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CU Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders engineers legendary comeback against rival CSU Rams

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Naturally, Shedeur Sanders wore a hat and sunglasses after the game late Saturday night.Perhaps that was the most predictable aspect of the weekend for the Colorado Buffaloes, in light of the comments made by Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell this past week.It’s also becoming fairly predictable that Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes’ dynamic junior quarterback, is going to have a significant impact on the outcome of CU’s games. So, it should come as no surprise that Sanders once again led CU to victory, 43-35 in double overtime over the in-state rival Rams at Folsom Field.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Inside CSU Rams’ “brutal” loss to CU after blowing fourth-quarter lead in Rocky Mountain Showdown College Sports | CU Buffs vs. CSU Rams quick hits: Colorado survives Henry Blackurn, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi and an overtime thriller for the ages College Sports | Deion Sanders: CU Buffs star Travis Hunter likely out “...

Law enforcement community mourns LASD deputy killed in ambush

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Law enforcement, civic leaders and civilians are mourning the slaying of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was killed in an ambush shooting in Antelope Valley Saturday evening.A large procession of first responders followed the transport of Clinkunbroomer’s body from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights overnight.Overpasses were filled with people paying their respects to the 30-year-old deputy who got engaged just four days ago.Clinkunbroomer joined LASD’s Palmdale Station in 2018 and also served as a field training officer for a year-and-a-half. The procession went from Lancaster to the Coroner’s Office in Boyle Heights, and the slain deputy’s body was followed by a long line of vehicles. (LASD)Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said that Clinkunbroomer comes from a family of LASD deputies, including his father and grandfather, and that the fallen deputy had “service...running through his veins.”  Model found dead in do...

Authorities identify armed man who tried to approach RFK Jr. at event in Los Angeles 

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Police have identified the man who tried to approach 2024 presidential Robert F. Kennedy Jr. armed with two loaded pistols. Adrian Paul Aispuro, 44, was arrested without incident by police after RFK Jr.’s security detail recognized that Aispuro was attempting to impersonate a U.S. Marshal at a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Wilshire Ebell Hotel on Friday evening.  California woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia Aispuro told Kennedy Jr.’s real security team that he needed to see the candidate immediately, and upon seeing he had weapons, the security guards removed him from the area and contacted LAPD. Adrian Paul Aispuro pictured on Sept. 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Facebook/Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)A second man, who has not yet been identified, was also taken into custody. He allegedly was in possession of a backpack containing another handgun inside. Aispuro was booked on felony gun charges and is being held on $35,000...

Sunday morning shooting in North Oakland injures two

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

A shooting in North Oakland early Sunday morning injured two and left one man in critical condition.The shooting occurred at 12:02 a.m. near the intersections of 63rd street and Baker street.A group of people were standing outside in that area when someone began shooting at them. A 33 year old man who lived in the neighborhood was hit, along with an 18 year old woman.The woman was hit twice and the man once, both in the torso. It’s unclear where the shots came from or if the two individuals knew each other. No one else was wounded in the shooting.Both people were transported to a nearby hospital. The man is in critical condition and the woman in stable condition.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | New documents raise questions about hiring of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend Crime and Public Safety | Latest line: A good week for Shannon Grove, a bad week for speeding drivers Crime and Public Safety | ...

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ screens on the green in Los Gatos

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Screen on the GreenPeaches are making a rare late-September appearance in Los Gatos—Princess Peach, that is. The Town of Los Gatos is showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Sept. 22 on the Civic Center Lawn as part of its Screen on the Green series.At 6:30 p.m. Kona Ice will begin selling its shaved ice treats, and at 7 p.m. Los Gatos Mayor Maria Ristow will welcome attendees. The movie will begin at sunset, around 7:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back chairs, as well as their own food and drinks. Residents over 21 will be allowed to bring beer and wine, but they must also have a meal, per the town’s website.Chat with the ChamberThe Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Chamber Chat on Monday, Sept. 25. Members of the local business community can meet the Chamber’s executive director, Jennifer Lin, as well as new events and marketing manager Lauren Scalora. Members are encouraged to come with questions and ideas to share with leadership.Th...

