Milpitas fast-tracked the firing of City Attorney Mike Ogaz, laying the groundwork to completely outsource legal counsel.

Santa Clara County has appointed a new director of its Social Services Agency.

A group of South Bay residents plan to rally against a proposed refinery expansion that would route oil trains directly through San Jose.

Each house of the California legislature recently produced a bill that calls for our state to get 50 percent of its energy from renewable resources by the end of 2030. It’s a goal that many of us on the side of progress can support wholeheartedly. But, as usual, there's a twist.

You may have a barbecue planned or a pool in which to swim and soak yourself to prune-pleteness. But maybe, just maybe, you haven't figured out plans for the Fourth of July, the most sacred of national holidays. We've got you covered.

Last week was amazing. The Supreme Court delivered two major victories to move our country forward, the President exhibited strength and eloquence in the aftermath of a tragedy, and a young woman of unparalleled courage graced us with her presence.

More than 6,500 of California’s 130,000 inmates committed crimes under the age of 18. Efforts are now underway to change the mass incarceration policies of teens created in preceding decades.

No rest for the weary: Congressman Mike Honda spent his birthday weekend hopping from one fundraiser to the next.

Hours before thousands of workers planned to walk off the job, Santa Clara County's largest employee union reached a tentative four-year agreement.

Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco put to rest rumors of a bid for higher office, announcing that she will not run for the state Assembly in 2016.

Local leaders applauded the same-sex marriage ruling Friday, while social media lit up with celebratory tweets, status updates and rainbow memes.

Santa Clara County's largest labor union voted to authorize a strike next week to protest what they call unfair labor practices and demand higher wages.

Bay Area-based startup HandUp connects homeless people in need with donors who want to help.

Manh Nguyen finished Election Day with a solid 13.6-point lead over his opponent.

The third U.S. Social Forum will be held today through Sunday in the Washington United Youth Center in San Jose.

Residents of north San Jose's Berryessa neighborhood have until 8 tonight to cast their vote for a new City Council member.