Sports October 23, 2017 The Rundown: Earthquakes Steal Late Win to Make Playoffs; Hertl Sparks Sharks; 49ers … Ugh By Emanuel Lee In this installment, we look at the playoff-bound Earthquakes, a pseudo NFL franchise in Santa Clara and the steady play of Sharks winger Tomas Hertl. Read More 3
News October 23, 2017 San Jose Considers Bolstering Renter Protections, Which Will Sunset Dec. 31 without New Vote By Jennifer Wadsworth The City Council on Tuesday will vote on whether to extend the interim rent control cap, which sunsets Dec. 31. Read More 1
News October 20, 2017 San Jose Pitches Talent over Tax Breaks in Amazon Sweepstakes By Jennifer Wadsworth Instead of offering tax breaks, San Jose pitched its talent, education and status as Silicon Valley’s largest city in a bid to lure Amazon to town. Read More 9
News October 19, 2017 North Bay, Santa Cruz Wildfires a Reminder that We’re Living in New Climate with New Dangers By Stett Holbrook The climate has changed and so have the risks associated with wildfires. This is the terrifying new normal. Read More 14
News October 19, 2017 Santa Clara County Jail Inmates to Go On Hunger Strike to Protest Isolation, ‘Inhumane’ Conditions By Jennifer Wadsworth Santa Clara County inmates are set to refuse food to protest what they call the arbitrary use of solitary confinement and other jail conditions. Read More 7
The Fly October 18, 2017 Democratic Political Consultant Shaian Mohammadi Fails to Follow through on Claims of Libel By The Fly A political consultant who posted a topless photo of his ex on Twitter has failed to follow through on bogus libel accusations. Read More 20
News October 18, 2017 Politically Motivated ICE Hotline Turns Neighbors, Friends and Even Spouses into Informants By Jennifer Wadsworth Internal call logs show that ICE’s VOICE hotline has become a way for families, friends and neighbors to snitch on suspected undocumented immigrants. Read More 12
News October 17, 2017 Cinema in Silicon Valley Faces Uncertain Future with Closure of Camera 3, BlueLight in Cupertino By Richard von Busack Cinema in Silicon Valley faces an uncertain future with the closure of Camera 3, as well as the expected demise of BlueLight in Cupertino. Read More 7
Sports October 16, 2017 The Rundown: Earthquakes Take Lead in Playoff Hunt, Sharks Get Off Schneid, 49ers Set Ugly Mark By Emanuel Lee We take a look at the surging Earthquakes, the historic losing streak of the 49ers and the uncertain future of the Sharks. Read More 1
News October 16, 2017 San Jose Weighs Gun Storage Policy to Prevent Theft By Jennifer Wadsworth San Jose will discuss an ordinance that would require gun owners to lock up their weapons while they’re away or risk getting fined. Read More 21
News October 13, 2017 Here’s How to Help Victims of the Wine Country Wildfires By Silicon Valley Newsroom As wildfires devastating California’s wine country rage into their sixth day, the region remains in a state of emergency. Here’s how to help. Read More 0
News October 11, 2017 City of Santa Clara, 49ers Clash Yet Again on Concert Curfews By Silicon Valley Newsroom Last week, Santa Clara’s mayor blasted the 49ers for allowing Coldplay to break curfew at Levi’s Stadium. The situation is not exactly improving. Read More 8
The Fly October 11, 2017 Khanna Slams Feinstein, Urges Others to Run for Senate in 2018 By The Fly Rep. Ro Khanna called Sen. Dianne Feinstein an out-of-touch establishment candidate who should retire from public office. Read More 38
News October 10, 2017 North Bay Continues Battle with Wind-Whipped Firestorm: ‘It Looks Like a Nuclear Wasteland’ By Stett Holbrook and Tom Gogola The North Bay firestorms left much of Santa Rosa a smoking ruin, and took at least 15 lives and left authorities looking for 150 people. Read More 8
News October 10, 2017 Should San Jose Limit Rent Hikes for Struggling Small Businesses? By Jennifer Wadsworth A local community leader wants San Jose to explore ways to limit rent increases for struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Read More 6
Sports October 9, 2017 The Rundown: 49ers Feeling the Heat, Earthquakes Make Late Playoff Push, Sharks Stumble By Emanuel Lee In our new feature, Emanuel Lee poses several pressing questions as we look at what’s going on in local sports and what’s to come. Read More 3