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San José Spotlight’s lawsuit against city, mayor heads to court

Five months after San José Spotlight sued the city and its mayor over improperly withheld emails, the city refuses to say how many records...

San Jose advocates say early release doesn’t equal violent crime

Polarizing pandemic-era policies aimed to help depopulate the jails are expiring at the end of July—but the debate over their effectiveness is still alive....

UPDATE: West San Jose housing and hotel plan advances

A major West San Jose development is moving forward with hundreds of apartments and a hotel instead of office space. The San Jose Planning...

San Jose youth want a seat at the table

After feeling unheard by decisionmakers, San Jose youth are forming a new group to give themselves a better seat at the table. Youth Liberation...

Santa Clara County mine project threatens wildlife

A proposed sand and gravel mine in South County could spell danger for the land and local wildlife, but the landowner isn’t calling it quits just...

New COVID vaccine coming to Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County residents will soon have another COVID-19 vaccine option that may be more amenable to those who remain unvaccinated. The two-dose shot,...

San Jose has no plans to address vacant homes

Amid an ongoing housing crisis, thousands of San jose homes are sitting empty—but City Hall has no plan to address it. The latest U.S. Census data...

Silicon Valley doctors demand changes after death of colleague

Health care workers are demanding county leaders address workplace issues following one death by suicide and another attempt by Santa Clara Valley Medical Center physicians. “We’re in...

Long COVID poses risk for Silicon Valley: ‘It’s very debilitating’

Brandie Parshall caught COVID-19 in December 2020. One month later, she started experiencing debilitating malaise, chronic fatigue, heart issues and brain fog. In June...

Santa Clara official looks to oust Mayor Lisa Gillmor

A Santa Clara councilmember is looking to shake up the status quo by running for mayor. Anthony Becker, who represents District 6, plans to...

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