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Local Responses to U.S. Attacks
Immediately following the United States' retaliatory attacks in Afghanistan, the Office of the County Executive of Santa Clara released a statement that said the county's Office of Emergency Services partially activated its command center Oct. 7, readying its public safety services for potential emergencies.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is on high alert, preparing to respond to demands on emergency medical services. The statement said county officials are concerned about possible civil unrest and a backlash against the local Muslim community.
Also in response to the attacks, U.S. Rep. Mike Honda released a statement in support of ongoing military strikes against the Taliban regime and terrorist camps in Afghanistan. Honda said the strikes have been "carried out in a manner consistent with what U.S. policy should be in addressing the threat of global terrorism."
Honda also urged that all Americans fight against hatred and intolerance toward Arab Americans, Sikhs and others and protect freedom by becoming voices of tolerance in their communities.
County receives housing award
Santa Clara County's Housing Authority recently received an award of excellence for its project design of the Helzer Courts Apartments, the first development on Communications Hill, a large, vacant expanse of hilly terrain south of downtown San Jose.
The award for the 155-unit complex came from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
Established in 1933, the housing authority is a membership or ganization of 8,500 housing and community development agencies and professionals in the United States. Its mission is to create safe, affordable housing and viable communities that enhance the residents' quality of life.
Bonds' 73rd homer causes controversy
Campbell resident Patrick Hayashi is the proud owner of Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd homerun ball, but some controversy surrounds exactly how he got his fingers wrapped around it.
Another man, Berkeley resident Alex Popov, says he caught the ball first but was mobbed by a crowd and Hayashi ended up with the ball in his grasp. Popov has hired a lawyer and is debating taking his case to court. Hayashi has declined to speak with the media and could not be reached for comment.
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