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Lara Simpson told students and colleagues that she had terminal leukaemia before faking her own death A teacher who lied to her students about being diagnosed with cancer and having just months to live is now running a dance school …

Donald Trump is feeling underappreciated as he hits out again at Kyiv (Picture: EPA) Donald Trump has slammed Ukraine’s leadership for not thanking him for his efforts to end the war with Russia. The US President has accused Ukraine of …

 ‘Holiday Spectacular’ The California Theatre will be decked out for the holidays when Symphony San Jose performs it “Holiday Spectacular” on Dec. 6-7 along with Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabíle Youth Singers and New Ballet. The program includes sing-alongs of traditional carols …

Friends book sale Friends of the Milpitas Library is holding a quarterly four-day sale Dec. 4-7, featuring a large number of books and media from all genres. The sale begins with a preview evening on Thursday exclusively for Friends members and ends …

We have much to be thankful for this holiday season: family, friends and a wonderfully vibrant town. The 69th Los Gatos Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, rain or shine. This year’s grand marshal is …

Tree lighting The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Saratoga is scheduled for Nov. 28. Visitors are encouraged to come early and stay late to enjoy the downtown shops and restaurants. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 …

That’s a wrap for the high school football weekend. Week 13 highlights include De La Salle’s close-call against Pittsburg in the North Coast Section Open Division final, Archbishop Riordan’s win over Serra in the Central Coast Section Open Division title …

Budget crackdown Peninsula Lively Arts, the producing organization behind Peninsula Ballet Theatre, has launched an urgent appeal for donations and sponsorships to ensure the presentation of its planned “Nutcracker” productions this December. The organization says it must raise $150,000 by …

Nov. 11 Petty Theft: Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 11, someone stole the rear license plate from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 18000 block of Afton Avenue. Identity theft, forged licenses: Saratoga residents reported …

Clean energy grant Sunnyvale recently received a $1.1 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to advance several local clean energy initiatives. The grant funds will be used to install solar panels and battery storage at Sunnyvale Fire Station 2; …

Tree lighting The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Saratoga is scheduled for Nov. 28. Visitors are encouraged to come early and stay late to enjoy the downtown shops and restaurants. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 …

That’s a wrap for the high school football weekend. Week 13 highlights include De La Salle’s close-call against Pittsburg in the North Coast Section Open Division final, Archbishop Riordan’s win over Serra in the Central Coast Section Open Division title …

Budget crackdown Peninsula Lively Arts, the producing organization behind Peninsula Ballet Theatre, has launched an urgent appeal for donations and sponsorships to ensure the presentation of its planned “Nutcracker” productions this December. The organization says it must raise $150,000 by …

Nov. 11 Petty Theft: Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 11, someone stole the rear license plate from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 18000 block of Afton Avenue. Identity theft, forged licenses: Saratoga residents reported …

Clean energy grant Sunnyvale recently received a $1.1 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to advance several local clean energy initiatives. The grant funds will be used to install solar panels and battery storage at Sunnyvale Fire Station 2; …

 ‘Holiday Spectacular’ The California Theatre will be decked out for the holidays when Symphony San Jose performs it “Holiday Spectacular” on Dec. 6-7 along with Symphony San Jose Chorale, Cantabíle Youth Singers and New Ballet. The program includes sing-alongs of traditional carols …

Friends book sale Friends of the Milpitas Library is holding a quarterly four-day sale Dec. 4-7, featuring a large number of books and media from all genres. The sale begins with a preview evening on Thursday exclusively for Friends members and ends …

We have much to be thankful for this holiday season: family, friends and a wonderfully vibrant town. The 69th Los Gatos Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, rain or shine. This year’s grand marshal is …

The speculative title of “future Blackhawks captain” has followed Connor Bedard since he was drafted, but he’s deserving of it and ready for it now. The presence of Frank Nazar — whose unrestrained, fun-loving personality perfectly complements Bedard’s seriousness and …

The last time the Bears beat Aaron Rodgers — way back in 2018 in Week 15 at Soldier Field — they won the battle but lost the war of attrition. Safety Eddie Jackson’s interception of Rodgers in the end zone …