Artificial intelligence lives and breathes thanks to tech innovators of the 1980s and 90s who saw Silicon Valley as the landscape to develop the more than trillion-dollar computer industry.
Though AI only recently entered the public vocabulary — with the …
Campbell is adjusting its affordable housing policy in hopes of creating more homes and raking in more development funds, despite an official recommendation not to.
The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 last week to expand its inclusionary housing policy, which …
A leading San Jose City Council candidate worked under a Chinese billionaire arrested on bribery and corruption charges — mainly helping the embattled CEO's company sell off land from his failed developments in the Bay Area.
San Jose Planning Commissioner …
Two projects in Santa Clara County are receiving federal funds to renovate housing for farmworkers and homeless veterans.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren helped secure $2.6 million for the county, with $1 million going toward repairs on blighted buildings that house homeless …
Where is Joe?
No, not that Joe. Where is Joe Simitian, who lost a runoff spot in Congressional District 16 by five votes and has been uncharacteristically silent on who he supports for the coveted seat. Simitian is in the …
North San Jose will see a transformational change along one of its busiest transit corridors as more affordable housing, walkways and bike and bus lanes are developed — thanks to a multimillion-dollar state grant aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Affirmed …
San Jose leaders have suspended discussions over supporting the federal recognition of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe — pushing it to a vote in mid-September after receiving letters from two congressional leaders critical of the proposal.
Councilmembers Domingo Candelas, David Cohen, …
A popular fast-food chain known for its crispy chicken sandwiches could get a second chance in Campbell after the City Council unanimously rejected it four years ago. Some locals see this as a plus for businesses, while others question how …
"Art is not a luxury. It stands at the essence of our humanity, and it asks for no special protection except the right to exist. It accepts argument, criticism, even rejection. It does not accept violence. In the end, it …
San Jose schools are limiting cell phone use during classes in an effort to steer students away from the ongoing stress of screen time toward better academic performance and wellness.
In response to students distracted from learning by social media, …
A federal elections complaint against state Assemblymember Evan Low is intensifying Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race and putting attention on the political role of nonprofits.
A complaint filed over the weekend by former Federal Elections Commission Chair Ann Ravel alleges …
The residents of South San Jose deserve transparency, trust and respect from their government officials and agencies. Unfortunately, recent events have demonstrated that these fundamental principles have been neglected.
The shocking revelation that Santa Clara County intends to transform the …
Over the next 18 months, San Jose may see four tiny home sites built, offering hundreds of beds to help people living on the streets transition to permanent housing. But getting there remains a challenge.
Mayor Matt Mahan wants to …
There's a new burger joint in downtown San Jose, with prices cheap enough to keep even the most hungry university student fed.
Campus Burgers is one block from San Jose State University and will undoubtedly be a magnet for students …
Campbell is slated to rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars for affordable housing annually, thanks to a decision to collect developer fees from projects without housing.
The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to establish a commercial linkage fee, …
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley.
Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or …
Sunnyvale has a unique strategy to support affordable housing development: purchasing the land for developers.
Most recently, as part of a $29.5 million roundup of affordable housing expenditures, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously approved spending $12.5 million to buy a …
Santa Clara County never planned to buy Regional Medical Center in East San Jose. The Board of Supervisors wasn't looking to take on more health care responsibilities, since they had saved three failing hospitals five years ago and already ranked …
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners.
San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as …
There is no housing market in the U.S. where someone who is disabled and living on Supplemental Security Income can afford an apartment without rental assistance. A disability-forward housing nonprofit wants to change that.
The Kelsey is changing how housing …
