March 31, 2021 New Urban Village Development Threatens to Displace San Jose’s 60-Year-Old Berryessa Flea By Jennifer Wadsworth The open-air market is Silicon Valley’s unheralded business incubator, but will it be pushed out by the city’s development plans? Read More 26
March 29, 2021 Milpitas: Hundreds Rally Against Anti-Asian Violence By Bay City News A diverse crowd of protesters, young and old, marched down Calaveras Boulevard in Milpitas to City Hall Sunday. Read More 9
March 27, 2021 Measuring a Year of Covid-19 By Silicon Valley Newsroom From layoffs to testing, the Covid-19 pandemic had dramatic ripple effects on almost every part of life in Silicon Valley and the country. Read More 0
March 26, 2021 Santa Clara Co. Concerned About Low Vaccine Supply as State Expands Eligibility Standards By Jana Kadah, Bay City News Local health officials worry about being able to vaccinate everyone 50 years and older during the first week of April. Read More 0
March 25, 2021 Santa Clara County Expands Support for Choking Victims in Domestic Violence Cases By Jana Kadah, Bay City News The Board of Supervisors voted to expand a pilot program that provides victims with free forensic exams, follow-up care and advocacy. Read More 4
March 24, 2021 Hate Crime Charge in Attack on South Bay McDonald’s Worker By Jennifer Wadsworth Prosecutors say Alena Jenkins physically attacked two fast-food employees while calling them “stupid” and “f*cking Mexicans.” Read More 21
March 24, 2021 Free Period Supplies Coming to All Santa Clara Co. Restrooms By Bay City News The Board of Supervisors took a stand for menstrual equity, voting to stock county bathrooms with tampons and pads for anyone to use free of charge. Read More 16
March 24, 2021 For Children of Immigrants, DACA Challenges Persist No Matter Who’s in the White House By Grace Stetson Though DACA is safe under President Biden, pent-up demand, depleted advocacy resources and uncertainty still plague the program. Read More 2
March 23, 2021 Property Tax Relief Available for Businesses Impacted by Covid By Erik Chalhoub Businesses must file property statement filings, due April 1, and no later than May 7, to avoid a late penalty. Read More 0
March 22, 2021 Kaiser Accuses Santa Clara Co. of Leaving Prospective Vaccine Recipients ‘in Limbo’ By Jennifer Wadsworth Kaiser and the county have played the blame game for months, each accusing the other of mishandling Covid testing and inoculation. Read More 10
March 19, 2021 One Year: The Pandemic’s Timeline in Santa Clara County By Silicon Valley Newsroom A look back at some of the events—big and small—that shaped the past 12 months of tumult during the pandemic. Read More 1
March 19, 2021 After Cutting Cinequest Short Last Year, Silicon Valley’s Annual Film Festival is Back Online By Katie Lauer This year, ticket-holders can host or join screening parties, a nod to Cinequest’s in-person soirees after film credits roll. Read More 2
March 18, 2021 2nd Case of South African Covid Variant Confirmed in Santa Clara County; Officials Urge Caution By Bay City News South Bay public health officials have also seen the number grow to 15 confirmed cases of another strain known as the UK variant. Read More 6
March 17, 2021 Displaced Sunnyvale Homeless Residents Are a Symptom of a Broader Regional Issue By San Jose Inside Dozens of homeless residents lived in Fair Oaks Park until a construction project forced them out, despite the pandemic. Read More 40
March 17, 2021 Parents Lead Recall Efforts Against South Bay School Boards By The Fly Frustrated parents have launched recall campaigns against a number of local school district trustees. Read More 12
March 16, 2021 Op-Ed: Let’s Support Minority-Owned Businesses During National Women’s History Month By Andrea Lacy Our community should support local woman-owned businesses that are hustling to stay afloat, especially during these difficult times. Read More 2