California Assembly passes scaled-back version of prison-reform bill

Measure would release fewer inmates than Senate bill but still leaves 0 million to cut.

Switch problem causes Caltrain delays of up to 45 minutes

Caltrain is reporting delays of up to 45 minutes this morning due to a problem with a switch on the tracks near San Jose.

Stanford study hopes to reduce number of swine flu shots

If successful, lower dosage would allow researchers to stretch the supply.

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Seniors face fewer classes, higher fees

In cutting school budgets this year, the state ranked adult education as a relatively low priority, allowing districts to siphon off those funds to help pay for regular K-12 programs.

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The thrills and pitfalls of finding old flames online

The Internet is now profoundly altering some people’s links to the past and sometimes upending their lives in unexpected ways.

Recall effort winds up 100 names short in Monte Sereno

As the clock ticked down, supporters of an effort to recall three Monte Sereno City Council members knew it would take a “Hail Mary pass” for them to meet the 5 p.

Hugh O’Brian will be the guest speaker for a charity banquet in Campbell

Actor Hugh O’Brian is proving to be such a popular draw that the Salvation Army is opening up its annual Sobriety Banquet on Sept.

VTA looks to make Sunnyvale, Cupertino service cuts, moves fare hike to October

Coping with millions of dollars in lost sales tax revenue and the elimination of state funding, the Valley Transportation Authority plans to raise fares on Oct.

Los Gatos school math numbers don’t add up well

A new school year, new computers and newly released test scores round out the news from the Los Gatos Union School District.

Chamber pulls police together with retailers to discuss crime

A dozen Los Gatos retailers met with members of the police department on Aug. 20 to swap advice on how to curtail crimes directed against local businesses.

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