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Bay Area Media and the Machine
Spark one, pour out a little liquor—whatever, but let’s take a moment and honor the media institutions that have served the Bay Area for generations.
When a Partner Realizes Their Spouse Isn’t Straight
Joyce Miller, a retired nurse, leads a local support group that helps straight spouses cope when their partner comes out of the closet.
Huge Media Shifts as Mercury News Rebrands, KGO Cuts Staff
The San Jose Mercury News and Oakland Tribune printed their last editions Monday. Meanwhile, KGO radio is also cutting staff.
Council May Compromise on Biz Tax, Sets Sales Tax for June Ballot
Pressured by a proposed ballot measure that would hike the city’s business tax, San Jose reached a compromise earlier this week.
New Research Finds Ethnic Studies Improve Overall Learning
New research out of Stanford shows clear academic benefits to ethnic studies, especially for younger students who are on the cusp of dropping out of school.
Study: Gross Receipts Business Tax Could Quadruple Revenue
San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study.
Medical Marijuana Ordinance Slated for June Special Election
San Jose may assign Mayor Sam Liccardo to pen argument and rebuttal against an initiative that aims to replace the city's medical marijuana ordinance.
California Democrats Vie for Endorsements in San Jose
High-stakes power struggles will play out in San Jose this weekend at the California Democratic Party’s political convention.
Op-Ed: ‘Big City’ Santa Clara Needs Full-time Leadership
Santa Clara needs to come to terms with its new identity as a big city and update the way it does business.
Recycling Rates Lag as San Jose Fights its Biggest Hauler
San Jose has been at odds with its biggest recycling hauler, California Waste Solutions, for failing to meet its contractual obligations.
San Jose Considers Impartial Review of Citywide Tax Measure
Two San Jose City Council members have called for an unbiased review of a citywide tax measure that was filed last week and is angling for the 2016 ballot.
Bay Area Martin Luther King. Jr. Day Celebrations, Closures
Nationwide on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, thousands of people will give back to their communities in honor of the civil rights leader.
Santa Clara County First Nationwide to Open Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Santa Clara County this week became the first in the nation to open an office of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer affairs.
San Jose Approves 16 Pot Clubs to Operate in City Limits
Sixteen pot clubs have passed legal muster to operate in San Jose. The surviving collectives include some of the biggest players in the local industry
Fremont Man Indicted on Terrorism Charge
A Fremont man who allegedly tried to join a terrorist group in Syria has been indicted by a federal grand jury, prosecutors announced Thursday.
