Income inequality grew in California during three of the last four recessions before the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are trying to figure out if the same happened in 2020.
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Power Poll Shows Support for Most but Not All of San Jose’s New Gun Law
San Jose Inside Power Poll panelists also worry about impact of “wokeness” and think the state may have reduced criminal sentences too much.
Santa Clara County Pressed to Take Closer Look at Lehigh Cement Plant and Quarry
County Supervisor Joe Simitian said he wants the county to be more transparent and clarify whether violations involving Lehigh Cement Plant facilities require additional regulatory and/or legal action.
VTA Transit Union Members Get 10 % Raise over 3 Years
The contract agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation workers was reached months ahead of the current contract expiration that would have occurred in September.
CA Expanded School Programs without Expanding Construction Funding
Assembly Democrats want to use $10 billion out of a projected $30 billion surplus to repair and expand K-12 school facilities to accommodate new transitional kindergarten and community schools approved in 2021.
A Look at 2021: Turning Up the Heat Everywhere
Explosive anger was a top contender for emotion of the year in 2021. A month-by-month look at some of the stories.
Full Appeals Court Upholds California Ban on Large-capacity Magazines for Firearms
The federal appeals court overturned the decision of a lower court judge who had invalidated California's ban on possession of large-capacity magazines, like the ones used in the killings at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, as well as the recent fatal shootings at a Michigan high school.
Federal Infrastructure Bill Will Expand Bay Area EV Charging Network
California is currently home to nearly 23,000 charging stations—one third of the nation’s supply, and more are on the way.
New Highway 101 Pedestrian Bridge Opens Saturday
The Highway 101 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge spans 1,400 feet in length from the West Bayshore Road landing to the East Bayshore Road landing.
New International Climate Goals for Cars and Trucks Surpass California Mandates
Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.
Feds Commit to More Than $2B for Share of BART Extension Through Downtown San Jose
The BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project achieved another major milestone to help advance the biggest infrastructure project in Santa Clara County history.
As Pandemic Lingers, It Feels Like Nothing in California Is Back to Normal
Indeed, a year and a half into the pandemic, many workers appear to be burned out and at a breaking point.
Cindy Chavez Enters San Jose Mayor’s Race (Again)
She joins three current San Jose City Councilors in the race: Willow Glen’s Dev Davis, Almaden Valley representative Matt Mahan and Raul Peralez in Downtown.
City of San José to Receive More Than $20 Million From California State Budget
The city will use state funds to buy equipment for emergency services, transportation infrastructure and protection of regional wildlands.
VTA Light Rail System Back on Track Saturday
With service resuming Saturday between Diridon and Winchester on the Green Line, VTA's entire light rail system is fully operational once again.
Santa Clara University Students Arrive this Weekend, Forcing Road Closures
The Alameda, from Bellomy Street to Market Street, and Market Street, from The Alameda to Lafayette Street, will be closed from 10pm tonight through Sunday.
