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Developers holding neighborhood meeting on Sunnyvale project

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Meet the developersDevelopers of an approximately 5.28-acre site along Lawrence Expressway between Lakehaven Drive and Lakedale Way are holding an April 24 online neighborhood outreach meeting for community members to review and comment on the their planning application. The True Life Companies are proposing demolishing the Lakewood Shopping Center and a former auto service center to construct a commercial building with at least 10,000 square feet of floor area along Lakehaven Drive.
Stolen vehicle recovered in Saratoga was fraudulently sold

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

April 1Theft from person, theft by access card: Between 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., someone stole a debit card from a Saratoga resident’s purse while the victim shopped in Campbell, then used the card to make several withdrawals at an ATM in San Jose for a total loss of approximately $3,950. April 2Check fraud A Saratoga resident reported that someone used fraudulent checks to withdraw money from their bank account for a total loss of approximately $4,865.
Cupertino property owners have until April 30 to abate weeds

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Weed abatementThe City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management are partnering to reduce fire hazards caused by overgrown vegetation and flammable materials. Property owners must meet Minimum Fire Safety Standards by Wednesday, April 30, and maintain them throughout fire season. Vegetation must be kept below 6 inches high.
Cultural exchange blossoms at Cupertino festival April 26-27

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

When the 2025 NorCal Cherry Blossom Queen and her court take the stage at Cupertino’s 41st annual Cherry Blossom Festival later this month, one candidate might look familiar. Cupertino resident Nanami Sumimoto is being sponsored by the Cupertino Toyokawa Sister City organization, which also puts on the two-day festival. Sumimoto is among those who’ll be vying for the cherry blossom crown at noon on Saturday, April 26.
Bay Are Older Adults plan visit to animal farm, jailhouse

1 week ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Historic jail tourOrwell meets Elvis for an Animal Farm and Jailhouse Rock Day Trip hosted by Bay Area Older Adults. On April 22, adults ages 50 and older are invited to join a guided tour of the Coastside History Museum and Jail to learn about Half Moon Bay’s farming, surfing and railroad history and listen to jailhouse crime stories. After lunch, visit an animal farm whose mission is to provide emotional support for those struggling with grief, illnesses and other challenges.
Campbell has 2 California Distinguished Schools

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Distinguished schoolsTwo Campbell schools have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s highest recognition for excellence in public education. This marks the first time Capri Elementary School has earned this honor, and the fifth time that Forest Hill Elementary School has been recognized as distinguished. Both are in the Campbell Union School District.
San Jose symphony, opera embrace Latin rhythms

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

‘Serenade to Music’Symphony San José Chorale and Symphony San José, under the direction of Elena Sharkova, will perform “Serenade to Music,” a program of choral-orchestral music featuring works from Jake Runestad and Martín Palmeri, on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at Mission Santa Clara on the campus of Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara.
Sunnyvale Community Players announce spring lineup

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Players spring into actionSunnyvale Community Players have lined up their spring season, featuring Shakespeare and a musical tribute to the silver screen. The Players are staging “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 12–27, Shakespeare’s comedic take on a world of mischievous fairies, star-crossed lovers and bad theater. The company’s April 20 fundraiser, “The Night on Broadway: Silver Screen Serenade,” features Bay Area performers singing iconic songs from films.
Medication stolen from Saratoga senior care facility

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

March 22Petty theft: Between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., someone entered an unsecured medication storage room at Our Lady of Fatima on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and stole a bottle of pills for a total loss valued at approximately $869. March 25Theft by credit card: A Saratoga resident reported that someone accessed their online retail account and used credit card information stored on the account to make fraudulent purchases totaling approximately $500.
Artists preview their work before next month’s open studios

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Anne Gelhaus

Open studios previewsBefore artists open their work spaces to visitors for Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS) in May, Silicon Valley Visual Arts, the producer of SVOS, is hosting preview exhibitions to show participating artists’ works. An SVOS preview is on view at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, through April 28.