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VivaCalleSJ route runs from ‘Willow to Roses’ April 23

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

VivaCalleSJ’s “Willow to Roses” route will close streets to vehicle traffic April 23 from the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden to downtown Willow Glen to the south and San Jose State University to the east.VivaCalleSJ is a free recreational program that closes miles of San Jose streets for a day so that people can walk, bike, skate or use other forms of transportation to explore the explore the city. Participants can start anywhere along the route and head in whatever direction they choose.The event runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Streets along the route (see map) will be closed from 6 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on the day of the event, and driveways on the route will be blocked during that time. The streets are expected to fully reopen by approximately 4 p.m.VivaCalleSJ’s “Willow to Roses” route will close streets to vehicle traffic April 23 from the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden to downtown Willow Glen to the south and San Jose State University to the east. (Courtesy photo) No cars are ...

Milpitas launches traffic safety survey

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Traffic safety studyThose who live or work in Milpitas can weigh in about any safety challenges they have experienced driving, biking, walking or using other transportation modes within the city. The city is conducting a survey as part of a study to identify traffic safety improvements, strategies and actions. Survey responses will be considered in developing this study. Take the survey at https://engagekh.com/cityofmilpitas/study-area-map#.Storefront improvement grantsThe City of Milpitas is taking applications for its Storefront Improvement Grant Program, which provides grants for exterior commercial storefront improvements to help increase economic vitality for local businesses.The Milpitas City Council allocated $365,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this purpose, of which $75,000 has been allocated for design services. Eligible landlords and business owners may apply for grant funding via a competitive application process.Eligible projects must be commercial busi...

Sunnyvale musician returns to San Jose for another release show

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Nearly seven years after selling out her EP release show at Art Boutiki, Sunnyvale singer/songwriter Martha Groves Perry is returning to the venue at 44 Race St. in San Jose for the release of her new album, “Call Out.” The April 22 show will feature her new rhythm section, The MGP Band, with Kevin Kriner on bass and Yuri Selukoff on drums.Perry’s producer Kenny Schick, a former South Bay resident who now lives in Nashville, will open for her. The show marks his first in the Bay Area since he performed at Perry’s 2016 release show.Doors are at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 advance at app.gopassage.com/events/mgp-23-01 and $25 at the door.Longtime postal clerk retiresU.S. Postal Service retail clerk Sukhvir ‘Suki’ Phangureh retired March 31 after 36 years at the Sunnyvale Post Office. Her years of service have been marked by achievements such as recognition for submitting ideas to enhance retail products and services.Phangureh says she made it through her c...

Chris Cain plays the blues in Campbell

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Chris Cain concertBluesman Chris Cain returns to Campbell April 23 as part of the Ainsley House Spring Garden Concert Series. Gates for the outdoor show open at 1:30 p.m., and the show begins at 2 p.m. in the Ainsley House garden at 300 Grant St.Cain has toured for nearly three decades, and produced 14 albums during a prolific career as a guitarist and vocalist. His first album was released in 1987, with the most recent being his 2021 release “Raisin’ Cain.”Tickets to his Ainsley House concert are $35 at http://www.campbellmuseums.com/shop.Earth Day scavenger huntThe Campbell Youth Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission are partnering for an Earth to Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt April 22-29 in downtown Campbell.Visitors to downtown can try to find the trees and features pictured at https://www.campbellca.gov/scavenger and match them with their locations.Scavenger hunters should find their way to the Campbell Creamery on April 30, 2-5 p.m., where the first 20 people to ha...

Los Gatos jewelry store rolls out red carpet for designer to the stars

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Jessica Alba, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Vanessa Williams and Sofia Vergara have all appeared on the red carpet looking drop dead gorgeous, right down to earrings and necklaces from jewelry designer Erica Courtney’s signature collection.Courtney is bringing her Drop Dead Gorgeous collection to Blacy’s Jewelry in Los Gatos on April 26-27.Jeanette Blacy has known Courtney for 30 years, and began by carrying her silver cross designs.“Erica first popularized the concept of stacking silver rings,” says Blacy. “I used to carry her diamond necklaces, but now she specializes in sourcing beautiful high-end colored stones to create very elaborate earrings, pendants and rings that are very spectacular and one of a kind. We’re so thrilled she’s doing her first trunk show with us!”Courtney’s career started quite by accident in 1984. She was out for a walk with her mother in her native Texas, wearing a pair of cheap sunglasses she had embellished with rhinestones from a broken necklace, when ...

