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White House announces expanded options for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses

By South SFV Today | Jun 28, 2024

Earlier this month, the White House announced its intention to expand options for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. To be eligible for these expanded options, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 or more years as of June 17, 2024, and be married to a U.S. citizen while satisfying all applicable legal requirements.

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Stanford recommends oversight over prohibition in fossil fuel funding debate

By South SFV Today | Jun 28, 2024

The committee examining Stanford University's engagement with fossil fuel companies has called for greater oversight of collaborative research programs but recommended against a prohibition on industry funding. The report cited the potentially “inhibiting effect” on academic freedom, emphasizing that solutions to urgent climate challenges can come from many directions.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across San Benito County in week ending June 22

By South SFV Today | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stanford honors Beth Ponder & Mary Tang with Marsh O'Neill Award

By South SFV Today | Jun 27, 2024

Elizabeth "Beth" Ponder, executive director of Sarafan ChEM-H and the Stanford Innovative Medicines Accelerator, and Mary Tang, managing director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility, have been honored with the 2023 Marsh O’Neill Award for Exceptional and Enduring Support of Stanford University’s Research Enterprise. The award is administered by the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research and recognizes outstanding contributions to Stanford’s research mission.

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Stanford launches second volume on environmental justice storytelling

By South SFV Today | Jun 27, 2024

Stanford’s Environmental Justice Working Group recently celebrated the launch of its second volume of "Fronds: A Stanford Anthology of Environmental Justice Storytelling" at the O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm. The event, held on May 29, featured contributors sharing their experiences of environmental injustice and their visions for a just future.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Santa Clara County in week ending June 22?

By South SFV Today | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stanford develops compact titanium-sapphire laser

By South SFV Today | Jun 27, 2024

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a chip-scale titanium-sapphire (Ti:sapphire) laser, significantly reducing the size and cost of this powerful technology. Ti:sapphire lasers are known for their unmatched performance in fields such as quantum optics, spectroscopy, and neuroscience but have traditionally been large, expensive, and energy-intensive.

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Juliette Whittaker qualifies for U.S. Olympic team after strong finish at trials

By South SFV Today | Jun 27, 2024

Stanford’s double NCAA champion Juliette Whittaker made the U.S. Olympic team on Monday by finishing third in the women’s 800 meters at the Olympic Trials while running under the Olympic standard.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout San Benito County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 22

By South SFV Today | Jun 26, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study finds restrictive ad contracts reduce effectiveness in influencer marketing

By South SFV Today | Jun 26, 2024

In September 2018, Snapchat launched a new generation of its Snap Spectacles. Instead of relying on a traditional advertising campaign to promote the camera-enabled sunglasses, the brand chose an influencer to get the word out. Luka Sabbat, a 20-year-old model and actor best known for his role on the TV show Grown-ish and reportedly dating a Kardashian, was selected due to his 1.7 million Instagram followers.

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5 companies in cities within Santa Clara County received six inspections in Q1

By South SFV Today | Jun 25, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Santa Clara County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 22

By South SFV Today | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Santa Clara County in week ending June 22

By South SFV Today | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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South SFV Today area weekly mass times

By South SFV Today | Jun 23, 2024

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

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Stanford students cycle across U.S., promoting STEM education

By South SFV Today | Jun 22, 2024

Six Stanford students are cycling across the United States to promote STEM education among school children. The Stanford Spokes team embarked on their journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., on June 19. Over the course of 75 days, they will conduct hands-on workshops in ten states.

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Stanford awards four inaugural Lecturer's Awards recognizing excellence in undergraduate education

By South SFV Today | Jun 22, 2024

Four instructors, nominated by their peers, have been selected as the inaugural recipients of Stanford’s new Lecturer’s Award for Teaching and Undergraduate Education.

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New book 'Assembling Tomorrow' explores designing with healing in mind

By South SFV Today | Jun 22, 2024

Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, directors at Stanford University’s d.school, explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and societal impact in their new book "Assembling Tomorrow" (Penguin Random House, 2024). The book addresses the challenge of creating without causing harm and instead focuses on healing.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in San Benito County in week ending June 15?

By South SFV Today | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Orientation sessions offered weekly for new Stanford staff members

By South SFV Today | Jun 21, 2024

New staff members are invited to participate in special sessions aimed at connecting with the community and meeting fellow employees. These sessions will include a welcome message from leaders, an overview of the organization's culture, history, core values, and available services. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to meet other new hires in breakout rooms.

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Stanford to host Course Design Institute on June 21

By South SFV Today | Jun 21, 2024

The Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford University, affiliated with the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, is hosting a Course Design Institute. The event will take place on June 21, 2024, at 408 Panama Mall in Stanford, California.