Eat, Drink, Savor: Serving classic chili straight from the firehouse
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As a latchkey kid, Herbert Alpers learned how to cook out of pure necessity. He honed his craft during the almost 30 years he spent cooking for his fellow firefighters in a Santa Clara County fire station. Now retired, he inaugurated his food tent, Kettle and Smoke Catering, three...
Santa Clara Board approves $60.9M budget, rejects 49ers’ office funding
The Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board has “unanimously approved” its $60.9M operating and $18.6M capital budgets for the upcoming FY, but “denied a request from the ... 49ers to fund a portion” of the team’s new office, according to Grace Hase of the San Jose MERCURY NEWS. Projections indicate that “more than” $6M...
Parents, students voice anger over San Jose elementary school closures
The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.
Milpitas to offer free doorbell cameras to residents to boost neighborhood safety
In an effort to improve neighborhood safety and awareness, the Milpitas City Council has voted to approve the distribution of free wireless doorbell cameras to city residents. The initiative was modeled after the City of San Leandro’s Community Ring Camera Initiative, which provides Ring doorbell cameras to...
10-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Walks Into School Playground, Stabs 7-Year-Old Girl, Then Runs Off
An elementary after-school program is supposed to be one of the last places parents imagine something like this could happen. Kids are supposed to be finishing homework, playing outside, waiting for pickup, doing all the ordinary things that make the afternoon feel safe and predictable. Instead, one California family...
🔧 Multiple Building & Grounds Jobs in Alameda County – Up to $185K
Alameda County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing right now. From hands-on cleaning work to senior management roles, there’s something for every skill level. On-Call Commercial Cleaner – Be First in Line When Contracts Land.
IntBot humanoid robot greets visitors to San Jose Airport
Travelers at San José Mineta International Airport, or SJC, now have a new, multilingual concierge: a humanoid robot named José. Stationed at Terminal B, the robot from Silicon Valley startup IntBot Inc. uses real-world perception and contextual reasoning to provide real-time directions and flight info. IntBot’s...
💰 Volunteer to Clear Library Fines – March 27 at Village Square
The Village Square Branch Library is offering a way to reduce your library fines by volunteering. On Friday, March 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, participants can earn $20 in fine credit for each hour of volunteer work. Tasks include wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning windows, and picking up litter around the...
MPESD Student Wins Santa Clara County Spelling Bee
Four students from the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School District (MPESD) proudly represented their schools at the Santa Clara County Spelling Bee. Participants included Austin Foz, Halena Vaka, and Jayla Darden from Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary, and Nancy Nguyen from August Boeger Middle School.
Thousands attend San Jose’s free March Madness party in San Pedro Square
In San Jose, thousands made their way to San Pedro Square to listen to DJ Diesel, also known as Shaq. This comes as thousands of fans visit the city for March Madness. This was a free event with a capacity of about 5,000 people. Attendees had to RSVP to get in.

















