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Saratoga’s community college designs program for students of color to study abroad

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

As she walked along the vibrant streets of Brixton, London’s Afro-Caribbean cultural hub,  West Valley Community College student Tiffany Hayes could feel the pride from the locals.Neighbors shouted, “Brixton is the best place!” and “Make sure you tell them the whole truth!” to the tour guide who Hayes and her fellow students followed.“At the end of the day I was reflecting that there’s no other way that I could have gotten the flavor of a place without actually having been there,” Hayes said. “Like reading about it in an article or a course reading would pale in comparison to actually walking the streets and eating in Brixton village and being in that place.”Hayes was among 16 community college students who embarked on West Valley’s unique 10-day program out of that brings students to iconic historical sites in Europe through the lens of the Black experience.Renée Kazemipour Paquier, dean of professional studies and health and human development, said the program was designed b...

Former Los Gatos resident wants ‘best grapes possible’ for his Cordant wines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

Former Los Gatos resident David Taylor might not have known it at the time, but the seeds of Paso Robles wine country that were sown when he attended Cal Poly as an electrical engineering major would blossom decades later into one of the most prolific wine regions in America.Taylor lived in San Jose and Los Gatos for 18 years, where he and his wife DeAnn raised their three children, before moving to San Diego and then to Paso Robles. His engineering career in Silicon Valley included stints at Cypress Semiconductor, GoPro, CineForm and C-Cube Microsystems.By the time Taylor made his move there, Paso Robles was rocketing to popularity, not just in California but around the world. Taylor wanted to be part of something that would combine his entrepreneurial skills with his passion for pinot noir, so in 2014 he started Cordant Winery.“The idea was always to find the best grapes possible for pinot noir, as well as Rhones,” he says. “My vision was for a different style—not that big, jammy ...

Milpitas mayor cites housing, economic growth as priorities in speech

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano got kudos from the county at her first State of  the City address, held June 22.Montano was presented with a congratulatory letter from the office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez which read in part, “The City (of Milpitas) has been a valued partner with the County of Santa Clara. … During your tenure as mayor, I know that the partnership will not just continue but thrive.”Montano said Milpitas’ strength lies in its diversity. “Our city is a diverse woven fabric of cultures and backgrounds, which contributes to the enrichment of Milpitas’ collective identity,” she told those who gathered in the Milpitas City Council Chambers for her speech.The mayor emphasized the city’s commitment to making housing a priority by being the first in the state to have its housing element certified, and to creating open space in Milpitas neighborhoods. Earlier this year, the city council unanimously adopted the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan as a vision fo...

Campbell Summer Concert Series returns for shortened season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

Summer Concert SeriesThe Campbell Summer Concert Series is back for a shortened season this year, with six concerts featuring some crowd favorites along with a couple of new acts.The series runs Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 3, with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. on Orchard City Green. Parks Make Life Better demonstrations are set to begin at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to wait until 2 p.m.to start setting up their chairs.Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and French fries along with beer, wine and sangria will be available for sale and proceeds will support the Ainsley House and Campbell Museum Foundation. New this year, Kona Ice will also be available for purchase. Attendees ages 21 and older can bring their own beer and wine; hard alcohol is not allowed.Opening the 2023 Summer Concert Series on July 6 is the Rjae Haas Band, a blues, classic and Latin rock cover bands. The Joint Chiefs light up Orchard City Green on July 13, fusing elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B with their own si...

Fireworks buyback event today in Redwood City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is hosting a fireworks buyback event Sunday ahead of Fourth of July. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route The event will be held at the North Fair Oaks Library on Middle Field Road in Redwood City. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., people can drop off their unused or unwanted fireworks, no questions asked, and get up to $75 in cash. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated San Mateo County and county and state parks. Individuals caught using fireworks can face a fine of $2,000.

Marin Municipal Water District to raise water rates by 20%

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

(KRON) -- Marin Municipal Water District customers will start paying more for their water bill starting July 1. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route The agency is increasing its rates by 20 percent. For example, if your current bi-monthly bill is $138, it will go up to $170 after this Saturday. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Rates are expected to increase every year for the next three years, according to MMWD.

‘High-risk drivers’ could be receiving messages from DC. Will it prevent crashes?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

Do you have a previous traffic citation or other driving violation in the District? You might be getting a message tailored to you under a government initiative that’s trying to prevent future crashes.The messages will include information about the driver’s vehicle and mention that the recipient is more likely to be involved in a crash than those without previous violations.The program is part of a new effort through D.C’s Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate fatal and serious traffic deaths by 2024.Research is currently being done by The Lab @ D.C. to come up with data on whether this messaging to “high-risk drivers” prevents crashes.D.C. has been sending messages to a “randomly assigned” group of high-risk drivers.“We will evaluate whether drivers who receive these messages have fewer red-light violations, speeding violations, and ultimately, crashes, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages,...

Alexander Bublik stuns Andrey Rublev to win Halle Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

HALLE, Germany (AP) — Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik upset Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the final of the Halle Open on Sunday ahead of Wimbledon.It’s the second title of Bublik’s career after he won in Montpellier last year with the player from Kazakhstan improving to a 2-6 record in tour-level finals. He rises to a career-high 26th in the rankings after starting the week 48th.Rublev drops to 13-8 in finals. The Russian is now a two-time Halle runner-up after losing to Ugo Humbert in the 2021 final.The seventh-ranked Rublev is set to return to Wimbledon next month after missing last year’s edition of the grass-court Grand Slam event when Russian and Belarusian players were barred following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Sports on TV for Monday, June 26

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, June 26COLLEGE BASEBALL7 p.m.ESPN — College World Series Final: LSU vs. Florida, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (If Necessary)ESPNU — College World Series Final: LSU vs. Florida, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (If Necessary) (Ump Camera)MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Minnesota at Atlanta OR Milwaukee at NY Mets10:30 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Chicago White Sox at LA Angels OR Washington at Seattle (Joined in Progress)NHL HOCKEY8 p.m.TNT — NHL Awards 2023SOCCER (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: El Salvador vs. Martinique, Group C, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.9 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Costa Rica vs. Panama, Group C, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.TENNIS6 a.m.TENNIS — Eastbourne ATP/WTA, Bad Homburg-WTA, Mallorca-ATP Early Rounds6 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Eastbourne ATP/WTA, Bad Homburg-WTA, Mallorca-ATP Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL10 p.m.CBSSN — Indiana at Las Vegas _____Source

Today in Sports – LeBron James is drafted #1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:40:11 GMT

June 261910 — For the second consecutive year, Hazel Hotchkiss wins the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships. Hotchkiss beats Louise Hammond 6-4, 6-2 for the singles title.1925 — Jim Barnes wins the British Open with a one-stroke win over Ted Ray and Archie Compston at Prestwick Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland.1959 — Ingemar Johansson knocks out Floyd Patterson in the third round at Yankee Stadium to win the world heavyweight title.1976 — Japanese professional wrestler Antonio Inoki fights American boxer Muhammad Ali, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.1990 — Jennifer Capriati, 14, defeats Helen Kelesi 6-3, 6-1 in the first round to become the youngest winner of a match in Wimbledon history.1991 — NBA Draft: UNLV power forward Larry Johnson first pick by Charlotte Hornets.1992 — UEFA European Championship Final, Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden: In a huge upset Denmark beats Germany, 2-0.1993 — NHL Draft: Victoriaville Tigres...