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Facts about the Declaration of Independence you may not know

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

(KTAL/KMSS) – As children, Americans are taught about a fateful day in July when 56 people approved the Declaration of Independence to initiate the escape from the reign of King George III, but there are key facts about that day in 1776 that are overlooked or misunderstood, including the date of the signing itself. Independence Day is could "technically" be July 2 or August 2nd The Continental Congress actually voted to declare independence on July 2, through what is known as the Lee Resolution, however, the Declaration was edited, finalized and adopted on July 4. In 1941, July 4 became the day the nation collectively would celebrate its independence. However, it wasn't until August 2nd that the document was signed by the larger group of founding fathers. There may have been an obvious reason for John Hancock's large signatureJohn Hancock’s bold signature has inspired patriotic lore, with one popular telling explaining that he wanted the British to be able to "read his name withou...

Man in critical condition after being shot while driving in Oakland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

OAKLAND — An 18-year-old man who was shot while driving in East Oakland Saturday was in critical condition, authorities said.The man was found  just before 4 p.m. Saturday inside a car that had crashed into a parked vehicle in the 1400 block of 85th Avenue.Authorities said the man was shot while he was driving and was able to continue to where he crashed.Exactly where the shooting happened has not been confirmed, authorities said.Police have not released a motive yet for the shooting and have not made any arrests.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.  Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3326 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572. 

Summer BBQ at Milpitas senior center has island vibe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Milpitas Recreation and Community Services hosted a colorful annual Summer BBQ with a Hawaiian flair on June 24 at the Milpitas Barbara Lee Senior Center.About 70 guests were decked out their best aloha attire and checked in for the event to receive Hawaiian leis and a souvenir Tiki glass.The tables were decorated in a luau theme, ornamented by pineapples. The barbecue featured Hawaiian rice and other delicacies, capped off by Hawaiian shave ice. The Hui’llima Dancers provided entertainment—singing, playing ukulele and dancing—and led a dance class for guests to join in and perform.The event was also a birthday party for Marie Kaiser, who turned 102 in May. The former registered nurse and educator now lives in the Milpitas Calaveras Hills. To this day, Kaiser is actively running a business with her daughter Dr. Arlene Kaiser, a professional speaker, teacher and author.Her age didn’t prevent Kaiser from joining her family and friends on the dance floor when local DJ Oh Henry played r...

Motorcyclist dies in Oakland traffic collision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

OAKLAND — A 44-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday after he had a collision with an SUV in East Oakland, authorities said.The name of the man killed, an Oakland resident, has not yet been released.The collision happened just before 3 p.m. Saturday in the 1600 block of 90th Avenue.Police said that based on witness statements and video from the area that was recovered, the motorcyclist was riding northbound on 90th Avenue at a high rate of speed when he crossed over a double yellow line while failing to stop at a posted stop sign at Walnut Street.The motorcyclist then struck a Mercedes SUV which was making a legal U-turn at the intersection, police said.The motorcyclist, who police said was not wearing a helmet, was ejected onto the roadway. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.The Mercedes driver remained at the scene, police said.Police said it is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were also factors in the collision.The police investigation is continuing. Anyone with...

Magical Bridge Playground hosts inclusive story times

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Free inclusive story timesThe Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park, 540 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is hosting free inclusive story times are for all children, with and without disabilities, twice a month through November.All story times run 11-11:30 a.m. on the following dates: Friday, July 14; Thursday, July 20; Thursday, Aug. 17; Friday, Sept. 1; Thursday, Sept. 21; Friday, Oct. 6; Thursday, Oct. 19; Friday, Nov. 3 (weather permitting); and Thursday, Nov. 16 (weather permitting)This program is recommended for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, but everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. For more information, call 408-730-7350.Slurry sealing on Mary AvenueTraffic control measures will be in place along Mary Avenue between Homestead Road and El Camino Real July 7-14 while the road is being will be slurry sealed in segments. These measures will be in effect Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., along Mary and Reed avenues until the work is completed in mid-August.The contra...

