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November 26, 2024

Preventing overdoses; TB clinic opens; funds for student wellness (local scene)

TB bacteria on slide
Public Health receives grant to reduce overdose harm  The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has been awarded $11,125,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with health systems and community partners on drug overdose prevention. Activities will include: • Get more...

Student wins national award; 9/11 memorial event planned; caregiver conference upcoming (local scene)

Flame of Liberty memorial
Los Gatos student receives national award Los Gatos High School senior Najman Mahbouba was awarded the 2023 Hamilton Scholars Award for his academic accomplishments and community service.  As one of 40 students selected throughout the country, Mahbouba will participate in The Empowerment Program, a five-year leadership...

CHoNC patients visited by performers; ArtNow exhibit honored; poet laureate search

CHoNC visit
Performers visit children’s hospital Young residents at Children’s Healthcare Organization of Northern California (CHoNC) in Campbell, an inpatient facility for severely ill or catastrophically injured children, were treated to live, musical performances on Aug. 9. The performance featured students from Starting Arts, a nonprofit that provides...

Town closes one lane along Shannon Road as recently-annexed hillside becomes unstable (local scene)

Shannon road closure
Town warns of shifting pavement on Shannon Road A recent shifting of pavement along Shannon Road near Diduca Way and Santa Rosa Drive could create a hazard for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, town officials warned. Residents may have noticed electronic message boards along Shannon Road advising...

Raising a glass to Alamitos Vineyards, named top new winery by USA Today

Alamitos Vineyards
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley announced that one of its member wineries, Alamitos Vineyards, 23505 Alamitos Road in San Jose, has been voted the Best New Winery Experience in the nation by USA Today. Despite being open less than three years, Alamitos Vineyards has...

Aardvark in the Park; career opportunities for people with disabilities; court celebrates student art (local scene)

court artwork
Music in the Park lineup announced Music in the Park returns for the 2023 season.  Since 1988, Music in the Park has been a free public summer concert series held on Sunday afternoons, from 5-7pm on the Los Gatos Civic Center Lawn, 110 E. Main St.  This...

Libraries to host opioid prevention workshops; Los Gatos’ community grant program opens (local scene)

narcan
Opioid overdose prevention workshops scheduled at libraries The Santa Clara County Library District and the County of Santa Clara’s Behavioral Health Services Department are joining forces to spread the word about the opioid crisis. Workshops scheduled from July 8 through Sept. 9 will cover drug education,...

Stephen Marley comes to Saratoga; Matei Varga to perform in support of KCAT; artists sought for utility box murals (local scene)

Stephen Marley
World-renowned pianist to perform in Saratoga KCAT TV & Radio is inviting the public to a summer evening concert hosted by the Producers Network on June 29 at 7pm at the Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place.  Pianist Matei Varga will perform in support of KCAT...

Hwy 9 closed starting today at Sanborn; FEMA location opens; MedAssist program hits milestone (local scene)

bridge detour route
Highway 9 closure begins soon for bridge work ​​Beginning June 22, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform a full closure of Highway 9 Big Basin Way, at Sanborn Road, to begin the installation of a temporary bridge for the Saratoga Creek Bridge Rehabilitation...

Weemaes accepted to Fulbright Program; Fin chosen for Italian National Lacrosse Team; FireSafe Council seeks comments on wildfire plan

Katrien Weemaes
Los Gatos student to play with Italian National Lacrosse Team Los Gatos High School junior Agata Fin has been selected to join the Italian U21 National Lacrosse Team, in preparation for the European U21 Lacrosse Tournament 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic the first week in...

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