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Los Gatos moves to make a name for itself as tourist destination

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

Catherine Somers has always wanted Los Gatos to be seen as a tourist destination. But by the time the town council came around to her vision—approving $88,000 last week to fund the town’s Visitor and Information Center, social media and marketing—it was too late for her and the Chamber of Commerce she oversees as executive director. Somers is stepping down on June 30, and the rest of the Chamber’s three-person staff is set to leave this summer.“We were totally surprised,” Somers said of the allocation. “We weren’t even going to say anything this year because of the budget constraints. They never really listened to us before.”Somers said there’s no bad blood between the Chamber and the council, and that the increase in funds will help the new executive director, who has not yet been hired, start with a clean slate.“With that validation and with the new executive director starting here, it really does open the doors for more collaboration with the town staff,” Somers said. “I th...

Pebble Beach: Nine-year-old becomes youngest ever to attempt US Women’s Open qualification

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

By Jack Bantock | CNNWhen 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women’s Open, she became the tournament’s youngest ever champion.Bella Simões would not be born for around another six years. On Tuesday, she attempted to qualify for the major.At nine years old, the Brazilian is the youngest player ever to attempt qualification to the tournament, set to tee off at California’s acclaimed Pebble Beach course for the first time in its 78-year history in July.Simões hit the very first shot of her qualifying group at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Florida. An impeccable swing technique — posted to the USGA’s Twitter account — drew plenty of plaudits.Yet that should come as no surprise given Simões’ already-impressive résumé. A US Kids Golf World champion for the under-seven’s category in 2020, she defended her title a year later before clinching another victory in the eig...

More grant money means expanded fire mitigation in Los Gatos Creek Watershed

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

The Los Gatos Creek Watershed Collaborative received one of the largest awards last week in CAL FIRE’s latest round of Forest Health Grants.The $6.3 million grant will go toward expanding the collaborative’s project area by 841 acres to include Aldercroft Heights and Lupin Lodge, residential neighborhoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains, bringing overall coverage to 2,700 acres.Aldercroft Heights and Lupin Lodge have a handful of areas that are at a high fire risk. Residents have to travel one-lane roads during evacuations, which can cause traffic and congestion, said Seth Schalet, chief executive officer of the Saratoga-based Santa Clara County FireSafe Council.The watershed is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains that border Saratoga, Los Gatos and San Jose, near where the CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 86,509 acres in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties in 2020. It also holds water reservoirs that serve more than 100,000 people.“There’s a risk of fire and a history of fire,” sa...

Asian American & Pacific Islander symposium set for May 20

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

The trials and triumphs of Asian-American history in Antioch will be the subject of an upcoming Antioch Historical Museum symposium.The Asian American and Pacific Islander symposium, being held in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month History, will be a 2 p.m. May 20 at the Antioch Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St.Hans Ho, a retired Antioch chemist who previously worked at Lawrence Berkeley Lab, will facilitate the symposium.Featured speakers include Dr. Bruce Quan Jr., a fifth-generation Californian and a retired law professor who practiced in China and California, and the author of “Bitter Roots”; Marsha Golangco, an environmental Feng Shui expert and longtime community advocate; Jean Pfaelzer, author of “Driven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans” and a professor emerita at the University of Delaware; and UOP Professor Emeritus of biological sciences Richard Tenaza, author of “The History of Stockton’s Filipino Center Plaza.R...

Sports on TV for Thursday, May 11

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsThursday, May 11AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5 a.m. (Friday)FS2 — AFL: Geelong at RichmondCOLLEGE BASEBALL8 p.m.ESPNU — Auburn at MississippiCOLLEGE SOFTBALL11 a.m.ACCN — Atlantic Coast Tournament: TBD vs. Florida St., Quarterfinal, South Bend, Ind.SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD vs. Auburn, Quarterfinal, Fayetteville, Ark.12 p.m.BTN — Big Ten Tournament: TBD vs. Minnesota, Quarterfinal, Urbana, Ill.1 p.m.PAC-12N — Pac-12 Tournament: California vs. Utah, First Round, Tucson, Ari.1:30 p.m.ACCN — Atlantic Coast Tournament: Virginia Tech vs. Louisville, Quarterfinal, South Bend, Ind.2 p.m.SECN — Southeastern Tournament: TBD vs. Georgia, Quarterfinal, Fayetteville, Ark.2:30 p.m.BTN — Big Ten Tournament: TBD vs. Indiana, Quarterfinal, Urbana, Ill.3:30 p.m.PAC-12N — Pac-12 Tournament: Oregon St. vs. Washington, First Round, Tucson, Ari.5 p.m.ACCN — Atlantic Coast Tournament: TBD vs. Duke, Quarterfinal, South Bend, Ind.SECN — So...

