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Voters Approve Transportation Tax, Housing Bond, Pension Deal
Preliminary results from Santa Clara County polls show important victories for housing, transportation and workers rights.
A Guide to Surviving the Next 4 Years under President Trump
Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States, and right now it’s important we all remain calm.
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.
Election 2016: Where to Vote, What to Watch, How to Cope
After one of the most contentious, crass and anxiety-inducing presidential contests in the nation’s history, Election Day is upon us.
County Overhauls Profit-Based Bail System; Bondsmen Found to Have Withheld Millions in Fees
Santa Clara County will base pretrial detention decisions on an algorithm. Meanwhile, a crackdown on the bail industry uncovered millions in lost fees.
A Quick Take on Santa Clara County’s 32 Ballot Measures
We offer our best take on Santa Clara County's 32 ballot measures, from “yes” and “no” to admitted coin flips.
From San Jose to D.C., Women Lead the Way in Election 2016
To help you make sense of the craziness that is the 2016 election, here’s our guide on how to vote from the nation’s highest office to city hall.
San Jose Mayor Voices Support for Native Tribes Protesting Dakota Access Pipeline
Mayor Sam Liccardo says the protest against the 1,200-mile Dakota Access pipeline highlights widespread concerns about climate change.
SV Urban Debate League Grooms Next Gen of Attorneys, Judges
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.
Santa Clara County Inmates Call Off 5-Day Hunger Strike after Discussion with Jail Officials
Santa Clara County inmates suspended a hunger strike over solitary confinement Friday after a discussion with jail officials.
Controversial Phillips 66 Oil Train Proposal Denied, Appeals Filed
Big Oil took a hit earlier this month, when the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission rejected an oil-by-rail plan that has garnered concerns.
Santa Clara County Addresses Trump’s Election-Rigging Claims
County leaders denounced Donald Trump’s rhetoric about fraud and rigged elections, assuring the public that they can trust the results.
Op-Ed: California Has a Bloated, Unsustainable Death Penalty
The choice between two death penalty propositions is clear—one will save taxpayers millions of dollars each year, while the other will cost millions.
Endorsement: ‘Yes’ on Measure B
The best way to bridge the gap between the promise of tomorrow’s innovation and today’s commuter crunch is to vote “yes” on Measure B.
Op-Ed: Five Alternative Ways to Observe Columbus Day
Poet and political columnist Jason Laclerc offers a list of five alternative observances that can be paired with celebrations of Columbus’ legacy.
