Santa Clara County Local News


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Plans Amended for Former Santa Clara Golf Course

03/26/2024

The developer for the 240 acre former golf course proposed amending plans to include 1.6M square feet of light industrial space in the stalled project.

Mudslide Closes Highway 9 Near Saratoga

03/26/2024

CalTrans reports two miles of Highway 9 outside of Saratoga is closed because of debris from a mudslide.

Palo Alto City Council Considers Another Raise

03/26/2024

Having recently raised their monthly salaries from $1000 to $1600, the Palo Alto City Council voted to form a citizen committee to consider another raise.

Katie Causey Announces Candidacy

03/26/2024

Katie Causey announced her candidacy for Palo Alto City Council in the November 24 election to fill one of three open seats.

At Stake in Mifepristone Case: Abortion, FDA’s Authority, and Return to 1873 Obscenity Law

03/25/2024

Lawyers from the conservative Christian group that won the case to overturn Roe v. Wade are returning to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in pursuit of an urgent priority: shutting down access to abortion pills for women across the country.

Palo Alto and Stanford Consider Bus Road

03/25/2024

The City of Palo and Stanford University are considering an option of converting a strip through El Camino Park into a road for buses.

Funding Sought for Free Shakespeare in the Park in Cupertino

03/25/2024

The nonprofit San Francisco Shakespeare Festival has produced free 90-minute shows in Cupertino's Memorial Park every summer for decades but now faces a budget shortfall.

Energy Consultants Lower Power Bills

03/25/2024

As energy costs go up and awareness of the environmental footprint increases, people are turning to energy consultants for energy audits and advice.

Reps. Gaetz and Greene Lawsuit Against Cities Where Political Rally Was Canceled Can Move Forward

03/25/2024

A judge ruled GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can move forward with their lawsuit against two California cities where rallies were canceled.

School Kitchens Experience Staffing Shortages

03/24/2024

As school meal programs expand, school kitchens are experiencing struggles hiring and retaining food workers.

California Forever Denies Reports of Shady Tactics Outside Bay Area Target

03/24/2024

Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.

City of Palo Alto Review Questions Safety of CalTrans El Camino Bike Lanes

03/23/2024

A report commissioned by the City of Palo Alto noted serious safety concerns for users of CalTrans designed bike lanes based on the high speed vehicular traffic on El Camino Real.

MVLA Superintendent to Retire

03/22/2024

After serving for five years as Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District Superintendent, Nellie Meyer announced plans to retire at the end of the school year.

Name That Tunnel Boring Machine

03/22/2024

As part of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project, the Valley Transportation Authority has announced a contest to name the tunnel boring machine.

Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Applied Materials Acquires Properties

03/22/2024

Applied Materials adds to $250M+ spent on South Bay properties with purchase of two more office and research buildings in Sunnyvale.

Palo Alto Mayor Touts $52M for Affordable Housing Since 2017

03/21/2024

Mayer Greer Stone says the city is committed to building 6,000 homes over the next decade, including downtown on California Avenue and in other areas.

Mountain View Office Buildings Are Foreclosed

03/21/2024

Two office buildings located at 515 and 545 North Whisman Road in Mountain View have been foreclosed by their lender, adding to other recent foreclosures in the region.

Menlo Park Housing Development Proposed

03/21/2024

Alliant Strategic Development has applied to build 88 apartments at the site of the former Flood School in Menlo Park at 321 Sheridan Drive.

San Jose Water Seeks Rate Increases

03/21/2024

San Jose Water is proposing hike rates of 20 percent or more over the next three years to cover inflation and higher operating costs.

San Jose Mayor Mahan Supports Anti-Displacement Ordinance

03/21/2024

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is adding his support for a local ordinance drafted to assist low-income tenants in San Jose remain in their neighborhoods.