AP source: Harris postpones MTV event over writers’ strike

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hollywood writers’ strike that’s snarling the television and movie industries has now scrambled the White House schedule. A MTV special on mental health that was expected to feature Vice President Kamala Harris next week has been postponed, according to her office.A person familiar with the decision said Harris chose not to travel to the Los Angeles-area event because that would have been seen as crossing the picket line. That’s a political nonstarter for Democrats who rely on union support. The person was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity about the decision to postpone MTV’s Mental Health Action Day Conversation.President Joe Biden called for a “fair deal” for writers at a White House movie screening this week. “Nights like these are a reminder of stories and the importance of treating storytellers with the dignity, respect and the value they deserve,” Biden said. “I sincerely hope the writers s...

Sports on TV for May 15-21

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

Adv13(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, May 15NBA BASKETBALL8 p.m.TNT — Eastern Conference Semifinal: Miami at New York, Game 7 (If Necessary)NHL HOCKEY7 p.m.ESPN — Eastern Conference Semifinal: New Jersey at Carolina, Game 7 (If Necessary)10 p.m.ESPN — Western Conference Semifinal: Seattle at Dallas, Game 7 (If Necessary)SOCCER (MEN’S)3 p.m.USA — Premier League: Liverpool at Leicester City_____Tuesday, May 16HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE (BOY’S)5 p.m.ESPNU — GEICO Showcase: TBAMLB BASEBALL8 p.m.TBS — Chicago Cubs at HoustonNBA BASKETBALL8:30 p.m.ESPN — NBA Draft Lottery 2023: From New YorkNHL HOCKEY7 p.m.TNT — Eastern Conference Semifinal: Florida at Toronto, Game 7 (If Necessary)10 p.m.TNT — Western Conference Semifinal: Edmonton at Vegas, Game 7 (If Necessary)SOCCER (MEN’S)3 p.m.CBS — UEFA Champions League: AC Milan at Inter Milan, Semifinals, Leg 2_____Wednesday, May 17NBA BASKETBALL2 p.m.ESPN2 — NBA Draft Combine 2023: From ChicagoSOCCER (MEN’S)3 p.m.C...

Today in Sports – Cavs record 8 straight playoff wins by 10+

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

May 111892 — Azra, ridden by Alonzo Cayton, wins the first three-horse field in the Kentucky Derby, nipping Huron by a nose.1900 — James J. Jeffries KOs James J Corbett in 23 for heavyweight boxing title.1918 — Exterminator, a 30-1 long shot ridden by Willie Knapp, loses the lead but regains it to win the Kentucky Derby by one length over Escoba.1923 — Setting several Pacific Coast League records, Pete Schneider of Vernon hit five homers and a double to drive in 14 runs in a 35-11 romp over Salt Lake City.1928 — British Open Men’s Golf, Royal St George’s GC: Walter Hagen wins 3rd of his 4 Open Championship titles, 2 strokes ahead of fellow American Gene Sarazen.1959 — New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra’s errorless streak of 148 games ends.1963 — LA Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his second career no-hitter.1966 — European Cup Final, Heysel Stadium, Brussels: Fernando Serena scores the winner as Real Madrid beats Partizan Belgrade, 2-1; Madrid’s 6th title.1968 — The Montreal Ca...

EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria’s next government

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A European Union commissioner from Bulgaria was nominated Wednesday for the post of prime minister, as the Balkan country struggles to end a two-year period of political instability and economic hardship.Maria Gabriel was tipped on Wednesday by the center-right GERB party — the winner of the parliamentary election last month — to receive a mandate from the country’s president to nominate a Cabinet, which needs to be approved by a majority in parliament.President Rumen Radev has announced that he would give the mandate on Monday.Gabriel, 43, a member of the European Parliament since 2009, is EU commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. She is also the first vice chair of the European People’s Party.The EPP’s leader, Manfred Weber, tweeted Wednesday that Gabriel “has the experience and international authority to overcome the political stalemate in Sofia,” regarding the formation of a government.In Sofia, GERB leader Boyko Borisso...

Pedestrian bridge linking Crystal City and Reagan National Airport set to move forward

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:38:25 GMT

Rndering of the proposed bridge that would link a future VRE station in Crystal City to Terminal 2 at Ronald Reagan National Airport. (Courtesy Arlington County)The plan for a pedestrian bridge that would create a direct five-minute-walk between Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, and Ronald Reagan National Airport is expected to take a big step forward this weekend.The Arlington Board is set to endorse plans to build a girder-style bridge that would connect the entrance of a future Virginia Railway Express station at 2011 Crystal Drive to DCA’s Terminal 2, tying in with the Mount Vernon Trail, and crossing over the George Washington Parkway, to provided a straight-shot for pedestrians, bicyclists and micro-mobility users.The bridge coincides with the still-developing National Landing, which will soon open the first part of Amazon’s second headquarters.Last year, the county trumpeted that the new bridge “would make National Landing the only downtown in the countr...