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San Jose pushes to expand police alternative for mental health crises

Weeks before the San Jose City Council sat down to discuss this year’s budget, advocates and residents sounded the alarm…

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Decision to consolidate Bay Area public transit could go to voters

The possible consolidation of numerous Bay Area public transit agencies and future funding sources could be left up to voters.…

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Cupertino plans safety upgrades for road and pedestrian bridge

One of the West Valley’s most beloved trails is set to bridge a gap in its infrastructure, thanks to a…

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San Jose’s new airport director lands Monday

San Jose’s airport is getting a new director with three decades of experience, including gigs at major hubs in Denver…

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Can Evan Low advance in Silicon Valley congressional race?

The No. 2 spot for the Silicon Valley congressional seat in the November election runoff is still up in the…

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Cost of San Jose BART extension balloons — again

The VTA megaproject to bring BART to downtown San Jose and Santa Clara, with a cost estimate that’s already ballooned…

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San Jose mayor glides into four more years

To no one’s surprise, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has secured another four years in office. Mahan decisively won his…

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California’s Prop. 1 measure too close to call

While Proposition 1 is too close to call statewide, Santa Clara County voters are broadly in favor of the measure.…

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Photo gallery: Election night in Silicon Valley

Catch a glimpse of the March 5 primary through the eyes of the San José Spotlight team. Our reporters captured…

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Sunnyvale voters approve multimillion-dollar bond for school upgrades

A multimillion-dollar bond measure to support Sunnyvale elementary schools is poised to pass. Measure C would give the Sunnyvale School…

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San Jose Councilmember Candelas leads in early results for District 8

San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas is celebrating his lead in early returns on election night. As of 10:20 p.m. on…

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San Jose councilmember trails political rival

A South San Jose councilmember who snagged a seat in a contentious appointment last year is fighting to stay in…

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Patrick Ahrens leads in early results for California’s 26th Assembly District

In early returns on Election Day, political aide and local college board member Patrick Ahrens is leading a field of…

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LIVE BLOG: Voting begins in Silicon Valley’s primary election

After a frenzied election season, voters across Silicon Valley are heading to polls today to cast their vote in races…

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Fact check: Did Omar Din create 200 homeless shelters?

Residents are questioning claims in a recent campaign ad from state Assembly candidate Omar Din that he helped create homeless shelters…

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Billionaires bankroll Silicon Valley congressional candidate

From Walmart to Amazon, the world’s wealthiest corporations and billionaires are part of a multimillion-dollar effort to send a Silicon…

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