Five Vandals Earn ALL-WAC Honors Dec 2, 2008
Eddie Williams in action against San Jose State. By Senior Editor, GoVandals. (VandalVenue.com)
This week's Rivals 120 Dec 2, 2008
SAN JOSE STATE (6-6) The Buzz: Regular season ended last week. Next: Possible bowl, TBA.. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Local authorities get in on push for electric cars Dec 2, 2008
And the mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose have a nine-step program aimed at making the Bay Area the "electric vehicle capital of the U.S.". PHOTOS. (USA Today -- Autos)
Industrial sites sold for $68M Dec 2, 2008
Industrial properties in San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont fetch $68M - San Francisco Business Times ... Industrial properties in San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont fetch $68M ... An industrial property portfolio stretching from Fremont to San Jose has been sold for $68 million to. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Cal Hosts DePaul Wednesday in Haas Pavilion Dec 2, 2008
The Bears won the initial meeting, 62-59, in 2006 at the Bay Area Classic in San Jose. The teams then played twice in 1998-99 in Rosemont. (Calbears.com)
Cutura and Lloyd Selected for Pac-10 All-Conference Honors Dec 2, 2008
2008 PAC-10 ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM Amanda Gil, UCLA MB 6-6 San Jose, Calif. Alex Jupiter, USC OH 6-3 Hermosa Beach, Calif. (Calbears.com)
Elizabeth 'Betty' Stewart Dec 2, 2008
She graduated from Lodi High School in 1952 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree at San Jose State in 1956. Later, after raising her children with first husband, E.W. "Bill" Dunn, Elizabeth returned to school at Fresno State where she received her Librarian Credential. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Valley industrial sites sold for $68M Dec 2, 2008
Industrial properties in San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont fetch $68M - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Industrial properties in San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont fetch $68M. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
San Jose's American Musical Theatre shuts Dec 2, 2008
Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal - by ... American Musical Theatre of San Jose said Monday that it has closed its operations and will file Chapter 7 bankruptcy this week. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Malware is Getting Smarter, CA Warns Dec 1, 2008
San Jose Mercury News Monday 01st December, 03:30:35 AM. San Jose Mercury News Monday 01st December, 03:16:05 AM. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
John Bryant's Dec 1, 2008
put up 21 points and 12 rebounds for third double-double of the season against San Jose State on Dec. 8 ... blocked three shots against Pacific and at San Jose State in back-to-back games. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Students stressing out over enrollment cuts in state university system Dec 1, 2008
Affected campuses, including Fullerton, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Channel Islands, Northridge and San Jose, stopped accepting application for freshmen Sunday. San Francisco State will stop Dec. 10. (Modesto Bee, CA)
S.F. old and new in timeless coexistence Dec 1, 2008
He drove north from San Jose for the day with his wife, Raquel; they lunched at Pier 39 and then headed uphill because "I've lived in San Jose 17 years and this is my first time up here.". The couple gets away to San Francisco two or three times a year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Downtown San Jose may be home to health-care center Dec 1, 2008
Downtown San Jose health-care center targeted - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Downtown San Jose health-care center targeted. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Sundin draws the line Dec 1, 2008
Recording Burke's first days on the job this week on the Leafs' road swing through LA, San Jose and Phoenix is quite enough to keep us all busy. Richard Keho from Canada writes: Looks like the media wants to get one last comment from Sundin before he vanishes. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Football roundup: SHC wins Nov 30, 2008
Palo Alto 38, Monterey 8: At San Jose City College, Sam Tompkins-Jenkins ran for 136 yards and three touchdowns as the sixth-seeded Vikings (9-3) used a second-quarter burst in a CCS Medium School Division game. Quarterback Will Brandin completed 13 of 18 passes for 186 yards and two touchdowns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
San Jose State knows consequences of bad grad rate Nov 30, 2008
San Jose State can attest to the importance of having a good Academic Progress Rate ... San Jose State's progress rate of 865 was the worst among major-college football teams, the NCAA reported last spring ... San Jose State has lost nine football scholarships in recent years from low progress rates. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sharks! Who Else? Nov 30, 2008
The San Jose Sharks are on a long winning streak ... "It's a combination of skill and we've got some grit with that skill," said San Jose coach Todd McLellan, whose club also won seven straight earlier this season ... San Jose played the first five-plus minutes of the second period without a shot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
