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News from May 2024

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LSST Camera arrives at Chile's Cerro Pachón for cosmic exploration

By South SFV Today | May 31, 2024

The largest camera ever built for astrophysics has completed its journey to Cerro Pachón in Chile, where it will soon help unlock the universe’s mysteries.

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Stanford honors individuals enhancing diversity with President's Awards

By South SFV Today | May 31, 2024

Stanford University honored several community members and programs for their contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity within the campus community with the 2024 President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity.

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Legal Landscape of cities located within Santa Clara County: 8,653 lawyers in good standing as of April

By South SFV Today | May 31, 2024

There were 8,653 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Santa Clara County as of April, according to the State Bar of California.

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Cities located within San Benito County have 54 lawyers in good standing as of April

By South SFV Today | May 31, 2024

Cities located within San Benito County saw 54 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of April, according to the State Bar of California.

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Veronica Roberts discusses her first two years leading Cantor Arts Center

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

Before officially stepping into the leadership role at the Cantor Arts Center, Veronica Roberts began formulating a 21st-century strategic vision for a museum founded in the 19th century. Her vision included re-engaging in-person audiences after the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding and reorganizing staff to meet the institution’s changing needs, deepening the museum’s commitment to diversity and accessibility, and leveraging scholarship and collaboration opportunities on a university campus.

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Stanford hosts summer program for neurodivergent students

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

A five-day, four-night summer residential program at Stanford University offers students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) or neurodivergent students a glimpse into college life. The program features comprehensive content and engaging activities during the day, with evenings dedicated to social interactions such as dining in a hall, living in dorms, and peer engagement.

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Stanford optimizes computer retirement process aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

In today's digital age, computer devices are indispensable tools powering work, research, and communication. However, the retirement of these devices can pose significant environmental and financial challenges when disposed of incorrectly. Stanford University is committed to properly retiring and disposing of computer devices to reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and lessen financial burdens.

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Arrillaga Center opens summer fitness program registration

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

The Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center has announced the opening of summer fitness registration. The center, located at 285 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305, aims to provide a variety of fitness programs designed to cater to different interests and fitness levels.

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Father juggles family duties while earning Stanford degree

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

Christian Sanchez’s life is notably busy. A typical day for the father of five involves getting his children ready for school, managing their schedules, including doctor’s appointments and extracurricular activities, planning dinner, and helping run a bustling household. Amid all of this, he works on his Stanford degree.

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Stanford lab introduces students to advanced biomedical research tools

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

The Vincent Coates Foundation Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at Stanford University has introduced students in the Translational Research and Applied Medicine (M-TRAM) program to the latest biomedical research tools. The lab features a new Bruker timsTOF Ultra, an advanced mass spectrometry instrument, which is among a handful available nationwide.

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Stanford provost presents comprehensive budget plan focusing on strategic investments

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

Provost Jenny Martinez presented Stanford University’s 2024-25 budget plan to the Faculty Senate on Thursday, highlighting strategic investments in research, teaching, and clinical care while addressing affordability and infrastructure challenges.

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South SFV Today area weekly mass times

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

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

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4.4% of Santa Clara County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County hit 4.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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New model addresses inequity in urban flood risk simulations

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

Rising seas and extreme storms fueled by climate change are generating more frequent and severe floods in cities along rivers and coasts. Aging infrastructure is often ill-equipped to handle these new realities, leading to uneven distribution of benefits when governments and planners attempt to improve flood resilience.

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Stanford bioengineer leads efforts to unlock secrets of plankton

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

As many as 100 billion lifeforms, roughly the number of people who have ever lived on Earth, can be found in a liter of seawater. These microscopic organisms, collectively known as plankton, form the foundation of a global food chain, produce about half the oxygen we breathe, and sequester massive amounts of atmospheric carbon for thousands of years. Despite their significance, they remain scientific mysteries due to high research costs and erratic funding.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former Leigh High School standout Bryant Viskovich’s college team participating

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Oregon Ducks.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former The King's Academy standout Joshua Caravalho’s college team participating

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Jackson Pace, former San Benito High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Former Palo Alto High School player Zander Darby’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Michael Splaine, former Los Gatos High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By South SFV Today | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.