Local students honored at Biola University
Three Los Gatos residents were named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence.
The students are:
• Alyssa Kwong, majoring in Business Administration
• Anna Gustafson, majoring in Intercultural Studies
• Jotham Ho, majoring in Biological Science
They joined approximately 1,700 students who were named to the Dean’s List in spring 2021. Biola students are placed on the list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.
“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies hard work, engagement and investment in scholarship,” said Tamara Anderson, Associate Provost of Academic Effectiveness and Administration. “These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the student’s personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments.”
Biola University is a Christian university in Southern California.
Booster shots for all Covid vaccines now available
Along with Covid-19 Pfizer booster vaccinations, the County of Santa Clara will now administer booster shots to those who received the Johnson & Johnson or Moderna vaccine and are eligible under CDC guidelines.
County clinics are taking appointments at sccfreevax.org and everyone eligible is encouraged to receive a booster shot.
“We now understand that the protection from the initial vaccine series may decrease over time, and a booster shot is highly effective in preventing serious hospitalization and death,” said Dr. Sara Cody, health officer and director of Public Health for the county. “We especially urge everyone 65 and older to receive the booster shot, as well as anyone who lives in a long-term care facility, and anyone 50 years and older who has an underlying medical condition.”
People who received their initial series with any of the three Covid vaccines (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Moderna) may now be eligible for a booster. Boosters are recommended for:
• Everyone 18 and older who received their Johnson & Johnson shot two or more months ago.
• Most people who received their Pfizer or Moderna shot six or more months ago. Those who are 65-plus, 18 and older living in a long-term care facility, or are 50-plus with an underlying condition, are urged to get their booster as soon as possible.
• Those who are 18 and older and have an underlying medical condition, or work in a setting that may increase their risk of exposure, may also consider getting a booster.
As of Oct. 21, 74,290 county residents had received their booster shot and 39 percent of eligible people age 65 and older had received one.
Cal Fire lifts burn ban
Cal Fire has lifted the burn permit suspension in Santa Clara County.
Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit Chief Jake Hess is formally cancelling the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days. Agriculture burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season.
Cooler temperatures and the chance of winter weather have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire, Cal Fire stated in a press release. Property owners and residents are asked to use
caution while conducting debris or agriculture burns, follow all guidelines provided, and
maintain control of the fire at all times. Individuals can be held civilly and/or criminally liable
for allowing a fire to escape their control and/or burn onto neighboring property.
Residents wishing to burn must verify it is a permissive burn day prior to burning. To do so, call the Bay Area Air Quality Management District at 415.771.6000 or visit baaqmd.gov.
Pile burning requirements:
• Only dry, natural vegetative material such as leaves, pine needles and tree trimmings
may be burned.
• The burning of trash, painted wood or other debris is not allowed.
• Do not burn on windy days.
• Piles should be no larger than four feet in diameter and in height. You can add to pile as
it burns down.
• Clear a 10-foot diameter down to bare soil around your piles.
• Have a shovel and a water source nearby.
• An adult is required to be in attendance at the fire at all times.
For information, visit fire.ca.gov.