High School Playoffs Nov 30, 2008
(11-29) 22:49 PST SAN JOSE -- More than 8,000 fans packed the stadium at San Jose City College on Saturday night, and Bellarmine senior Usua Amanam provided a dazzling show. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Man Behind The Curtain Nov 30, 2008
Frances Dinkelspiel, author of 'Towers of Gold. Article:Frances Dinkelspiel, author of 'Towers of Gold':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVNQ14C2RO.DTL Article:Frances Dinkelspiel, author of 'Towers of Gold':/c/a/2008/11/28/RVNQ14C2RO.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What's Onstage Nov 30, 2008
A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Richard T. Orlando; Dec. 10-24, Northside Theatre Company, 848 E. William St., San Jose, (408) 288-7820 ... Every Christmas Story Ever Told by Michael Carleton, Jim FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez, directed by Michael C. Storm; through Dec. 21, San Jose Stage Company, 490 S. First St., San Jose ... Rapunzel or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Marian Partee and Eric Hoit, directed by Amanda Folena, with a holiday musical revue; through Dec. 21, City Lights... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Partial Recount Sought On BART Tax Vote Nov 30, 2008
375 cents on the dollar, to help fund the proposed 16-mile BART extension from Fremont to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara. The Transportation Solutions Defense and Education Fund, which opposes the rail project, filed suit against the secretary of state and the county registrar of voters in Santa Clara County Superior Court. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cisco plans holiday shutdown to save money Nov 30, 2008
The San Jose network technology business (NASDAQ: CSCO) will shut down from Dec. 29 to Jan. 2. Some business-critical teams will keep operating, the company said on its blog Tuesday. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Earthquakes in the Salinas Valley Nov 30, 2008
0 that hit at 10:41 p.m. Friday, was centered near Aromas, 35 miles southeast of San Jose, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Six hours later, two earthquakes hit within two minutes of each other - at 4:59 a.m. and 5:01 a.m. - at the same spot near Aromas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Going all-in: Remaking the turkey day game tradition Nov 30, 2008
Just 50 or so miles to the south, in the Central Coast Section, San Jose and Lincoln high schools continue to play for the "Big Bone" as they have since the late 1940s, in front of large crowds at San Jose City College's stadium, much like Hanford and Lemoore's annual joust for the Milk Can. Generally, neither school is in playoff contention, making things easier on the CCS's seeding committee, but when one is, it has opted out of the playoffs to keep the Big Bone tradition alive. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pain relief cream maker ALCiS boosted by channel switch Nov 30, 2008
Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... If you are already a Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Cloud Computing Conference & Expo: Cultural Observations Nov 30, 2008
A round-up of the many themes and topics of interest to infrastructure architects, developers and IT managers featuring at SYS-CON's Cloud Computing Expo being held November 19-21, 2008 at The Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California. The conference is expecting a record turnout of. (SYS-CON Media, NJ)
Late-night encounter had local traveler doing a double-take Nov 29, 2008
After arriving in San Jose, Groetsema learned her luggage did not make the trip with her and she had to file a report with the airline. They gave me a number to call in the morning to check the whereabouts of my luggage,'' Groetsema said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Two more arrested for Mountain View murders Nov 29, 2008
Kim Pham, 19, was taken into custody Aug. 28 at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, police said. Pham was allegedly attempting to flee the state after seeing herself on the news. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Palo Alto Airport: asset or money pit? Nov 29, 2008
I would like to learn to fly, but I have been told that the airport in San Jose has a better school and is less expensive. If the City runs the airport it should bring in a lot of revenue to the city. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sharks stay on feeding frenzy Nov 29, 2008
San Jose has piled up win after win in numerous ways this season, and they were all on display Friday night ... Dan Boyle scored two goals, Evgeni Nabokov made 25 saves and the NHL-leading San Jose Sharks beat the Stars 6-2 ... San Jose added to the best start (19-3-1) in franchise history by winning for the sixth time in a row. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's all win Nov 29, 2008
