June 2, 2021 SCU Employees Frustrated, Allege ‘Unethical Financial Behavior’ By Madelyn Reese Santa Clara University employees are unhappy about pay cuts as the school’s endowment surpasses $1 billion. Read More 5
May 12, 2021 SCU President Resigns After Investigation into Inappropriate Behavior and Comments By Katie Lauer O’Brien entered an outpatient treatment program in April to address personal issues, including alcohol use and stress management. Read More 8
March 18, 2021 SCU President Investigated for Alleged Misconduct, Inappropriate Comments By Jennifer Wadsworth Father Kevin O’Brien is on paid leave for the duration of the inquiry, according to the Jesuit university’s board chair. Read More 4
November 15, 2020 Women Workers in Santa Clara Co. Fare Worse Than You Think By Laurence Du Sault, CalMatters A new index that ranks women’s well-being in all California counties shows South Bay women are the most likely to work low wage jobs in the state. Read More 7
September 15, 2020 Sculpture Fair Aims to Redefine Public Art in Silicon Valley By Emanuel Lee If a new Peninsula-based nonprofit has its way, the region will also be known for the transformative effects of public art. Read More 1
August 26, 2020 Tweetstorm Pushes SCU to Launch Independent Racial Profiling Investigation By The Fly Santa Clara University is on a crash course into the national spotlight this week as it launches an investigation into campus policing. Read More 26
May 26, 2020 Op-Ed: Independence High School Career Program Prepares Students for the Digital Future By Francine Sucgang Independence High School didn’t let the pandemic stop it from hosting its fourth annual Mock Interview Extravaganza. Read More 3
October 22, 2019 East San Jose School District Aims to Place $60M Housing Bond on March 2020 Ballot By Nicholas Chan If voters OK the measure in the March primary, the district would build 100 below-market-rate homes at the agency HQ. Read More 4
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
August 5, 2019 CNN’s David Gergen: Trump Appeals to America’s Dark Side By Nicholas Chan The ex-White House aide and CNN analyst spoke at a recent Santa Clara University panel titled “Democracy in Turbulent Times.” Read More 18
July 26, 2019 New Judge in Google Lawsuit Has Close Ties with San Jose Mayor By Grace Hase and Jennifer Wadsworth Plaintiffs in a lawsuit over San Jose’s secret negotiations with Google are questioning the impartiality of a new judge assigned to the case. Read More 19
July 3, 2019 Koch Grant Sparks Debate at SCU Over Philanthropy, Free Speech, Academic Independence By Nicholas Chan Students and faculty are protesting Santa Clara University’s decision to accept a $4 million donation from Charles Koch. Read More 6
May 30, 2019 SCU Strikes Rare Balance with Plans to Build Teacher Housing Alongside Business Incubator By Nicholas Chan Proponents framed the project as exactly the type of development that San Jose needs to correct its stubborn jobs-housing imbalance. Read More 2
May 13, 2019 San Jose City Council to Consider SCU Teacher Housing Project By Lloyd Alaban A unique proposal going before the council aims to give instructors at Santa Clara University a way to weather the affordability crisis. Read More 12
April 17, 2019 One Man’s Trash: Dominic Caserta Caught ‘Illegally Dumping’ By The Fly “It weirded them out,” a source familiar with the incident says. “And I can see why: The man did not look well.” Read More 18
February 10, 2019 SJ Reconsiders Recusal Policy Following Councilwoman’s Abstention From Ellis Act Vote By Jennifer Wadsworth City Attorney Rick Doyle said he plans to re-evaluate his interpretation of Fair Political Practices Commission rules regarding recusal. Read More 5