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NASA launches mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

By South SFV Today | Oct 15, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper mission has launched, marking the first detailed investigation of Jupiter's moon, Europa. This mission aims to explore the vast ocean believed to exist beneath Europa's icy surface. While not a life detection mission, it seeks to understand the conditions that could support life.

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Kelly Gaffney honored as 2024 American Physical Society fellow

By South SFV Today | Oct 15, 2024

Kelly Gaffney, a professor of photon science at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University, has been named one of the 2024 fellows of the American Physical Society (APS). The fellowship honors members for their significant contributions to advancing physics, which includes research, application or teaching of physics, and service to APS.

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Stanford women’s soccer triumphs over No.2 ranked North Carolina

By South SFV Today | Oct 15, 2024

Stanford University's women's soccer team secured a significant victory against North Carolina, winning 1-0 at Cagan Stadium. The match marked a strong comeback for Stanford following their recent loss to Duke.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Santa Clara County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Oct. 5

By South SFV Today | Oct 15, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across San Benito County in week ending Oct. 5

By South SFV Today | Oct 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in San Benito County in week ending Oct. 5?

By South SFV Today | Oct 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Santa Clara County home prices rose in August 2024 compared to August 2023

By South SFV Today | Oct 13, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Santa Clara County rose by $55,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 4.6%.

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Which former South SFV Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By South SFV Today | Oct 13, 2024

These former South SFV Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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South SFV Today area weekly mass times

By South SFV Today | Oct 12, 2024

The following parishes in the South SFV Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Santa Clara County in week ending Oct. 5?

By South SFV Today | Oct 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Santa Clara County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

By South SFV Today | Oct 12, 2024

There were 220 reported residential sales in Santa Clara County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Santa Clara County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Santa Clara County in week ending Oct. 5

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Michele Barry advocates for increased female leadership in global health amid pressing challenges

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

The recent United Nations General Assembly in New York addressed significant global challenges, including climate change and gender equality. Michele Barry, the director of the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and senior associate dean of global health, participated in a panel to prioritize women's health needs. Barry is the founder of WomenLift Health, an international nonprofit advocating for increased women's leadership in global health. She also supports greater female representation in climate science and negotiations like the upcoming COP29 climate change...

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Stanford field hockey begins East Coast road trip facing Syracuse and Boston College

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

Stanford's women's field hockey team is heading to the East Coast for an ACC doubleheader, marking the beginning of a four-game road trip. The Cardinal, currently standing at 5-5 overall and 0-4 in the ACC, will face No. 14 Syracuse on Friday at 1 p.m. PT, followed by a match against Boston College on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The game against Syracuse will be available on ACC Network Extra, while the Boston College match will be broadcasted on ACC Network.

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Stanford-led study reveals new insights into oceanic carbon storage

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

New research led by Stanford University has uncovered a previously unknown factor that could alter our understanding of how oceans help mitigate climate change. The study, published on October 10 in the journal Science, identifies mucus "parachutes" produced by microscopic marine organisms that slow their sinking. This discovery suggests previous estimates of the ocean's carbon sequestration potential may have been too high, but it also offers opportunities to improve climate models and guide policymakers.

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Stanford University enhances wildfire resilience with diverse research initiatives

By South SFV Today | Oct 11, 2024

As wildfires continue to pose significant challenges across the Western United States, Stanford University is actively engaging in efforts to enhance wildfire resilience. The research team led by Scott Fendorf, Terry Huffington Professor in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, is at the forefront of these efforts. "We now take advantage of the large number of wildfires that are occurring," Fendorf stated. His team collects airborne particles near active fires to study their impact on air pollution and soil chemistry.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in San Benito County in week ending Oct. 5?

By South SFV Today | Oct 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stanford study challenges ancient climate models with new geological evidence

By South SFV Today | Oct 10, 2024

A recent review conducted by Stanford University researchers has unveiled a significant gap in the geological record, challenging existing models of ancient climate change. The study, published in Earth-Science Reviews, analyzed hundreds of studies and found little to no sediment from 34 million years ago across the margins of all seven continents. This period was marked by a major drop in sea levels and cooling, which conventional models suggest should have resulted in extensive continental erosion.

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Stanford offers free flu shots amid ongoing seasonal concerns

By South SFV Today | Oct 10, 2024

Free flu vaccinations are being offered to the Stanford University community throughout October. Faculty, staff, and postdocs can receive their shots at various drop-in clinics across campus locations, including Stanford's main campus, Stanford Redwood City, and Hopkins Marine Station. Students have the option of getting vaccinated at Walgreens located at Vaden without needing an appointment or by scheduling one at the Vaden Health Services injection clinic.