Proposed Improvements for Calaveras Boulevard in Milpitas
Traffic operations in the City of Milpitas at the Calaveras Boulevard on-ramp near the McCarthy Boulevard intersection are running more smoothly after VTA completed several improvements last year. The work included installing a new ramp metering signal to accommodate two general-purpose lanes and one High Occupancy...
It’s a full house of talent over at Tasting House
It’s no secret that talent attracts talent: everyone wants to be part of a winning team. Talent scouts and proprietors Mike and Denise Thornberry of Tasting House Los Gatos, have assembled one of the finest groups of hospitality professionals in the region to create an experience unlike any other.
📅 Easter Eggstravaganza at The Plex on March 28
Bring the family to The Plex for the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This spring celebration includes Easter egg hunts, games, hands-on activities, local vendors, food trucks, and fun photo spots. It’s designed for kids and families to enjoy together. The event takes place at 800...
Gunn High to add AP Business to course catalog next year
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Gunn High School is adding Advanced Placement Business with Personal Finance to its catalog of AP courses. The class will be open to 11th- and 12th-grade students who have taken prior business courses at Gunn High, such as Principles of Business or BEAM (Business,...
Los Gatos hotel seized through swift foreclosure as market wobbles
LOS GATOS — The Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos was bought by a lodging group from Colorado through a swift foreclosure proceeding, evidence that the Bay Area hospitality sector continues to wobble. The transaction suggests that the hotel is worth far less now than the price the seller...
Weekend events in Downtown San José with free parking
The City of San José invites residents to enjoy a bright and sunny weekend in Downtown San José filled with music, dancing, art, and other activities. The events are part of the #DTSJ weekend picks curated by San José Economic Development, SJ Downtown Association, and Visit San José.
💧 2026 Water Allocations Announced for Santa Clara County
The Bureau of Reclamation has shared the first 2026 water allocation numbers for the Central Valley Project. As of February 26, 2026, areas south of the Delta will receive 65% of their municipal and industrial water and 15% for agriculture. For Valley Water, that’s about 90,000 acre-feet of water.
SCUSD to Give Teachers Additional Training on Sensitive Topics
Nearly two years after the incident that sparked it, a long-awaited decision on a divisive topic in Santa Clara schools is set to go into effect. At a meeting in November, after months of deliberation, the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) Board of Trustees took “corrective action” against one of its...
Elderly San José Walker Duped In Necklace Swindle, Cops Collar Two
A routine morning walk in San José turned into a pricey necklace swindle for an elderly woman, but police say sharp-eyed witnesses and crime-tracking tech helped officers quickly reel in two suspects. According to police, the woman was approached by two people in a car who pulled up as...
Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ Convicted on 48 Counts in Teen Alcohol and Assault Case
Jury Delivers Overwhelming Guilty Verdicts (Image Credits: Ca-times.brightspotcdn.com) Los Gatos – Shannon Marie O'Connor faced a Santa Clara County jury that convicted her on dozens of charges stemming from alcohol-soaked gatherings she hosted for local teenagers.[1][2] Jury Delivers Overwhelming Guilty Verdicts A...
