Temperatures in the Bay Area rise during the Month of March A heat wave caused by a high-pressure “heat dome” trapping warm air in the atmosphere swept across the Bay Area and pushed record temperatures of 15-30 degrees above normal , from March 16 to 20, raising concerns about public health and resources. Temperatures have been recorded to break records in the month of March, hitting averages in the 80s along the coast and upper 80s to mid-90s inland, according to the Natio

Students and staff report coyote encounters on West Valley campus.     Recently this spring semester students have frequently seen coyotes around West Valley's campus as they make their presence known during the early morning hours and night times. According to the College’s district Safety Alerts and Data records there have been reports  of coyotes acting aggressively when students and staff come into close proximity with them. Students have reported encounters such as coyot

West Valley/Mission College District currently has free health resources that support the safety of all actively enrolled students in an effort to create awareness and destigmatize addiction in response to the opioid epidemic.  The WVMCC district provides Narcan, Fentanyl Dosetests, and numerous educational information free to all actively enrolled students. There is a vending machine containing these resources in the FOX building, where Narcan, and the Fentanyl Dosetests are

Local school board cancels upcoming vote to close area schools amid public backlash San Jose Unified School District will make a decision on March 26 of possible closures of nine area schools, which could impact local parents and students. The schools being considered for closure are Almaden, Anne Darling, Canoas, Gardner, Lowel, Rachel Carson, Selma Olinder, Simonds and Walter L. Bachrodt. This list is categorized as option 1, the first most likely to close, and option 2, wh

San Jose Animal Care is facing legal action after an increase in animal deaths over the last few years and allegations of medical negligence raised by local law groups and advocates. Warning: Images in the story may be difficult for some readers. San Jose Animal Care has been a community favorite for years, with all things concerning local patrons' pets, but after an increase in deaths within the shelter, Sarah Thompson , an attorney with Ryther Law Group representing Partner

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