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Saratoga city commissions look to fill vacancies

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Commission recruitment openSeveral Saratoga city commissions are looking to fill vacancies. The Heritage Preservation Commission is accepting applications until Nov. 17, while the deadline to apply for the Parks and Recreation, Public Art, and Library and Community Engagement commissions is Dec. 31.For more information and to apply, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac.Council meeting infoSaratoga residents can stay on top of city council happenings by subscribing to meeting previews and post-meeting summaries through the City of Saratoga’s Hamlet GovCenter at https://gov.myhamlet.com/ca/santa-clara-county/saratoga.Hamlet is an independent communications platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to review and post agenda information online.Residents can also sign up at https://www.saratoga.ca.us/list.aspx to receive city newsletters and notifications when council and commission agendas are posted online.Conference on ‘Aging Well’Saratoga Federated Church is hosting “Aging Well: Plan...

‘Prince of Spanish Guitar’ hosts ‘Fiesta’ in Campbell

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Benise at HeritageBenise and his Emmy-winning production are stopping at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre Oct. 8 as part of his global tour. Showcasing songs from his seventh PBS special , the “Prince of Spanish Guitar” will play Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba and Parisian waltzes, as well as interpretations of classic rock anthems from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. He’ll also put his signature touch on classics such as “Ave Maria, Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and Vivaldi’s “Summer” from “The Four Seasons.”The concert  starts at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave. Tickets are $49.50-$119 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.Quicksilver history lessonMike Cox will mine the geology of New Almaden Oct. 13 at the next History Happy Hour at Campbell’s Ainsley House.The New Almaden Mine produced mercury beginning in 1845, making it California’s oldest mining operation. Quicksilver was the leading reduction agent for ...

Saratoga mayor states her case at Wildwood Park

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

This year’s State of the City event, held at Wildwood Park on Sept. 9, was a huge success. Thanks to all who organized this creative way let citizens know what’s going on in our town.Saratoga High School’s Class of 1968 is celebrating its 55th reunion. The Falcon alumni get together every year, and the annual event is so popular that they are meeting up twice this year. The first reunion was held at alumna Jena D’Angelo’s house in Corvallis. The Saratoga reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. For the location and more information, email [email protected] you haven’t tried moonlight kayaking, led by guide Greg Meyer for Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation, it is fabulous. Paddlers ages 18 and older can sign up now for a sunset kayak cruise on Elkhorn Slough on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-7 p.m., for $56. A day kayaking trip is set for Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Ravenswood Peninsula. https://www.lgsrecreation.orgThe Saratoga Chamber of Commerce is busy this fall. First up, the annual gathering...

Assemblymember Lee honors Latino community leaders

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Assemblymember Alex Lee recently honored Latino community leaders alongside co-host Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez.“During this month, we come together to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, contributions and achievements of the Latino community,” said Lee, whose District 24 includes Milpitas. “The hard work and dedication of Latino individuals is imprinted in every corner of our community and California.”Honorees included Leticia Garcia, a resident of San Jose’s Berryessa neighborhood. As a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Brooktree Elementary School, Garcia helps young students of immigrant families and Latino backgrounds gain a sense of belonging at school. She often translates for families and helps them with their needs outside the classroom in the Brooktree community.Patricia Montejano has lived in Fremont with her family for over 30 years. She is the eldest of three and immigrated to the U.S. with her parents when she was...

New Sunnyvale City Hall officially opens

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

By the time Sunnyvale’s latest city hall officially opened on Sept. 23, almost a hundred years had passed since the first one was built.The first city hallInitially, Sunnyvale’s City Council operated out of a bank, but when those premises became too small to conduct city business, a new building was opened in 1929 on the corner of South Murphy and McKinley avenues.The new structure was built in the Spanish Eclectic style popular for important public and commercial buildings. Architect A. A. Cantin created a U-shaped design of single-story wings around a two-story central block with arcades and an arched bell tower. Architectural details included a red-tiled roof, stucco walls and shaped parapets. Inside were a civic auditorium, the justice court, the chamber of commerce and the public library.As this city hall was constructed during the Depression, there was no money left to invest in landscaping, and citizens, local groups and even schoolchildren rallied to raise funds for trees an...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 5 coverage

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Week 5 of the high school season is over.De La Salle traveled to the Sierra foothills to edge Folsom. Campolindo put together a defensive gem to stun Monte Vista. San Ramon Valley erupted for six touchdowns in the opening quarter to rout Liberty.St. Francis won its West Catholic Athletic League opener against Mitty.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 5 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 5Roundup: Saturday’s actionResults: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredWillow Glen: School to change coaches for rest of 2023Photos: Our staff’s Week 5 imagesDefensive stand: Valley Christian beats Bellarmine in WCAL openerBack to (old) school: De La Salle edges Folsom in physical grindEarly risers: SRV scores 42 points in first quarter to rout LibertySurprise, surprise: Campolindo upsets Monte VistaCloser: RB’s big second half lifts St....

