An effort to help young people of color develop their voices and go to college could soon lead to structural changes in the legal system.
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Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Deputies Side with Inmates on Fourth Day of Hunger Strike
The union for Santa Clara County sheriff deputies has come out in support of jail inmates staging a two-week hunger strike.
Plan for Century Dome Theaters Site Triggers Legal Challenges
Plans to redevelop the site of the Century theater domes have triggered opposition from preservationists, a neighboring city and a developer.
Op-Ed: Vote ‘Yes’ on A for Affordable Housing
Measure A is a monumental opportunity for our community to rise to the challenge and provide support to our community members who need our help.
Chapman, Davis Both Good Picks for San Jose Council’s District 6
Dev Davis and Helen Chapman may disagree on how to solve major issues, but both are exceptionally qualified to represent District 6.
San Jose’s District 2 Voters Have Tough Call on Brown, Jimenez
Both Steve Brown and Sergio Jimenez come from humble, if not hardscrabble, beginnings, and these origins led them to vastly different views of the world.
Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide to All 32 Local Ballot Measures
Santa Clara County will see 32 local initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot. Here's a breakdown of those measures by county, city and district.
San Jose Police Honey-Trap Gay Men, Sparking Civil Rights Fight
A storied civil rights attorney plans to take the SJPD to task for selectively enforcing lewd conduct laws against gay men.
County to Place $950 Million Housing Bond on Fall Ballot
Santa Clara County voters will decide the fate of a $950 million affordable housing bond this November.
Mass Eviction—San Jose’s Largest—to Displace 670 People
Plans to replace a rent-controlled apartment complex with market-rate housing near Santana Row leads to largest eviction in San Jose history.
Ballot Measure Would Boost Hours for Part-Time Workers
A measure up for a vote this fall would require San Jose employers to offer more hours to part-time workers before bringing on new hires.
San Jose Agrees to Spend $100 Million on Creek Cleanup
San Jose agreed to spend $100 million to cut down the amount of trash and sewage that flows into local creeks and rivers.
San Jose’s New Budget Proposal Accounts for Sales Tax Bump
A voter-approved tax hike will help San Jose hire more police officers, repair potholed streets and stopgap projected budget deficits.
Silicon Valley’s High Rents Keep People in Toxic Relationships
The cost of living here takes more than a financial toll—it’s personal. If a relationship falls apart, there’s often nowhere else to go.
Op-Ed: Consider Substance over Sisterhood at the Ballot Box
Women often feel we should support other women running for office. But a few local female candidates prove the importance of substance over sisterhood.
Op-Ed: ‘Rock the Campus’ Tour Swings through Silicon Valley in Support of Bernie Sanders
Actors Max Carver, Danny Glover and Kendrick Sampson spoke at South Bay college campuses Thursday to rally support for Bernie Sanders' campaign.
