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Will San Jose council lose its labor majority?
Progressive and labor-friendly politicians have enjoyed a majority on the San Jose City Council for the past two years, but…
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San Jose election spending reached all-time high in 2022
Campaign funding flooded into San Jose elections in 2022, making that cycle the most expensive in city history. A report…
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East San Jose trauma center closure could break county hospital system
The closure of East San Jose’s only trauma center puts the entire Santa Clara County public hospital system in jeopardy…
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Fearing for safety, San Jose official gets restaining order
San Jose Councilmember Bien Doan has installed metal gates and security cameras at his house, and looks over his shoulder when he…
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Sunnyvale’s ride-share proposal would help disadvantaged residents
Sunnyvale residents may soon have a new ride-share option that costs less than an Uber and is more convenient than…
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East San Jose school district money problems may prompt takeover
An East San Jose school district is facing a dire financial deficit and could be taken over by the county’s…
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East San Jose school board selects interim leader after ousting predecessor
An East San Jose school board has appointed an interim leader on the heels of its sudden firing of the…
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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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East San Jose schools in jeopardy of shuttering
East San Jose residents rejoiced Thursday night when a neighborhood middle school received a reprieve from an expected closure. But…
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Historic downtown San Jose park revamp hit with major setback
The plan to turn a historic-yet-blighted downtown San Jose park into a major event venue as part of the city’s…
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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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East San Jose school superintendent abruptly fired
The Alum Rock Union School District board voted to fire longtime Superintendent Hilaria Bauer after returning from closed session. The…
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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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East San Jose to get long overdue light rail extension
South Bay transit leaders have approved a major contract to get construction underway on a long-planned light rail extension project…
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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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