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Milpitas mayor cites housing, economic growth as priorities in speech

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano got kudos from the county at her first State of  the City address, held June 22.Montano was presented with a congratulatory letter from the office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez which read in part, “The City (of Milpitas) has been a valued partner with the County of Santa Clara. … During your tenure as mayor, I know that the partnership will not just continue but thrive.”Montano said Milpitas’ strength lies in its diversity. “Our city is a diverse woven fabric of cultures and backgrounds, which contributes to the enrichment of Milpitas’ collective identity,” she told those who gathered in the Milpitas City Council Chambers for her speech.The mayor emphasized the city’s commitment to making housing a priority by being the first in the state to have its housing element certified, and to creating open space in Milpitas neighborhoods. Earlier this year, the city council unanimously adopted the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan as a vision fo...

Campbell Summer Concert Series returns for shortened season

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

Summer Concert SeriesThe Campbell Summer Concert Series is back for a shortened season this year, with six concerts featuring some crowd favorites along with a couple of new acts.The series runs Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 3, with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. on Orchard City Green. Parks Make Life Better demonstrations are set to begin at 6 p.m. Attendees are asked to wait until 2 p.m.to start setting up their chairs.Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and French fries along with beer, wine and sangria will be available for sale and proceeds will support the Ainsley House and Campbell Museum Foundation. New this year, Kona Ice will also be available for purchase. Attendees ages 21 and older can bring their own beer and wine; hard alcohol is not allowed.Opening the 2023 Summer Concert Series on July 6 is the Rjae Haas Band, a blues, classic and Latin rock cover bands. The Joint Chiefs light up Orchard City Green on July 13, fusing elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B with their own si...

Fireworks buyback event today in Redwood City

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is hosting a fireworks buyback event Sunday ahead of Fourth of July. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route The event will be held at the North Fair Oaks Library on Middle Field Road in Redwood City. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., people can drop off their unused or unwanted fireworks, no questions asked, and get up to $75 in cash. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated San Mateo County and county and state parks. Individuals caught using fireworks can face a fine of $2,000.

Marin Municipal Water District to raise water rates by 20%

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Marin Municipal Water District customers will start paying more for their water bill starting July 1. SF Pride street closures, schedule, parade route The agency is increasing its rates by 20 percent. For example, if your current bi-monthly bill is $138, it will go up to $170 after this Saturday. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Rates are expected to increase every year for the next three years, according to MMWD.

‘High-risk drivers’ could be receiving messages from DC. Will it prevent crashes?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

Do you have a previous traffic citation or other driving violation in the District? You might be getting a message tailored to you under a government initiative that’s trying to prevent future crashes.The messages will include information about the driver’s vehicle and mention that the recipient is more likely to be involved in a crash than those without previous violations.The program is part of a new effort through D.C’s Vision Zero program, which aims to eliminate fatal and serious traffic deaths by 2024.Research is currently being done by The Lab @ D.C. to come up with data on whether this messaging to “high-risk drivers” prevents crashes.D.C. has been sending messages to a “randomly assigned” group of high-risk drivers.“We will evaluate whether drivers who receive these messages have fewer red-light violations, speeding violations, and ultimately, crashes, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages,...

Alexander Bublik stuns Andrey Rublev to win Halle Open

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

HALLE, Germany (AP) — Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik upset Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the final of the Halle Open on Sunday ahead of Wimbledon.It’s the second title of Bublik’s career after he won in Montpellier last year with the player from Kazakhstan improving to a 2-6 record in tour-level finals. He rises to a career-high 26th in the rankings after starting the week 48th.Rublev drops to 13-8 in finals. The Russian is now a two-time Halle runner-up after losing to Ugo Humbert in the 2021 final.The seventh-ranked Rublev is set to return to Wimbledon next month after missing last year’s edition of the grass-court Grand Slam event when Russian and Belarusian players were barred following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Sports on TV for Monday, June 26

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, June 26COLLEGE BASEBALL7 p.m.ESPN — College World Series Final: LSU vs. Florida, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (If Necessary)ESPNU — College World Series Final: LSU vs. Florida, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (If Necessary) (Ump Camera)MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Minnesota at Atlanta OR Milwaukee at NY Mets10:30 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Chicago White Sox at LA Angels OR Washington at Seattle (Joined in Progress)NHL HOCKEY8 p.m.TNT — NHL Awards 2023SOCCER (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: El Salvador vs. Martinique, Group C, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.9 p.m.FS1 — CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage: Costa Rica vs. Panama, Group C, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.TENNIS6 a.m.TENNIS — Eastbourne ATP/WTA, Bad Homburg-WTA, Mallorca-ATP Early Rounds6 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Eastbourne ATP/WTA, Bad Homburg-WTA, Mallorca-ATP Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL10 p.m.CBSSN — Indiana at Las Vegas _____Source

Today in Sports – LeBron James is drafted #1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

June 261910 — For the second consecutive year, Hazel Hotchkiss wins the singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships. Hotchkiss beats Louise Hammond 6-4, 6-2 for the singles title.1925 — Jim Barnes wins the British Open with a one-stroke win over Ted Ray and Archie Compston at Prestwick Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland.1959 — Ingemar Johansson knocks out Floyd Patterson in the third round at Yankee Stadium to win the world heavyweight title.1976 — Japanese professional wrestler Antonio Inoki fights American boxer Muhammad Ali, at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.1990 — Jennifer Capriati, 14, defeats Helen Kelesi 6-3, 6-1 in the first round to become the youngest winner of a match in Wimbledon history.1991 — NBA Draft: UNLV power forward Larry Johnson first pick by Charlotte Hornets.1992 — UEFA European Championship Final, Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden: In a huge upset Denmark beats Germany, 2-0.1993 — NHL Draft: Victoriaville Tigres...

Denver weather: More sunshine through the weekend

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather pattern will stay sunny through the weekend and into the start of next week.Plan for sunshine to bring warm temperatures fit for this weekend's Pride festival, going on a hike and whatever outdoor activities await you. Colorado farmers markets near you The warm weather is the beginning of a new weather pattern after months of thunderstorms in the Denver metro broke rainfall records in May and even June. Weather Sunday: Sunny & breezySunday’s weather will look very similar to Saturday’s. High temperatures will climb up to the lower 80s alongside plenty of sunshine.Sunday, June 25 will bring warm temperatures throughout the state. First-ever stretch below 80-degree high Looking ahead: Sunny and hot start to the workweekSunshine and warmer temperatures are in the forecast for the start of the workweek. The workweek ahead of June 25 will bring warm temperatures with sun possibly reaching the 90s.Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will hit hi...

Officials report 1 person dead, 1 hospitalized after boat crash near Port of Miami

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:58:51 GMT

The coast guard closed off a section of the Port of Miami after a fatal boat accident. The crash involved two vessels in the channel early Sunday morning.Miami Fire Rescue and their dive team responded to the incident, where one person was reported to be dead and another was rushed to a Ryder Trauma Center after colliding with a Fisher Island Ferry, according to officials. https://twitter.com/USCGSoutheast/status/1672958287736721408Port of Miami also tweeted that the closure will affect the arrival time and disembarkment of passengers on Carnival Celebration, MSC Seascape and Norweigan Cruise Line Escape. Florida Fish and Wildlife continues to investigate the cause of the crash.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.