October 21, 2019 Santa Clara Co. Supervisor Dave Cortese Accused of Violating State’s Political Reform Act By Grace Hase The D3 supervisor has been accused of illegal electioneering as he makes a bid to replace terming-out state Sen. Jim Beall. Read More 9
October 18, 2019 State Senate Candidates Discuss Climate Change, Sanctuary Policy at Neighborhood Forum By Grace Hase The event hosted by the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association took place Thursday night at the Starlite Ballroom. Read More 7
October 15, 2019 State Senate Hopefuls Vie for BAYMEC’s Endorsement By Jennifer Wadsworth Housing, civil rights and safety net services emerged as key issues at the panel hosted by the Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee. Read More 4
October 9, 2019 SJ City Clerk Flubs Date on Planning Commission Term By The Fly Toni Taber—whose office recently drew criticism for bizarre redactions—acknowledged the mistake, which she blamed on being rushed. Read More 2
September 30, 2019 State Senate Candidates Sound Off On Transportation, Housing By Grace Hase All but one candidate in the State Senate District 15 race appeared at a SVLG forum Friday to voice their views on key issues affecting voters. Read More 5
September 27, 2019 East San Jose Councilwoman Rallies for More Diversity on City’s Planning Commission By Grace Hase The seven-member land-use commission has become a flashpoint in a politically charged conversation about equity in local government. Read More 12
September 24, 2019 New Santa Clara County Office Goes After Wage Theft Violators By Nicholas Chan Four years after the county authorized its creation, the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement has finally opened its doors to the public. Read More 8
September 11, 2019 Dave Cortese Draws Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Swag By The Fly Campaigning is inherently self-promotional, but the state Senate hopeful under fire for the way he's using county merch to boost his political profile. Read More 18
August 28, 2019 SCC Supervisor Dave Cortese Ruffles Feathers by Lavishing Grants Outside His District By The Fly The three-term supe irked some county officials by requesting a slew of grants that appear to some observers as politically motivated. Read More 20
August 13, 2019 Board of Supes Considers Tightening Up Gun Storage Rules By Silicon Valley Newsroom On the heels of the San Jose mayor’s call for liability insurance from gun owners, the county introduced its own set of firearm-safety measures. Read More 10
July 30, 2019 Gilroy Shooting Sparks Safety Concerns for County Fair By Grace Hase Just days after a gunman opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, officials are beefing up security at the upcoming Santa Clara County Fair. Read More 1
July 29, 2019 Silicon Valley Leaders React to Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting By Grace Hase As news broke on Sunday that a gunman had open fired on a crowd at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, local officials poured out words of support. Read More 4
July 23, 2019 Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran Drops Assembly Race for Re-Election By Grace Hase After announcing two separate bids for higher office, Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran has decided to renew focus on his beloved hometown. Read More 10
June 28, 2019 Supreme Court Puts Citizenship Question on Hold for 2020 Census—But the Fight Isn’t Over By Nicholas Chan The US Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census. At least for now. Read More 3
June 18, 2019 Santa Clara County’s $8B Budget Funds Growing Workforce, New Hospitals, Major Projects By Silicon Valley Newsroom The $8.1 billion 2019-20 spending plan is nearly 16 percent bigger than last year’s, largely because the county acquired three new hospitals. Read More 8
May 23, 2019 Vote on Jail Calls Contract Tests County’s Commitment to Landmark Surveillance Policy By Jennifer Wadsworth A proposal granting prosecutors on-demand access to inmate calls became a test of the county’s fidelity to its own oversight standards. Read More 7
