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In today's newsletter:

  • What does the ex-undersheriff's bribery plea mean for county policing?
  • How could $2 million change independent living homes in Santa Clara County?
  • Deputies hike miles to dismantle remote illegal grow in Santa Clara County

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 60.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty to felony bribery (mv-voice.com) — Santa Clara County residents are learning that former undersheriff Rick Sung has pleaded guilty to two felony bribery charges tied to concealed carry permits, ending an eight-year corruption probe into the sheriff's office. He'll surrender his peace officer certification, complete 400 hours of community service, and serve probation, while avoiding jail time under a plea deal that will eventually dismiss the cases.
   

2. Santa Clara County funds independent living home upgrades (mv-voice.com) — Santa Clara County is offering $2 million in grants to upgrade independent living homes, aiming to improve conditions for vulnerable residents across the county, including Santa Clara. Operators can apply for $10,000 to $450,000 per property through June 2027, though advocates are pushing for stronger background checks and oversight to ensure only responsible landlords benefit and residents' safety truly improves.
   

3. 720 marijuana plants destroyed in illegal creek side pot bust in South Bay (newsbreak.com) — In a remote area of Santa Clara County near Mt. Hamilton Road, deputies recently hiked in to dismantle an illegal creekside marijuana grow, destroying about 720 plants. Working with state wildlife officers and an aerial unit, they also documented illegal creek water diversion, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts in the county's rugged backcountry even though no suspects were found.
   

4. San Francisco 49ers Face Denver Broncos in Week 4 Matchup (news-usa.today) — Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will host the 49ers' Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos, with San Francisco entering as a slight favorite. Analysts highlight the 49ers' explosive offense and injury questions on defense, while wondering if Denver's comeback-heavy style can keep pace, offering local fans context on odds, key players, and likely game flow.
   

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  • Hello everyone heads up in front of Lafayette liquors for the next month.
    I will be selling highly discounted Halloween costumes. Feel free to stop by and browse our selection. (Nextdoor Catala Court)
  • We saw a white&a bit tan curly hair (look like poodle) dog near 545 E Arques Ave this morning.
    He/She seems scared, trying to cross the street. It seems well groomed and terrified, next to the highway but no one's around. we think it likely has… (Nextdoor Santa Clara Old Quad)
  • Syncreon America, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Santa Clara. Apply here.
  • Applied Materials, Inc. posted a job opening for Product Line Management (IV) in Santa Clara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Clara here.

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