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California law sparks VTA workplace violence prevention plan
Tragedy and a lack of workplace safety measures led one Silicon Valley lawmaker to call for tighter regulations to protect…
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New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2025
A new year brings new state laws, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signing hundreds of bills addressing many of California’s pressing…
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San Jose-PG&E partnership could end power utility plans
Improved relations with PG&E could lead San Jose officials to drop the proposal for a city-owned power utility despite unanimous…
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Silicon Valley health care provider plans two medical campuses
One of Northern California’s largest health care providers has plans to build two medical campuses, as patient overflow is straining…
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Safety improvements planned for Silicon Valley transit corridor
Stevens Creek Boulevard is on the road to a complete renovation in the name of safety and public transit, but…
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San Jose school district to close three campuses
Another San Jose school district is making the difficult decision to close and consolidate campuses due to declining enrollment. The…
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San Jose university students still battling homelessness
Homeless San Jose State University students are struggling to find housing — and worry where they’re going to sleep at…
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San Jose councilman gets early jump on the job
San Jose Councilmember-elect George Casey is starting his job a couple of weeks early. He stepped into his new position…
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San Jose cyclists unhappy with traffic safety barriers
Traffic safety improvements meant to protect San Jose and Los Gatos may have actually made cycling on a busy road…
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San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost
San Jose temporarily limited meals for older adults at city community centers in early December amid a budget shortfall —…
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West Valley lowers speed limits for safety
Roads in certain parts of fast-paced Silicon Valley have just gotten slower. Los Gatos and Cupertino recently slowed some speed…
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From San Jose to D.C.: How Sam Liccardo is getting ready
Add one more person to the list of employers feeling the Bay Area’s cost of living pains: An incoming Silicon…
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Silicon Valley water district maintains hiring freeze
Silicon Valley’s main water supplier will maintain a hiring freeze in order to offset hundreds of millions of dollars in…
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Santa Clara County education leader accused of malfeasance
Santa Clara County’s top educator says a series of investigations into his ousted predecessor have revealed even more issues —…
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Santa Clara County hospitals illegally dump medical waste
Human flesh and blood. Confidential patient information. Fentanyl. Santa Clara County’s top prosecutor alleges his investigators found these items and…
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Should Santa Clara County school superintendents be elected?
Several resignations and firings across Silicon Valley schools have raised questions about how districts select their top educators — and…
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Cupertino council race recount decided by 63 votes
R “Ray” Wang has won a spot on the Cupertino City Council in a tight race that triggered a recount…
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Historic San Jose trolley brings back holiday charm
Commuters pause and stare when the doors open along downtown San Jose’s light rail train stops. Before them isn’t the…
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Santa Clara County CARE program begins mental health treatment
As the sweeping promises of a new behavioral health court take shape slower than expected across California, Santa Clara County…
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Silicon Valley water district will fine people living on its property
Homeless people are barred from living along regional waterways owned by Santa Clara County’s largest water agency — and could…
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