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Vehicle vandalized at Saratoga open space preserve

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

Oct. 30Assault: At 2:34 p.m., deputies responded to a prior assault at a residence in the 13000 block of Upper Hill Court. An investigation revealed the suspect slammed a door into the victim. The case is being submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review.Possession of drug paraphernalia: At 12:23 a.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road for an equipment violation. An investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of drug paraphernalia.DUI, unlicensed driver: At 4 a.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Cox and Saratoga avenues for equipment and traffic violations. An investigation revealed the suspect was unlicensed and driving under the influence of alcohol.Nov. 1Vehicle burglary: Between 9 p.m. and 11:10 p.m., someone vandalized a vehicle parked at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve on Prospect Road. The suspect broke the vehicle’s windows, spray-painted the vehicle, broke its lighting equipment and opened all the doors so that the hinges...

Los Gatos holiday tree marks centennial year in town plaza

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

This marks the 100th year that the holiday tree has stood in the town plaza on the corner of West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos. As is customary, the tree will be lit on the first Friday in December, and this year the ceremony will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.The centennial ceremony will include recognition for the History Club of Los Gatos, which donated the tree all those years ago. History Club President Diana Crawford and many club members will be in attendance to commemorate the occasion.The History Club was established in 1897, and in the years leading up to 1923, the club annually decorated a tree that had been cut and brought down from the mountains. Each year, the tree was placed in the Plaza (then called Lyndon Plaza in keeping with the Hotel Lyndon, which was demolished in 1963), and the club dedicated an annual budget of $15 to this project.It is documented in the board meeting minutes of Jan. 3, 1923, that the ladies of the History Club disc...

Skimmers found on ATMs in Campbell

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

Oct. 3111:56 a.m. in the 100 block of South Leigh Avenue: Someone smashed a door, gained entry into the residence and stole items.Nov. 2Overnight at West Hamilton Avenue and Phoenix Drive: Someone smashed the rear window of a gray Chrysler Pacifica rental vehicle and stole items.757 a.m. in the 300 block of Union Avenue: The victim said his ex, 36, struck him with a vacuum cleaner during a verbal argument.Overnight at San Tomas Aquino Road and Villarita Drive: Someone smashed window to a white Nissan NV200 and stole items.5:48 a.m. in the 00 block of Cristich Lane: The suspect left the victim three harassing voicemails during which he repeatedly used obscene language and said the victim would “feel the pain.”4:57 p.m. in the 100 block of West Hamilton Avenue: A woman, 40, was contacted at the rear of a store during a welfare check. A records check revealed she had several outstanding warrants. She was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, and in possession of co...

California Cricket Academy celebrates 20 years in Cupertino

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

About 350 people crowded the cricket pitch adjacent to the Cupertino Library Nov. 5 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the California Cricket Academy (CCA).The event was hosted by CCA founders Hemant and Kinjal Buch, who launched the academy because they wanted their sons to enjoy the game of their childhood in India within the Silicon Valley community. In the ensuing two decades, membership has grown from 23 to over 400 in eight cities.The CCA received special recognition at the gala from the office of Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), Cupertino City Councilmember JR Fruen and academy sponsors.Kalra last month announced his intention to introduce an Assembly resolution to recognize and support the sport of cricket in California. Cricket is played all over the world, especially in South Asian countries, Commonwealth nations and the United Kingdom. It was recently announced that cricket will be played in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, one of five new sports to be inc...

Left Bend rolls out version 7 of its Mashup Signature Solera Blend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

Left Bend owners Richard Hanke and Gary Robinson, who formerly had a tasting room in downtown Los Gatos in the space now occupied by Saison Cellars, just released their Mashup Version 7, done in the Solera style. It’s a riff on the way sherry is made, with multiple vintages and varietals. A small amount is bottled each year and the barrels are refilled with the current vintage.There are notes of dried cherry, leather and sandalwood, along with a tangy pomegranate core in Version 7, which is comprised of 47 percent cabernet sauvignon, 40 percent syrah, 7 percent tempranillo, 4 percent petit verdot and 2 percent cab franc. Mashup Version 6, made of 54 percent cabernet sauvignon, 34 percent syrah and 3 percent cab franc, is peppery, toasty, meaty, plummy and large of mouthfeel. Hanke, who remained in California after Robinson moved to Colorado, holds tastings by appointment and during Santa Cruz Mountain Winery Association events at the vineyard he purchased on Mt. Madonna.A long and d...