San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win. Article:San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP4P14E6NU.DTL Article:San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win:/c/a/2008/11/28/SP4P14E6NU.DTL ... San Jose St., Santa Clara, St. Mary's women all win. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
California Republicans may be willing to trade breaks for ... Nov 29, 2008
California Republicans may be willing to trade breaks for businesses for tax hikes - San Jose Mercury News ... "I don't know at what point this game of chicken ends," said Larry Gerston, a San Jose State University political science professor ... - San Jose Mercury News. (San Jose Mercury News)
No. 9 Boise State routs Fresno State to stay perfect Nov 29, 2008
The Bulldogs cemented their ninth bowl berth in 10 years last week by beating San Jose State. Good thing, because the Broncos trampled them. (USA Today -- Sports)
Quake hits Salinas Valley Nov 29, 2008
It was centered 1 mile east of Aromas, 12 miles northwest of Hollister and 35 miles southeast of San Jose. A police dispatcher in Hollister said the quake was not felt in her office. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Tennessee, Kiffin reach tentative deal Nov 29, 2008
San Jose has piled up win after win in. The Boston Bruins are dispelling the notion that they. (Yahoo News)
Modesto Airport parking fee: Will it fly? Nov 29, 2008
Parking rates range from $13 per day in Sacramento to $30 per day in San Jose, with San Francisco and Oakland in between, according to Thiele's research ... Nor did he include rates for economy and long-term parking, which range from $9 per day at Sacramento's airport to $15 per day in San Jose's. (Modesto Bee, CA)
USF Men's Basketball Closes Out Homestand Saturday Against Colorado State Nov 29, 2008
The Dons then travel to Pacific (12/9) and Boise State (12/13) before returning to the Bay Area to take on San Jose State (12/22) ... A pair of junior college transfers - junior guard (Portland, OR) and junior forward (Irvine, CA) - combine with five prep standouts - (San Jose, CA), (Irvine, CA), (Granite Bay, CA), (Escondido, CA) and (Oakland, CA). (Usfdons.com)
Couple's Happiness Grates On Man Who Felt Betrayed - 11/29/2008 Nov 29, 2008
-- LACKING CLOSURE IN SAN JOSE. DEAR LACKING CLOSURE: Frankly, after reading your letter, I am a little confused, too. (FOX23.com, OK)
Photo Album of the 1st International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo Nov 29, 2008
Photo Album of the 1st International Cloud Computing Conference The three-day event in San Jose, CA attracted more than 40 sponsors and exhibitors with over 1,200 preregistered delegates ... SYS-CON's , held on Nov. 19-21, 2008, in San Jose, CA, attracted more than 40 sponsors with over 1,200 delegates. (SYS-CON Media, NJ)
Tellqvist earns second straight win Nov 29, 2008
At Dallas, Dan Boyle scored two goals, Evgeni Nabokov made 25 saves and NHL-leading San Jose won its sixth straight to improve to 19-3-1 ... Joe Pavelski, Milan Michalek, Rob Blake and Tomas Plihal also scored for San Jose. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Three Storm players among Topps All-Stars Nov 28, 2008
The San Jose Giants right-hander also was tops in the league by allowing only 10. 09 base runners per nine innings. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Demands For Baby Formula Recall Mount Nov 27, 2008
FDA Changes Its Story On Melamine Contamination, But Insists Products Are Safe. Michael Filigenzi, a chemist at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory, displays a vial of liquefied pet food that was tested for the industrial chemical melamine Nov. 18, 2008. (CBS News -- Iraq)
They've wormed their way into his heart Nov 27, 2008
By LINDA GOLDSTON - San Jose Mercury News (0) Text Size ... "I got into worms when I had 50 hungry mouths to feed," said Gach, who lives in San Jose, Calif. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Crash temporarily closes Page Mill Road Nov 27, 2008
The helicopter was the fastest way to get the patient to the burn center at Valley Med in San Jose. Stanford does not have a burn center. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Wells Fargo Must Pay Nov 27, 2008
Investigators found that Wells Fargo transferred the employee from a Cupertino branch to San Jose as punishment for alerting managers about a colleague who had recommended unsuitable investments to customers and encouraged them to purchase securities held by a separate company. Workers who raise concerns about securities violations are protected by federal law from retaliation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Telling Your Home's Story Sells Nov 27, 2008
He went on to 20 years of service as a daily newspaper journalist at the Wilmington, DE News Journal and San Jose, CA Mercury News. Perkins covered housing on the San Jose Mercury News reporting team which earned a General News Reporting Pulitzer Prize in 1989 for coverage of the Loma Prieta earthquake. (RealtyTimes)
Amtrak Ridership Up 17 Percent, Officials Say Nov 27, 2008
Five hundred additional seats on the Capitol Corridor that runs from Sacramento to San Jose were also added on Wednesday. "It's a lot cheaper than driving around everywhere," said rider A.J. Russo. (KCRA 3, CA)
The Sweep: 2009 Outlook Nov 27, 2008
