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August 2, 2025 by

San Jose medical rehab ranks among top 10 in U.S.

Public investments in Santa Clara County’s hospital system are proving being uninsured doesn’t have to mean poor health...

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August 1, 2025 by

East San Jose school district fires superintendent hired last year

The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees on Thursday voted to fire recently appointed Superintendent German...

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August 1, 2025 by

North Sunnyvale bike path approved but lacks funds

North Sunnyvale cyclists have another protected path in their future. The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday voted 6-1...

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August 1, 2025 by

Santa Clara County considers sales tax to pay for health care costs

Santa Clara County officials are preparing to ask voters for higher taxes to protect their poorest public hospital...

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July 31, 2025 by

San Jose congressman wants to protect undocumented crime victims

One San Jose lawmaker wants to increase protections for undocumented immigrants who assist law enforcement in investigating crimes...

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July 31, 2025 by

San Jose Planned Parenthood workers laid off as other clinics close

The ripple effect of President Donald Trump’s budget bill has cascaded into Planned Parenthood closing five clinics in...

The Podlight

Inside VTA’s historic strike and lessons learned

Inside VTA’s historic strike and lessons learned

VTA Board Chair and Campbell Mayor Sergio Lopez joins host Nick Preciado for a candid conversation about the historic VTA strike, his perspective on the labor negotiations and lessons learned by leadership.

Latest Opinion

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Collins: What does increased inventory mean for homebuyers’ choice?

Housing inventory is on the rise in Santa Clara County, up nearly 29% over this time last year. While that seems like a significant increase, it reflects how little inventory we had a year ago. We still have less than two months of inventory. Recently, we have seen the pace of sales decline from traditional spring levels. “Home sales in Santa Clara County continue to show resilience,” Doug Goss, 2025 president of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, said. “While closed sales dipped slightly, new listings are up and home prices continue to rise. With median prices up 5.5%...