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New County Superintendent Shares Vision
Santa Clara County Office of Education hired Xavier de la Torre this summer as a replacement for Charles J. Weis. de la Torre shares his leadership style and more with Patch.

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Santa Clara County Office of Education hired Xavier de la Torre this summer as a replacement for Charles J. Weis. de la Torre shares his leadership style and more with Patch.

The San Mateo County Office of Education participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to provide affordable meals to the county’s students.
Viewers should be able to observe around 80 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower.
Viewers should be able to observe around 80 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower.
Employment training program in East Palo Alto holding ceremony Thursday night.
The first-time Olympian did reach the quarterfinals of her event.
Man was taken to Stanford Hospital after he crashed in Woodside.
Device's location software flat lined.
Man evaded police for hours.
For embezzling district funds to remodel his home.
California's budget vice continues to tighen around the State University system, severely limiting the number of students eligible to begin school next spring.
Endorsement adds to growing list from veteran politicos.
Boutique home decor shop importing items from France and Italy.
Let the games begin! The 2012 Olympic games in London start Friday, July 27 and run to Sunday, Aug. 12. Check here for the opening weekend Olympic schedule.