Campbell theater celebrates a 20-year heritage

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with a concert by a longstanding Bay Area favorite, a tribute to a diva and a screening of a classic cult film followed by a conversation with cast members.The season opens big on Saturday, Oct. 7, with “Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney,” starring Trina Johnson Finn in a 90-minute show that brings the hits of the late Whitney Houston to the stage. Besides Whitney’s music, Finn also provides personal insights into each song. She’s supported by Las Vegas musicians, two backing vocalists and four dancers.On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Heritage hosts a screening of “Napoleon Dynamite,” the movie that reintroduced Tater Tots to popular culture. The movie will be followed by a conversation with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).A limited number of tickets are available to a special VIP Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. The VIP package is $75 (i...

Sunnyvale looking to help fund community events, neighborhood improvements

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Community Grant ProgramApplications for Sunnyvale’s Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Programs are open through 5 p.m. on Oct. 20.  Community event grant applicants can receive grants for free, non-religious community events to be held next year. The City of Sunnyvale will award up to $36,000 in grants to cover up to 40% of total event expenses.The Neighborhood Grant Program is for free neighborhood events or projects organized by registered neighborhood associations with the goal of increasing communication among neighbors, improving the physical condition of the neighborhood or enhancing neighborhood pride and identity. Grants of up to $1,500 per group will be awarded. Call 408-750-7599 or email [email protected] for more information.For guidelines and application forms, visit https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/city-services/customer-resources/affordability-and-assistance/city-grants-and-loans.County ADU websiteSanta Clara County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) website is now li...

San Jose nonprofit gets $250k county grant for environmental education

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

OSO, YSI get county grantsSanta Clara County recently approved grants for the expansion of two local youth environmental education programs: the Youth Science Institute (YSI) and O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO).Founded by Jack O’Neill in 1996, OSO provides free firsthand marine science learning for 5,000 fourth- through sixth-graders and students with disabilities annually. The $250,000 grant from the county will enable the San Jose-based nonprofit to expand its educational programming to 80 additional classes from under-resourced Santa Clara County schools.“Many parts of Santa Clara County are connected to our ocean through their local watershed,” said Tracey Weiss, executive director of OSO. “This county grant will allow Santa Clara County students to understand how they are connected to our ocean ecosystem and provide youth with a hands-on learning experience.”The nonprofit YSI provides hands-on learning to 30,000 students annually through its science summer camps, school a...

Santa Clara County launches Accessory Dwelling Unit website

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

County ADU websiteSanta Clara County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) website is now live at http://www.aduscc.org.It offers free resources to help guide property owners through the process of building an ADU. An ADU is a secondary residential unit that includes permanent sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation facilities. ADUs can provide an affordable housing option, as well as supplemental income to the owner.On the website, property owners can look at floorplans, hear from neighbors about what they built and download a free ADU Guidebook. The website also provides an overview of the ADU process and important items to consider, as well as an  ADU glossary and calculator.Fall hikesBay Area Older Adults is hosting a few hikes for local residents to take in fall.An Oct. 11 art and history walk at Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga will wend gradually up to Lookout Point for a panoramic view of Silicon Valley. Along the way, hikers will learn about historic Villa Montalvo and end with ...

Proposed project on Alberto Way is first in Los Gatos to use state streamlining law

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:48:15 GMT

Los Gatos received its first official residential development project that invokes a state housing law designed to streamline the process.The proposed 52-unit, mixed-use, multi-family development at 405 Alberto Way made its way through the planning commission earlier this month and is has moved past the pre-application phase.  The development would include retail and fitness spaces, palm trees, a bocce court and central pool.Newport Beach-based developers Bucilla Group Architecture invoked Senate Bill 330, a state housing law that prohibits cities from passing laws to prevent specific housing developments from being built, to expedite the permitting process.The project, which was submitted to the city Aug. 28 and sits next to Highway 17 and Saratoga-Los Gatos Boulevard, would have a modern look similar to the controversial North 40 Phase 1 development on Lark Avenue. It includes 600 square feet of retail space, 625 square feet of fitness space and 52 housing units ranging from one t...