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Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer

If the state of California was a person, its name would be Rod Diridon Sr., who will be remembered as…

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VTA could block ICE from using its properties

Property owned by a local public transit agency may become the latest territory federal immigration agents are blocked from using…

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Silicon Valley teachers union leader faces ‘hostile’ conduct complaint

The Santa Clara County Office of Education has placed the leader of a teachers union on administrative leave over a…

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Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling

Efforts to upend federal grants for permanent housing to address homelessness have been blocked in court — marking a win…

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Outdoor school could avoid closing if it moves to Cupertino

The Walden West Outdoor School in Saratoga could temporarily relocate to Cupertino next school year after uncertainty about the science…

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San Jose rolls out the welcome mat at Arena Green

For more than a year, a small army of city workers and volunteers — backed by both public and private…

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Silicon Valley’s tech world takes center stage in state politics

From a wide-open governor’s race to a bitter congressional contest, Santa Clara County has emerged as a key battleground in…

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San Jose day center CEO helps people with dementia

Maria Nicolacoudis has dedicated her life to building support programs for adults with disabilities and is taking on what could…

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Special education cuts could strain teachers in Santa Clara County

Special education teachers in Santa Clara County are at a tipping point following a recent round of layoffs — on…

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San Jose’s largest school district closes five schools

Hundreds of parents sat anxiously and silently as they waited for five board members in San Jose’s largest school district…

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Silicon Valley congressional race grapples with integrity

Integrity has become the theme of Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race between Rep. Ro Khanna and his challenger, Ethan Agarwal,…

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New South Bay power substation to be built at existing site

Environmental advocates are claiming victory in a two-year fight to keep an energy substation away from wildlife corridors in the…

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San Jose airport unaffected by TSA lines or ICE

As travelers experience chaos, lines trailing around terminals and federal immigration agents in major airports across the country, San Jose Mineta International…

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Meet the candidates running for District 7 San Jose City Council

Election season is in full swing in San Jose District 7, where incumbent Councilmember Bien Doan is squaring off against three…

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Will Matt Mahan’s solutions to homelessness work for California?

If San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan becomes California’s next governor, policy experts say some homeless solutions he has implemented in…

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Only two Santa Clara County races are competitive

Several top Santa Clara County officials are running for reelection unchallenged this year — but two incumbents will have to…

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