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New documents raise questions about hiring of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

OAKLAND — Newly obtained records show Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend got a job within her office that was never publicly advertised, and despite potential red flags about his tenure at a company that he then claimed to help run.Records show that Price’s romantic partner, Antwon Cloird, oversaw a Richmond-based company that ran afoul of state tax officials. What that company does remains a mystery to the person listed as its business agent, who said he’s never heard of it.The new details of Cloird’s prior work history — as well as the apparent lack of competition he faced in securing a job with Price’s office — raise fresh questions about the circumstances of his employment, which was first reported by this news organization last month. Ethics experts who have criticized his new gig now say it is apparent that Price and the county did not follow good governance standards when hiring Cloird.It “just doesn’t pass the ethical test,” said John Pelissero, senior schola...

Bay Area high school football: Where to find our complete Week 4 coverage

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

San Ramon Valley’s high-flying passing attack carved up what had been an impenetrable McClymonds secondary in a classic unstoppable offense vs. unshakable defense matchup.Amador Valley’s Jake Goldsworthy said the game “was personal” after the Dons carved up a red-hot Monte Vista team. De La Salle ran, ran and ran some more against St. Mary’s-Stockton to improve to .500.Silver Creek dialed up some surprise option plays to keep its perfect record, and Hillsdale’s gutsy play calling helped upset Sacred Heart Prep.As always, the Bay Area News Group has you covered.If you have not already, please subscribe here for digital access all season long. Your contributions keep us going.Here is our complete Week 4 coverage.Enjoy.Roundup: Best of Week 4Saturday Roundup: Best of Week 4Under investigation: South Bay high school coach seen shoving sideline official Results: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 faredPhotos: Our staff’s Week 4 imagesPlenty of options: Sil...

Milpitas families have fun with art with a focus on education

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

While some children in attendance were too young to think about going back to school, a Sept. 6 event hosted by First 5 Santa Clara County at the Milpitas Library was designed to get them and their families thinking about their education.Maria de Los Angeles Perez and Orlando Salcedo, community workers at the Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center in Milpitas, welcomed over 30 children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to the Fun with Art event. Perez and Salcedo read “I Got the School Spirit” by Connie Schofield-Morrison, which led to lively discussions about colors, shapes and emotions found in the book, followed by counting and ABCs shoutouts.Using the song “The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round” for inspiration, the children created their artistic interpretations of a school bus.FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is one of the 58 county commissions that provide programs in early education for California’s youngest children. The Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center is part of a ne...

Opinion: Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

The last Wednesday in September is World Dense Breast Day. The intention is to raise awareness about dense breast tissue and its potential health impacts. This matters—a lot—because an overwhelming majority of women are unaware of their breast density. Yet, nearly half of all women have dense breast tissue, and dense breast tissue makes abnormalities like cancer more difficult to see on a mammogram and indicates a woman’s increased risk of breast cancer.In fact, the risk of breast cancer for women with extremely dense tissue is about five times greater than for those with low breast density. Sadly, despite all the progress made in the past few decades, breast cancer is still a leading cause of death for women in Santa Clara County.But early detection of breast cancer can help save lives and reduce healthcare costs through treatments that can be less expensive and less burdensome to the patient.This past March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a ruling establishing nation...

Volunteers sought for Coastal Cleanup Day in Cupertino

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

Coastal Cleanup DayAs part of National River Cleanup Day—an international day of action to protect creeks, rivers and wildlife from trash and debris—Cupertino is hosting a community creek cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-noon, at Regnart Creek, 10295 Parkside Lane.Gloves, trash grabbers, and other tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring water to stay hydrated and dress for safety: Wear closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, long pants and sunscreen. To participate, register at Eventbrite.com.Symphonic band concertThe Cupertino Symphonic Band will perform its annual fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road. Admission is free. Donations of canned goods benefit West Valley Community Services.For more information, visit www.cupertinosymphonicband.org.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 owne...

