Teen homicide victim was stabbed in the heart on Valentine’s Day date, family says

SAN JOSE — In an online fundraiser, the family of a 15-year-old recent homicide victim says the boy was killed while out on a Valentine’s Day date. The victim, identified in the GoFundMe page as David S. Gutierrez, was beaten and stabbed in the heart while out with his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day, the page … Read more

Care provider takes aim at loneliness with Valentine’s Day event for Peninsula seniors

SAN MATEO — Barbara Bollier, a 93-year-old San Francisco native, said she only made valentines for one person: her husband. And even though he is no longer alive, this year was no different. Barbara Bollier made a card for her husband who died four years ago at Sunrise of San Mateo in San Jose, Calif., … Read more

Is it too late to order a flower arrangement online for Valentine’s Day? – The Mercury News

Flowers go with Valentine’s Day like hearts go with love, so a beautiful bouquet is always a welcome gift. While delays and shortages are possible due to supply chain issues, online retailers are dedicated to delivering arrangements in time for the big day. From crimson long-stem roses to springlike pastel blooms, there are options available … Read more

Valentine’s ‘Loveway’ lights up San Jose City Hall – The Mercury News

V-Day ‘Loveway’ The “Sonic Runway” in front of San Jose City Hall will become a “Sonic Loveway” on Valentine’s Day with musical help from Opera San José, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Camp Rock and the Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble.Starting at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14, live audio input will light up the runway’s … Read more

Finding Love Onscreen: A Guide to This Year’s Valentine’s Day Movies

Clockwise from top left: Ke Huy Quan in Love Hurts; Sydney Park and Selina Ringel in You, Me & Her; Sofia Black-D’Elia in I Love You Forever; Violante Placido and Scott Foley in La Dolce Villa. Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures; Rafael Reynaga; Christine Ng; Courtesy of Netflix Valentine’s Day hasn’t always been a dumping ground for … Read more