County Supervisor Joe Simitian turned the State of the County address into a rallying cry against President Trump’s harmful agenda.

San Jose Councilman Johnny Khamis wants to take back a vote to expand the scope of a hotly debated 30-plus-member advisory board.

All but one of the candidates vying for county Supervisor Ken Yeager’s seat have surpassed the quarter-million dollar fundraising mark.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $8 million to help fund six all-inclusive playgrounds throughout the region.

Santa Clara County, which plays a key role in regional disaster response, is mulling the idea of using AI to brace for future emergencies.

Inmates and their advocates call Santa Clara County’s jail grievance system unfair because of an official’s alleged conflict of interest.

Santa Clara County appointed its first privacy chief, U.S. Army veteran and longtime security expert Mike Shapiro.

The Republican-led FCC voted this morning to revoke net neutrality, a decision that will apparently face some legal challenges ahead.

Bay Area political leaders are mourning the loss of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, who suffered an apparent heart attack early Tuesday.

Santa Clara County joined a federal lawsuit asking the United States Supreme Court to uphold landmark protections for LGBTQ people.

A local community leader wants San Jose to explore ways to limit rent increases for struggling mom-and-pop businesses.

Santa Clara County may set aside additional funds to help child refugees as they petition the federal government for legal residency.

Ken Yeager’s impending departure from the county Board of Supervisors has created a fascinating dynamic that could shift the balance of power.

Santa Clara County will consider whether to create a civilian watchdog division to keep an eye on its troubled jails.

In this week’s Metro SV411 Podcast, we sit down with Dave Cortese, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

Houseless people and those of us who advocate for them have been told, “wait for permanent supportive housing.” We have waited and waited.