Santa Clara County Local News

Homeless Californians face many barriers to casting a ballot, even in elections that affect their lives. Some counties and nonprofits are trying to boost turnout.

California motorists buy and consume a billion gallons of gasoline each month and are very sensitive about pump prices, which are markedly higher than those in other states. Naturally, they are a political football.

A strain of bird flu that imperiled California poultry and cattle has jumped to people. In humans, the symptoms are mild and the virus has not been transmitted among people.

A look at the latest campaign finance filings from the candidates running for the District 5 seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

In an October 29 press conference, Santa Clara County officials announced a Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative to offer health services for Medi-Cal eligible individuals who are 90 days from their release from incarceration.

Proposition 33 on local rent control and the related Proposition 34 are attracting the most campaign cash by far of the 10 ballot measures. But the amount pales to what was spent on dueling sports betting measures in 2022.

A look at the latest campaign finance filings of candidates running for seats on the the Mountain View City Council in the November election.

An introduction to Voltaire Montemayor who is running for the office of Mayor of Milpitas in the November election.

An introduction to Minh Ngo who is running for re-election to the Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education in the November election.

A summary of the latest campaign finance filings from the candidates running for seats on the Pal Alto City Council in the November election.

A summary of the latest campaign finance filings from the candidates running for seats on the El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors in the November election.

A report on a tour of the 110-unit teacher housing project underway at 231 Grant Street in Palo Alto.

An introduction to the nine candidates running for four seats on the Mountain View City Council in the November election.

The latest voter guide for local elections by the Palo Alto Daily Post.

Growers support a federal and state proposal for operating California’s massive systems that send river water south. But it could harm more salmon and other endangered fish.

The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.

A look at the Los Altos City Council approved map for district elections.

The sale of a parcel on San Antonio Road in Mountain view paves the way for development of 100 units of affordable housing.

In response to a budget deficit, the Morgan Hill City Council approved a sharp increase in developer planning and building fees.

A list of local Dia De Los Muertos celebrations.