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Campbell crime report for the week of May 12

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

April 24Overnight in the 300 block of Budd Avenue: Someone spray-painted graffiti in the men’s bathroom.10:04 a.m. in the 900 block of Gale Drive: A man, 27, was contacted in his motorhome. During a probation search,  fentanyl, paraphernalia, meth and personal ID information were located.2 p.m. in the 1090 block of Lenor Way: Someone took chainsaws from a trailer.3:08 p.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: A man, 33, spray-painted a window. He was found to be under the influence.5 p.m. at Grant and First streets: A man, 19, was stopped for a vehicle code violation, and Xanax for sale was located.5:15 p.m. in the 500 block of East Hamilton Avenue: Five suspects entered a store and stole merchandise.7:05 p.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue: A woman, 55, was rummaging through garbage and refused to leave. She had two outstanding warrants and was arrested.April 251:15 p.m. in the 300 block of Budd Avenue: Someone took $600 out of the victim’s bank account.3:38 p.m. in the 50...

Music is in the air and on South Bay stages this month

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

The merry month of May brings with it a number of new theatrical productions in the South Bay.South Bay Musical Theatre is staging “Singin’ in the Rain” May 13-June 3 at Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga. Based on the 1952 MGM film, the musical features a book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, with lyrics by Arthur Freed. Tickets are $28-$53 at www.southbaymt.com or 408-266-4734.May 19 is opening night for Santa Clara Players’ “Tangled Webbs,” the story of a wealthy family that schemes to save the Webb fortune in many zany ways. Directed by Dave Leon, “Webbs” runs through June 10 in the Hall Pavilion at Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. Tickets are $10-$23 at www.scplayers.org or 408-248-7993.Coming to Palo Alto’s Spangenberg Theater on Saturday, May 20, for one night only is John Alasdair Fraser and the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. The rousing evening of music starts at 7 p.m. for two hours. Tickets are $14-$28 at www.sfscottishfiddlers.org.On May 20-2...

Los Gatos’ ‘Seniors of Distinction’ awards return for the first time in 3 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

Seniors of DistinctionA longstanding Los Gatos awards ceremony is back after a three year pause due to the pandemic. The 24th annual Seniors of Distinction Awards, sponsored by the Terraces of Los Gatos retirement community, will recognize several Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents who have contributed greatly to their community.This year’s ceremony will take place Thursday, June 22 at 3 p.m. at The Terraces of Los Gatos, located at 800 Blossom Hill Rd. Los Gatos Mayor Maria Ristow and Monte Sereno Mayor Bryan Mekechuk will be in attendance.Supervisor office hoursLos Gatos residents can once again get face-time with Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian during his walk-up public office hours. The supervisor, who represents District Five, will be stopping by multiple area farmers’ markets this weekend. He’ll be at the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market this Sunday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m.National River Cleanup DayNext Saturday, May 20, people across the country will give some TLC t...

Sunnyvale Public Library unveils new library cards designed by children and teens

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

New library cardsThe Sunnyvale Public Library unveiled five new library cards designed by children and teens, including two from Iizuka, Sunnyvale’s Sister City in Japan. The winning designs were chosen from over 200 entries in three different age categories: grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-12.New library cards will be available while supplies last. To get a new card or replace an old one, visit the library’s customer service desk at 665 W. Olive Ave. For more information, call 408-730-7300.Rebuilding DayVolunteers from BNI Sunnyvale took part in National Rebuilding Day Saturday, April 29. Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley coordinated more than 450 volunteers to perform home maintenance and repairs at 20 project sites across Santa Clara County.Rebuilding Together is looking for volunteers for its Fall Rebuilding Day in October. Email Alaina at [email protected] for older adultsBay Area Older is hosting an expert-led walking tour of the Silicon Valley water purification center on May 12 ...

Willow Glen concert features world premiere concertino

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

Neighborhood NotesWILLOW GLEN>>The San Jose Chamber Orchestra is performing the world premiere of “ZOFO Encajonado,” a concertino in three movements for piano four hands, cajon and strings, on May 14 at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1025 Pine Ave.Pablo Ortiz wrote the piece for ZOFO—pianists Eva-Maria Zimmermann and Keisuke Nakagoshi—who will play  with the San José Chamber Orchestra under conductor Barbara Day Turner.The program also features the Bach Violin Concerto in A minor, with 2022 Klein winner Jaewon Wee as violin soloist, and a trio of short works by composers Brent Heisinger, Vivian Fung and Astor Piazzolla.Tickets are $75 at https://sjco.org or 408-295-4416.ALMADEN>>Stratford School San Jose-Almaden is expanding from a preschool-kindergarten campus and will now be enrolling students in preschool-grade 5. This expansion features a complete renovation of the campus at 5200 Dent Ave. and offers Mandarin and Spanish language classes for students.Enrollm...

