Not much is known about William Price, the drag queen whose name adorns the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose.
Price, an African American drag queen and activist who performed under the name “Billy DeFrank,” used his performances …
Long-time Milpitas politico Rich Tran is bowing out of his run for mayor, citing schedule conflicts as he works on launching a tech startup.
He joined the race late last year after waiting to run again, since mayors can only …
The web of influence wielded by the owners of San Jose's primary recycling company now under an FBI microscope includes Silicon Valley's former mayor turned congressional candidate.
California Waste Solutions, the company at the center of an FBI raid last …
San Jose homeless resident Antonio de Viche prefers the streets to shelter or temporary housing, where he doesn’t feel safe. But that could all change with today's Supreme Court decision that will allow cities to ban homeless people from sleeping …
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Milpitas’ incorporation, and Mayor Carmen Montano celebrated its history and future in her State of the City speech.
Her message focused on the city’s history of agriculture and industry, as well as recent …
Santa Clara County residents who need emergency medical services should not have their treatment threatened because the closest hospital is miles away.
It seems inconceivable that such a problem could exist in a county of such stature, and yet it …
A Campbell housing development near the main post office could add more than 100 homes to a quiet, suburban neighborhood, stirring up concerns about an influx of new residents.
The Campbell Planning Commission unanimously approved a 108-home development located at …
Recent FBI raids into Bay Area properties owned and run by members of the politically-connected Duong family bring to light the yearslong allegations of illegal political donations into Silicon Valley.
Among those alleged to have received illegal donations are Oakland …
Nirvana Soul, a Black, women-owned business known for its vibrant pink-painted coffee shops, serves up more than unique brews — it's a hub for local artists, poets and musicians to showcase their talents.
The co-founder/sister duo, Be'Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica …
For May, housing inventory is up 8% year over year, according to Dave Walsh, vice president and manager at Compass.
“Buyers have been waiting for their opportunity to have multiple choices on available properties. This is their time,” he said. …
A San Jose task force aimed at finding ways to eliminate traffic deaths is folding at the end of the year — and while road safety improvements have been made, the city still has work to do in reducing fatalities. …
Homeless residents, advocates and local officials have questions about the Sunnyvale Shelter as the facility changes nonprofit operators.
The Santa Clara County-owned, 145-bed homeless shelter will change operators on July 1 from HomeFirst to the Bill Wilson Center. Residents are …
An 18-foot-tall chicken named Chiquita overlooks children racing across the playground, while Alexandra Villalobos sits on a picnic blanket with her 12-year-old son Max Camacho at Emma Prusch Farm Park in East San Jose. Her two younger children are using …
Imagine banning the greatest baseball player from a hotel or diner because of the color of his skin.
Even in San Francisco, Willie Mays faced housing discrimination. In 21st century America, that dystopian past may be a harbinger for the …
San Jose has the fourth highest number of homeless people per capita in the U.S. based on a recent survey, and advocates blame it on multiple problems.
An Insider Monkey report shows that for every 100,000 people per capita, San …
After two attempts to leave Silicon Valley, a South Bay political fixture was chosen to lead a county hundreds of miles away — in New Mexico.
Elected leaders in Bernalillo County chose Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez to be …
Construction workers broke ground on BART’s expansion in Santa Clara this week, and officials are banking on federal funding to help finish the job.
Santa Clara County Supervisor and VTA Board Chair Cindy Chavez and other labor leaders urged the …
Santa Clara County’s top elections official is bowing out four months before the November election and shortly after her office landed in the hot seat over a historic recount.
After nearly 30 years leading the Santa Clara County Registrar of …
Silicon Valley is ready to "Build Back Better" with a transportation infrastructure project that will generate 75,000 jobs, provide housing for 76,000 people and reduce carbon emissions by 50 tons a year. We have secured more than half the funding …
While most of Santa Clara County grapples with balancing budget shortfalls, one city has enough money to set aside for future resident services. Now, city officials have to decide where that money should go.
Sunnyvale is putting money into a …
