Opinion September 20, 2020 Op-Ed: Linguistic Imperialism and the Complex History of ‘Latinx’ By Ted Stroll How would North Americans feel about being referred to by strange-sounding, bowdlerized versions of foreign languages? Read More 6
News September 19, 2020 Anderson Reservoir Will Close to Public Through 2030 By Michael Moore Anderson Reservoir will be closed to boating, fishing and all recreational activities for the next several years starting Oct. 1. Read More 3
Opinion September 19, 2020 Op-Ed: Silicon Valley Must Vote Out Sellout Politicians By Meriam Ahmad A local student supporting the Rishi Kumar campaign for Congress says her generation is sick of leaders beholden to corporate interests. Read More 9
Columnists September 19, 2020 Some have long used pot to sleep, now science may affirm them By Dan Mitchell and San Jose Inside A new study, by scientists at UC San Diego, moves the needle just a little on research around cannabis and sleep, and results are promising. Read More 3
News September 18, 2020 Top Three San Jose Light Tower Landmark Finalists Announced By Janice Bitters The San Jose Light Tower Corp unveiled the lucky few out of 963 submissions that made the final cut for consideration. Read More 9
News September 18, 2020 Santa Clara County Tightens Testing Order for Private and Nonprofit Healthcare Providers By Silicon Valley Newsroom County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody issued the revisions to the mandate, saying private providers need to step up to the plate. Read More 6
News September 18, 2020 Mayor, Concerned Citizens Push Back on Loaded Language Woven into San Jose PD Protest Report By Grace Hase Internal correspondence among the department's top brass consistently refer to the George Floyd demonstrators as "rioters." Read More 10
News September 17, 2020 Judge Denies Motion for DA’s Recusal From CCW Case By Jennifer Wadsworth District Attorney Jeff Rosen can continue to prosecute five defendants accused of plotting to exchange bribes for hidden-gun permits. Read More 8
News September 17, 2020 SJUSD to Continue Online Learning Through Year’s End By Jennifer Wadsworth The South Bay’s largest school district will continue virtual learning through December, saying it’s too risky to resume in-person instruction. Read More 3
Opinion September 17, 2020 Op-Ed: We Must Crack Down on Companies Exploiting the Pandemic to Cheat Workers By Lorena Gonzalez and Ruth Silver Taube AB 3075 would make sure California’s recovery is fair to the companies that did the right thing by their workers. Read More 6
News September 17, 2020 What Are ‘Boogaloo Bois,’ and What Do They Even Want? By Todd Guild Bay Area law enforcement is still trying to learn about the fledgling anti-government movement, which has been tied to three local arrests. Read More 7
Opinion September 17, 2020 Op-Ed: Californians Depend on Gov. Gavin Newsom to Protect Privacy of Genetic Data By Maureen Mahoney Many Californians likely don’t realize that commercial DNA tests typically aren’t protected by strong heath privacy laws. Read More 2
News September 16, 2020 San Jose Council Shoots Down Mayor’s Rubber Bullet Ban By Jennifer Wadsworth The City Council on Tuesday voted 10-1, with Mayor Sam Liccardo dissenting, to keep the projectiles as an option for unruly protests. Read More 15
News September 16, 2020 Two Killed, Four Injured in Mass Shooting by San Jose State By Silicon Valley Newsroom Gunfire was reported around 10pm Tuesday on the 600 block of South Eighth and East Reed streets, by San Jose State University. Read More 7
News September 16, 2020 ACLU Sues Over Restricted Access to Foothills Park By Grace Hase Since 1969, it’s been a crime punishable for up to six months in jail of a fine of up to $1,000 for non-residents to set foot in the park. Read More 9
The Fly September 16, 2020 DA Denies Leaking Grand Jury Transcripts in CCW Case By The Fly Without citing any evidence, the lawyer for Capt. James Jensen claimed prosecutors leaked the records to this news organization. Read More 6