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'Deeply Saddened': Santa Clara County Superintendent On Texas Shooting
Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan said the the priority for the county is to "create safe spaces for youth to learn and thrive."

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Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan said the the priority for the county is to "create safe spaces for youth to learn and thrive."

Superintendent Nancy Magee said the district would share more later about how San Mateo County schools try to keep students safe.
The vigil will take place at the gazebo at the Foster City Recreation Center in Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park at 7:30 p.m
County health chief Louise Rogers urged residents to take precautions such as wearing masks indoors, and keeping test kits on hand.
Water inspectors may visit homes that are in repeated violation of the county’s water waste prohibitions.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Redwood City-Woodside.
The fire broke out at a home Tuesday morning and was quickly contained.
The ceremony will take place at Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City on May 31.
Aileen Romero is the second person in her family to be awarded the $20,000 scholarship to attend UC Santa Cruz.
Zelenskyy is expected to address Ukraine’s fight against Russia and the need for people in the free world to support Ukraine.
The committee would ensure funds related to Measure A are properly spent.
Aileen Romero is the second person in her family to be awarded the $20,000 scholarship to attend UC Santa Cruz.
The Bulldogs won a state championship, at long last.
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Redwood City-Woodside.
See the Heat Risk map for which spots are expected to sizzle near 100 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday.
Brandon Louie received a new basketball wheelchair at the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Celebration of Heart event in San Francisco.
Brandon Louie received a new basketball wheelchair at the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Celebration of Heart event in San Francisco.
The victim was found slumped over a bench with a pool of blood underneath him at a bus stop in San Mateo.
The victim was found slumped over a bench with a pool of blood underneath him at the bust stop at 11 West Hillsdale Boulevard on May 14.
As of 2016, no homes in Santa Clara County were affordable on an average teacher salary.