Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s health plan was recognized with a 5-star rating by California’s Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) in their 2024-25 report card. Kaiser’s Northern and Southern California plans are the only two in the state to receive this score. about.kp.org
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) was awarded $989,645 through the competitive K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Round 7 grant application cycle. The grant will go towards Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology, Eco-Friendly HVAC Systems, Fire Science with Environmental Solutions and Clean Diesel Technologies.
In Fremont, Ohlone College received $8,000 in grant awards (for two grants) from Alameda County Supervisors Elisa Márquez and David Haubert. The funding will benefit the college’s Ohlone for Kids & Teens program. ohlone.edu
In Pleasanton, East Bay Children’s Theatre is presenting a screening of the musical movie Once Upon a Time Step, featuring song and dance numbers from Cinderella, Aladdin and the Lamp, Snow White and Jack and the Beanstalk. A live stage show featuring Santa and elves will accompany the screening. Once Upon a Time Step will be presented at 2pm on Dec. 22 at the Firehouse Arts Center. One show only. Approximately 1 Hour. Tickets: $14-$20 www.ebctOnline.org
