Physicians' union claim the county is ignoring poor working conditions in its health systems that affect patient care.
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Leak of Grand Jury Report on 49ers Influence in Santa Clara Draws Fire for Political Timing
With few exceptions, the grand jury report’s observations, conclusions and recommendations landed squarely on one side of the city’s political divide–led by Mayor Lisa Gillmor–that was on the losing end of the 2020 council elections, promping the 49ers to call for an investigation of the grand jury for conflicts of interest.
Newsom Wants Windfall Tax for ‘Greedy’ Oil Companies
The governor asked state lawmakers to introduce a windfall tax that would cap oil companies’ profits, tax at a higher rate any earnings above that ceiling and return the money to taxpayers via rebates.
San Jose State Students Taking Advantage of BayPass Transit Pass
Although Clipper cards were already available to the greater student body at the university, the BayPass allows students to take public transit without worrying about crossing county lines and having to pay fares in public transit within that county,
Newsom Changes Course, Signs Landmark Farmworker Union Bill
Two days before the Sept. 30 deadline, after vetoing a similar bill last year and resisting months of marches, vigils and posturing, including a note from President Biden, Newsom changed his mind on a farmworker labor bill.
California Headed for Another Drought Year, Forecasters Say
The Golden State’s extreme drought, exacerbated by warming temperatures and increasingly unpredictable precipitation patterns, is expected to continue into the new year.
Newsom Signs Bill Toughening Nursing Home License Rules, Advocates Say It’s Not Enough
The new law addresses serious problems with nursing home licensing in California, but some elder care advocates say it misses a chance to protect residents and consumers.
California’s Propositions: When Industry Takes Its Beef to the Ballot
As Democratic control over the Legislature has become even more dominant, aggrieved businesses are creating their own ballot measures.
California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know
This November, voters will be asked to consider seven thorny policy proposals, from abortion to zero emission vehicles.
Errors in Statewide Data System Could Be Costly for Local School Districts
California’s education department updated its statewide data system in the spring but the rollout resulted in thousands of errors. Key information about special education students and other high-needs groups was missing or miscalculated.
Nursery Plants Are $109M Business in Santa Clara County
Annual mushroom production in the county in 2021 grew by 5% to $79.5 million followed by bell peppers, at $19.2 million.
California To Give $2,500 Training Grant to Workers Who Lost Jobs During Pandemic
A one-time state program worth $500 million has opened up from its pilot program to support displaced workers who want to acquire new job skills.
New Poll Shows Mahan, Chavez Neck and Neck for SJ Mayor
The first poll results in the San Jose mayor general election campaign, of 674 likely city voters polled in the last week of July, showed Chavez leading slightly with 38% of the initial vote preference and Mahan with 37%, with one-fourth of the polled voters undecided.
Gov. Newsom Takes on NIMBYs on Many Fronts
Gov. Gavin Newsom has, for reasons practical and political, shifted toward an increasingly aggressive effort to enforce the state's laws to promote affordable housing.
Developer Scales Back Gravel Pit Plans in South Santa Clara County
Opponents of the revised Sargent Ranch plan say it would still disturb wildlife and tribal lands.
From Valley Water: As We Reduce Water Use, Please Water Trees During The Drought
Although letting your lawn go brown is encouraged, trees can quickly become stressed or die when irrigation is
reduced or stopped altogether.
