VTA’s BART to Silicon Valley Phase II will build four new BART stations over six miles, extending from Berryessa/North San Jose to Santa Clara.
The project has been subject to a lot of criticism. It’s been repeatedly bashed for a …
Los Gatos’ sales tax could reach its limit after the November election if the majority of voters pass a revenue-generating measure intended to fund some of the town’s top issues.
The Los Gatos Town Council voted 4-1 earlier this month …
As you can see in my bio below, I am currently serving as president and CEO at Team San Jose. Big job, great title and a true honor to guide an amazing team. But my career in the hospitality industry …
Campbell’s latest economic development plan is getting mixed reviews from business owners after its first update since 2017.
The three-year plan, unanimously adopted by the Campbell City Council in April, aims to tackle three areas of economic growth: filling vacancies, …
When New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg mounted a short-lived run for president in 2020, then-San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo became his campaign co-chair and first major California endorsement.
The relationship between the two former mayors has spanned nearly a decade …
Santa Clara County’s public hospital nurses have reached a deal with management after a contentious labor dispute rocked the region’s health system.
More than 88% of the Registered Nurses Professional Association’s roughly 4,000 members voted this week to ratify a …
Spurred by a state audit that found San Jose spent more than $300 million on homelessness response, two officials want the city to conduct its own audit of how much is being spent on homeless services and programs.
Councilmembers Bien …
A recall campaign against Bay Area state Sen. Aisha Wahab died yesterday due to a petition flaw leading to thousands of invalid signatures, proponents said.
The campaign needed at least 42,802 signatures by May 23 to be placed on the …
Scare tactics are not a good look for San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who promised government transparency during his mayoral campaign. This behavior is even more disingenuous when he uses it to further his agenda by claiming this news organization …
Vulnerable patients and community health advocates are calling on California’s top cop to stop a private health corporation from cutting one of Santa Clara County’s only trauma centers.
The financially-driven closure of Regional Medical Center’s life-saving services in East San …
Butch Larson has been homeless for more than a decade. He’s set up camp across from Hampton Inn on Cherry Avenue near the Guadalupe River in San Jose, a spot he’s called home for three years that will be swept …
Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers have settled their last outstanding lawsuit after years of conflict, taking a step toward reconciliation.
The settlement will generate $20 million for Santa Clara over the next two years through changes to the …
Sunnyvale voters will have a tax measure on their November ballot — a long-needed bond to renovate the city’s public library.
The Sunnyvale City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with a $290 million general obligation bond to …
Santa Clara County leaders may equip sheriff’s deputies with Tasers as uses of force trend downward.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-1 — with President Susan Ellenberg opposed — to explore implementing Tasers for deputies at a smaller …
When we talk about real estate, we tend to address housing affordability, current statistics and market analysis. It’s seldom we take a deeper dive into how our real estate professionals continually create a positive impact on the communities they serve. …
A November ballot measure could profoundly change how essential government services are funded in California. The statewide fight to stop it has reached Silicon Valley.
Labor, community and city leaders from Mountain View, Los Altos and San Jose rallied with …
A new federal elections complaint accuses congressional candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo of hiding his affiliation with a super PAC that paid for a controversial recount that narrowed his competition in the November runoff.
The complaint filed …
Melanie Vega always knew she wanted to be a teacher. But with no guarantee of a raise going into next school year coupled with the daily stress of the job, she has decided to stop teaching and leave Campbell Union …
It’s budget time for government.
Few have worked in the public sector. Fewer still understand how taxpayers' money is spent. But here are some reasons why funding is a mess for the many government jurisdictions that exist.
The May spending …
While San Jose works to divvy up a hefty donation from Google, residents want to make sure that money goes back to supporting their communities.
Part of Google’s $200 million donation to San Jose was $1 million to support the …
