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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Santa Clara County in week ending Oct. 19?

By South SFV Today | Oct 25, 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. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Santa Clara County in week ending Oct. 19?

By South SFV Today | Oct 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Virtual reality helps ease children's anxiety at local vaccine clinic

By South SFV Today | Oct 24, 2024

As the flu shot line at Menlo Park City School District's vaccine clinic lengthened, concerns among children grew. However, the atmosphere shifted when kids saw their peers engaged in video games and virtual reality (VR) activities inside Hillview Middle School's Performing Arts Center.

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1 gas station in cities throughout San Benito County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 19

By South SFV Today | Oct 24, 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. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Santa Clara County received FDA citations in Q3?

By South SFV Today | Oct 23, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Santa Clara County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Santa Clara County in week ending Oct. 19?

By South SFV Today | Oct 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stanford Medicine develops tool predicting mental health risks after emergency hospitalization

By South SFV Today | Oct 23, 2024

An injury or sudden illness that requires hospitalization can be a stressful experience. While many recover from this stress, some face lasting mental health issues. Until now, predicting who might continue to struggle has been challenging for hospital clinicians.

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Stanford football hosts Wake Forest for first time since joining ACC

By South SFV Today | Oct 23, 2024

Stanford University is set to host Wake Forest for the fifth home game of the season on Saturday afternoon. The game will commence at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on ACC Network. This matchup marks the first meeting between these Atlantic Coast Conference rivals since 2010, when Stanford defeated Wake Forest 68-24 in a non-conference game.

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Tax act changes lead to $12 billion drop in US R&D investment

By South SFV Today | Oct 23, 2024

A provision within the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been identified as a factor hindering innovation in the United States. The section, titled "amortization of research and experimental expenditures," altered how companies are taxed for their research and development (R&D) spending. Previously, firms could deduct 100% of R&D expenses annually, but post-amendment, this deduction is spread over five years, increasing R&D costs.

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5 companies in cities within Santa Clara County received five inspections in Q3

By South SFV Today | Oct 22, 2024

There were five companies in cities associated with Santa Clara County that received five FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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How many companies in cities in San Benito County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with San Benito County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within San Benito County in week ending Oct. 12?

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stanford develops affordable tool for ice sheet research

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

Researchers at Stanford University's Radio Glaciology lab have developed a new open-source tool designed to make ice-penetrating radar systems more accessible and affordable. The Open Radar Code Architecture (ORCA) aims to assist scientists in studying rapidly changing ice sheets and their impact on global sea-level rise. This initiative is spearheaded by PhD students Thomas Teisberg and Anna Broome, who have made it possible for researchers without an engineering background to build both airborne and ground-based radars.

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Psychologist Philip Zimbardo dies at age 91

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

Philip G. Zimbardo, a prominent figure in psychology, passed away on October 14 at his San Francisco home. He was 91 years old. Known for the controversial Stanford Prison Experiment conducted in 1971 alongside W. Curtis Banks, Craig Haney, and David Jaffe, Zimbardo's work delved into how environments impact behavior. This study continues to be a significant reference in psychology courses, illustrating both the psychological effects of imprisonment and ethical considerations in research.

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Stanford prepares for thousands returning home for Reunion Homecoming

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

Thousands of Stanford alumni are set to gather on campus this weekend for the annual Reunion Homecoming event. Scheduled from Thursday, October 24, through Sunday, October 27, the event will feature class parties, dinners, panels, lectures, and athletic events.

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Stanford releases findings from student survey on sexual misconduct

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

Findings from a survey on sexual misconduct and awareness at Stanford University and nine other institutions were released recently. Conducted by Westat, a social science research firm, the survey aimed to address issues related to sexual misconduct in higher education. At Stanford, the survey took place between April 30 and May 30, 2024, with a participation rate of 43%, representing 7,583 responses—the highest among the ten universities involved.

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U.S. treasuries face scrutiny amid rising deficit concerns

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

In 2019, Olivier Blanchard, former head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested that the United States could manage its growing budget deficits without fiscal repercussions. This perspective was common before the COVID-19 pandemic. Economist Hanno Lustig from Stanford Graduate School of Business notes, “The thinking was that the fiscal capacity of the U.S. government might essentially be unlimited.” However, he adds, “After the COVID-19 pandemic, we woke up and realized that’s not quite the right way to think about it.”

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Stanford bioengineer offers insights into effective problem selection

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

Stanford bioengineer Michael Fischbach has developed a framework to assist scientists and students in identifying meaningful problems to solve. Fischbach, alongside his mentor, the late Christopher T. Walsh, created this approach to guide individuals in choosing impactful challenges.

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Study shows films like Just Mercy can boost empathy toward marginalized groups

By South SFV Today | Oct 21, 2024

A recent study has revealed that watching a docudrama about efforts to free a wrongly convicted prisoner on death row can increase empathy toward formerly incarcerated individuals and support for criminal justice reform. This research, led by Stanford psychologists, was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on October 21.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across San Benito County in week ending Oct. 12

By South SFV Today | Oct 20, 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. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.