News October 29, 2020 SVO Exec Resigns Amid Outrage Over ‘Racist’ Political Hit Piece By Jennifer Wadsworth Matt Mahood announced his resignation this morning as a litany of nonprofits severed ties with the business group. Read More 5
Culture October 29, 2020 Mexican Heritage Plaza to Host Covid-friendly Dia de los Muertos By Gary Singh We all know about Day of the Dead or Dawn of the Dead. But what about a Drive of the Dead? Read More 0
Opinion October 29, 2020 Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on Prop. 15 By Guest Columnist Proposition 15 would reclaim $12 billion annually that would go directly to neighborhood schools and vital community services. Read More 6
News October 29, 2020 Five Ballot Propositions That Would Affect Students By Ethan Edward Coston, CalMatters Here’s a rundown of the ballot propositions most likely to impact higher education, students and other young people. Read More 2
The Fly October 29, 2020 Santa Clara Candidate Apparently Skirts U.S. Mail Law to Promote His City Council Campaign By The Fly Robert Mezzetti appears to have skipped over the USPS to get at least some of his campaign literature in voters’ mailboxes. Read More 2
News October 28, 2020 SVO Executive Put on Leave as Members Cut Ties With Business Group Over ‘Blatantly Racist’ Ad By Jennifer Wadsworth A day has come and gone since the chamber of commerce posted—and then promptly removed—the ad. But the fallout is far from over. Read More 8
News October 28, 2020 Lawsuit Accuses Bad Boys Bail Bonds of Pressuring Co-signers Into Illegal Credit Contracts By Jennifer Wadsworth Plaintiffs say the South Bay firm duped an untold number of people into dubious agreements that left them swimming in debt. Read More 18
News October 28, 2020 Hundreds More Seniors, Disabled Residents Avail Themselves of Parcel Tax Exemptions This Year By Silicon Valley Newsroom For many disabled and elderly folks, the average savings of $49 to $820 a year is nothing to sneeze at. Read More 0
News October 28, 2020 South County Man Arrested for Possessing Explosive Devices By Silicon Valley Newsroom Darren Dorrell, 53, was arrested after he was released from the hospital for treatment of serious injuries to his right hand. Read More 0
Sports October 28, 2020 County Clashes with State Over Letting Fans Back in Bleachers at Professional Sports Games By Emanuel Lee Local professional sports teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, have been playing to empty stadiums since the pandemic started. Read More 11
News October 28, 2020 Coroner ID’s Man Who Died in Crash Off Highway 17 Cliff By Bay City News The crash was reported around 8am Friday on northbound state Highway 17 just north of Hebard Road in the Lexington Hills community. Read More 0
News October 28, 2020 Lawsuits and Labor Backlash: Prop. 22’s Cutthroat Final Days By Lauren Hepler, CalMatters Gig companies embark on a last-minute spending blitz after labor groups question campaign tactics. Read More 2
Culture October 28, 2020 Silicon Valley Open Studios Launches Virtual Art Show By Emanuel Lee Now in its 34th year, Silicon Valley Open Studios had to reimagine its annual art studio event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More 1
Business October 27, 2020 Twisters Sports Center Hopes Crowdfunding Saves the Day By Emanuel Lee One of the most venerable youth gymnastics organizations in Silicon Valley is in danger of becoming another statistic of the pandemic. Read More 0
News October 27, 2020 Councilwoman Dev Davis Faces Green Party Candidate Jake Tonkel in San Jose’s D6 Race By Grace Hase Interest groups dumping hundreds of thousands of dollars into the District 6 race have made it one of the priciest local elections. Read More 18
News October 27, 2020 Virtual 5k Raises Awareness About the Formerly Incarcerated By Emanuel Lee The event started on Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 7, and proceeds will provide new clothes to formerly incarcerated individuals. Read More 1