand, there’s a glut of middle-class netminders...

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