News February 25, 2021 Ready or Not, Julián Castro Says Silicon Valley will be a National Model for Addressing Inequality By Grace Hase The former HUD Secretary talked about Silicon Valley’s role on the national stage—and how it will influence others. Read More 16
Business February 24, 2021 What’s the Future of South Bay Transit Post-Pandemic? By Grace Hase Early in the pandemic, traffic drastically decreased. Now, transportation experts wonder if Silicon Valley's car culture will change. Read More 8
News February 12, 2021 San Jose Mayor Forms Advocacy Organization to Push for Re-Opening Elementary Schools By Grace Hase Sam Liccardo founded Solutions San Jose, a 501(c)4 advocacy organization, to urge more schools to resume on-campus learning. Read More 16
News January 23, 2021 Valley Water Investigation Finds No Racism in Opposing New CEO By Grace Hase An investigation found the directors had serious concerns about allegations of sexual harassment against Callender. Read More 6
News January 20, 2021 Lawsuit: SJPD’s Jared Yuen Shot Rubber Bullets Into Woman’s Apartment During Protests By Grace Hase Jared Yuen went viral last summer for taunting civilians during the George Floyd protests in downtown last summer. Read More 5
News January 12, 2021 Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Forms Task Force to Combat Right-Wing Terrorism By Grace Hase The news comes less than a week after a group of right-wing terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol. Read More 23
News December 9, 2020 California Renters Face Eviction as Pandemic Protections Expire By Grace Hase Housing advocates have been sounding the alarm on what they say will be an unparalleled wave of evictions early next year. Read More 11
News November 25, 2020 Ex-San Jose Council Candidate Delays Entering a Plea for Vehicular Manslaughter Charge By Grace Hase If convicted, Jenny Higgins Bradanini could face six years in prison. Read More 8
News November 24, 2020 Obstacles Ahead for Google’s Downtown San Jose Project By Grace Hase San Jose Economic Development Director Nanci Klein said the city is working through three roadblocks that could derail the Google project. Read More 6
News November 19, 2020 South Bay Police Say They Don’t Plan to Enforce State Curfew By Grace Hase Some Silicon Valley law enforcement agencies say they’ll take a cue from Fresno and Sacramento counties by urging voluntary compliance. Read More 5
News November 18, 2020 Judge Rejects Motion to Halt Project HomeKey Development By Grace Hase Judge Patricia Lucas, meanwhile, has asked the plaintiffs to return to court next month with a new appraisal on the property in question. Read More 11
News November 17, 2020 SJ Councilwomen Urge County Supes to Close Reid-Hillview Airport Over Lead Concerns By Grace Hase In 2018, the county opted not the renew the grant agreement with the FAA, which would effectively close the airport in 2031. Read More 10
News November 16, 2020 San Jose May Ban Natural Gas in Almost All New Construction By Grace Hase The Climate Smart-aligned proposal expands on a 2019 policy that banned natural gas in new residential construction. Read More 11
News November 13, 2020 Santa Clara County Bans Indoor Dining Amid Spike in Covid Cases By Grace Hase Health officials said they anticipate the state will move Santa Clara County back into the more restrictive Red Tier next week. Read More 7
News November 13, 2020 California Issues Travel Advisory Amid Uptick in Covid-19 Cases By Grace Hase On top of the travel advisory, state health officials are also urging residents to limit interactions with other households. Read More 2
Business November 12, 2020 South Bay Small Businesses Just Got More Time to Pay Back Rent By Grace Hase Small businesses now have until March 21, 2021, to pay back 50 percent of past-due rent, a reprieve that comes as Covid-19 cases spike. Read More 5