California is grappling with a harsh reality as the state’s budget deficit is expected to hit a staggering $73 billion in the next fiscal year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year outlines severe cuts across education, …
A new Cupertino park and trail expansion 20 years in the making is one step closer to construction, and advocates say it could create more equity across the city.
The Cupertino Planning Commission unanimously approved the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail …
San Jose teachers are protesting a broken promise made by the largest school district in the city.
Waving signs saying, “Honor Your Commitment,” “Support Us Like We Support Our Students” and “The D.O. needs to Do Right,” hundreds of San …
Santa Clara County may lose millions of property tax dollars to charter schools while teetering on the edge of a fiscal cliff.
That could happen under a law change that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants approved to tackle the state's own …
In the heart of East San Jose, eight cars line a popular street — some with boxes stacked on top or attached wagons — filled with the belongings of homeless people such as Francisco Pulido.
The constant clashes he had …
A new restaurant that captures the flavors of Southern Italy is now part of Campbell's bustling downtown district scene.
Doppio Zero, located at 220 E. Campbell Ave. in the heart of downtown, recently opened its doors, offering homemade pasta and …
A community of 40 mobile homes in South San Jose sits next to one of the city’s staging grounds for trash collection, which is creating health hazards for residents.
The Walnut Mobile Home Park, which houses more than 100 residents, …
Santa Clara County residents fleeing domestic violence may have a harder time finding safety come July.
Due to a slashing of federal funding for crime victims, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a nearly 45% reduction in money to crime victim …
I had the privilege last week of traveling to the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul for the American Journalism Project's annual convening of nonprofit news leaders, AJPalooza.
Now in its fifth year, the American Journalism Project is a …
Elections watchdogs and Santa Clara County residents are keeping a keen eye out for ethics issues as campaign season ramps up, with one member of the Sunnyvale City Council already drawing their attention to his Facebook page.
Councilmember Russ Melton …
Homeless advocates holding signs that said “Karen” and “Sweep Baby Sweep" disrupted two San Jose officials at a news conference calling for the city to audit its spending on homeless services.
Councilmembers Bien Doan and Arjun Batra on Thursday called …
Silicon Valley's top GOP leader says the region's Republicans are standing by Donald Trump after he became the first U.S. president convicted of a crime — calling the felony convictions a "travesty of justice."
"The lawfare being waged against the …
If John Kouretas could wave a magic wand, he'd transport any San Jose resident in love with Greece back to his beloved ancestral country for a visit. But since he can't, Kouretas brings the food, music and culture to San …
Los Gatos seniors wait patiently to pick two food items, while eyeing tables piled with essentials such as meat and bread. Then it’s a free-for-all as roughly 70 participants load their arms and bags with groceries for the week.
Janet …
Asian American and Pacific Islander residents make up about 39% of San Jose’s population and 42% of Santa Clara County, according to U.S. Census data — and the impact of local leaders is visible across the region.
Activists and nonprofit …
A county-owned, 145-bed homeless shelter in Sunnyvale is changing operators and the community it serves.
The Bill Wilson Center will become the new homeless service provider for the Sunnyvale Shelter starting in July, after receiving unanimous approval on May 21 …
One of Valley Water’s missions is to provide Santa Clara County with a reliable water supply.
Analysis shows if our county relies only on existing water supply and infrastructure, we will face water shortages during future multi-year droughts. To avoid …
A San Jose program that put homeless people up in motels is ending, and participants aren't thrilled with their options for where to go next.
The city created the Temporary Housing Access Program in summer 2022 to provide rooms to …
North Sunnyvale residents will be able to access the city’s library resources closer to home by next year.
The Sunnyvale City Council on May 21 unanimously awarded Bobo Constructions a $23 million contract to build the Lakewood Branch Library and …
As state leaders approve expanding the testing of driverless cars into San Mateo County and Sunnyvale, school crossing guards in San Francisco say they’ve had some close calls with autonomous vehicles during the past year.
