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Faith and festivities: West Valley Muslim Association concludes Eid celebrations
The West Valley Muslim Association recently concluded a series of Eid celebrations, with an event in Cupertino. Eid al-Adha, one of the top two events on the Islamic calendar, brought together members of the Muslim community from across the South Bay for a day...
Here are the new laws that kicked-in July 1
Below is a list of new state laws that affect the workplace, firearms, rental security deposits and more:
SECURITY DEPOSIT CAP (AB 12)
On July 1, a law took effect that prohibits landlords from charging more than one month rent for security deposits.
Assembly member Matt Haney,...
Mike Vick a game-changer for Los Gatos boys soccer
Mike Vick is making his first and only season of high school soccer well worth it.
The Los Gatos High senior is averaging a goal a game, including the lone tally in the Wildcats’ 1-0 win over Milpitas High on Jan. 26. The victory strengthened...
Aydon Stefanopoulos takes 5th in CIF State Championships, a performance that could portend to even greater races and times
As Aydon Stefanopoulos was standing in the awards ceremony after placing fifth in the CIF State Cross Country Championship Division II boys race on Nov. 26, he nearly had to pinch himself to make sure he wasn’t dreaming.
That’s because standing alongside him were 1-2...
Man attacked at VTA station has died
Authorities have shared a tragic update to a story we brought you in this week's newspaper.
The man who was brutally attacked at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail station in late September has died from his injuries.
And because of this, the attempted murder case against Brandon...
Fire hazard zone causes construction headaches
During the Oct. 3 Town Council meeting, public commenter Brandye Sweetnam shared her concerns with the challenges of building in fire hazard zones in town.
From her perspective, the burden on some homeowners in the hillsides seeking to improve their properties is much too heavy,...
Prosecutors say Los Gatos mother tried to establish drug ring in jail
Over the past few months, Shannon O’Connor, the woman charged with manipulating teens into attending her drunken parties, came up with a scheme to smuggle drugs into the jail she’s stuck in, as her cases wind their way through Santa Clara County Superior Court,...
In the fast lane: Karly Frangieh leads record-breaking day for Los Gatos High swim program
There might not be enough superlatives to describe what Karly Frangieh and the Los Gatos High girls swimming team did in the Central Coast Section Championships May 5-6 at Hollister High.
Record-breaking, superb, fast and spectacular are some of the words that come to mind...
Learning from author Alrie Middlebrook during California Native Plant Month
Before you pull up any more “weeds” in your garden, you may want to consider what Alrie Middlebrook has to share about native edible plants and trees. This past Saturday and Sunday, 50 or so gardens around the San Francisco Bay participated in the...
Santa Clara County program aims to prevent massive wildfires
Even though the mountaintops are covered in snow, officials warn that fire season has begun in Santa Clara County.
Every year, beginning in March, property owners throughout the county must comply with regulations designed to prevent the spread of wildfires that threaten people, property and...
