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‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ screens on the green in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

Screen on the GreenPeaches are making a rare late-September appearance in Los Gatos—Princess Peach, that is. The Town of Los Gatos is showing “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Sept. 22 on the Civic Center Lawn as part of its Screen on the Green series.At 6:30 p.m. Kona Ice will begin selling its shaved ice treats, and at 7 p.m. Los Gatos Mayor Maria Ristow will welcome attendees. The movie will begin at sunset, around 7:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back chairs, as well as their own food and drinks. Residents over 21 will be allowed to bring beer and wine, but they must also have a meal, per the town’s website.Chat with the ChamberThe Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Chamber Chat on Monday, Sept. 25. Members of the local business community can meet the Chamber’s executive director, Jennifer Lin, as well as new events and marketing manager Lauren Scalora. Members are encouraged to come with questions and ideas to share with leadership.Th...

Campbell theater celebrates a 20-year heritage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with a concert by a longstanding Bay Area favorite, a tribute to a diva and a screening of a classic cult film followed by a conversation with cast members.The season opens big on Saturday, Oct. 7, with “Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney,” starring Trina Johnson Finn in a 90-minute show that brings the hits of the late Whitney Houston to the stage. Besides Whitney’s music, Finn also provides personal insights into each song. She’s supported by Las Vegas musicians, two backing vocalists and four dancers.On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Heritage hosts a screening of “Napoleon Dynamite,” the movie that reintroduced Tater Tots to popular culture. The movie will be followed by a conversation with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).A limited number of tickets are available to a special VIP Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. The VIP package is $75 (i...

Sunnyvale looking to help fund community events, neighborhood improvements

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

Community Grant ProgramApplications for Sunnyvale’s Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Programs are open through 5 p.m. on Oct. 20.  Community event grant applicants can receive grants for free, non-religious community events to be held next year. The City of Sunnyvale will award up to $36,000 in grants to cover up to 40% of total event expenses.The Neighborhood Grant Program is for free neighborhood events or projects organized by registered neighborhood associations with the goal of increasing communication among neighbors, improving the physical condition of the neighborhood or enhancing neighborhood pride and identity. Grants of up to $1,500 per group will be awarded. Call 408-750-7599 or email [email protected] for more information.For guidelines and application forms, visit https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/city-services/customer-resources/affordability-and-assistance/city-grants-and-loans.County ADU websiteSanta Clara County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) website is now li...

San Jose nonprofit gets $250k county grant for environmental education

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

OSO, YSI get county grantsSanta Clara County recently approved grants for the expansion of two local youth environmental education programs: the Youth Science Institute (YSI) and O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO).Founded by Jack O’Neill in 1996, OSO provides free firsthand marine science learning for 5,000 fourth- through sixth-graders and students with disabilities annually. The $250,000 grant from the county will enable the San Jose-based nonprofit to expand its educational programming to 80 additional classes from under-resourced Santa Clara County schools.“Many parts of Santa Clara County are connected to our ocean through their local watershed,” said Tracey Weiss, executive director of OSO. “This county grant will allow Santa Clara County students to understand how they are connected to our ocean ecosystem and provide youth with a hands-on learning experience.”The nonprofit YSI provides hands-on learning to 30,000 students annually through its science summer camps, school a...

Santa Clara County launches Accessory Dwelling Unit website

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

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 owners through the process of building an ADU. An ADU is a secondary residential unit that includes permanent sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation facilities. ADUs can provide an affordable housing option, as well as supplemental income to the owner.On the website, property owners can look at floorplans, hear from neighbors about what they built and download a free ADU Guidebook. The website also provides an overview of the ADU process and important items to consider, as well as an  ADU glossary and calculator.Fall hikesBay Area Older Adults is hosting a few hikes for local residents to take in fall.An Oct. 11 art and history walk at Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga will wend gradually up to Lookout Point for a panoramic view of Silicon Valley. Along the way, hikers will learn about historic Villa Montalvo and end with ...

