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The parent company of a network of auto dealerships that sells used vehicles agreed to a six-figure civil settlement with three Bay Area and three Southern California counties this week to resolve allegations it was slow to transfer ownership titles. AutoNation, which owns 42 dealerships around the state, agreed to implement practices to comply with … Read more
This week (March 2-8) is international No More Week, a week designed to help stop domestic and sexual violence worldwide. At last week’s Santa Clara City Council meeting, the council issued a proclamation recognizing No More Week. Sheri Ostdiek, a domestic violence awareness advocate, was the driving force behind bringing No More Week to the … Read more
As California’s rainy season enters its final stretch, state water managers announced Friday that the vital Sierra Nevada snowpack is just 85 percent of normal for this time of year. That statewide number takes into account the current snowpack levels in the Sierra’s northern region, which is about 104 percent of normal for this date, … Read more
In December, a fire broke out at the city’s previous animal control service provider, the Humane Society of Silicon Valley in Milpitas. That fire left the Human Society unable to shelter animals and forced Sunnyvale to contract with Santa Clara County Animal Services Center in San Martin. The county shelter is located at 90 Highland … Read more
For more than half a century, California’s “lemon” law was considered one of the best in the nation at giving consumers the legal right to demand car companies fix or replace defective vehicles still under warranty. Now, California lawmakers are scrambling to repair recent changes they made to the law to satisfy the very car … Read more
A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors. Naheed Mangi, 66, was convicted on Friday following a two-week trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the … Read more
The Triton Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the commencement of the Salon at the Triton 2025, a prestigious 2D Art Competition & Exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of California-based artists. Aspiring and established artists alike are encouraged to participate in this esteemed event, where creativity knows no bounds. The deadline to submit artwork … Read more
In a surprising twist, California’s controversial new fuel standard — a key part of its effort to replace fossil fuels — has been rejected by the state agency that reviews the legality of state regulations. The fuel standard enacted by the Air Resources Board last year was the subject of a rancorous debate, largely because … Read more
Playing to its strength, the Santa Clara Players (SCP) presents yet another comedy in its decades-long tradition (since 1962) of keeping the audience laughing even in the darkest times. Its production of the farce “See How They Run” by British playwright Philip King (1904–1979) runs Feb. 28–March 15. “We chose ‘See How They Run’ because … Read more
A lawsuit against Bay Area tech companies Roblox and Discord filed last week alleges that the apps are hunting grounds for child predators, and they deceive parents into believing their platforms are safe for children. Roblox Corp. is a San Mateo-based gaming app in which users can create their own games and interact with other … Read more