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Automation to order checks: fast-food chains add human contact

Fast-food companies are expanding employee roles alongside kiosks, chatbots and other automated ordering tools.

Owen EsparzaSeptember 13, 20261 min read

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School holds Lower School ribbon cutting

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga recently marked the opening of its new Lower School with a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony.

Owen EsparzaSeptember 11, 20261 min read

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Saratoga Retirement Community Master Plan Update Approved

The Saratoga City Council approved a master plan update and zoning reclassification for the Saratoga Retirement Community campus in June 2024.

Owen EsparzaSeptember 1, 20262 min read

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Court Blocks Saratoga Bond Sale for College District

A California court ruled that a proposed $2 million bond sale by the City of Saratoga to fund improvements on West Valley Joint Community College District property violates state constitutional debt limits.

Owen EsparzaAugust 28, 20262 min read

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SJSU and WVMCCD complete first joint student housing pilot in California

San José State University and the West Valley-Mission Community College District have concluded the initial phase of a collaborative housing program that provided stable residence for 30 community college students.

Owen EsparzaAugust 25, 20262 min read

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Surrey Heath approves revised plans for Frimley retirement village

Councillors have approved updated designs for a 49-unit retirement community in Frimley, focusing on improved accessibility and expanded communal spaces.

Owen EsparzaAugust 24, 20261 min read

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School to dedicate new lower school building

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new lower school facility on Friday, August 21.

Owen EsparzaAugust 22, 20261 min read

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Protesters gather at West Valley College over track removal

Approximately 50 people demonstrated on August 15 against the demolition of a running track at Saratoga’s West Valley College to make way for a new wellness center.

Owen EsparzaAugust 20, 20262 min read

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West Valley-Mission District Launches Tuition-Free Bachelor's Degrees

The West Valley-Mission Community College District is introducing two new four-year degree programs in land stewardship and emergency services administration with no tuition for local residents.

Owen EsparzaAugust 20, 20262 min read

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Silicon Valley Runs on Sentiment. A New SF Fed Study Says That May Be a Recession Signal

Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco find that 'soft' data, consumer mood and the tone of the news, forecasts recessions about as well as hard economic figures, and faster in the short run, a notable result for a confidence-driven region.

Owen EsparzaJuly 23, 20262 min read

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World Cup boosts San Jose area with record crowds and business growth

San Jose saw over 900,000 visits during the World Cup, significantly boosting local businesses.

Owen EsparzaJuly 21, 20261 min read

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Los Gatos-Saratoga district approves 5% raise for staff and teachers

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has finalized contracts with teacher and employee unions, granting a 5% pay increase and expanded leave protections.

Owen EsparzaJuly 18, 20262 min read

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