Redwood City baseball field to reopen with new turf
Redwood City’s Hawes Park, closed for renovations since April, is scheduled to reopen by Dec. 8.
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Saving Perry – a Santa Clara County single father fights for a better future
After years of substance abuse and homelessness, a Santa Clara single father rehabilitated his life, found a job and reclaimed his 1-year-old son from Child Protective Services.
Santa Clara police promise to stop using public funds for 49ers’ security (VIDEO)
Santa Clara police have been providing free security to the 49ers during preseason games since 2007. After public outcry in conjunction with the new stadium, the police chief vows to end the free ride.
Behind a Santa Clara County board member is … a grandfather from Italy
The Vice President of the Santa Clara county Board of Supervisors Dave Cortese says the strong bond with his grandfather, an immigrant from Sicily, helps him to better serve Santa Clara County’s diverse community.
Coyote attacks can be prevented, experts say
Reports of coyote attacks or close encounters in Santa Clara County are at their highest they’ve been in eight years. Wildlife organizations across the state say the public can prevent attacks while respecting the wildlife.
Change of Tide — surfers take over Mavericks surf competition in Half Moon Bay (VIDEO)
A group of surfers and surf photographers convinced the San Mateo County Harbor Commission to grant them the permit for the Mavericks big-wave surf competition in Half Moon Bay.
With farmers’ market and Mi Pueblo grocery store, small East Palo Alto markets must compete (VIDEO)
East Palo Alto was known as a “food desert” for over 20 years, but that ended when the Mi Pueblo supermarket opened last year. Owners of smaller markets are concerned about the competition.
High hopes – San Jose medicinal marijuana delivery expands despite legal battle
Northern California Natural Collective operator Clinton Cronin makes the transition from a delivery service to a storefront in San Jose—but not without some legal tangles along the way.
Homeless investing in Palo Alto with Downtown Streets Team
On a warm Thursday at the end of September, Michelle Waters Pritchett serves lunch to the homeless men and women at the Opportunity Center, a facility in Palo Alto offering services for the homeless and people in need. Olive skinned, dark haired, and once homeless herself, Pritchett volunteers daily in the kitchen of the Opportunity