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Fire at San Jose State University dorm brought under control - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The blast sparked the flames, which were under control in 30 minutes. Because of the location of the blaze, about 50 firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire, which damaged only the generator and the immediate area. With only summer school in …

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Classes for older adults at San Jose State University coming to an end - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Dana Hull Older adults have been able to take classes in everything from native plants to Korean art as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Jose State University. But the beloved courses are coming to an end. …

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San Jose teen battling cancer graduates from Davis Intermediate School - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
Leanna has been unable to attend school since chemotherapy started in March, but she had already met the district's graduation requirements, Beninger said. She looks forward to beginning her freshman year at Oak Grove High School this fall. …

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28 cars vandalized near high schools in Sunnyvale - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The car owner, who did not want to be identified because he feared retribution, said he was parked a block away from Homestead High School from 7:45 to 11:45 pm Sunday. "This is incredibly immature," the Honda owner said Tuesday. …

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The Chesspunks!! - CalChess.org

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by Rob Wheeler Cameron Wheeler is eight years old and in the third grade at Regnart Elementary School in Cupertino, California. Cupertino is located in the heart of the “Silicon Valley” just 50 miles south of San Francisco. …

Teen block captain among those granted Cupertino's 2009 Crest Award - San Jose Mercury News border=

Teen block captain among those granted Cupertino's 2009 Crest Award - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The Monta Vista High School student works with 35 houses as the neighborhood's block leader and her efforts have been recognized citywide. Diane is among those the Cupertino City Council is honoring at the 2009 CREST Awards on June 17 for taking extra …

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South Bay School To Be Monitored For Toxins - KTVU.com

KTVU.com, CA
CUPERTINO, Calif. — The Environmental Protection Agency is perparing to set up a monitoring system for Stevens Creek Elementary School in Cupertino. The school is about two miles from the Lehigh Cement Plant. The EPA wants to determine whether the …
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Community looks for bronze quail ripped from Mary Avenue Bridge - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
A red-tailed hawk sculpture is mounted on a 13-foot-high pole a few feet from the quail family. The city has not decided if a reward will be offered. Qualls said replacing the chick could be more economical. Qualls said no questions will be asked if …

Valley Christian hosts annual camp for athletes with Down's syndrome - San Jose Mercury News border=

Valley Christian hosts annual camp for athletes with Down's syndrome - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Dennis Knight Valley Christian High is hosting the third annual Football Camp for the Stars on June 19-20 at the school's South San Jose campus. Run by Warriors Coach Mike Machado and his assistant coach, former NFL standout Dana Stubblefield, …

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More than 100 graduate at National Hispanic University … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
"My dream began 20 years ago," when she quit college after earning an associate degree, said Romero, whose children range from 20 to 8 years old. Juggling a job, family and her oldest son's budding singing career, she found it hard to manage school. …