Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Santa Clara County
Deaths by fentanyl overdose are sharply on the rise in Santa Clara County this year, as the Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed that 53 residents have died from the drug as of Nov. 10, according to county officials.
POTW: Mrs. Meerkat
Mrs. Meerkat (85722) had a rough life before she came to HSSV. Living alone on the train tracks, hungry and cold until she was rescued by a hero. Since then Mrs. Meerkat has thrived and is ready to find her forever home. If you're looking for a low key, loyal companion with a new lease on life then Mrs. Meerkat is the one for you. Visit the Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, or call (408) 262-2133.
Robert Rivas sworn in as California Assembly speaker
It’s a day that seemed like it might not ever happen: Robert Rivas was sworn in Friday morning as speaker of the California Assembly.
The ascension of the Hollister Democrat—who represents the 29th Assembly District—to lead the lower chamber of the Legislature brings to a...
New computer program helps students learn English
Second and third graders attending summer school at El Roble
Berkeley man charged with masterminding AT&T store burglaries
A Berkeley man is being charged with selling or receiving stolen
Town Cats under new leadership following founder’s passing
Since the passing of Town Cats' beloved president and founder, Rosemary (Rosi) Mirko, in early July, the no-kill cat shelter and adoption center in Morgan Hill has made some changes and is looking ahead to the future.