Boy suffers life-threatening injuries in Alexandria crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

A 7-year-old boy has suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash in Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday afternoon.Alexandria police responded to a crash involving a young pedestrian in the 400 block of North Armistead Street around 1 p.m. on Saturday, according to a news release.Police said a boy was walking through the parking lot in an apartment complex when he was hit by an SUV.The driver of the SUV stayed on the scene, according to police.The boy was transported to a hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries, according to the release.Police are asking that any witnesses that might have seen the crash contact officer Wes Vitale with the Alexandria police at 703-746-6178, email [email protected], or call the nonemergency number at 703-746-4444.A map of the area where the crash happened is below. Source

Sports on TV for Monday, November 13

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, November 13COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.FS1 — Michigan at St. John’s7 p.m.ACCN — Florida Gulf Coast at PittsburghCBSSN — East Tennessee St. at Butler8 p.m.BTN — Rider at NebraskaPAC-12N — Southern U. at Arizona8:30 p.m.FS1 — Xavier at Purdue9 p.m.CBSSN — UC Santa Barbara at UTEP10 p.m.PAC-12N — CS Bakersfield at CaliforniaCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)6 p.m.BTN — Kansas at Penn St.PAC-12N — Cal Poly at California8 p.m.SECN — Florida A&M at FloridaGOLF2:30 p.m.GOLF — The Southwest Airlines Showcase At Cedar Crest: First Round, Cedar Crest Golf Course, Marysville, Wash.MLB BASEBALL6 p.m.MLBN — BBWAA Rookie of the YearNBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.NBATV — New York at Boston10 p.m.NBATV — Cleveland at SacramentoNFL FOOTBALL8:15 p.m.ABC — Denver at BuffaloESPN — Denver at BuffaloESPN2 — Denver at Buffalo (ManningCast)NHL HOCKEY8 p.m.NHLN — Hockey Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySOCCER (MEN’S)3:45 a.m.FS2 — FIFA U-17 Wo...

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is a national title contender again. Michigan may have its next man

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

Remember when Alabama benched quarterback Jalen Milroe against South Florida in September and it looked as if Nick Saban’s dynasty was maybe not dead but definitely trending in the wrong direction?Ha! Fooled ya.The Crimson Tide have won eight straight since losing to Texas at home in Week 2, including that wonky win at USF, and Milroe is now playing well enough to seriously ask the question: Is this guy a Heisman Trophy candidate?After sharing the marquee with LSU’s Jayden Daniels last week, Milroe was the star of the show as No. 8 Alabama routed Kentucky on Saturday. Milroe accounted for six touchdowns, three through the air and three on the ground. That had never been done by an Alabama player.The Tide have clinched the SEC West with two regular-season games left. No. 1 Georgia has done the same in the East after crushing No. 10 Mississippi and welcoming back star tight end Brock Bowers from an ankle surgery.The Tide and Bulldogs will meet in the conference title game ...

Westminster Police searching for woman missing for 3 weeks

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Westminster Police Department asked for the public's help in locating a woman who was reported missing after not being seen or heard from for three weeks.Barbara Frances Cravener was described as being 5 foot, 6 inches tall, and 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.Friends and family of Cravener notified police Saturday evening.According to police, she suffers from medical issues and needs medication. Three weeks ago, she told her friends she had been released from a medical facility in Aurora and was heading towards Westminster.She does not have a cell phone for police to contact her.Anyone who has seen Cravener or knows her whereabouts was asked to contact police.

Denver weather: Plenty of sunshine, above average temps

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The mild weekend continues with temperatures reaching into the mid-60s for Sunday.Look for plenty of sunshine and light wind with temperatures about 10 degrees above average for mid-November.The mild and dry pattern will last through the workweek. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s with mostly sunny skies. Average temperatures for the middle of November are in the mid-50s.The only real change-up in the forecast will be looking ahead toward the weekend for a slight cool down and the possibility of rain.