Cupertino neighborhoods can register for National Night Out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

National Night OutCupertino residents are being asked to spend an evening outside with their neighbors on Aug. 1 for the 39th National Night Out.The event is an annual community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is meant to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement by bringing police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Residents can invite representatives from Cupertino’s Office of Emergency Management, Santa Clara County Fire and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office to attend their potluck, barbecue, ice cream social or other neighborhood gathering from 6-8 p.m. Deputies and firefighters are on duty and may not be able to attend or may leave early to respond to a call.To date, National Night Out organizers estimate that 38 million neighbors from 17,000 communities across the country have participated in the event. In 2022 Cupertino hosted 16 registered events...

Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts July 22 foundraiser

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Historical galaThe Saratoga Historical Foundation is hosting a Blacksmith’s Revival Gala July 22 at San Jose History Park. The fundraiser includes a sparkling wine and appetizer reception, 15-minute guided tours of three historical exhibits, a four-course gourmet meal with House Family wines, a visit to the History San Jose museum and a favor bag. Attire is business casual and comfortable shoes.Reservations are $250 for foundation members and $275 for non-members and must be made by July 8 to http://www.saratogahistory.com/gala.htm.Bus transportation to and from the venue will be provided from the Saratoga History Museum located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Those who make reservations for the first shift check in at the museum at 3:10 p.m. and return around 8 p.m. Check-in for the second shift is 4:10 p.m.; guests will return to the museum around 9:45 p.m.For questions call Marilyn Marchetti at 408-821-0554.Opioid overdose preventionThe Santa Clara County Library District and t...

City of Milpitas launches new website

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

New city websiteResidents are invited to provide feedback on the City of Milpitas’ new website at Milpitas.gov“Our new website represents a significant step forward in our commitment to improving accessibility for all of our residents, business owners and other stakeholders. Our priority is to make information and resources more readily available to everyone,” Mayor Carmen Montano said in a statement.The new website is designed to be more user-friendly, with a streamlined navigation menu for residents to quickly locate the information they need, a mobile-responsive design that adapts to any device and screen size for both desktop and mobile devices, a virtual assistant to provide answers to frequently asked questions 24/7 and a tool to translate webpages into languages widely used in the Milpitas community such as Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Spanish and Hindi,as well as some less common ones. Residents can visit the website for email subscriptions to press releases, info memos, ne...

‘This should be a wakeup call’: South Bay inpatient psychiatric care unit to close

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Alexis Crase calls Mission Oaks her “safe place.”The 32-year-old San Jose resident has been admitted to the inpatient psychiatric facility in Los Gatos more than 20 times over the last five years for treatment of bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and suicidal thoughts. When she heard that Mission Oaks is closing its doors in August, she was rattled.“At this point, I’m doing a lot better, and I was kind of hoping I wouldn’t ever need to go back there,” said Crase, who is active in the mental health advocacy field and is forthcoming about her own struggles. “There’s just something about knowing it’s there when I need it, and knowing it’s not going to be there is a little frightening.”Santa Clara County has 211 beds for inpatient psychiatric care, a number experts say is alarmingly low even without the loss of the 18 beds at Mission Oaks. A 2018 report from the California Hospital Association recommends at least one public psychiatric bed for every 2,000 residents. Santa ...

Car show revs up in downtown Campbell

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:50 GMT

Campbell car showCar buffs and admirers of well-maintained machines can check out the first Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show July 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.In addition to classic cars, the event will feature live street music and kid-friendly activities like popcorn stands, a petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting.The car show will be professionally judged with awards given for Best of Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Hot Rod, Best Truck and Best Import.The event is produced by the Downtown Campbell Business Association. For more information, visit downtowncampbell.com/carshow.Park and Recreation MonthCampbell Recreation and Community Services is celebrating Park and Recreation Month with a different event every day in July.Upcoming events include a scavenger hunt on July 9, a downtown walking tour on July 16, a cornhole contest on Orchard City Green on July 17 and free Otter Pops at the Heritage Theatre on July 18.For a complete schedule of events, visit https://www.campbellca.gov/131...