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State to Audit Mountain View Whisman’s Finances

11/15/2024

The state is set audit finances of the Mountain View Whisman School District. Read on to learn why.

Santa Clara County Office of Education in "Turmoil"

11/15/2024

Get the details from a just released 42-page report noting potential consequences of the turmoil besetting the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

Crime Up in Sunnyvale

11/15/2024

The Sunnyvale Police Officer Union is sounding the alarm about rising crime rates. Find out why.

Fewer Kids Are Going to California Public Schools. Is There a Right Way to Close Campuses?

11/14/2024

Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.

Over 700 Housing Units Planned For North San Jose Development

11/14/2024

Learn more about the plans for a development of a 9.8 acre site on River Oaks Parkway in San Jose and how you can give your input as it enters the environmental review phase of the project.

Trump Has Promised to ‘End’ Offshore Wind. What Will That Mean for California’s Big Bet?

11/13/2024

Trump’s promise to “end” the offshore wind industry could threaten CA’s renewable energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funding.

UC Faces Half-Billion-Dollar Budget Shortfall and Eyes Tuition Increase for New Nonresident Students

11/13/2024

The University of California anticipates more than a $500 million budget gap next summer, so It’s considering a $3,402 jump in tuition for new nonresident students next fall. Meanwhile, the system is planning billions in construction projects.

California Schools Brace for Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants, Trans Students and ‘Woke’ Curriculum

11/13/2024

More than 115,000 children in California were undocumented in the most recent census count, and it’s estimated almost half of California children have at least one immigrant parent.

Unique Partnership Forms for Green Energy Development

11/13/2024

Read on for details about how the City of San Jose, PG&E and a top developer are coming together with plans for a green energy downtown featuring new data centers and housing high rises.

Palo Alto to Encourage Retail Chains

11/13/2024

The City of Palo Alto is preparing to update zoning laws to encourage more retail chain stores. Read on to learn why.

Mountain View Drops Parking Requirements to Spur Housing

11/13/2024

Learn how Mountain View is planning to drop parking requirements in parts of the city slated for new housing.

376 Acres in Coyote Valley Becomes Public Land

11/13/2024

Learn how 376 acres in the Coyote Valley once slated for commercial development has been sold to the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.

Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Especially on China and Mexico, Could Hit California Hard

11/12/2024

Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.

Palo Alto High Rise Moves Quickly Through Housing Review Process

11/12/2024

Get the details about an 80-foot building under development in Palo Alto on El Camino Real on a fast track for approval.

Palo Alto Celebrates Veterans

11/12/2024

A report on a Palo Alto Veterans Day observance. Read on to learn about a historical restoration by local American Legion Post 375 which was unveiled at the celebration.

Agrivoltaic Project Under Development Near Gilroy

11/12/2024

Learn more about a large solar renewable energy, storage and agriculture project is under development in Santa Clara County.

Los Altos Hills Forum to Discuss Housing Element

11/12/2024

A forum is scheduled for November 8 to discuss how the new Los Altos Hills housing element is expected to affect local housing. Read on for details.

CA Workers Could Lose Deportation Protections

11/11/2024

Immigration advocates are sounding the alarm over the prospect of mass deportations upending California immigrant communities, which Donald Trump has vowed to initiate when he returns to the White House in January.

University Avenue Housing Project Expands

11/11/2024

Track updates to a Palo Alto University Avenue housing development application which adds two stories to the height of the project.

California Empowered Immigrants to Speak Up at Work. Trump Could End Their Protections

11/10/2024

California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

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