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Here's what California government websites looked like in the 90s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

California's state government was one of the early adopters of the Internet, aka the world wide web, as it was more commonly referred to in the 90s. With the creation of the first web browser in 1990, home use of the internet exploded, and companies and governments took the opportunity to create their first web pages. Below are some examples of what the California government's official websites looked like in the mid-90s as taken from Archive.org.California State Government (1996)This early version of what is essentially the state government's main website offered information on government services, election updates, and a link to download photos of then-Governor Pete Wilson and his wife. State Assembly (1996)The State Assembly and Senate websites, even in these early stages, allowed users to find their representatives and track legislation. State Senate (1996)In addition to the standard information you can still find on the Senate website today, this early version also housed two "...

Two men wounded in East Oakland shoot-out, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

OAKLAND — A shoot-out early Sunday in East Oakland left a 19-year-old man in critical condition and another man wounded, police said.The shooting was reported about 12:59 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of 91st Avenue.Police said a party was being held at a home in the area and that dozens of people were in attendance.A dispute happened on the street outside the party and numerous people began exchanging gunfire, police said. What the dispute was about is under investigation.The 19-year-old Richmond man and a 19-year-old El Sobrante man were wounded. The El Sobrante man was in stable condition.Police were trying to determine if the two men were part of the shoot-out or were hit by stray bullets.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Oakland: Two men injured in separate shootings Crime and Public Safety | Two dead, two injured in shooting outside East Bay hookah lounge Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Unconvincing arguments | Ban pesticid...

Milpitas names new park after Filipino labor leaders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

New park namedThe Milpitas City Council unanimously approved naming a 4-acre park after a group of Filipino farmworkers who led a strike for better wages and working conditions.Delano Manongs Park is directly north of the newly constructed Mabel Mattos Elementary School along McCandless Drive in the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan area. The park is named after the 1,500 Filipino-American agricultural workers, or “manongs,” who participated in the Delano Grape Strike of 1965. Manong is an Ilocano term that means older brother or uncle.The labor strike set the stage for the boycott that would lead Cesar Chavez and thousands of farmworker families to create the United Farm Workers.The park includes joint use areas for the city and the nearby elementary school, a sports field, picnic areas, all-inclusive play structures, a dog park, walking trails and restrooms. It will also include a new pedestrian bridge over the Penitencia East Channel and a potable water well.Free SMART ridesMilpitas r...

Los Gatos CERT to host a public earthquake drill

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

LOST GatosEven longtime residents can still discover new things about Los Gatos. To help, Alan Feinberg developed an app called “Discover LOST Gatos,” which takes users on self-guided walking tours and teaches them all about the town’s storied past. Feinberg will speak at the Los Gatos Library on Wednesday, May 3, at 5 p.m. The talk is open to residents of all ages.Highway 17 closuresHighway 17 is once again undergoing lane closures, this time to address pavement issues. Through July, a northbound and southbound lane from Hebard Road to Highway 9 will be closed overnight on weekdays for maintenance.Youth commissioners wantedApril 28 is the final day for local teens to apply for a seat on the Los Gatos Youth Commission. The volunteer group gives younger residents a voice in town affairs and teaches them about the inner workings of local government. Students in grades 8-12  are eligible to apply. Applications, found online at www.LosGatosCa.gov/CommissionApplication, close at 4 p.m.Ea...

Sunnyvale public safety dispatchers honored by county

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

Award-winning dispatchersFour Sunnyvale public safety dispatchers were honored April 6 at the Santa Clara County Public Safety Communications Managers Association’s annual awards program. The event recognizes dispatchers from each agency in the county.Josie Silva was named Dispatcher of the Year and recognized for over 30 years of service. Millie Kim was named the Ramona Raymond Pillar of Inspiration for her willingness to  help with projects, presentations “and anything to promote the 911 profession.”Catalina Cruz and Amber Martinez were jointly honored as Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year. Cruz helped deliver a baby over the phone, while Martinez provided life-saving CPR instructions to revive an unconscious patient who was not breathing.EV Ride and DriveSunnyvale residents can explore a collection of electric vehicles (EVs) for free on Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive. Attendees may ride along as passengers o...