Piedmont police warn residents to stay vigilant after two strong-armed robberies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

PIEDMONT, Calif. (KRON) – The Piedmont Police Department is alerting the community about two recent strong-armed robberies that recently occurred.The two strong-armed robberies occurred in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Bonita Avenue followed by two other robberies in Oakland and El Cerrito. Police believe these robberies happened before other robberies on Piedmont Avenue.  A’s announcer Kuiper suspended, says he is ‘horrified’ by on-air slur Piedmont police provided a possible suspect vehicle to the public. The vehicle appears to be a newer model black Hyundai Hatchback with tinted windows, PPD said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The Piedmont Police Department is asking residents to report any suspicious activity and anyone...

Emeryville police seek public’s help in identifying suspect involved in sexual battery of teen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (KRON) – The Emeryville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect involved in the sexual battery of a teenager. Most of the ’50 Best Bars’ in North America are in the US, according to new ranking Shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, an unidentified male suspect sexually battered a 17-year-old male near the restrooms located on Bay Street. The suspect is described as an older white male with a gray beard and glasses.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }He was last seen wearing a black hat, black zip-up sweater with a red logo on the front and back, and dark pants. Anyone who may know the suspect or has information on the incident is asked to contact EPD’s Criminal Investigations Sec...

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy’s latest standoff is in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

EMMETT, Idaho (AP) — A far-right activist best known for his showdowns with federal and state law enforcement officials in Oregon and Nevada is now waging a one-sided standoff of a different kind after refusing to comply with court orders in an Idaho defamation lawsuit.The lawsuit by St. Luke’s Regional Health was filed more than a year ago, accusing Ammon Bundy and his close associate Diego Rodriguez of making defamatory statements against the hospital and its employees after Rodriguez’s infant grandson was temporarily removed from his family and taken to St. Luke’s amid concerns for his health. Since then, Bundy has ignored court orders related to the lawsuit, filed trespassing complaints against people hired to deliver legal paperwork, and called on scores of his followers to camp at his home for protection when he learned he might be arrested on a warrant for a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court.“We can build a defense system from here … This is what...

Exnovia de Tiger Woods lo demanda por acoso sexual, según documento judicial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

(CNN) — Erica Herman, quien fue novia durante mucho tiempo del golfista profesional Tiger Woods, acusó de acoso sexual al 15 veces campeón de major, según un documento que presentó este viernes el abogado de Herman en Florida.Woods está acusado de mantener una relación sexual con Herman mientras ella trabajaba para él y luego obligarla a firmar un acuerdo de confidencialidad o sería despedida de su trabajo, según el documento.Herman era empleada de su restaurante en el sur de Florida, The Woods Jupiter, en ese momento.Erica Herman, exnovia de Tiger Woods, presenta demandas contra el golfista“Tiger Woods, el atleta de renombre internacional y una de las figuras más poderosas del deporte mundial, decidió mantener una relación sexual con su empleada, y luego -según él- la obligó a firmar un acuerdo de confidencialidad al respecto o de lo contrario sería despedida de su trabajo”, dice el documento judicial del viernes. “Y, cuando se disgustó con su relación sexua...

Yankees, Arozarena help bring big crowds to series with Rays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:52 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are off to one of the best starts in Major League Baseball history. But it took a visit by the New York Yankees to bring the big crowds to Tropicana Field.“Every time you play the Yankees, it feels like you’re playing in the World Series,” said Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz, through a translator.Tampa Bay’s 27-7 start through Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Yankees ranks among legendary World Series-winning teams like Kirk Gibson’s 1984 Detroit Tigers, Joe DiMaggio’s 1939 Yankees and the 1928 Yankees, which included Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.The first meeting this season between the AL East foes had the Rays opening up the normally closed upper deck. The attendance Saturday was 27,708, which bested the season-high 25,025 from opening day against the Tigers.The total turnout through the first two games was 52,715, lifting the 2023 home attendance average to 17,137. It ranks eighth-best in the AL, an increase from last year’s 13,927. Despite si...