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New fees, capacity limits, and name change for newly public Palo Alto park
After decades of being strictly accessible to only people with a Palo Alto address, the 1,440-acre park is now open to the public. Since its opening in late December, the park’s popularity has soared among hikers and sightseers across the Bay Area. Read More
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Black Muslim Food Week delivers special offers at Black-owned eateries, with a side of community organizing
This weekend, the Bay Area Halal Foodies group is celebrating Black History Month with an event spotlighting Black Muslim-owned restaurants in the area. Read More
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Large, new affordable housing complex could be built on old San Jose restaurant site
Bay Area developer Jemcor Development Partners is looking at the site of shuttered South San Jose restaurant The Fish Market as its location for a large new housing project that would be 100% affordable. Read More
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Concessions contract manager of Earthquakes stadium pleads guilty to sabotaging concessions system
The U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern California District announced that Salvatore La Rosa, who formerly was a contract manager for concessions at Earthquakes Stadium has pleaded guilty to accusations that he sabotaged the menus and payments systems at the stadium last year on opening day. Read More
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Investigation reveals controversial San Jose church received $340K in PPP funds
Calvary Chapel in San Jose owes more than $2 million dollars in fines for openly defying the ban on indoor gatherings imposed for months by Santa Clara County. Read More
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San Jose offers tiny homes to homeless in exchange for cleaning Guadalupe River Park
The City of San Jose is trying something new to battle the homeless crisis, and this latest solution could solve two problems at once. Read More
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Where to find Lunar New Year celebrations (virtual and otherwise) around the South Bay
Find out how to participate in a Lunar New Year craft, where to get a red envelope and more in Hoodline's roundup of South Bay Lunar New Year events welcoming the Year of the Ox. Read More
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Days after allowing indoor worship services, Santa Clara County reinstates ban setting up big court ruling ahead
Churches across Santa Clara County were rejoicing this week when they were told they could resume indoor worship services under limited capacity and with new guidelines. But just a few days later, that hope was pulled out from under them when the county was told by a U.S. District Judge that it could reinstate the ban on indoor church gatherings. Read More
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South Bay favorite Psycho Donuts comes back to Santa Clara, this time in Valley Fair mall
The South Bay's Psycho Donuts now has a kiosk in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, bringing back its presence in that town after its previous Santa Clara location closed down earlier in the pandemic. Read More
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Fremont teen mobilizes stuck-at-home students to bake over 10,000 desserts for people in need
A Fremont high school junior founded a nonprofit organization called Bake4Sake to make desserts for homeless shelters. It's now opened 10 chapters in eight states, mobilizing some 130 young volunteers around the country. Read More
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Two large Silicon Valley office projects halted as demand for office space plummets
The coronavirus pandemic has made working from home commonplace for hundreds of thousands of people in the Bay Area, which means the demand for office space has plummeted over the past year. Read More
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SJPD implements new LGBTQ policy, officers to receive special new training
San Jose Police officers will now get specialized training that is aimed at improving the relationship with the members of the city’s LGBTQ Community. Read More
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Levi's Stadium to transform into the state’s largest mass vaccination site
We’re used to seeing football games or concerts at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Now the massive facility will turn into what will be the biggest mass-vaccination site in the state. Read More
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New evidence revealed in allegedly faked Santa Clara County deputy shooting
Last week we learned the shocking accusations against a Santa Clara County Deputy who allegedly lied about surviving an ambush-style, drive-by, hate-crime shooting on a dark, rural road over a year ago. Read More
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East San Jose gym earns $550,000 in fines while remaining open to protest COVID restrictions
California Ripped Fitness in East San Jose has defied county orders to close indoor operation since December racking up over $550,00 in fines and 35 complaints. The gym is protesting that gyms should be considered essential business since they promote a healthy lifestyle. Read More
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Where to find a great to-go meal package this Super Bowl Sunday around San Jose
To help you move past the frozen pizza and turn your stay-at-home 2021 Super Bowl Sunday into an occasion, Hoodline has rounded up some fun takeout options and special package deals around San Jose. Read More
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Suspect accused in brutal San Jose tortoise attack is taken back into custody after returning to crime scene
A 40-year-old homeless man from San Jose is back in jail after police say he returned to the scene of a preschool where he was arrested days before for a bizarre crime spree. Read More
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San Jose Sharks to return home to the SAP Center
The San Jose Sharks are returning home at last, starting with a Feb. 13 game at SAP Center against the Vegas Golden Knights. Read More
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Santa Clara County OKs youth sports as area coach says teen athletes are dropping out, joining gangs
The Santa Clara County Health Department has walked back restrictions that would have severely limited youth athletics in the county, as a movement gains traction in Sacramento advocating for youth sports which was started by a San Mateo coach. Read More
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San Jose’s M8trix and Bay 101 casinos waste no time reopening after stay-at-home order ends
M8trix Casino opened its doors two days after Governor Newsom ended the stay-at-home orders allowing non-essential businesses to open in a limited capacity. And Bay 101 Casino, which also put up an outdoor gambling tent in September, reopened Thursday morning. Read More
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Santa Clara County asks state to prioritize vaccine for hardest-hit populations
Santa Clara County representatives push to allocate COVID-19 vaccines by census tract in a bid to address disparities that disproportionately impact communities of color. Read More
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San Jose police say person of interest in Gilroy murder was unarmed when he was fatally shot by officers
The man who was killed on January 21 by SJPD officers has now been identified as 27-year-old David Lee Tovar Jr., and police say he was unarmed when they shot him. Read More
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Santa Clara County sanctions Los Gatos hospital for letting teachers cut the line for vaccines
After Good Samaritan Hospital let Los Gatos teachers cut in line for COVID vaccination, Santa Clara County will withhold further vaccines from the hospital until it provides a plan to follow eligibility guidelines for the coveted shots. Read More
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Google to help vaccine rollout through Google Maps support and $100 million in ad grants
Google announced new initiatives to help more Americans get the COVID vaccine. The latest efforts include $150 million in donations to nonprofits and grants for Google Ads. The company will also be offering its sites for vaccination locations and add new panels to "vaccine near me" searches. Read More
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Korean-style ice creamery signs on as Market Park San Jose’s first food retailer
Visitors to the new Market Park San Jose shopping center will be able to sample trendy Korean-style desserts at a new SomiSomi soft-serve ice cream shop in the center. Read More