Religion: The Islamic New Year: Its meaning and significance
Each year, Muslims around the world mark the beginning of a new year on the Islamic, or Hijri, calendar. This year the new year will begin on June 17.
While many people are familiar with New Year celebrations on Jan. 1, the Islamic New Year...
Santa Clara County, Attorney General file lawsuit to block ICE facility in Gilroy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County Counsel Tony LoPresti filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on agricultural land near Gilroy, arguing the project violates multiple state and federal laws.
The lawsuit, filed June...
Sobrato Class of 2026 perseveres, stays positive
Roughly 350 students crossed the stage on the afternoon of June 5 as Ann Sobrato High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on the school's football field, capping a senior year that saw the school earn one of California's highest academic honors.
The...
Graduation is ‘day one’ for Live Oak Class of 2026
Live Oak High School sent 276 graduates across the stage on a bright afternoon June 5, capping four years of academic achievement with a commencement ceremony held in the school's football stadium.
The ceremony began at 2pm and featured remarks from school and district administrators,...
Open space supporters celebrate Measure D election victory in Santa Clara County
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority announced June 9 that Measure D, a voter-sponsored parcel tax to fund open space conservation across Santa Clara County, has received enough votes to pass.
The announcement came as updated tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct...
Incumbents retain solid leads as ballot counting continues
Updated vote tallies from the June 2 California statewide direct primary show incumbent candidates still holding decisive advantages in Santa Clara County races, with results from the county registrar's office as of 5pm June 8 continuing to reflect strong performances across the board.
Reported turnout...
Apply to be Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate
Local poets will soon have an opportunity to become Santa Clara County’s next poet laureate.
The Santa Clara County Library District, in partnership with SVCREATES and the Poetry Center San Jose, will soon start accepting applications for the 2027-28 Santa Clara County Poet Laureate.
Applications will...
County land purchase expands Uvas Canyon Park in Morgan Hill
The Santa Clara County Parks Department purchased a 95-acre parcel (2026 Uvas Canyon Addition) adjacent to Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill. The property will expand the park’s boundary and provide alternative routes for connector trails envisioned in a countywide master plan, according...
Grant helps Gavilan College expand nursing program
Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College.
The funding will support...
Religion: Quality of life and pursuit of happiness
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on its enduring claim that all people are endowed by their Creator with the rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Today, we might summarize these ideals as a...
