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Santa Clara County’s responses to baby Phoenix investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

Here are statements from Santa Clara County and its officials to the Bay Area News Group in response to the news organization’s ongoing investigation into the fentanyl-related death of a 3-month-old Phoenix Castro.Date: Oct. 25Who said it: Statement from the County of Santa Clara Regarding the Death of Phoenix CastroIn response to: Bay Area News Group public records request for documents related to the county’s involvement with the family of Phoenix Castro prior to her death.Statement: “The County’s most important obligation is to protect the safety of any child who may be experiencing abuse or neglect. The family of 3-month-old Phoenix Castro had significant involvement with the County Department of Family and Children’s Services prior to her death. The Department is conducting a thorough internal review of every aspect of this case. The County is also requesting a complete external review of this case by the State Department of Social Services, which has oversigh...

Cupertino celebrates 45 years as Sister City of Toyokawa, Japan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

On Dec. 19, 1978, Cupertino City Councilmember Daniel O’Keefe, vested with full powers authorized by then-Cupertino Mayor James E. Jackson, visited Toyokawa, Japan to sign the Sister City declaration in the office of Mayor Yoshio Yamamoto of Toyokawa.Cupertino and Toyokawa are celebrating 45 years as sister cities. A virtual 45th anniversary ceremony was held over Zoom, with the mayors of the two cities exchanging greetings, sharing videos and exchanging anniversary gifts. The ceremony was hosted from Toyokawa.Toyokawa sent a painting by artist Ayako Kabeya with cherry blossoms that symbolize the friendship between the two cities. The painting can be viewed in the lobby of Cupertino City Hall.Cupertino sent a 3-foot-tall rabbit statue painted by Janki Chokshi called “Bridges: Symbol of Love.” The statue, part of a community art project by Cupertino Rotary, pairs the Golden Gate and Toyokawa bridges, intermingles California redwood trees and poppies with Japanese cherry blossom trees...

Milpitas nonprofit holds Holiday Wish Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

Holiday Wish DriveOperating from the belief that every child deserves a gift during the holidays, the Family Giving Tree (FGT) is well into its 2023 Holiday Wish Drive. For over 30 years, the Milpitas nonprofit has held its wish drive to help Bay Area families facing financial hardships during the holiday season.Before the pandemic, FGT’s Holiday Wish Drive delivered over 80,000 gifts annually, and the nonprofit is slowly working its way back to those numbers. For 2023, they aim to deliver 44,000 gifts.To contribute a gift, visit FGT’s Virtual Giving Tree at https://wishdrive.org and choose from thousands of requested gift options.Winter Warble FestKaraoke fans can step into the spotlight Dec. 28 at the Winter Warble Fest: A Holiday Sing-Off, set for 6-8 p.m. at the Milpitas Library.The audience will judge contestants in this all-ages sing-off on their vocal ability, stage presence, creativity and audience impact. The competition involves multiple rounds, the number of which will be...

List: Fentanyl has killed at least 5 Bay Area babies since 2020

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

At least five children younger than 2 have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2020, including three in the South Bay since May.Here is a look at the tragic death toll.Jasani KerryAGE: 2DEATH: On Sept. 20, 2020, Jasani died in his family’s Brentwood home after overdosing on fentanyl.CHARGE: His mom, Genesis Barrera-Galdamez, 22, was charged with second-degree murder but later pleaded to manslaughter. Francesca PittmanAGE: 1DEATH: On Aug. 1, 2022, Francesca died from apparent fentanyl poisoning after being rushed to a hospital from her home in Livermore.CHARGE: Her father, Justin Pittman, pleaded not guilty to murder charges, and is currently awaiting trial. Phoenix CastroBaby Phoenix Castro, who died May 13 of fentanyl poisoning at 3 months old while in the care of her father, has become a symbol of what went wrong with the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services as it implemented its “family preservation” plan. (Courtesy of Edward Morillo)&nbs...

Sunnyvale teen wins YoungArts award

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

YoungArts award winnerSunnyvale resident David Lin, a student at Homestead High School, has received a 2024 YoungArts award in classical music, joining nearly 700 of the most accomplished young visual, literary and performing artists from across the country.YoungArts award winners are selected through a competitive application, which is reviewed by panels of discipline-specific artists. All YoungArts award winners have demonstrated exceptional technique, a strong sense of artistry and a commitment to developing their crafts. This year, winners were selected from more than 9,000 applications across 10 artistic disciplines: classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. Each award winner will receive a monetary award of $250.For the duration of his career, Lin is eligible for exclusive creative and professional development support; microgrants and financial awards; presentation opportunities in collaboration with major venues and cult...

