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🌱 How a new underground line could change power reliability in Santa Clara

Good day Santa Clara! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new underground line could change power reliability in Santa Clara
  • Why county officials are under fire after ‘Baby Jaxon’ death
  • How deputies say they cracked a $83,000 retail theft ring

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers around in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Bay electricity grid to get boost with new transmission line (mercurynews.com) — A major new underground transmission line will directly link downtown San Jose’s PG&E substation with Silicon Valley Power’s Northern Receiving Station in Santa Clara, strengthening the South Bay grid. Costing up to $200 million and targeted for 2030, the project aims to support growing electricity demand from tech and AI operations that affect Santa Clara residents and businesses.
   

2. DA charges California teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon' (foxla.com) — Santa Clara County’s district attorney has charged an 18-year-old, formerly 17, in the death and alleged sexual assault of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, a foster child under county care. The case is prompting sharp questions about the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services, which has now seen three child deaths in its custody in recent years and faces multiple investigations.
   

3. $83K in stolen merchandise recovered in NorCal theft ring bust (ktvu.com) — Santa Clara County authorities say they’ve broken up an organized retail theft crew tied to more than 100 incidents across Northern California and Nevada, recovering over $83,000 in stolen goods. Four suspects were arrested in San Jose and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on organized retail theft, receiving stolen property, and conspiracy charges.
   

4. They won't call you: Santa Clara County court warns of sophisticated jury duty scams (localnewsmatters.org) — Santa Clara County Superior Court is warning residents, including those in Santa Clara, about sophisticated jury duty phone scams where callers pose as officials and demand personal information or payments. Officials stress they never request sensitive details in unsolicited calls and urge anyone targeted to contact local police fraud units and the court’s jury office.
   

5. The Invisible Layer Behind California's Data Center Boom: BIM Coordination (calbizjournal.com) — Santa Clara is highlighted as one of California’s hot spots for new data centers, where strict local permitting and complex power and cooling systems make construction especially challenging. The piece explains how BIM coordination helps prevent costly clashes, delays, and compliance problems under California’s tough energy, seismic, and water rules. It also notes a growing shortage of experienced BIM and VDC talent for these high‑stakes projects.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I went to the Safeway on Steven’s Creek near Lawrence expressway and to my surprise the Marshall’s was empty.
    I used to love shopping there. Is Marshall’s going out of business? I guess I can Google it but it’s sad to see all these stores closing in our area… (Nextdoor Serena Park)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Santa Clara. Apply here.
  • Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker in Santa Clara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Clara here.

Ok Santa Clara! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)
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