Likely wins Stanford (-9) vs. UCLA Stanford (-11) vs. San Jose State Stanford (-16) at Stanford (-20) vs. Washington ... San Jose State is brilliant, keep them every year as Game No. 1. (TheBootleg.com)
Judge lifts restrictions on BALCO testimony Nov 27, 2008
"Get into him. Get into him." "Hands!" "Move with ; More NCAAB: Headlines Missing seven injured players? No problem. Not with Alex ; Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby made the Nassau Coliseum ; The San Jose Sharks know they've needed more than ; More NHL: Yahoo! News Navigation News Services Copyright ? 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of... (Yahoo News)
Broncos continue quest for perfect season in clash with Bulldogs Nov 27, 2008
FSU continued to make its case for another game this season as it defeated San Jose State last Friday by a score of 24-10, the team's second straight win after losing back- to-back outings against Louisiana Tech and Nevada. With respect to the all-time series between these programs, Boise State holds a 6-4 advantage after picking up a 34-21 victory in Fresno a season ago. (FOX23.com, OK)
Curry plant not source of Indian spice mix Nov 27, 2008
Then, in 1910, residents of San Jose who had come from Tennessee, where possum was a favorite food, had opossums sent out to raise for that purpose. Some of these animals apparently escaped from their cages. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pollard Receives Pac-10 'Living the Dream' Scholarship Nov 27, 2008
Pollard, a native of San Jose, Calif. was a four-year member of Cal's swimming team and was a co-captain as a senior. (Calbears.com)
High-speed rail board meets in San Jose Nov 27, 2008
Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... In their first meeting since the passage of Proposition 1A earlier this month, members of the California High-Speed Rail Authority board will gather in a public forum in San Jose Dec. 3. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Ovechkin nets sixth career hat trick Nov 27, 2008
Highlights from Wednesday's game between the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks ... Evgeni Nabokov stopped 26 shots in his return from a seven-game injury absence, and Rob Blake and Patrick Marleau added goals to help NHL-leading San Jose improve to 12-0-1 at the Shark Tank. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Duke gives $250K to Rowan-Cabarrus college Nov 27, 2008
Duke Energy donates $250K to Rowan-Cabarrus college - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
UCSB Baseball Signs Five Top Recruits to NLI's Nov 26, 2008
The other pitcher UCSB landed is 6-foot-3 right-hander Nick Loredo, most recently from San Jose City College. He features a fastball that reaches 90 mph complimented by an above-averaged change-up and a developing slider. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Following Week Off, UCSB Plays at USC on Sunday Nov 26, 2008
563 clip and the native of San Jose, Calif. ranks fourth all-time with a. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Cisco to shut down for 4 days to cut costs Nov 26, 2008
The San Jose company is forecasting that sales will fall 5 to 10 percent in the current quarter as the credit crisis strangles spending by corporations. Many Silicon Valley companies have traditionally shut down over the holidays when business is slow and employees are on vacation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Banks turn TVs from bad news to good food Nov 26, 2008
A reason to give thanks: A San Jose financial institution is the latest to call on the largesse of the feds. Bridge Capital Holdings said Tuesday it's in line to get $24 million from the Treasury's relief program. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Campus crib sheet Nov 26, 2008
USF (22-7) swept San Jose State on Tuesday in San Francisco and now awaits Sunday's NCAA tournament selection. It's expected to make the field, and St. Mary's and Santa Clara have good chances, too. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Death-Defying Jet-Pack Flight 'Only the Beginning' Nov 26, 2008
based in San Jose, Calif. is selling its standard hydrogen-peroxide model now for $90,000. (Fox News)
Pay-per-seat air taxi service flies business travelers to Bay Area Nov 26, 2008
Pilots fly the plane in and out of McClellan, Mather and Sacramento Executive airports, and small airports in San Jose, San Carlos, Palo Alto and Oakland. The airplane weighs about 2,230 pounds empty, less than many SUVs. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Report: California homes selling faster Nov 26, 2008
Report shows California homes selling faster - Sacramento Business Journal. for free extra services. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sharks promote Primeau to top line Nov 26, 2008
When San Jose hosts St. Louis on Thursday night in Game 1 of the best-of- seven Western Conference quarterfinal series, Wayne Primeau will line up at right wing alongside top-liners Vincent Damphousse and Patrick Marleau, a promotion from the fourth line ... "I would think we're kind of a tough team to check because we're coming at you in all different directions.'' It will be interesting to see if the style of McCauley's undersized line -- working the puck east and west rather than straight... (Yahoo News -- NHL Transactions)
