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Independent filmmakers are used to overcoming challenges—mostly budgetary—to get their movie made. But Mountain View resident John Kim had to contend with more pressing issues while shooting “Reunion” last year in Los Angeles.

The first day of production was Jan. 7, 2025, the day of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires that destroyed over 57,000 acres and displaced th...


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When the San Francisco Public Utility Commission began to plan for a Sunol Water Temple welcome center, President Barack Obama had just taken his oath of office and the cost of gas was just over $2. More than 17 years and millions of dollars later, the project remains incomplete.

“If we had a schedule, we would share it,” Tim Ramirez, division manager of natural resour...


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SAN JOSE — Cornerstone Christian survived Saturday with a 60-58 win at Willow Glen in the CIF Northern California Division III semifinals.

The Cougars advance to the final against Priory, which upset No. 1 seed Natomas. The game will be played Tuesday at Heritage High School.

The game on Saturday was played in front of a crowd that could only be described as cap...


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In a steep financial challenge for San Jose, newly released documents show the city facing an estimated $56 million shortfall in the coming year.

San Jose has encountered its fair share of budgetary woes over the past few decades, primarily resolving deficits of around $800 million through reducing services and slashing its workforce to the point that the city now...


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Jeff Rosen

Santa Clara County district attorney secures convictions against Los Gatos “Party Mom” Shannon O’Connor, who encouraged teen sexual assault at her booze-fueled gatherings. She faces 30 years in prison.

Kamala Harris

Oakland’s former VP endorses liberal House member Jasmine Crockett in final days of Democratic Senate...


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