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Silicon Valley tax would raise funds to protect open space
Santa Clara County residents will vote on yet another tax measure this year — but instead of hospitals, they’ll be…
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Meet the candidates running for District 5 San Jose City Council
As the June primary approaches, the four contenders for District 5’s City Council seat are sharpening their political pitches to…
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San Jose candidates share plans at District 9 forum
Candidates running to represent District 9 on the San Jose City Council shared competing visions for public safety, housing and…
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East San Jose school district cuts workers due to deficit
A school district in East San Jose is laying off employees as it faces a budget deficit and declining student…
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San Jose District 9 candidate promises ‘data driven’ leadership
As Rick Ator drives around the quiet tree-lined streets that crisscross District 9’s picturesque suburban neighborhoods, he notices the problems…
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Silicon Valley families say CARE Court has failed them
More than a year after Santa Clara County launched a new state-mandated program to treat people with severe mental illness,…
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San Jose mayor behind in polls but ahead on prediction markets
Traditional polling puts San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan toward the back of the pack in the race for California governor.…
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San Jose mayor touts 15-point housing plan for California
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan aims to stand out from the crowded field of California governor candidates with a statewide…
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Santa Clara adopts safety plan to reduce traffic fatalities
Santa Clara has joined a growing number of Bay Area cities pursuing policies aimed at eliminating traffic deaths. The Santa…
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Committee recommends closing fewer San Jose schools
A committee tasked with recommending campus closures in San Jose’s largest school district is suggesting fewer schools should close than…
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Santa Clara County studies impact of possible rural hospital closure
Santa Clara County is forecasting additional stress on its public health care system — the second largest in the state —…
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Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom’s CARE Court criticism
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Santa Clara County needs to step up its game in treating people with severe mental health…
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East San Jose residents watch gas prices jump from Iran war
The ongoing Iran war is driving gas prices up across the U.S., including East San Jose — where residents and…
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Decision on San Jose school closures delayed
A committee tasked with recommending which campuses in San Jose’s largest school district to close has hit the brakes on…
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San Jose Islamic center a hub for free medical and dental care
During Ramadan and daily prayer, the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose offers a place for spiritual reflection. It also…
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East San Jose school district adds managers to layoffs
An East San Jose school district has turned to layoffs to reduce its budget shortfall, with the most recent cuts…
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Bay Area lawmakers author bills to deter immigration enforcement
State and federal lawmakers from Silicon Valley are gearing up to push back against immigration enforcement in their home districts…
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San Jose looks to housing vouchers to fill mostly vacant high-rise
With the launch of a new housing voucher program, San Jose intends to strike two birds with one stone: Provide…
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East San Jose school district cuts dozens of jobs to plug deficit
An East San Jose school district is laying off employees on the heels of declining enrollment, a budget deficit and…
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San Jose pushes to retain transparency amid ICE court rulings
San Jose’s fight against immigration enforcement remains unimpeded as federal rulings try to hamper city and state efforts. California’s requirement…
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