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Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave and state officials are tightening their grip as another death...

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime

A heated debate over surveillance and public safety is unfolding in Sunnyvale, as residents fear license plate reader...

Residents push back against San Jose’s data center plans

San Jose’s plan to support the rapid development of new data centers in coming years is running into...

Palo Alto orders demolition of former Stanford Terrace Inn

The Palo Alto City Council on Monday approved a demolition order for the dilapidated building in College Terrace that...

Fed grant to cut San Jose’s homeless housing costs

San Jose is looking to offset a sizable portion of its homeless shelter expenses through Medi-Cal reimbursements, but homeless service...

Silicon Valley cities among top 10 best places to live in California

Several cities in Santa Clara County rank among the top 10 best places to live in California, highlighting...

Latest Opinion

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Collins: Listing a property today? You have options

In a challenging housing market like the one we are experiencing, some real estate brokers are offering sellers a new proposition: test the market quietly, with limited exposure. At first glance, that approach can sound strategic, especially for homeowners who value privacy or want to avoid the pressure of public price reductions. However, this strategy comes with substantial trade-offs. Before choosing a private or off-market path over listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), sellers should understand what they gain and what they potentially give up. Several major brokerages have introduced proprietary platforms to facilitate these “pre-market” or “exclusive” listings....

The Podlight

East San Jose reckons with Cesar Chavez’s legacy

New allegations about Cesar Chavez are prompting difficult conversations in East San Jose, where he lived and began his organizing career. Reporter Keith Menconi explores how community leaders are grappling with the revelations, the tension between legacy and accountability, and what it means for a city he once called home.