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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. 3, 2024

Warsofsky & Carbery on Their Friendship, That ECHL Grind (+)

Ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the San Jose Sharks, the two head coaches – and long-time friends – sat down for dinner. “We talked a lot of hockey. A lot of hockey, a ...

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Dec. 3, 2024

What Can Klim Do for You? Kostin, Walman Talk About How Sharks Have Supported Him (+)

There are many ways to describe Klim Kostin’s start of the season. But let’s save the adjectives and just say that he started it like a typical Russian. At least that’s how an old saying goes in m...

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Dec. 3, 2024

Preview/Lines #28: Eklund on How His Game Has Grown, 4 Nations Possibility

WASHINGTON — William Eklund wore his poker face. Yesterday, there was a Swedish report that indicated that the San Jose Sharks star had made Sweden’s 4 Nations Face-Off squad. “No comment” was all...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Vallarta Supermarkets opening first Bay Area location in San Jose

A popular Mexican supermarket chain is taking over two long-vacant retail spaces at The Plant shopping center in Central San Jose. Toys 'R Us and Babies 'R Us closed a whopping six years ago. That...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Cultivate a Creative Writing Practice: Read Like a Writer

If you like to write, stories and books you read can become your guide to learn about the craft of writing. Learn more about how to read like a writer!

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Dec. 2, 2024

Get Ready for Finals with the Library!

It’s December, which means cold weather, holiday cheer—and, of course, the overwhelming desire to curl up and hibernate like a bear all month. But for you, the beleaguered high schooler, December ...

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Dec. 2, 2024

‘Tis The Season To Read: Best Children’s Books Of 2024

With the holiday season on the horizon, many of us are scrambling to get gifts for the special children in our lives. There is no shortage of lists on the internet featuring new, hot toys for just...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Cozy Reads for Winter

As the days become shorter and nights grow longer, it is a perfect time to turn inward. Hopefully, we recharge our batteries and take time for ourselves. Curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Cyber Monday Meets Winter Reading at SJPL!

Winter Reading Starts Today! 

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Dec. 2, 2024

San Jose Sharks prospect check-in: OHL, QMJHL, WHL, USHL, ECHL, BCHL October/November

It is not good news for several of the San Jose Sharks prospects playing in the Canadian leagues or the lower-level American leagues. At least two of them, Quentin Musty and Michael Fisher, are de...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Should Sharks Have Traded for Jiricek?

Should the San Jose Sharks have traded for David Jiricek? (1:23:35) Keegan and Sheng talk about it on this week’s episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! But before we talk Jiricek, we chat ab...

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Dec. 2, 2024

SJHN Daily: Sharks Going to Canada/USA WJC Camps, Has Eklund Made 4 Nations Face-Off?

At least two San Jose Sharks prospects will compete for roster spots to play in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Amidst a dominant season in the OHL, defenseman Sam Dickinson has been invi...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Sharks Practice: New Lines, Celebrini’s Honest Reaction To Being Named NHL 1st Star of the Week

WASHINGTON — The San Jose Sharks, riding the high of 12 goals in their last two games, both wins, made a small tweak to their lines at Monday’s practice. Eklund-Celebrini-Zetterlund Kunin-Wennberg...

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Dec. 1, 2024

South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk December 2024

South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with exhibits across multiple galleries in three different districts. Everything is open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the In...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Is 2023 the best draft classes in Sharks’ history?

The San Jose Sharks have drafted some impressive players in the team's 30-plus-year history. Guys like Joe Pavelski, Patrick Marleau, Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl have all come out of the San Jos...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Walman Finding Home in San Jose?

Has Jake Walman found a home with the San Jose Sharks? You can’t argue with the early returns for Walman, acquired by GM Mike Grier, along with a 2024 second-round pick, from the Detroit Red Wings...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Binge Hallmark Movies with Hoopla

Did you know you can stream Hallmark movies and TV series with Hoopla? That's right, the Hallmark premium collection is available as a 7-day BingePass!

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Dec. 1, 2024

Quick bites: Sharks sweep Seattle in short series

The San Jose Sharks have added to the anxiety of Seattle Kraken fans everywhere, handily beating the Pacific Division foes in two straight games, outscoring the Kraken 12-7 in less than 48 hours. ...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Celebrini ‘Shocked’ To Beat Crosby on This Play: What Makes Mack So Good at Puck Battles?

It’s not just that Macklin Celebrini is winning puck battles, it’s who he’s winning them against. As of last week, the San Jose Sharks' wunderkind, per SPORTLOGiQ, was leading the NHL in Puck Batt...

