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Failed Contract Prompts San Jose Hotel Worker Strike

Frustrated San Jose hotel workers launched a three-day strike over Labor Day weekend against the Signia and DoubleTree after more than two months of failed contract negotiations with Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
Unite Here Local 19 hotel workers in San …

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East San Jose Businesses to Launch Growth Plan

East San Jose businesses are partnering with the city to launch a plan to drive more shoppers into the Tully Eastridge neighborhoods and breathe new life into its diverse economy.
The business owners want to create a Business Improvement District …

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Historic San Jose Building in Need of Major Repairs

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce building is in need of some urgent upgrades, and the organization has launched a foundation to raise the funds.
Built in 1942, the historic building that fronts the corner of West Santa Clara and …

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114-Foot Condo Plan for Ace Hardware Site Riles Locals

Kay Bae, the owner of Orchid Cleaners, is a Los Gatos resident who’s been running her dry cleaning business, located in the Ace Hardware building on Los Gatos Boulevard, since 1988.

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49ers Announce $200M in Upgrades to Levi’s Stadium

The stadium enhancements, including a new, bigger video screen, are in preparation for the hosting of FIFA World Cup matches and the Super Bowl in 2026.

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Silicon Valley Trade Mission Promoted Ties With Historic Silk Road City

In early July, Los Gatans Rosemary Coates and John Eichinger found themselves on a plane headed to the 30th Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair.

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Gourmet Alley Construction Update

Despite temperatures rising into the triple digits (again) this week, work proceeds on the downtown Gilroy Gourmet Alley project.

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East San Jose Hospital Loses Services While Richer Areas Thrive

A private health company plans to reduce lifesaving care at an East San Jose hospital as it expands another hospital in a wealthier part of the city.
HCA Healthcare is increasing the number of acute care beds at Good Samaritan …

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San Jose Hotel Workers Want Higher Wages as Industry Bounces Back

San Jose hotel guests looked on as hundreds of hospitality workers marched and picketed major hotel chains across downtown Tuesday — calling for higher wages, benefits and more staffing after their collective bargaining agreement recently expired.
It's been four years …

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49ers Dole Out Millions in Santa Clara Community Benefits

For a decade, the 49ers have worked to help uplift the community surrounding the city the team calls home.
In an effort to recognize that work, they're celebrating Levi's Stadium's 10th anniversary by launching “49ers Cares About Santa Clara,” an …

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San Jose Spruces Up Downtown Signs Ahead of Super Bowl

San Jose is revisiting a plan to make the heart of the city more walkable and easy to navigate ahead of two major sports events.
The city is working to replace outdated signs in the downtown area to highlight local …

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San Jose Development Advances Despite Historical Significance

A former North San Jose Japanese farming area found to have historical significance, especially during World War II, could become home to more than 1,000 multi-family residences and commercial space.
The San Jose Planning Commission is recommending city officials approve …

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San Jose Wage Theft Policy Compromises With Developers

San Jose could withhold certifications from big developers who use contractors with unpaid wage theft judgments in California under a new construction policy.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved the "responsible construction" policy on Tuesday after first reviewing it …

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Silicon Valley Voters Won’t See Anti-Tax Measure on November Ballot

The California Supreme Court has blocked an anti-tax ballot measure that faced fierce opposition from local officials, unions and activists in Santa Clara County.
The panel’s unanimous decision on Thursday orders Secretary of State Shirley Weber not to place the …

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Popular Cupertino Farmers Market Up for Grabs a Second Time

A popular farmers market in Cupertino is up for grabs in a battle over who can provide the West Valley city fresh tomatoes and strawberries — and it hasn’t been without growing pains.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District has …

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San Jose School District Fails to Honor Teacher Pay Agreement

San Jose teachers are protesting a broken promise made by the largest school district in the city.
Waving signs saying, “Honor Your Commitment,” “Support Us Like We Support Our Students” and “The D.O. needs to Do Right,” hundreds of San …

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Santa Clara County and Nurses Union Agree on New Contract

Santa Clara County and the union representing nurses at the county’s hospitals and clinics have reached an agreement on a four-year contract, after months of negotiations, failed mediation efforts and a first-ever three-day strike last month.

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Campbell Finalizes Economic Plan With Mixed Business Response

Campbell’s latest economic development plan is getting mixed reviews from business owners after its first update since 2017.
The three-year plan, unanimously adopted by the Campbell City Council in April, aims to tackle three areas of economic growth: filling vacancies, …

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Santa Clara County Nurses Reach Deal on Pay, Worker Safety

Santa Clara County’s public hospital nurses have reached a deal with management after a contentious labor dispute rocked the region’s health system.
More than 88% of the Registered Nurses Professional Association’s roughly 4,000 members voted this week to ratify a …

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Santa Clara Settles Lawsuit With 49ers

Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers have settled their last outstanding lawsuit after years of conflict, taking a step toward reconciliation.
The settlement will generate $20 million for Santa Clara over the next two years through changes to the …

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Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
There are many causes contributing to this crisis. And as you may already know, this situation really is nuts.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
Thousands of homeowners have been kicked off their fire insurance policies.
California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Owning homes is the primary way the middle class builds wealth, and an option no longer available to most Californians.
Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
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