After 34 years at the helm of Family Giving Tree, founder and CEO Jennifer Cullenbine is set to retire at the end of the year. Cullenbine, affectionately known as the “Queen Elf,” founded the Milpitas-based nonprofit 35 years ago. Under her leadership, Family Giving Tree (FGT) has served 2.25 million community members through its annual […]
Girl, 15, sneaks off to Turkey for boob job that went horribly wrong
Dr Marc Pacifico says botched plastic surgery abroad is placing an immense strain on the NHS (Picture: Chris Jewers; Emily Harding) A top UK surgeon has spoken about pressure on the NHS from Brits needing help to fix botched surgery abroad. One case study featured a 15-year-old girl who’d snuck off to Turkey for breast […]
Sky F1 host Martin Brundle has awkward encounter with Labour minister ahead of British Grand Prix
Martin Brundle was intercepted by a new government minister (Photo: Sky Sports) Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle had yet another awkward grid walk encounter before the British Grand Prix – this time with a new Labour minister. Brundle’s pre-race gridwalks are part of F1 legend, with the former driver turned pundit interviewing celebrities and drivers […]
Proposed demolition of Ace Hardware in Los Gatos draws concern
A proposal for a new housing development that would result in the demolition of a long-standing hardware store in Los Gatos has locals concerned. The developer, Arya Properties LLC, submitted a formal application in May for a seven-story project that will include 182 residential units, 37 of which will be affordable housing, along with commercial […]
Rob Burrow funeral: Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to rugby league legend and MND campaigner
Rob Burrow’s funeral was held at the Pontefract Crematorium on Sunday (PA) Crowds gathered to pay their respect to Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow ahead of his funeral service on Sunday. Burrow died at the age of 41 last month having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, two years after […]
Summer construction projects planned at Sunnyvale schools
Campus construction The Sunnyvale School District is undertaking a plethora of construction projects on its campuses this summer, with the goal of completing them before staff and students return in August. To extend the life of its asphalt surfaces, the district is performing slurry seal maintenance on its campuses, with a color slurry option designed […]
Two boys, 13 and 17, die in motorbike crash
Police are appealing for witnesses of the fatal crash (Picture: Google) Two teenage boys have died while ‘travelling on the same motorcycle’ in Country Durham. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses of the crash, which killed a 17-year-old and a 13-year-old. Emergency services took one of the boys to Royal Victoria Infirmary where […]
Washington Spirit surges early to snap Bay FC’s two-game win streak
SAN JOSE — Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya isn’t sure exactly what happened early in the first half of his squad’s Saturday night match against the Washington Spirit. “It’s a great question,” Montoya said. “I don’t know.” By the time Bay FC found some answers, the club was already in a 2-0 hole after just […]
Who is police oversight serving? Taser issue fuels ideological rift in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE — Civil rights and social justice groups have been adamantly opposed to Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies being equipped with Tasers — and said so during a Board of Supervisors meeting in May reviewing such a proposal. The board voted to cautiously move ahead with outfitting deputies with Tasers, ordering a report due […]
New Museum Los Gatos explores ‘Boundaries’ with 74 local artists
‘Boundaries’ at NUMU A new art exhibit at the New Museum Los Gatos will feature the work of 74 local artists from July 19 to Oct. 6. NUMU’s fourth annual experimental exhibit, called “Boundaries,” is a partnership with genARTS Silicon Valley and features works in mediums from photography to fiber. Artists were asked to submit […]
Stanford Blood Center shows gratitude to donors in July
To help cover the ongoing need for all blood types, especially type O, Stanford Blood Center is running one of its most well-loved promotions during the month of July. Everyone who donates blood at the South Bay Donor Center in Campbell will receive this year’s “Grateful for Life” collectible tie-dye, featuring a colorful 1960s Fillmore […]
Cupertino Library hosts Summer Music in the Courtyard
Summer Music in the Courtyard continues July 14 at the Cupertino Library with the Charged Particles. The funky Latin jazz quartet mixes complex classical orchestration with freewheeling improvisation. The band brings a similar approach to playing their own arrangements of jazz standards, each played with a new twist. The concert starts at 2 p.m. The […]