Brown is chair of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Santa Clara, and as a board member of two nonprofits.

The discovery of two fruit flies last week in the city resulted in prompt action to save local fruits and vegetable crops.

With Michelin-starred dining and classic amenities, a center that grew out of the valley’s orchards in the 1960s has been reinvented.

Pub and brewery workers across California are rethinking workplace culture, after personal experiences of sexism, assault and work environments were often paired with encouraged drinking on the job.

The state Senate passed a bill to legalize hallucinogenic drugs for Californians 21 and older. Could psychedelics become the next cannabis?

Another decision next week could change California mask rules again, offering clarity or even more confusion for employers.

A federal magistrate blocked the shutdown, but despite appeals the Trump orders remained in effect when President Joe Biden took office in January. At that time, lawyers for the government and plaintiffs agreed to put the case on hold while the Biden administration considered its action. 

Although Gov. Gavin Newsom initially had indicated that the state’s mask mandate would remain in place even after other restrictions had been lifted, officials have since said that Californians will no longer have to wear masks, unless a private business decides to continue requiring them.

Websites for Hulu, Reddit, Twitch and The New York Times crashed for about an hour this morning, after failures at the internet company.

Some developers are sick of Apple being a dictator. Apple says it’s protecting us. Let’s dissect this.

The governor's announcement includes the use of sidewalks and converted parking spaces for outdoor dining and the sale of alcohol to-go. Bars will also be allowed to continue partnering with food trucks, restaurants and catering companies to sell food with alcohol even if they don't have an on-site kitchen.

With more than 75% of eligible people at least partially vaccinated, health officials said it’s safe to go to the office. 

The shortage is another unlikely ripple effect of the pandemic that has hampered the supply pipeline for businesses, from bikes to boba tea.

As the list of closed businesses continues to rise, experts say micro retail could provide a more economical alternative to large retail space.

The inventor of the cell phone, Martin Cooper, talks about his new book and why we’ve barely begun to harness the power of cellular technology.

The East San Jose Covid Relief Fun has raised about $50,000 to give no-strings-attached grants to small businesses.