Santa Clara County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/santa-clara-county/ Only what you care about Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:17:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Santa Clara County Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/santa-clara-county/ 32 32 220501511 Los Gatos Residents’ Defensible Space Prevents Wildfire Catastrophe https://thelocalnews.app/los-gatos-residents-defensible-space-prevents-wildfire-catastrophe/ https://thelocalnews.app/los-gatos-residents-defensible-space-prevents-wildfire-catastrophe/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:17:06 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62047 LOS GATOS, Calif. – Recent actions by residents in a Los Gatos hillside community have averted a potential wildfire catastrophe, thanks to their adherence to Santa Clara County fire officials’ recommendations. On May 29, swift responses and preparation proved crucial as smoke and flames threatened homes near Mountain Laurel Lane. The incident, exacerbated by contractors […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/los-gatos-residents-defensible-space-prevents-wildfire-catastrophe/feed/ 0 62047 San Jose Woman Arrested for Suspected Murder https://thelocalnews.app/san-jose-woman-arrested-for-suspected-murder-2/ https://thelocalnews.app/san-jose-woman-arrested-for-suspected-murder-2/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:43:28 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60469 A 28-year-old woman from San Jose, California, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed during an alleged disturbance. Incident Details The San Jose Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a man bleeding and not breathing in the vicinity of North 17th and East Santa Clara streets. Upon […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/san-jose-woman-arrested-for-suspected-murder-2/feed/ 0 60469 New Drainage Tunnel Under Construction in Santa Clara County https://thelocalnews.app/new-drainage-tunnel-under-construction-in-santa-clara-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/new-drainage-tunnel-under-construction-in-santa-clara-county/#respond Sun, 12 May 2024 02:01:31 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=43585 In Morgan Hill, California, a new project aims to mitigate the risk of flooding in Santa Clara County by constructing a massive drainage tunnel beneath the Anderson Reservoir. KTVU’s Mark Sayre reports on this significant infrastructure development. Addressing Past Flooding The initiative comes in response to memorable scenes from 2017 when heavy rains overwhelmed the […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/new-drainage-tunnel-under-construction-in-santa-clara-county/feed/ 0 43585 New Santa Clara County Drainage Tunnel to Mitigate Flooding Risk https://thelocalnews.app/new-santa-clara-county-drainage-tunnel-to-mitigate-flooding-risk/ https://thelocalnews.app/new-santa-clara-county-drainage-tunnel-to-mitigate-flooding-risk/#respond Sat, 11 May 2024 19:56:09 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=43122 MORGAN HILL, Calif. – The upcoming completion of a drainage tunnel beneath the Anderson Reservoir in Santa Clara County marks a significant step in flood prevention efforts, addressing past inundation risks along Coyote Creek in San Jose. Addressing Past Flood Risks Recalling the devastating scenes of 2017, when heavy rains overflowed the Anderson Reservoir, causing […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/new-santa-clara-county-drainage-tunnel-to-mitigate-flooding-risk/feed/ 0 43122 Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Candidate Convicted of Perjury https://thelocalnews.app/former-santa-clara-county-sheriff-candidate-convicted-of-perjury/ https://thelocalnews.app/former-santa-clara-county-sheriff-candidate-convicted-of-perjury/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 15:38:37 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=41751 In Cupertino, California, a former candidate for Santa Clara County Sheriff, Anh Colton, 51, has been convicted of felony perjury for falsely claiming to have the necessary law enforcement experience, announced the District Attorney’s Office. According to California law, candidates for sheriff must possess at least one year of law enforcement experience within the last […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/former-santa-clara-county-sheriff-candidate-convicted-of-perjury/feed/ 0 41751 Tragic Accident Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Girl in Cupertino DUI Case https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-accident-claims-life-of-11-year-old-girl-in-cupertino-dui-case/ https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-accident-claims-life-of-11-year-old-girl-in-cupertino-dui-case/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 17:18:03 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=39986 CUPERTINO, Calif. – A devastating incident shook the community of Cupertino as an 11-year-old girl lost her life following a suspected DUI case involving a silver Mazda pickup. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office disclosed the tragic news on Monday. Young Victim Identified The young victim, Mahi Kothari, aged 11, tragically passed away on May […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-accident-claims-life-of-11-year-old-girl-in-cupertino-dui-case/feed/ 0 39986 Surge in Domestic Violence Cases Grips Santa Clara County https://thelocalnews.app/surge-in-domestic-violence-cases-grips-santa-clara-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/surge-in-domestic-violence-cases-grips-santa-clara-county/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:03:30 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=31740 Santa Clara County, California, is grappling with a startling surge in domestic violence cases, with numbers more than doubling since 2019. The district attorney for the county reveals a staggering 142% increase in such cases over the past five years, raising concerns among advocates about the ability to support survivors amid potential budget cuts. Escalating […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/surge-in-domestic-violence-cases-grips-santa-clara-county/feed/ 0 31740 Domestic Violence Cases Surge in Santa Clara County https://thelocalnews.app/domestic-violence-cases-surge-in-santa-clara-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/domestic-violence-cases-surge-in-santa-clara-county/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:21:09 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=31276 The number of domestic violence cases in Santa Clara County has more than doubled since 2019, according to statements from the district attorney’s office. Advocates express concern over potential budget cuts that could exacerbate challenges for survivors. Rising Cases and Budget Challenges Santa Clara County District Attorney reports a staggering 142% increase in domestic violence […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/toddlers-tragic-death-two-charged-with-murder-in-san-jose/feed/ 0 29731 Santa Clara County Supervisors Contemplate Artificial Turf Ban https://thelocalnews.app/santa-clara-county-supervisors-contemplate-artificial-turf-ban/ https://thelocalnews.app/santa-clara-county-supervisors-contemplate-artificial-turf-ban/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:02:07 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=28571 Concerns Prompt Study Santa Clara County supervisors are contemplating a ban on artificial turf, prompting a commissioned study to delve into its environmental, health, and safety implications. Varied Perspectives Meghna Varma, a parent in the community, highlights her son’s discomfort with artificial turf, citing its heat retention and potential for injury. Meanwhile, Mothers Out Front […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/santa-clara-county-supervisors-contemplate-artificial-turf-ban/feed/ 0 28571 Recount Underway in 16th Congressional District Race https://thelocalnews.app/recount-underway-in-16th-congressional-district-race/ https://thelocalnews.app/recount-underway-in-16th-congressional-district-race/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:53:28 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=27002 San Jose, California – The recount for the U.S. Congressional District 16 race commences this week as a historic tie between two candidates sparks unprecedented attention and debate. Unprecedented Tie in District 16 In a first for U.S. Congressional District 16, two candidates find themselves tied for second place, setting the stage for an intense […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/recount-underway-in-16th-congressional-district-race/feed/ 0 27002 Santa Clara County Nurses Strike for Better Conditions and Wages https://thelocalnews.app/santa-clara-county-nurses-strike-for-better-conditions-and-wages/ https://thelocalnews.app/santa-clara-county-nurses-strike-for-better-conditions-and-wages/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:18:29 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=25637 Santa Clara County nurses, represented by the Registered Nurses Professional Association (RNPA), have initiated a strike seeking improvements in workplace conditions and wages. The picket lines, active since 4:59 a.m. on Tuesday morning, highlight the nurses’ demands amidst negotiations with the county administration. Historic Strike by RNPA Nurses The ongoing strike marks a historic moment […]

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