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Local Scene: Blood drive combats shortage
Local blood drive combats shortage
The American Red Cross has faced a “concerning” drop in blood and platelet donations this summer, according to the organization, and donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage.
The decline in...
County boosts senior services for Los Gatos
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors recently approved a County effort to support the Town of Los Gatos in its efforts to increase services for older adults.
The $125,000 grant from the County, proposed by Supervisor Joe Simitian, will be used for older adult...
Updated: 16th District results show former SJ mayor Liccardo and Sup. Simitian in top slots
Electoral candidates across the region worked to get out the vote during Super Tuesday, as the political landscape narrowed dramatically.
And in early results, Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo had risen to the top of the 16th...
First lady visited Los Gatos Friday for a fundraiser
First lady Jill Biden made a pit stop in Los Gatos last week, speaking at a fundraiser hosted by Shannon Hunt-Scott, the wife of Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott.
It was part of a three-day burst of campaigning to boost the president’s reelection chances,...
Fanny pack stolen; mystery individual enters business, takes shower; mail taken (Police Blotter, July 30-Aug. 5)
July 30
• A fanny pack was reported stolen on Terreno De Flores Lane.
• A man who was reportedly “banging on the door” told the resident to buy some candy on Winchester Circle at 8:17pm.
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of...
Los Gatos agrees to $800K body-cam, Taser deal with Axon Enterprises
The Los Gatos Town Council unanimously approved a five-year $800,000 deal with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for body-worn cameras, tasers and digital evidence management
Valley Water censures director for abuse (racist + sexist comments) towards employees
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors today censured Director Rebecca Eisenberg for a pattern of abusive conduct toward water district employees, including racist and sexist comments.
Following an often tense four-and-a-half hour public hearing, the board also stripped Eisenberg of all internal...
Health officer urges residents to get new Covid booster
Santa Clara County's top health official urged residents Monday to get an updated Covid-19 booster vaccine if they are eligible to do so as the holiday season approaches.
According to Health Officer and Public Health Director Dr. Sara Cody, just 11 percent of Santa Clara...
Downtown boutiques deal with break-ins
With afternoon turning to evening, Raschel Archambeault would normally be closing-up-shop at East Kennedy, but on Feb. 28, she was waiting for a locksmith.
Earlier in the day she’d learned overnight a man had broken-into the downtown boutique she manages, and so here she was...
High School District #1 in math; Office of Ed recognizes teachers (local scene)
Teachers recognized by Office of Education
Three teachers in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District were selected to receive a 2023 Special Teacher Recognition Award at the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s (SCCOE) annual Teacher Recognition Celebration on Oct. 23.
They are:• Alex Czech,...