Los Gatos orchestra provides free music for medical workers, patients

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Music for medicineA Los Gatos orchestra is sharing its music with thousands of people in need across the country. Nova Solisti Chamber Orchestra, a local professional ensemble, has partnered with Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that organizes live and recorded musical performances to people in healthcare facilities. The group recorded its September 2022 concert and has broadcast its performance to several hospitals this year.Nova Solisti will also record its upcoming concerts—taking place May 20 at Mission Santa Clara and May 21 at First Lutheran Church of Palo Alto—to continue providing music for patients and caregivers. For tickets to the May shows, visit www.novasolisti.org.Hazard surveyResidents know the various hazards of their town—which roads tend to flood, where trees have fallen in the past, where earthquakes have made cracks in the pavement. County officials are asking residents to share their expertise and experiences in a new survey to help their long-term hazard mitigati...

Man exhibits firearm at Safeway in Millbrae

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

Millbrae, Calif. (KRON) – The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who allegedly exhibited a firearm at a Safeway on Friday.At around 11 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a man with a firearm at a Safeway located at 525 El Camino Real. The caller told dispatch he was parked in the Safeway parking garage when an unknown suspect walked in front of his car, lifted his shirt and revealed a black handgun on his waistband, police said. Oakland Coliseum possum droppings force Mets announcers to move broadcast booths The suspect walked over to the driver’s side and spat on his window before punching the windshield and kicking the car. The suspect drove off in a white Cadillac Escalade with no license plates, police said.The suspect is described as a 30-year-old Filipino male weighing around 200 pounds and standing at five feet, 10 inches. He was last seen wearing a black hat, red jacket, white shirt and gray sweatpants, police said. KRON On is streaming news li...

Oakland police investigating burglary, sexual assault at residence

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a burglary and sexual assault that occurred Wednesday morning.At around 3 a.m., an individual entered a residence on the 100 block of Monte Cresta Avenue through an unlocked window. The individual found the victim who was asleep and sexually assaulted the victim before leaving the residence, police said. Oakland Coliseum possum droppings force Mets announcers to move broadcast booths The individual is described as a muscular built Black male in his 20’s, weighing 150 pounds and standing at five feet, 11 inches. He has a medium complexion, short black hair, a black goatee and was wearing eyeglasses and a white sweatshirt, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100...

Lazio forward Ciro Immobile in hospital after tram collision

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

ROME (AP) — Lazio captain Ciro Immobile remained in the hospital under observation on Sunday after his car collided with a tram.Immobile was in the car with his family on Sunday morning when it was involved in a collision with a tram in Rome, totaling his vehicle.The Italy and Lazio forward was filmed after the accident saying “the tram ran a red light” but that he was fine apart from some pain in his arm. Immobile and his two daughters were taken to the hospital for checks and Lazio later announced that he had a broken rib and a “spinal trauma” and was still under observation.The 33-year-old Immobile is likely to miss the upcoming matches against Torino and Inter Milan. He has netted 10 league goals this season, including a penalty in Lazio’s 3-0 win at Spezia on Friday.Lazio is second in Serie A and in a good position to qualify for next season’s Champions League, although it is 14 points behind league leader Napoli.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twit...

Autoridades: 4 muertos y múltiples heridos tras tiroteo en Alabama

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:24:07 GMT

ALABAMA – Cuatro personas murieron y varias resultaron heridas durante un tiroteo el sábado por la noche en Dadeville, dijo la Agencia de Cumplimiento de la Ley de Alabama.WRBL-TV informó que el tiroteo ocurrió en un estudio de baile durante una posible fiesta de cumpleaños de un adolescente. La Agencia Estatal de Cumplimiento de la Ley publicó poca información sobre el tiroteo. Terror en Lousiville: tiroteo en parque repleto de personas deja muertos y heridos Madre de niño que baleó a maestra en Virginia tuvo depresión postparto, según su abogado La estación mostró imágenes de la escena del crimen alrededor del Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio y los edificios vecinos y una fuerte presencia policial.La Agencia de Cumplimiento de la Ley de Alabama dijo que el tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de las 10:30 p.m. No hubo confirmación inicial sobre lo que condujo al tiroteo. No se supo de inmediato si un sospechoso estaba bajo custodia...