December 20, 2016 Jimmy Nguyen Pays for Recount in San Jose’s D8 Council Race By The Fly Councilwoman Sylvia Arenas was sworn in to the District 8 seat this past weekend, but the election isn’t quite over yet. Read More 2
December 19, 2016 San Jose to Host Community Forums to Build Trust in Police By Silicon Valley Newsroom San Jose will launch a campaign next month that aims to improve the relationship between local law enforcement and communities of color. Read More 11
December 14, 2016 Man Who Threatened VTA with Suicide Bombing Now in Custody By Jennifer Wadsworth A man who threatened to carry out a suicide bombing on a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority vehicle has been taken into custody. Read More 8
December 14, 2016 San Jose Deemed Least ‘Sinful’ American City in New Report By Silicon Valley Newsroom A new report of the most sinful cities in America ranked San Jose and Fremont dead last out of 150 contenders. Read More 7
December 14, 2016 Sheriff’s Office Forms Task Force to Help Tenants Facing Eviction By Jennifer Wadsworth The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office formed a task force to prevent people who face evictions from ending up on the streets. Read More 13
December 13, 2016 Santa Clara County Invites Public to Weigh in on Immigration Issues By Silicon Valley Newsroom Santa Clara County leaders have asked the public to share their thoughts on anticipated changes in immigration policy under the next president. Read More 14
December 8, 2016 Rising Seas, Federal Inaction and Donald Trump Turn Climate Change into a Local Issue By Jennifer Wadsworth Faced with a science-averse president-elect, local communities have no choice but to fend for themselves in the fight against climate change. Read More 38
December 7, 2016 Election Officials Need More Time to Recount 10 Local Races By Silicon Valley Newsroom Election officials need a little more time to process recounts in 10 tight races, according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. Read More 2
December 6, 2016 California Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Reform Money Bail System By Jennifer Wadsworth California lawmakers unveiled a bill to reform the state’s money bail system, calling the profit-based status quo an injustice to the poor. Read More 6
December 1, 2016 2nd Inmate Who Escaped San Jose Jail Back in Custody By Jennifer Wadsworth Two inmates who broke out of Santa Clara County jail the day before Thanksgiving will face additional charges after their re-capture. Read More 5
November 30, 2016 Amah Mutsun Native Tribe: Proposed Gravel Mine Would Violate Sacred Ground By Jennifer Wadsworth A battle is brewing between a local Native American tribe and a developer who wants to build a gravel mine just south of Gilroy. Read More 13
November 29, 2016 Sergio Jimenez, San Jose’s D2 Councilman-Elect, Sworn in Early By Jennifer Wadsworth Councilman-elect Sergio Jimenez, who represents the Edenvale-Santa Teresa neighborhoods, starts his new job a month early and without pay. Read More 1
November 28, 2016 Escaped Santa Clara County Inmates Still on the Run By Jennifer Wadsworth Two Santa Clara County inmates who broke out of the Main Jail in San Jose the day before Thanksgiving are still on the lam, authorities said. Read More 4
November 25, 2016 Trans Day of Remembrance Helps Honor Fallen, Raises Claims of ‘Elitism’ at Billy DeFrank Center By Tori Truscheit An event honoring trans people killed by violence has brought attention to claims of ‘elitism’ at one of the area’s LGBTQ outreach centers. Read More 18
November 21, 2016 South Bay Cracks Down on Immigration Fraud, Offers Legal Help to Undocumented Residents By Jennifer Wadsworth Police are looking for victims of a disbarred attorney accused of defrauding nearly 1,000 people who came to him for immigration help. Read More 12
November 10, 2016 Dead Heat in San Jose’s District 8 Council Race; Other Victors Clear By Silicon Valley Newsroom Vote counts in Santa Clara County are nearly finalized. However, one City Council race in San Jose remains too close to call. Read More 1