September 8, 2020 Gilroy Teacher Accused of Threatening Public Health Official is Due in Court Again Oct. 5 By Silicon Valley Newsroom Alan Viarengo is accused of repeatedly threatening Santa Clara County’s chief public health officer over her Covid-19 mandates. Read More 5
September 1, 2020 Suspected ‘Boogaloo Boy’ Jailed for Threatening Health Official By Michael Moore Armed-to-the-hilt South County resident Alan Viarengo was arrested for sending dozens of threatening letters to Dr. Sara Cody. Read More 11
August 19, 2020 South Bay Air Rated ‘Unhealthy’ for High-Risk Populations By Michael Moore Authorities continue to warn of harmful air quality as smoke drifts into Santa Clara Valley from numerous wildfires burning around the region. Read More 0
August 19, 2020 Amazon Buys Gilroy Ag Land By Erik Chalhoub Media reports this week said the company acquired the South Valley agricultural property at roughly four times its assessed value. Read More 0
August 15, 2020 It’s Official: Here’s Who Qualified for South Bay’s Fall Ballot By Silicon Valley Newsroom Voters have a lot of important decisions to make this election cycle, which features a host of consequential local, state and national races. Read More 3
August 10, 2020 County Adds Free Appointment-Only Covid-19 Testing Sites By San Jose Inside Testing can identify Covid-19 before a person feels unwell or before they spread it to another individual with potentially deadly consequences. Read More 0
August 10, 2020 Protesters Condemn ICE, Block Highway 101 in Morgan Hill By Michael Moore Demonstrators gathered with signs stating “Abolish ICE,” “No Kids In Cages,” “Fight Ignorance, Not Immigrants” and other slogans. Read More 18
July 31, 2020 Santa Clara County Investigates Covid-19 ‘Clusters’ at Several Local Costco Stores By Erik Chalhoub The Santa Clara County Public Health Department says more than two dozen employees at four stores tested positive for the virus. Read More 1
July 6, 2020 Here’s Where to Find Free COVID Tests in Santa Clara County By San Jose Inside People who test positive at one of the pop-up testing sites will receive a phone call within three to four days, or as soon as the next day. Read More 0
June 16, 2020 Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Bill Clears State Assembly By Silicon Valley Newsroom AB 3005, dubbed the Expedited Dam Safety for Silicon Valley Act, was authored by Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). Read More 1
May 21, 2020 Santa Clara Co. Ramps Up COVID Testing—With Focus on ESSJ By Kyle Martin Any county resident who wants to get tested for the coronavirus can now sign up online at projectbaseline.com or by calling 2-1-1. Read More 26
May 21, 2020 San Mateo-Based Pier 1 Closing All 1,000 Stores Nationwide By Erik Chalhoub On March 23, the San Mateo-based company furloughed 65 percent of its workforce in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More 0
May 13, 2020 Beloved San Jose Sharks Worker Rich Perez Dies at 64 By Emanuel Lee The longtime usher and mail-room coordinator for the hockey team died on April 28 due to complications from encephalitis. Read More 1
May 1, 2020 Public Comment Begins on Silicon Valley Bullet Train Route By Michael Moore The San Jose to Merced section of the HSR would connect Silicon Valley to the Central Valley with a reliable high-speed travel option. Read More 19
March 22, 2020 Cash, Safety Supplies Sought for Frontline Medical Workers By Silicon Valley Newsroom Elected leaders team up with businesses to collect cash donations and desperately needed equipment for doctors and nurses. Read More 3
March 19, 2020 Coronavirus Live Updates, March 19, 2020: Silicon Valley Enters Third Day of Regional Lockdown By Silicon Valley Newsroom As people adjust to life under lockdown, lawmakers from D.C. to City Hall have been working on ways to keep the economy moving. Read More 1