‘Hadestown’ performer springs back into action after injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

After recovering from an injury, Maria-Christina Oliveras returned to the role of Persephone in the North American tour of “Hadestown” in April. The tour’s stop in the Bay Area this month represents a milestone of sorts for the performer.“Ironically, it’s been six months,” Oliveras says of her comeback, referring to her character’s deal with her devilish husband Hades to spend half the year with him in the underworld.Unlike her character, whose time away from her role as the bringer of spring leads to drunken depression,  Oliveras wasn’t idle during her recovery. She was medically cleared to take the role of Church Lady in “Between Riverside and Crazy” on Broadway while on hiatus from “Hadestown.”Back tour with the musical, Oliveras was staying in Berkeley while the show was in San Francisco earlier this month. “Hadestown” will be presented by Broadway San Jose Sept. 26-Oct. 1.“I’ve done a bunch of shows with Berkeley Rep, so I know Shattuck Avenue,” Oliveras says.Oliveras is now al...

Sunnyvale, Cupertino nonprofits hold back-to-back back-to-school events

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

Low-income students served by nonprofits in Sunnyvale and Cupertino went back to school last month with the supplies they needed, thanks to distribution events in both communities.Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) held its “Ready to Learn” event for 1,300 school-age children on Aug. 4, while Cupertino-based West Valley Community Services’ Back to School Program provided backpacks full of school supplies and new clothes to K-12 students on Aug. 5.SCS held its all-day drive-through event at its facility at 1160 Kern Ave., where staff and volunteers handed out boxes of age-appropriate school supplies along with Target gift cards for families to use to purchase more essentials.“The delight on the faces of the young students and their families as they look ahead to school days prepared for success is always satisfying and heartwarming to see,” SCS Executive Director Marie Bernard said in a statement.As of Sept. 8, SCS had given out 2,201 school supply kits and gift cards to local Sunnyv...

New San Jose winery set to open for tastings

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

High atop Quimby Road, past Evergreen High School and the Temple of Perpetual Light, is a vineyard perched on the hillside. The views are breathtaking, the buzzards fly very close by and it’s exciting to watch planes coming in to land at Mineta airport.At Bella Montagna, the atmosphere is tranquil. Watching the fog curl inland from Mount Madonna far to the south is revelatory. So, too, is the view to the north, where you can make out the San Francisco skyline and the bridges when the air is sufficiently clear.Owner Victor Klee recently sold his two Vino Vino wine bars to focus on the new winery. His winemaker is Collin Cranor of Livermore’s Nottingham Cellars and of Grape Culture in Napa. The latter is where Bella Montagna wines are made.“This property can make some great sauvignon blanc, and we just picked what looks to be a really excellent crop for 2023,” Cranor says.The red grapes, though, are taking their sweet time, and are going to require a boatload of patience. “We’ve made ...

Latest line: A good week for Shannon Grove, a bad week for speeding drivers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

Shannon GroveBakersfield Republican state senator passes bill to increase prison time for sex trafficking of minors after some Democrats had blocked it, saying it would increase incarceration rates, only to back down amid public outrage.    Speeding driversState lawmakers pass AB 645, to allow San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and several L.A.-area communities to set up cameras and enforce speed limit laws by mailing tickets to lead-foot motorists.   Labor unionsSacramento lawmakers pass a landmark bill to provide unemployment insurance to striking workers. But will Gavin Newsom sign it? The unemployment fund has a $19.7 billion deficit, a hangover from COVID. 

Virginia Dept. of Education approves AP African American History course after months-long review

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:48:33 GMT

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an "AP African American Studies" activation during the 21st Annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 09, 2023 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Hunt/Getty Images for MVAAFF)(Getty Images for MVAAFF/Nick Hunt) MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an "AP African American Studies" activation during the 21st Annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 09, 2023 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Hunt/Getty Images for MVAAFF)(Getty Images for MVAAFF/Nick Hunt) After more than six months of review by the state’s education department, Virginia ...