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The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District has confirmed the presence of positive West Nile virus mosquitoes in areas of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara (ZIP Codes 94085, 94086, 94087 and 95051). Weather permitting, this area in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale will be treated to reduce adult mosquito populations with the use of truck-mounted equipment … Read more
Fire agencies throughout Santa Clara County have partnered to remind residents that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable. Fines will be issued to anyone using, possessing, storing, or selling illegal fireworks. Santa Clara County’s ‘social host’ Fireworks Ordinance holds property owners responsible for the illegal use … Read more
Suppose tomorrow morning you woke up on another planet where people looked like you, but their thought processes and behavior were completely foreign to you. A planet where, through no action of your own, people exhibited an aversion and even outright hostility to you. A planet where what seemed to you to be reasonable behavior … Read more
Throughout California, law enforcement has seen automobile thefts and break-ins increase at an alarming rate. Who provides the burglar with the opportunity? The victim provides the burglar with the opportunity by leaving their vehicle unlocked, their window open or by leaving any valuable property in the vehicle. This includes items hidden, or in the trunk. … Read more
Coldplay will be performing at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Approximately 50,000 attendees are expected. Event information can be found on the Levi’s Stadium website at www.levisstadium.com Heavy traffic and delays are anticipated on major thoroughfares leading to and from the stadium, including Highways 101, 237, 880, Lawrence Expressway, Great America … Read more
Santa Clara County and the County’s Fire District are ramping up wildfire prevention efforts, just as the region heads into another fire season plagued with severe drought conditions. With the devastating 2020 megafires – the Santa Clara (SCU) and Santa Cruz (CZU) Lightning Complex fires – still fresh in mind, firefighters and emergency officials have … Read more
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation and the Santa Clara County Office of Education have teamed up to produce the 9th Annual Lam Research Heart & Soles Run. The event will include a 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 7. All proceeds will be donated to local youth health and wellness programs … Read more
The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) celebrated the retirement of two of its K-9 officers this month. Brek, an 8-year-old German Shepard, and Chip, a five-year-old German Shepard have both earned the time off after working tirelessly to keep their handlers and communities safe. Both K-9 officers worked closely with Officer Ogg. Brek has specialized … Read more
A Santa Clara man is the latest to lose expensive French Bulldogs to armed dognappers. Four burglars with guns in hand invaded Misael Rodriguez’s two-story, Santa Clara apartment on the 2700 block of Newhall St. on April 4 at 1 a.m. They carried off his two purebred French Bulldogs, valued at $30,000, leaving electronics and … Read more
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have arrested the woman they think is responsible for triggering an hours-long Amber Alert across the Bay Area. Officers arrested 29-year-old Luong Tammy Huynh around 8:30 p.m. in San Jose. She is in Santa Clara County Main Jail and is expected to face charges of kidnapping, child endangerment … Read more