13-year-old girl, mother killed in Oakland shooting; suspect arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

OAKLAND — A 13-year-old girl and her 44-year-old mother were killed and a 12-year-old girl was wounded in a  shooting Saturday night at an East Oakland apartment, and the woman’s boyfriend was arrested as the suspect, authorities said.Two other children — an infant and a 7-year-old girl — and another adult were not injured, authorities said.The names of the two killed and the 46-year-old suspect have not yet been released by police.The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday in an apartment in the 9500 block of Birch Street.Authorities said the 44-year-old woman and the suspect had been in a relationship for more than a year.  Authorities said they have a 1-year-old daughter together.Police said some kind of dispute happened between the  44-year-old woman and the suspect in a bedroom which led to her being fatally shot. The 1-year-old who was in the room was not hurt, authorities said.The suspect then went to another part of the apartment where he allegedly fatally shot ...

Saratoga High School sophomore tapped for National Honor Choir

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

Singing her praisesSaratoga High School sophomore Diya Iyer has had a productive year as a vocalist. She was selected for the American Choral Director’s Association National Honor Choir, which performed in Cincinnati in February. Iyer was one of 30 sopranos chosen for the choir from an overall pool of more than 4,000 applicants.She also performed at Carnegie Hall in March and was a finalist in the American Protégé International Vocal Competition, where she sang at the Winner’s Recital. Approximately 70 vocalists were in this year’s competition.Next up, Iyer is playing Sophie in Saratoga High’s production of “Mamma Mia!” The show, based on the music of ABBA, runs April 28-May 6 at the high school’s McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave.Ticket prices and showtimes are available at https://mcafeecenter.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events.Artist residency applicationsChildren’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is accepting applications for the second year of its artist-in-residence program thro...

San Jose events celebrate Vietnamese culture, 100th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

Children of the Dragon celebrationThe Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is hosting a Children of the Dragon celebration Saturday, April 29, to highlight Vietnamese culture and traditions. The event features lion and dragon dances from Yun Yee Tong USA.Attendees can make a dragon puppet, pose for a commemorative family photo in a xich-lo,or cycle rickshaw, and stop by the theater to watch a short video to learn more about Vietnamese cultural heritage and the legend of Children of the Dragon.Museum entry times are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cdm.org.Kiwanis turn 100The Kiwanis Club of San Jose is hosting a Roaring 1920s Gala May 4 to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and Kiwanis International President Bert West will be the keynote speakers.The party runs 6-11 p.m. at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom, 196 N. Third St. Hors d’oeuvres will be passed during a cash bar reception in 1920s-style boxes carrie...

Cupertino volunteers honored for lifetime of achievement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

The winners of Cupertino’s CREST Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year should be used to being recognized for their community service by now. Between them, they’ve logged decades of humanitarian aid and public safety projects.Lifetime Achievement award-winner Jim Walker and his wife Sharon were honored at last year’s Chefs of Compassion fundraiser for West Valley Community Services (WVCS), a Cupertino-based nonprofit that provides food and rental assistance to low-income clients. Twenty years ago, Jim Walker was involved with the development of the original Vista Village facility for WVCS.Walker, a longtime Cupertino resident, has held leadership positions with the YMCA, Cupertino Historical Society, De Anza College and Cupertino Rotary. His Rotary service includes a term as regional district governor as well as leading multiple international medical trips and wheelchair distributions.Volunteer of the Year Fari Aberg joined the Cupertino Emergency Response Team, ...

Saratoga mayor: Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:54 GMT

Here in Saratoga, and throughout the Bay Area, we recently experienced widespread power outages due to severe winter storms. Many residents were left without power for several days, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Understandably, this was challenging and frustrating for all of us. It’s important we all understand our responsibility to prepare for outages and other disasters, and what to do in the event one occurs.To report power outages to PG&E and find outage status, call the 24-hour Power Outage Information Center at 1-800-743-5002 or visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter. On this website, PG&E offers an online outage map that provides real-time information, including the estimated time of restoration. You should also ensure your contact information is up to date to receive text and email alerts from PG&E.While we all want power restored to our home as quickly as possible, PG&E considers a number of factors when prioritizing restoration...