News May 7, 2018 Builders Want San Jose to Delay Affordable Housing Fee by a Year By Jennifer Wadsworth Developers want the city to postpone an affordable housing fee, which charges builders $25 per square foot of new construction. Read More 5
Opinion May 6, 2018 Op-Ed: A David and Goliath Battle is Shaping Up in Sunnyvale Over Mobile Home Rent Stabilization By Joshua Grossman A David and Goliath battle is looming between some members of the Sunnyvale City Council over the fate of the city’s mobile home parks. Read More 6
Opinion May 5, 2018 Op-Ed: San Jose a Step Closer to Building Iconic Light Tower By Thomas Wohlmut, Steve Borkenhagen, and Jon Ball The San Jose Light Tower Corporation recently won official approval to bring an iconic landmark to the heart of downtown. Read More 7
News May 4, 2018 Santa Clara County Dems Censure Local Candidate Over Sexual Harassment Lawsuit By Jennifer Wadsworth A candidate for Santa Clara County supervisor was censured by the local Democratic Central Committee over a sexual harassment claim. Read More 33
Opinion May 3, 2018 Op-Ed: Silicon Valley Health, Labor, Environmental Groups Call on Samsung to Protect Workers By Ted Smith Global day of action to support Samsung workers links with May Day actions in San Jose and around the world. Read More 0
News May 3, 2018 Judge Tentatively Orders Milpitas to Release Records About Former City Manager Tom Williams By Jennifer Wadsworth The public’s right to know about a former Milpitas official’s alleged misconduct outweighs his right to privacy, according to a court ruling. Read More 2
News May 3, 2018 Top Two Sheriff’s Candidates Make Their Case to Voters By Silicon Valley Newsroom Sheriff candidates Laurie Smith and John Hirokawa sat down for no-holds-barred interviews to make their case for the June 5 primary. Read More 10
The Fly May 2, 2018 County Supe Candidate Walked Around in Just a Bath Towel, Former Campaign Staffer Says By The Fly A former campaign staffer accuses ex-boss Dominic Caserta of parading around in nothing but a bath towel and other impropriety. Read More 74
News May 1, 2018 By the Numbers: Workplace Fatalities in Santa Clara County By Silicon Valley Newsroom A new report titled Dying to Work was released in time for May Day, a celebration of labor rights by nonprofit think tank Worksafe Inc. Read More 3
News May 1, 2018 Republican San Jose State Professor Takes on Long Odds in Bid for Lieutenant Governor By Salvatore Maxwell San Jose State economics professor and amateur powerlifter Lydia Ortega says she’ll fight for everyday people if elected to state office. Read More 13
News April 30, 2018 Study: Growing Construction Costs May Hinder New Housing Development in San Jose By Jennifer Wadsworth A new study suggests that rising construction costs may hinder housing development in San Jose, which already faces an affordability crisis. Read More 19
News April 27, 2018 Sample Ballots, Voter Guides Mailed Out for June 5 Primary By Silicon Valley Newsroom Voter guides and sample ballots for the June primary are on their way to Santa Clara County mailboxes, election officials announced Friday. Read More 3
News April 27, 2018 VIDEO: Santa Clara County Inmates Call Off Hunger Strike By Silicon Valley Newsroom Santa Clara County inmates broke their fast on Thursday, claiming a “small victory” after jail officials agreed to address some of their demands. Read More 1
Opinion April 26, 2018 Op-Ed: Local Agencies Ask Public to Help Design Berryessa-BART Urban Village, N. 13th St. Corridor By Fred Buzo AARP, the city of San Jose and VTA host a design charrette for the Berryessa-BART urban village and North 13th Street business corridor. Read More 2
News April 26, 2018 Silicon Valley Community Foundation Hires 2nd Law Firm to Investigate ‘Toxic’ Workplace By Jennifer Wadsworth An investigation into sexual harassment at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation has expanded to address “a larger culture issue.” Read More 2
News April 26, 2018 Milpitas Official Who Resigned Amid Controversy Lands Interim Job as Millbrae City Manager By Jennifer Wadsworth Tom Williams, who resigned amid controversy as city manager of Milpitas, found a new job as chief administrator in his hometown of Millbrae. Read More 9