Santa Clara County Local News


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Affordable Apartment Development Proposed East San Jose

11/19/2024

An all-affordable 400-unit apartment complex six stories tall is proposed for a 3.4-acre site on Alum Rock Road in East San Jose. Read on to learn more about the developer and details about the project.

Hundreds of Apartments Proposed in San Jose

11/19/2024

Learn about the plans to develop hundreds of units of housing on a parcel at Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saratoga Avenue in San Jose which was previously slated for an office complex.

Donate to Mountain View Holiday Fund Drive

11/19/2024

Learn how to donate to the annual Mountain View Voice Holiday Fund campaign, and support the nonprofits working to make Mountain View better.

Milpitas Funds Rent Relief

11/19/2024

The City of Milpitas has allocated $700,000 for rental assistance to support low-income and homeless residents in finding housing. Read on to learn more.

Palo Alto City Council Ballot Recount Announced

11/19/2024

Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters announced that votes cast for Palo Alto City Council candidates will be recounted. Read on to find out why.

How Milpitas Supports Unhoused and at-Risk Residents

11/19/2024

Learn about efforts by the City of Milpitas to provide essential services to local homeless and at-risk individuals.

San Jose City Council Decides How To Fill Omar Torres’ Seat

11/19/2024

Learn about the San Jose City Council decision hold a special election and the thinking behind the timing of an interim appointment to fill the now vacant District 3 seat.

How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry

11/18/2024

Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election.

Lobbying Activity This Past Summer Cost a Record-Breaking $168 Million. Here’s What We Know.

11/18/2024

Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism, and a special one focusing on gas prices, powerful corporations poured in record-setting money to influence lawmakers.

Palo Alto Teacher Housing Project Updated

11/18/2024

Read on to learn how the proposal to develop teacher housing in Palo Alto has been revised in increase the number of units to be built, and make them more affordable.

Donate to Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund

11/16/2024

Read on for details about how your donation to the Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund will help them reach their goal of $700,000.

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.

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