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Beloved Oakland coach John Beam, fatally shot last month, honored at memorial service. Beam, a fixture in Oakland sports for over 40 years, coached at Skyline High and Laney College, gaining national recognition on Last Chance U. His death sent shockwaves through the community, with former players sharing emotional stories about his impact. Skyline High plans to rename football field after Beam, honoring his legacy as a mentor and community leader.

San Jose City Hall illuminated in a vibrant display, honoring the Grateful Deads sixty-year connection. A commemorative plaque, featuring the bands iconic logo, was unveiled, marking the site of their first performance as the Grateful Dead. Trixie Garcia, Jerry Garcias daughter, and Dan Orloff from San Jose Rocks, led the effort. Inside City Hall, a collection of Grateful Dead posters, including an original acid test poster, was showcased, revealing new insights into the bands history.

The San Jose Sharks playoff hopes may depend on Macklin Celebrinis performance. When Celebrini scores, the Sharks win nearly twice as often as they lose. However, when hes held scoreless, the team hasnt won a game this season. The Sharks recently lost to the Dallas Stars, with Celebrinis potential goal disallowed due to an offside call. The Sharks top line, including Celebrini, often faces the opposing teams best defensive pairings. To consistently compete, the Sharks need more secondary scoring to support Celebrini and the top line.

A Santa Clara County judge rejected a proposed settlement for convicted murderer Erik Chatman, who was facing the death penalty for a 1987 stabbing. Chatman, now sixty, had filed petitions claiming racial bias and misconduct in his trial. The deal would have made him eligible for parole, but the judge ruled it exceeded his authority. LoBues family, who strongly opposed the deal, expressed relief after the judges decision. The District Attorneys office stated that the ruling provides an alternative path to justice, preserving Chatmans first-degree murder conviction and keeping him in prison.

Get ready for a high-tech monarch butterfly migration tracking experience! This year, citizen scientists in California can use the Project Monarch app and Blu+ technology to track these beautiful insects using tiny, ultra-light tags. These tags communicate with smartphones via Bluetooth, allowing researchers to follow the butterflies journeys. The new approach aims to identify overwintering paths and understand why monarchs choose certain sites. With the western monarch population declining, every contribution from citizen scientists is crucial. Start tracking now and help save these magnificent creatures!

San Joses extensive use of ALPRs, capturing millions of scans annually, is under scrutiny. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and ACLU of Northern California filed a lawsuit, alleging this practice violates privacy rights and allows unchecked police power. The data, managed by Flock Safety, is accessible to hundreds of agencies without a warrant. The lawsuit aims to mandate warrant-based searches, balancing crime-solving with privacy protection.

Californias 2026 Gubernatorial Race: A Potential Trump Showdown and the Push for Write-In Candidates In Californias upcoming gubernatorial race, eight Democratic candidates and two Republicans, both Trump supporters, are vying for the top spot. The states top-two primary system could lead to a general election with only Trump-aligned candidates, sparking a debate about allowing write-in candidates. Advocates argue that this change would provide voters with an alternative, as seen in Alaskas Senator Lisa Murkowskis successful write-in campaign.

A new study predicts a staggering tripling of dementia cases worldwide by 2050, with over 150 million people potentially affected. Factors like population growth, aging, and lifestyle choices contribute to this global health challenge. While some risk factors decrease, others like obesity and smoking are on the rise. The biggest increases are expected in North Africa, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the urgent need for dementia prevention and support strategies.