November 8, 2016 Election 2016: Where to Vote, What to Watch, How to Cope By Jennifer Wadsworth After one of the most contentious, crass and anxiety-inducing presidential contests in the nation’s history, Election Day is upon us. Read More 10
November 7, 2016 A Look at Who’s Funding San Jose Council Races, Local Measures By Jennifer Wadsworth Political donors have spent more than $1.6 million on three San Jose ballot measures and another $822,000 on three City Council contests. Read More 1
November 2, 2016 A Quick Take on Santa Clara County’s 32 Ballot Measures By Silicon Valley Newsroom We offer our best take on Santa Clara County's 32 ballot measures, from “yes” and “no” to admitted coin flips. Read More 16
November 2, 2016 California’s 17 Statewide Propositions in 50 Words or Less By Silicon Valley Newsroom We’ve tried to simplify the most bloated ballot in California history by breaking down each state proposition to a sentence or two. Read More 0
November 2, 2016 From San Jose to D.C., Women Lead the Way in Election 2016 By Silicon Valley Newsroom To help you make sense of the craziness that is the 2016 election, here’s our guide on how to vote from the nation’s highest office to city hall. Read More 63
October 20, 2016 Santa Clara County Addresses Trump’s Election-Rigging Claims By Jennifer Wadsworth County leaders denounced Donald Trump’s rhetoric about fraud and rigged elections, assuring the public that they can trust the results. Read More 31
October 14, 2016 San Jose Judge Drops All But One Claim in Trump Rally Lawsuit By Silicon Valley Newsroom A judge dismissed three of four charges in a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump backers against the city of San Jose, according to news reports. Read More 8
October 11, 2016 New Law Ensures Voting Rights for Felons in Local Jails By Jennifer Wadsworth Despite opposition from law enforcement, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law last month that protects voting rights for felons in county jails. Read More 16
September 27, 2016 Volunteers Out in Full Force to Register New Voters By Silicon Valley Newsroom Today is National Voter Registration Day, which means volunteers will canvass the community to register voters for the upcoming presidential election. Read More 9
September 24, 2016 Where to Watch the First Clinton, Trump Presidential Debate By Justin Tonel The world will tune in to see the presidential debate between Clinton and Trump. Here are some of the best spots to watch it outside of your living room. Read More 15
September 22, 2016 Khanna Campaign Manager Accused of Illegally Accessing Rep. Honda’s Donor Database By Jennifer Wadsworth Rep. Mike Honda has accused Ro Khanna’s campaign of illegally downloading fundraising data and using it to contact the congressman’s backers. Read More 29
September 21, 2016 A Voter’s Guide to California’s 17 Statewide Ballot Measures By Jennifer Wadsworth Seventeen state initiatives have made their way onto the fall ballot, including some of the most complex laws ever put to a popular vote. Read More 13
September 9, 2016 San Jose Council Candidate Crashes Press Event, Denies Claims of LGBT Discrimination By Jennifer Wadsworth Council candidate Steve Brown crashed a press conference convened to denounce his views on discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Read More 19
September 9, 2016 Endorsement: Sylvia Arenas for San Jose City Council District 8 By Silicon Valley Newsroom Sylvia Arenas supports labor causes without institutional support. That makes her the best chance for independent representation in District 8. Read More 5
September 9, 2016 Endorsement: Madison Nguyen Offers Long Overdue Leadership By Silicon Valley Newsroom Madison Nguyen has bipartisan support that should guide her through the political morass that can be the state Legislature. Read More 10
September 9, 2016 Chapman, Davis Both Good Picks for San Jose Council’s District 6 By Silicon Valley Newsroom Dev Davis and Helen Chapman may disagree on how to solve major issues, but both are exceptionally qualified to represent District 6. Read More 8