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Silicon Valley college program helps students net manufacturing jobs

Agustin Espino worked as a janitor for a manufacturing company about 15 years ago when his fascination with...

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Downtown San Jose to add two-floor music venue

San Jose’s downtown core is about to get more lively with a new late-night concert venue and bar...

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February 18, 2025 by

San Jose teachers prioritize safety in contract negotiations

A teachers union is joining parents in demanding San Jose’s largest school district makes schools safer. Following increased...

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February 17, 2025 by

San Jose protest against President Trump draws hundreds

Hundreds of protesters from around Silicon Valley marched through downtown San Jose Monday as part of demonstrations taking...

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Santa Clara finalizes World Cup contracts

Santa Clara officials are paving the way for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finalizing responsibilities. The City...

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February 16, 2025 by

The Biz Beat: San Jose gym seeded in recovery and family

Tucked away on the second floor of a warehouse in San Jose, the Black Urban Barn gym offers...

The Podlight

Homelessness in the West Valley

Homelessness in the West Valley

In this special edition of The Podlight, West Valley reporter Annalise Freimarck takes a look at how cities in the region like Campbell, Cupertino and Los Gatos are tackling a rise in homelessness.

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Op-ed: Santa Clara County’s most vulnerable children deserve better

On Dec. 19, 2023, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors held an unprecedented hearing in response to the tragic death of Baby Phoenix from a fentanyl overdose. The tragedy became headline news as details emerged suggesting it could have been prevented had the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) removed Baby Phoenix from a dangerous situation before she died. That day, the board of supervisors adopted a referral intended to prompt DFCS to take a deep look at its practices and procedures and bring forth recommendations to address issues, including appropriate caseload levels for social workers and...