Santa Clara County Local News

A program for low-income, first-generation STEM students at community colleges is receiving millions of dollars to expand across the state.

Private-sector jobs in California have declined since their post-pandemic peak, while public-sector employment has shown gains, the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office says.

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about homelessness in California. We use data to dispel several common myths.

Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department.

A seven-story housing development has been proposed for an under 2-acre site on Los Gatos Boulevard, but will require the demolition of a longtime community fixture.

San Jose teen Chris Henry was named a Young Birder of the Year by the American Birding Association.

On July 5, the San Jose Police Department announced a new citywide online crime dashboard, updated monthly.

Patelco Credit Union restored some online services but is still working to unlock customer access to accounts following a crippling ransomeware attack on July 3.

Wastewater testing for COVID shows the virus is surging in San Jose.

Palo Alto has begun a six-year project to extend the city fiber network to every parcel in the city.

Online rental site RentCafe released a report indicating 12 people compete for every listed rental in the Silicon Valley area.

California lawmakers met into the night on July 3 to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5.

Assemblymember James Gallagher speaks during the floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on June 13, 2024. Photo by Cristian Gonzalez for CalMatters

The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state’s entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion.

Much is expected of the California voter.

Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.

In a special meeting on July 1, the Los Gatos Town Council voted to not put a sales tax measure on the November ballot.

Patelco Credit Union systems were crippled in a ransomware attack and unable to resume banking operations.

Small and low-income school officials say the bond measure deal is unfair. The money is allocated through matching grants, so wealthier districts that can raise more local funds will get more money from the state.

Approval of environmental documents for the last segment of the 463-mile high speed rail project means preparation of construction may commence.