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South Bay Student Named New York Times Podcast Winner
Riyana Goel, a student at Kennedy Middle School in Cupertino, was featured at the top of the Times’ July 1 story announcing the winners.

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Riyana Goel, a student at Kennedy Middle School in Cupertino, was featured at the top of the Times’ July 1 story announcing the winners.

The funding came as a result of the state's budget surplus via requests from Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).
The funding came as a result of the state's budget surplus via requests from Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).
The funding came as a result of the state's budget surplus via requests from Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).
The funding came as a result of the state's budget surplus via requests from Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin (D-South San Francisco).
The man also led police on a short pursuit and evaded them in the vehicle following a burglary earlier in the morning, police said.
The man also led police on a short pursuit and evaded them in the vehicle following a burglary earlier in the morning, police said.
This is the second incident involving a vehicle going over a cliff in San Mateo County in two days, according to Cal Fire officials.
The water conservation efforts are in response to the local drought emergency declared last month in Santa Clara County.
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Ra’ad Rabieh was accused of “grooming” the victim, whom he coached, over the course of several years and sexually molesting her.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Leaveley Road and Swanston Lane and was reported around 8:15 a.m.
Palo Alto chef Anne-Marie Bonneau published a cookbook that discusses how to have a sustainable lifestyle in the kitchen.
Gilroy saw an increase in calls for service related to illegal fireworks during the 4th of July compared to last year.
The Court Appointed Special Advocate program advocates one-on-one for foster care youth to receive support and services.
When officers attempted to stop the man, he fled on westbound Interstate 80 in Vacaville, police said. See the video of the pursuit ending.