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Dec. 1, 2024

SJHN Daily: Celebrini Named NHL Rookie of the Month

For the first time in over a decade, a member of the San Jose Sharks has been named NHL Rookie of the Month. Macklin Celebrini had an incredible November for the San Jose Sharks. He scored seven g...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Sturm on Where Sharks Are Now…And Where They Need To Go To Win Stanley Cup (+)

WASHINGTON — Nico Sturm has thought a lot about his post-hockey career. Going in depth with him about where the 2024-25 San Jose Sharks are, and where he thinks they want to go, you can see ...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Symphony San Jose presents HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR “Christmas at the California” December 7 and 8, 2024

Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at the majestic and beautifully decorated California Theatre with Symphony San Jose, Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabíle Youth Singers, N...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Quick bites: Sharks score 8 to beat Kraken

The San Jose Sharks scored eight goals and beat the Seattle Kraken 8-5 on Friday afternoon, leading the team to its second big victory in three games. Macklin Celebrini now has a three-game goal s...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Sharks at Kraken (game 27): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks hopped a short flight to Seattle yesterday to get ready for another showdown with the Seattle Kraken. The Sharks beat the Kraken 8-5 on Friday, taking advantage of a flounderin...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Blackwood Backbone of 4-2 Win, Sharks Sweep Weekend Series With Seattle

The San Jose Sharks visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken. Mario Ferraro and Luke Kunin and Cody Ceci and Will Smith scored, and the Sharks hung on for the 4-2 win. Period 1 1 i...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Wennberg Has Been Unsung Hero in All Zones (+)

Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith can't do it all. With that in mind, San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier built around his teenage centers with veteran talent, especially up the middle. Alex Wennberg, Ba...

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Nov. 30, 2024

Preview/Lines #27: Will Smith To Play 1st Back-to-Back, What Has He Gained From Development Days?

Will Smith is on a heater — three-straight multi-point games — but Ryan Warsofsky says that has nothing to do with Smith playing in the first back-to-back of his career on Saturday night. Smith ha...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Shop local this Black Friday

Before you head to Amazon for holiday shopping this year, why not start with local businesses and entrepreneurs? You'll be able to find more unique gifts with local character right in your backyar...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Kraken at Sharks (game 26): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The Seattle Kraken visit the San Jose Sharks today in a rare back-to-back, home-and-home series. This is the first meeting between the two Pacific Division teams this season. The Kraken are 11-11-...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Hockey, Not Football, on Thanksgiving? Welcome to the Turkey Cup

Instead of football on Thanksgiving, how about a side of hockey? For the past 14 years, including this year, life-long San Jose Sharks fan Zubair Jeewanjee has hosted and played in the Turkey Cup,...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Kostin’s Teammates Had His Back Through Tough Times, Most Dangerous Lines in 6 Years?

These are the best San Jose Sharks lines since 2018-19. That’s probably the last time that the Sharks rolled three dangerous lines on a consistent basis. Every line scored in an 8-5 San Jose Shark...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Sharks Drop Eight on Seattle, Cardwell Scores 1st NHL Goal, Win 8-5

The San Jose Sharks hosted the Seattle Kraken at SAP Center. Timothy Liljegren and Will Smith and Klim Kostin and Jake Walman (twice) and Mikael Granlund and Macklin Celebrini and Ethan Cardwell s...

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Nov. 29, 2024

Preview/Lines #26: Ferraro, Will Smith, Among Sharks Growing Movember Mustache

“I can't see anything there.” That was Mario Ferraro’s assessment of 19-year-old Will Smith’s attempt at a Movember mustache. This year, Ferraro, Smith, Barclay Goodrow, and Ty Dellandrea are amon...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Better in a Loss Than a Win

The San Jose Sharks were better in a 4-3 loss than a 7-2 win. From the drop of the puck, the Sharks were better than the Ottawa Senators. Per Natural Stat Trick, San Jose dominated with an 82-31 S...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Cozy & Comfortable: Food and Drinks

Enjoy hot soups and drinks on a cold day!

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Nov. 28, 2024

San Jose Sharks prospect check-in: NCAA October/November 2024

In addition to the Barracuda, the San Jose Sharks have a lot of prospects playing college hockey now. With the move by Will Smith to the NHL, the college scene is a little less exciting than it wa...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Quick bites: Comeback comes up short

There are games where you're not on your game and you win, like the San Jose Sharks did on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. And then, there are games where you're clearly the better tea...

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Nov. 28, 2024

Sharks Recall Prospect, Place Goodrow on IR

Ethan Cardwell is back. On Wednesday night, Barclay Goodrow left the San Jose Sharks' 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators in the first period with an upper-body injury. The alternate captain did not r...

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Nov. 27, 2024

524 new apartments proposed near Santana Row

A site previously entitled for a 882,000 SQFT office and retail project has pivoted to housing. This proposal by Holland Partner Group is at the intersection of Stevens Creek and Saratoga Ave., ju...

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Nov. 27, 2024

TIROC: Strong Emotions, Uncertain Future

Strong emotions and an uncertain future may feel overwhelming-consider what we can do to self-regulate to care for our health and wellbeing.

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