Musetti advances to Chengdu Open semifinals

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

CHENGDU, China (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the semifinals of the Chengdu Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Arthur Rinderknech on Sunday.Musetti, who qualified for his third semifinal appearance of the season, outsmarted his French opponent with 32 winners in the quarterfinal match.“Yesterday’s match (against Philip Sekulic) gave me a lot of confidence and today I started very well,” Musetti said. “A really solid performance from the baseline and I am really happy to be in the semifinals.”Musetti next faces Roman Safiullin who advanced after Jordan Thompson was forced to retire. Safiullin had won the first set 7-6 (1).Alexander Zverev rallied to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 and didn’t commit an unforced error in the third set.Zverev will meet Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals after the Bulgarian beat Australian Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-1.At the Zhuhai Championships, Aslan Karatsev secured a place in the semifinals, beating Cameron Norrie 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5). Karatsev beat...

US and Europe still tied after halfway point of final day at Solheim Cup in Spain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

CASARES, Spain (AP) — Europe and the United States were tied 10-10 as the decisive singles matches of the Solheim Cup got through the turn at Finca Cortesin on Sunday.Each team had clinched two points near the halfway point of the final day. Europe won with Leona Maguire defeating rookie sensation Rose Zhang 4 and 3 in one of the highly anticipated singles. Anna Nordqvist beat Jennifer Kupcho 2 and 1. It was the first win this week for Nordqvist, who is also a vice captain for the Europeans.The U.S. won its points with Megan Khang defeating Linn Grant 1 up and Danielle Kang defeating Charley Hull 4 and 2.Each team was leading four of the eight remaining matches still to be decided.Europe is trying to win an unprecedented third straight Solheim Cup title.The teams entered the final day tied at 8-8 after the U.S. got off to its best start ever on Friday but saw Europe slowly rally on Saturday. The Europeans arrived touted as the favorites after bringing an experienced squad to Spain, ...

Sports on TV for Monday, September 25

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, September 25BOWLING7 p.m.FS1 — PBA: The Elias Cup, Quarterfinals, Portland, MaineCOLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)7 p.m.ACCN — Denver at PittsburghMLB BASEBALL7:30 p.m.MLBN — Arizona at Chicago White Sox9:30 p.m.FS1 — San Diego at San FranciscoNFL FOOTBALL7:15 p.m.ABC — Philadelphia at Tampa Bay8:15 p.m.ESPN — LA Rams at CincinnatiESPN2 — LA Rams at CincinnatiNHL HOCKEY7 p.m.NHLN — Preseason: Ottawa at Toronto9 p.m.NHLN — Preseason: Vegas at ColoradoTENNIS6 a.m.TENNIS — Zhuhai-ATP, Chengdu-ATP Semifinals; Tokyo-WTA, Ningbo-WTA Early Rounds10 p.m.TENNIS — Zhuhai-ATP, Chengdu-ATP Finals; Tokyo-WTA Early Rounds6 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Zhuhai-ATP, Chengdu-ATP Finals; Tokyo-WTA Early Rounds_____Source

Today in Sports – Jerry Rice has his 51st 100-yard receiving game, breaks Don Maynard’s NFL record

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Sept. 251866 — Jerome Park, named for its founder Leonard Jerome, opens in the Bronx in New York. Jerome, seeking to emulate the British racing system, also establishes the American Jockey Club, precursor to the present Jockey Club, formed in 1894.1920 — Molly Bjurstedt Mallory wins her fifth title in six years with a two-set victory over Marion Zinderstein in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships.1926 — Walter Hagen wins his third straight and fourth overall PGA Championship. Hagen beats Leo Diegel 4 and 3 in the championship match at Salisbury Golf Links in Westbury, N.Y.1949 — Louise Suggs wins the U.S. Women’s Open by 14 strokes over Babe Didrikson Zaharias.1962 — Sonny Liston knocks out Floyd Patterson at 2:06 of the first round at Comiskey Park in Chicago to win the world heavyweight title.1966 — Gloria Ehret wins the LPGA Championship by three strokes over four-time champion Micke Wright.1982 — Ricky Edwards rushes for 177 yards and four touchdowns to help Northweste...