Proposed project on Alberto Way is first in Los Gatos to use state streamlining law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

Los Gatos received its first official residential development project that invokes a state housing law designed to streamline the process.The proposed 52-unit, mixed-use, multi-family development at 405 Alberto Way made its way through the planning commission earlier this month and is has moved past the pre-application phase.  The development would include retail and fitness spaces, palm trees, a bocce court and central pool.Newport Beach-based developers Bucilla Group Architecture invoked Senate Bill 330, a state housing law that prohibits cities from passing laws to prevent specific housing developments from being built, to expedite the permitting process.The project, which was submitted to the city Aug. 28 and sits next to Highway 17 and Saratoga-Los Gatos Boulevard, would have a modern look similar to the controversial North 40 Phase 1 development on Lark Avenue. It includes 600 square feet of retail space, 625 square feet of fitness space and 52 housing units ranging from one t...

Sainz wins Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull’s streaks end

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

SINGAPORE (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday as Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s historic win streaks in Formula One came to an end. Red Bull had dreamed of winning every race this year but had Verstappen fifth and Perez eighth after struggling all weekend in Singapore.Verstappen’s winning run ended at 10 races and Red Bull’s at 15, including one at the end of last year. Both are Formula One records.Sainz started on pole position and held on with badly worn tires over tense final laps for his second career win in F1 ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton. George Russell crashed the other Mercedes on the final lap from third position to promote Hamilton to the podium. “I felt under control. I felt like I could manage well and we brought it home. That was the best feeling,” Sainz said.Sainz admitted after the race he had slowed down to ensure Norris stay within the one-second window that allowed t...

Sports on TV for Monday, September 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, September 18COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY7 p.m.ACCN — Maryland at VirginiaMLB BASEBALL2 p.m.MLBN — Cleveland at Kansas City6:30 p.m.FS1 — Minnesota at Cincinnati10 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Detroit at LA Dodgers OR Colorado at San Diego (9:30 p.m.)NFL FOOTBALL7:15 p.m.ESPN — New Orleans at CarolinaESPN2 — New Orleans at Carolina8:15 p.m.ABC — Cleveland at PittsburghSOCCER (MEN’S)2:45 p.m.USA — Premier League: Burnley at Nottingham ForestTENNIS7:30 a.m.TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Early Rounds1 p.m.TENNIS — Guadalajara-WTA Early Rounds2 a.m. (Tuesday)TENNIS — Guangzhou-WTA Early Rounds_____Source

Today in Sports – Brett Favre joins Dan Marino and John Elway with 50,000 yards passing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

Sept. 181899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and is now known as the Cincinnati Masters & Women’s Open.1938 — The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 2-0. Left end Dick Plasman tackles Arnie Herber in the end zone in the fourth quarter for the win.1946 — Joe Louis knocks out Tami Mauriello in the first round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title.1960 — Goose Gonsoulin intercepts four passes to lead the Denver Broncos to a 27-21 win over the Buffalo Bills.1965 — In his first collegiate game, quarterback Billy Stevens of Texas-El Paso gains 483 total yards in a 61-15 rout of North Texas State. Receiver Chuck Hughes has 349 of those yards.1966 — Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas throws 4 touchdown passes in 38-23 win at Minnesota to surpass Y.A. Tittle as NFL’s career leader with 212; finishes career with 290 TD passes.1967 — U.S. yacht Intrepid beats the Aus...

Drew Barrymore ‘deeply apologizes’ to the Writers Guild of America in an emotional video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:11 GMT

(CNN) — Drew Barrymore is apologizing to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her talk show as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike.“I believe there’s nothing I can do or say in this moment to make it okay,” Barrymore said in an emotional video shared Friday.“I wanted to own a decision so that it wasn’t a PR-protected situation and I would just take full responsibility for my actions,” she said. “I know there’s just nothing I can do that will make this okay for those this is not okay with. I fully accept that.”Barrymore’s show drew protest from the union after announcing last weekend they would resume production without WGA writers contributing.“To be clear, our talk show actually wrapped on April 20th so we never had to shut down the show,” she wrote in her statement last week. “However, I am also making the choice to come back for the first time in this strike for our show, that may have my name on it but this is bigger than jus...