Montessori school moving from Campbell to Cambrian Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

After spending 25 years in an old post office building in Campbell, a local Montessori school is moving to a campus in the Cambrian Park area of San Jose.Casa di Mir Montessori’s new location at 1975 Cambrianna Ave. is a former school site and is currently home to a California Sports Center. The Montessori school is set to begin holding classes there in the 2024-25 school year.“Our lease for the new space begins in July 2024,” says Megan Shumate, director of marketing and development for the private school, which enrolls preschoolers through eighth-graders. “This move is historic for us because it gives us a more permanent home in the South Bay.”In anticipation of the lease for the old post office coming to an end, school staff formed a committee to search for a new site. While Casa di Mir Montessori has been located in the South Bay for over 35 years, it’s been a while since all its students have been under one roof.“Currently, we have a split campus in Campbell,” Shumate says. “Ou...

Las 10 series más populares de Netflix este 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

El informe, publicado esta semana en forma de un archivo descargable de Microsoft Excel, presenta más de 18,000 títulos que, según Netflix, representan “el 99% de todas las visualizaciones” en su plataforma, que cuenta con casi 240 millones de suscriptores.El transmisor dice que comenzará a publicar “What We Watched” dos veces al año, y que la edición inaugural cubrirá la visualización entre enero y junio de 2023.Los títulos se clasificaron según las horas de visualización acumuladas, redondeadas a las 100,000 más cercanas. El thriller psicológico coreano “The Glory” ocupó el tercer lugar con más de 622 millones de horas vistas, justo detrás de las 665 horas que los espectadores pasaron viendo la segunda temporada de “Ginny & Georgia”.En un comunicado que presenta el informe, Netflix dice que la clasificación por sí sola no es suficiente para comparar y contrastar la popularidad de dos programas o películas. En cambio, dice que “para com...

Today in Sports – Argentina beats France, 4-2 in penalty shootout FIFA World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

Dec. 181930 — Adolph Rupp coaches his first game at Kentucky, a 67-19 win over Georgetown College in Kentucky. Rupp retires in 1972 after winning 879 games and four national titles.1949 — The Philadelphia Eagles win the NFL championship with a 14-0 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.1954 — Montreal’s Maurice Richard becomes the first player in NHL history to score 400 goals during the Canadiens’ 4-2 road victory against the Chicago Black Hawks.1961 — Olympic track star Wilma Rudolph wins The Associated Press’ female athlete of year award for the second consecutive year.1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors scores 61 points in a 130-110 over the St. Louis Hawks.1964 — Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals scores 56 points, including 18 in the final quarter, in a 111-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.1976 — Oakland quarterback Kenny Stabler scores with 14 seconds left to give the Raiders a 24-21 comeback victory over the New England Patriots in the in the AFC d...

Sports on TV for Monday, December 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, December 18COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)7 p.m.ACCN — Delaware St. at Wake ForestCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)6:30 p.m.FS1 — UCLA at Ohio St.COLLEGE FOOTBALL2:30 p.m.ESPN — The Famous Toastery Bowl: W. Kentucky vs. Old Dominion, Charlotte, N.C.NBA BASKETBALL9 p.m.NBATV — Dallas at DenverNFL FOOTBALL8:15 p.m.ABC — Philadelphia at SeattleESPN — Philadelphia at SeattleESPN2 — Philadelphia at Seattle (ManningCast)NHL HOCKEY8 p.m.NHLN — Seattle at Dallas_____Source

Brest moves into fourth place in the French league with win at Nantes. Lille faces leader PSG

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:57 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Brest is proving the surprise team in the French league this season and moved provisionally up to fourth place after winning 2-0 at Nantes on Sunday.Brest’s fourth win in the past five games left Lille needing at least a draw at home to leader Paris Saint-Germain later Sunday to reclaim fourth spot. PSG could move seven points clear with a win.Led by influential passer Pierre Lees-Melou, Brest scored in quick succession early in the second half through midfielder Hugo Magnetti and Benin striker Steve Mounié following a corner.Before the game, Nantes fans held a minute’s silence for a supporter from the Brigade Loire ultras group who died after being stabbed before a home game against Nice on Dec. 2. His face was projected on the stadium’s big screen at Stade de la Beaujoire and Nantes players warmed up with his name — Maxime — written on their training tops.Before the game, his name was also carried on a giant banner held by Brigade Loire ultras and ot...