As groups representing landlords and real estate pour millions of dollars into political coffers to influence housing policy, tenant groups are celebrating recent victories.
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Proposed Tax on Airbnb Rentals Could Fund CA Affordable Housing
A bill to tax Airbnb and other short-term rentals to fund affordable housing projects could be voted on by the Senate as soon as today. The proposal has revived the debate over Airbnb and its role in the housing crisis.
CSU Reports $1.5B Budget Shortfall, Considers Tuition Hike as Teachers, Staff Demand Big Raises
Increasing CSU tuition up to $8,000 over a five-year period by 2030 might not be enough to cover the system's spending, as faculty press for 12% pay increases.
Local NAACP: Independent Investigation of San Jose Police Union Needed
The San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP wants an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation of the SJPOA and any public agency named in association with the alleged international fentanyl smuggling network.
Twitter Says Parts of Its Source Code Were Leaked Online
The leak adds to the challenges facing the Elon Musk-owned company, which is trying to identify the person responsible and any other people who downloaded the code.
California Bill Would Force Big Tech to Pay for Content from Local News Outlets
The California Journalism Preservation Act directs big tech companies to pay publishers a “journalism usage fee” each time they use local news content and sell advertising alongside it. In turn, the bill requires news publishers to invest 70% of the profits from the usage fee in journalism jobs.
After Pandemic Pause, California Will Restart Checking Medi-Cal Eligibility in April
With some Medi-Cal enrollees no longer qualifying or unaware they need to renew their coverage, officials estimate 2 million to 3 million people could lose their health insurance.
Family Business: Meet the Legacy Caucus in the California Legislature
One in 10 state lawmakers is related by blood or marriage to other legislators past and present. State Sen. Dave Cortese, a Campbell Democrat, is one of these, who has benefited from name recognition: His father, Dominic, served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors before nabbing a seat in the Assembly.
Tech Layoffs in Silicon Valley Continue, as Overall Jobs Grow
Reports filed with the state in the last six months showed 3,384 permanent layoffs among tech employers in Santa Clara County, and 8,765 permanent tech layoffs statewide since August.
After Brief Break, More Rain, Wind, Flooding, Thunderstorms this Weekend
Page Mill Road will be closed from 8am-5pm today and Friday, while crews repair a sinkhole along a stretch of the road between Paseo del Roble Drive near Moon Lane and Arastradero Road in Los Altos Hills. State Route 92 was closed early this morning in both directions along a 4-mile stretch between Skyline Boulevard and west to Pilarcitos Creek Road.
150 Homeless Families in Santa Clara County to Receive $1,000 per Month for Two Years
The Silicon Valley Guaranteed Income Project will give 150 Santa Clara County families who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing $1,000 per month in no-strings-attached cash assistance for 24 months.
In Unprecedented Law, CA Will Seal Most Criminal Records
The new law makes California the first state that will automatically seal most criminal records for those who complete their sentences.
Santa Clara County Reaches Agreement on Contract with Physicians, Nov. 1 Strike Canceled
The four-day strike would have shut down most non-emergency and outpatient services at Santa Clara County hospitals and clinics.
Public Health Physicians Authorize Strike at Santa Clara County Hospitals, Clinics
Physicians' union claim the county is ignoring poor working conditions in its health systems that affect patient care.
State’s Newest Housing Law Abolishes Some Parking Mandates
The new law prevents cities from requiring new developments near public transit to set aside space specifically for parking.
Downtown Association Was Established Before “Founding Leader” Scott Knies Arrived
When Scott Knies joined SJDA, it was already incorporated, Business Improvement District consultants had already been engaged, city funding had been approved, a dozen board meetings had been held and a diverse 23-member board representing the business community was hard at work.
