State reverses course, approves county reopening plan
County officials also announced July 7 that the state has approved Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody’s updated health order that implements “across-the-board risk reduction measures” to combat the spread of Covid-19.
MHSD kindergarten registration coming up
Kindergarten registration for the 2003-04 school year begins
Valley Water accepting applications for 2022 Grant Program
Valley Water is accepting applications for its 2022 Grant Program, which provides important funding for projects that support the water district’s mission of “providing safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment and economy,” says a press release.
For 2022, Valley Water has a total...
Demand jumps for blood donors
More than two years after the Covid-19 pandemic started, hospitals and medical facilities throughout the region are still “desperate” for blood supplies for their patients, according to an American Red Cross representative. One way that many people, organizations and venues are committed to helping...
Live Oak runs all over Overfelt; key game with Lincoln next
Playing without standout quarterback Xavier Catano, the Live Oak High football team got off to a slow start in a 27-6 win over Overfelt on Oct. 15. The heavily favored Acorns led just 7-0 at halftime and 14-6 after three quarters before outscoring the...
Student of the week: Luis Atilano
What inspires you?My mother because she went through a lot but always took care of us, even working three jobs to make sure we had food on the table and a roof over our heads.What is your favorite subject in school and why?Math because I like to be challenged.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?I would want people to stop putting labels on each other. No one is better than anyone else.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?Everywhere!Name one big challenge in your life right now?Not having a place to call home.What is your dream job?I will be a police officer.What are your three favorite things?Spending time with friends, having a job, and horses.What is your favorite book?“The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez.What do you want to do after high school?I want to go into the military and then college.Something that makes you smileKnowing that my loved ones are safe.Most played songs on your Iphone/Ipod?“I ain't mad at you” - Tupac“Dear Mama” - Tupac“When I'm gone” - Eminem
‘Bend the Arc’ grants available for racial justice
Local organizations that are working toward racial equity might be eligible for up to $5,000 from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office “Bend the Arc” 2022 grant program.
The DA’s office will give out a total of $50,000 worth of grants that will aim...
