Maybe we can start this over again? Or return it like a holiday present we didn’t need? Yes, 2016 was the gift that kept on giving.
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County’s Homeless Death Count More than Doubles from 2015
The number of homeless people who died in Santa Clara County this year more than doubled from 2015, according to newly released data.
Court Orders Buena Vista Mobile Home Park to Stay Open for Now
A mobile home park in Palo Alto that faced closure, which would have displaced hundreds residents, will remain open for now.
Shift of Power in Milpitas: Old Guard Replaced by Young Bloods
The election provided an injection of youth to Milpitas’ elected offices, and the city has a chance to move beyond its entrenched establishment.
Rising Seas, Federal Inaction and Donald Trump Turn Climate Change into a Local Issue
Faced with a science-averse president-elect, local communities have no choice but to fend for themselves in the fight against climate change.
Election Officials Need More Time to Recount 10 Local Races
Election officials need a little more time to process recounts in 10 tight races, according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
Amah Mutsun Native Tribe: Proposed Gravel Mine Would Violate Sacred Ground
A battle is brewing between a local Native American tribe and a developer who wants to build a gravel mine just south of Gilroy.
Prop. 64’s Win Opens Floodgates for On-Demand Cannabis
In the wake of statewide legalization, San Jose cannabis users and patients will soon be able to have pot delivered to their door.
Voters Approve Transportation Tax, Housing Bond, Pension Deal
Preliminary results from Santa Clara County polls show important victories for housing, transportation and workers rights.
Whirlwind Election Night Ends With Big Victories, Cliffhangers
A whirlwind election night set the stage for new beginnings as well as a few contested races that could linger into next week.
Questions Arise on ‘Dark Money’ Influence in South Bay Politics
A fresh round of campaign finance data triggered two unrelated claims about “dark money” influence in Silicon Valley politics.
Op-Ed: Action on Little Things Can Facilitate Major Change
My vision for San Jose is to revitalize our strengths and channel Silicon Valley innovation into solutions to address our weaknesses.
Where to Watch the First Clinton, Trump Presidential Debate
The world will tune in to see the presidential debate between Clinton and Trump. Here are some of the best spots to watch it outside of your living room.
Op-Ed: Sunnyvale’s Measure M Protects Public Property
Measure M’s sole purpose is to prevent public lands from being converted to private use without the consent of Sunnyvale’s voters.
Local Primary Election Turnout Beat State, National Average
Santa Clara County’s voter turnout in June’s primary surpassed both the state and national average, according to a new report.
Silicon Valley Balances Stopgaps, Real Solutions to Homelessness
In Santa Clara County’s push to end homelessness, not all agree on how to balance short-term needs with long-term solutions.