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South Bay residents revel in California’s reopening
It might be one of the most anticipated social and economic events in modern times: a return to normalcy. And many business owners and residents of the South Bay have been celebrating their new/old freedoms. Read More
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Santa Clara County cops have lower vaccination rates than the general public
Santa Clara County law enforcement officers appear to have a lower COVID-19 vaccination rate than the general public, with around 64 percent so far confirming they're fully vaccinated. Read More
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San Jose finally clear of debt from Hayes Mansion real estate sale
San Jose City Government bought the historic Hayes Mansion for $2.5 million in 1985. It proceeded to amass a staggering $60 million debt associated with the real estate. This year, the last of the debt will be cleared, even adding $2.3 million to San Jose's general fund. Read More
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San Jose woman dies after truck crashes into sidewalk dining area
On Friday, a suspected drunk driver ran into an outdoor dining area outside a San Jose bar, killing one person and injuring two others. Read More
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Bay Area day trips: Summertime in Monterey County
Discover beaches, biking, wildlife viewing, scenic drives and seafood feasts in Monterey County with Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips. Read More
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Pride events happening around San Jose, including Newark Pride tonight
Various South Bay spots are hosting in-person Pride events this month, as well as virtual ones. Hoodline has put together a partial listing of some of the big ones happening around the area. And stay tuned for Silicon Valley Pride, coming up at the end of August! Read More
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Coworker feared VTA shooter could "go postal"; Feds questioned him about hatred of VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority had investigated or disciplined mass shooter Samuel Cassidy four times before he opened fire on coworkers in May. Read More
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As drought deepens, Valley Water imposes 15% water cutback
As California heads into the height of summer during one of the state's driest years in history, the water provider in the Bay Area's largest county has declared a water-shortage emergency. Read More
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San Jose mother arrested after 7-year-old son found dead
A mother from San Jose has been arrested on a charge of murder after her 7-year-old son was found dead in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Tuesday. Read More
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Video: See the Bay Area in miniature, built from 1.5 million Legos at Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area
See video of a model of Bay Area landmarks, made from more than 1.5 million Legos at the new Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area in Milpitas. Read More
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Traveling pavilion set to host events in downtown San Jose
San Jose's SoFA neighborhood will soon be home to a striking new outdoor pavilion that will host a number of art-themed events, and potentially serve as a symbol for a reimagining of Silicon Valley's built space. Read More
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Owner of San Jose taproom becomes latest craft-beer magnate to resign over sexual harassment allegations
The owner of a popular San Jose taproom has become the most recent high-profile figure in the craft brewery industry to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Ryan Summers, the owner of Good Karma Artisan Ales & Cafe and Pizza Flora in downtown San Jose, formerly resigned on Sunday, and promised to remove himself from his ownership role. Read More
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South Bay businesses are ready to open up. They just need workers
As South Bay counties continue to ease COVID restrictions — and as the California economy is on the verge of a full reopening — the Bay Area, and the nation, faces a worker shortage crisis. With the number of available jobs far exceeding the number of available workers, several businesses are struggling to staff reopenings, potentially threatening the speed and vitality of the recovery. Read More
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Peruvian restaurant La Costanera, hit by partying thieves during lockdown, is back at a new spot overlooking the water in Half Moon Bay
Michelin-recognized Peruvian restaurant La Costanera, which closed in March 2020 after a decade in Montara, is reopening in an all-new Half Moon Bay location this Thursday, June 3. Read More
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With new campuses approved, Google may lead the post-pandemic return to the office in Silicon Valley
Google/Alphabet has announced plans to return to "campus-focused" employment, and may serve as an example of the "hybrid-approach" of returning to the office. Read More
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Mass shooting claims at least eight lives in downtown San Jose
A mass shooting on Wednesday morning at the Valley Transit Authority (VTA) light rail yard (101 W. Younger Ave.) in downtown San Jose has claimed the lives of at least eight people, likely all VTA workers, and the shooter also reportedly took his own life at the scene. Read More
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East Bay boba pioneer, San Jose Mexican eatery among 25 restaurants chosen nationally for historic preservation grants
Two Bay Area restaurants are among just 25 in the country to receive special grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help historic eateries survive the pandemic. The East Bay's oldest boba tea shop, Sweetheart Cafe & Tea in Oakland, and Mexican restaurant Casa Vicky in San Jose both won grants under the program. Read More
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South Bay dentist has been marshaling ventilator drive for over a year
As the pandemic worsens in India, a South Bay dentist continues to champion efforts to fabricate "homemade" ventilators to send to COVID-ravaged nations. Read More
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Singapore's oldest cafe, Killiney Kopitiam, to open five new locations in South Bay, East Bay
Killiney Kopitiam, known as Singapore's oldest cafe, is opening five new Bay Area locations this year as part of a push to greatly expand its U.S. presence from a single storefront in Palo Alto. Read More
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San Jose opens vacant senior apartments to the unhoused
On Monday, a handful of unhoused residents in San Jose moved into a vacant senior housing complex. Santa Clara County officials said the Willow Glen apartments represent a stepping stone for homeless residents, who will eventually be placed into permanent housing at other locations as it becomes available. Read More
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Two 'digital food halls' open in Cupertino and San Jose — ghost kitchens that allow on-site orders from multiple restaurants
Embracing digital platforms and offering take-out and delivery food, new business models like this will likely have a lasting foothold in the restaurant industry. Read More
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What to do if you encounter coyotes while hiking around the Bay Area (and why you may be seeing them more)
It's hiking season, and in many areas around the Bay Area that can mean running into coyotes, especially if you're walking with dogs. Here's a rundown of what to do (and what not to do) if you encounter a coyote. Read More
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Stanford researchers help paralyzed man write using just his imagination – plus microchips in his brain
Writing with your mind? That's just what one paralyzed man has been doing with the help of some Stanford University researchers and microchips implanted in his brain. Read More
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Legoland Discovery Center to open at the Great Mall in Milpitas on May 25
Kids, kids-at-heart and parents, rejoice. After a year's delay, Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area is set to open at the Great Mall in Milpitas on May 25. Read More
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Hoodline's guide to the new shops and dining coming to San Jose's Santana Row
Handmade Chinese dumplings, gourmet ramen, high-end outdoor and activewear, and hot yoga are all due to open by the end of the year at San Jose's Santana Row, which already saw one major new opening this week – Nike Live. Read More