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The UFW Foundation was established to achieve “more equitable policies, such as immigration reform, pesticide protections, heat standards, hazard pay, and other worker protections” for farmers in California, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Washington, D.C., and other states.

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Santa Clara County Extends Medi-Cal Health Services

10/29/2024

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.

Will CA Ballot Proposition Mean More Deportations?

10/22/2024

With proponents of Proposition 36 raising nearly $15 million so far — about three times as much as its opponents — and 71% of likely voters in support, it appears the statewide ballot measure will pass in November.
And that’s exactly what immigrant rights advocates are worried about.

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San Jose Official to File Complaint Over Stolen Campaign Signs

Candidates on both sides of a historic race to seat Santa Clara County’s first Vietnamese American supervisor say their campaign signs have been stolen, torn and defaced. One San Jose leader wants to investigate who's behind it.
District 7 San …

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San Jose Police Target Gang Members Responsible for Violent Crime Wave

Residents of the Loma Verde and Cadillac/Winchester neighborhoods were victims of gang-related violent crimes, including assault with deadly weapons, carjacking and robbery.

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After Nationwide Search, San Jose Hires Acting Police Chief Paul Joseph

Joseph has served as acting chief of police since former Chief Anthony Mata’s retirement on March 31.

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Silicon Valley Nonprofit Opens First Store Inside Jail

Goodwill has opened a new store in the most unexpected location — and for the employees it could be a life-changing experience.
Goodwill of Silicon Valley launched its first-ever store at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas last week, providing …

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City of Gilroy Cleared of Liability in Shooting Deaths at Armendariz Residence

The City of Gilroy has been dismissed from all litigation filed by the families of two young men who died as a result of a 2021 shooting at the home of City Council member Rebeca Armendariz.

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BREAKING: San Jose Officials Call on Omar Torres to Resign Amid Child Sex Allegations

San Jose councilmembers are calling for the resignation of Omar Torres almost a week after a police affidavit revealed he's under investigation for alleged sex crimes involving minors.
"We are in the midst of an active and ongoing investigation, and …

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San Jose Candidate Temporarily Decertified as a Policer Officer

A San Jose police sergeant and City Council candidate has had his officer certification temporarily suspended by the state police board amid allegations of mortgage fraud.
The state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training temporarily decertified Tam Troung on …

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Crime Data in San Jose Just Got Smarter

Residents will soon be able to view San Jose Police Department crime statistics broken down by council districts as part of an effort to expand transparency requirements citywide.
Rules Committee members voted unanimously to approve a proposal by Councilmember Arjun …

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The Attack on the Popular Vote

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

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Milpitas Seeks Protective Order Against Former City Manager

Milpitas is seeking an order against its former city manager to stop him from leaking information prior to a trial, the latest saga in an ongoing legal battle.
Last December, ousted City Manager Steve McHarris filed a wrongful termination lawsuit …

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