Pickleball for the masses At its June 4 meeting, the Parks Commission heard proposals from town staff for a pickleball program at La Rinconada Park. The town was initially approached by an ambassador for the U.S. Pickleball Association requesting permission to add a coating to two tennis courts at the park. School bus gets green […]
Verbal sniping between former men's national team members adds to ill will as U.S. forced to the sideline for failing to qualify for the World Cup.
Los Gatos United Methodist Church is about to open its doors to a unique art exhibition. The church is unveiling art created by inmates from the correctional facilities of Santa Clara County on Sunday. According to organizers, “Open the Door! Art from Within,” is an affirmation of the humanity and dignity of incarcerated women and […]
On June 24, the Saratoga Historical Foundation will recognize four residents who have made their mark on the town in the fifth annual “Honoring Saratogans” event. This year’s honorees are longtime community leaders Marilyn White, Bill Gorman, Jack Mallory and Ann Waltonsmith. We spent a little time getting to know these community members. Marilyn White […]
George Takei's family lived a nightmare as Japanese-American internees during World War II, but the actor says he at least had his parents to protect him.
Honey bees that invaded a Willow Glen home May 30 sent its 74-year-old occupant scrambling for help during a four-day saga. It all started when Stephanie Angeli noticed bees flying near her indoor fireplace; normally unused and idle. She discounted the honey bees as temporary visitor’s but nevertheless was concerned. “I just thought they would go […]
Teachers of the year The Santa Clara County Office of Education announced its 2018 Teachers of the Year this week. The following are this year’s local winners: Deborah Stein, Cambrian School District; Caroline Sienknecht, Moreland School District; Sandra Lineros, Oak Grove School District and Missie Clemons, San José Unified School District. Sharing the harvest Village […]
Yet another nutty idea to split California from Mr. Tim Draper, a rich man apparently with too much money and time on his hands.
The producer of a 49ers documentary for the ALS Foundation got permission from NFL Films to use some old game footage after the league originally turned her down 30 years ago.
Two Bay Area lottery ticket buyers have each won a $5-million prize.
Scores of protesters took to the streets Tuesday in San Francisco, rallying against the separation of parents and children at the U.S. border.
Interest in accessory dwelling units has grown in the last several years.
The visit comes a week after President Donald Trump met with Kim in Singapore and a day after the United States confirmed it will cancel what Trump called "war games" with South Korea scheduled for August. News of Kim's trip came just hours after Trump threatened China with tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods.
Yellow Chilli founder talks about restaurant expansion, surprise ingredients, music -- even clam chowder
The nation's Top 2 wireless providers will rein in third-party selling of their phone-location data after a prison contractor let law-enforcement officers track wireless customers without authorization.
SAN JOSE — Luis Gutierrez did not want to leave his new puppy home alone, so he brought the six-week old husky/retriever to work with him last week at his family’s business in an industrial area of North San Jose. The puppy, Nyla, spent the week under the watchful eye of Gutierrez and several other […]
Announced Tuesday morning by Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, the final rules expanding access to such health plans come eight months after President Donald Trump directed the government to foster alternatives to the ACA's insurance provisions and five months after the Department of Labor proposed a draft version.
The popular retailer is getting into the "wellness" business.
Trump-Sessions border policy exceptional -- in that the rest of the world can only be appalled.
Interesting timing? Chris Pratt's big movie, 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,' is coming out this weekend, just as he's being snapped enjoying a romantic picnic with Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter.
Summer’s long, hot days are here which means that everyone needs to find a cooling off spot. Here’s a list of local treasures that offer pools, water parks, or just relaxing creeks and lakes. All offer a chance to enjoy nature in our communities. Campbell Campbell Community Center at 1 West Campbell Avenue contains the […]
A creature that had baffled wildlife experts in Montana has been identified through DNA analysis.
Palo Alto's Bevri offers up Georgian comfort food dishes like soup dumplings, kebabs and a cheesy bread topped with egg and butter.
Kids love to help plan and design their bedrooms. Here are three ways to customize your child's room without breaking the bank.
Parscale also calls for the end to an investigation into links between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.