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February 23, 2026 by

Will Santa Clara County give reparations to Black residents?

After a successful push by community organizers, Santa Clara County officials have agreed to explore a reparations policy...

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February 22, 2026 by

The Biz Beat: San Jose Mexican bakery offers Oaxacan delights

Upon entering Dulcinea Panadería Oaxaqueña in San Jose, the intoxicating aroma alone should be enough to overwhelm your...

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February 21, 2026 by

San Jose company takes VTA to court over eminent domain

A commercial truck company based in San Jose is taking VTA to court, two years after the public transit...

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February 20, 2026 by

Silicon Valley water CEO resigns amid misconduct probe

The boss of Santa Clara County’s largest water supplier is stepping down — and officials will keep paying...

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February 20, 2026 by

Silicon Valley low-cost grocer for military families stays open

Santa Clara County’s low-cost grocer for military families was at risk of closing, but will live on for...

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February 19, 2026 by

San Jose mayor adds $2.5M to CA governor campaign

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s billionaire-backed campaign for California governor just got another shot in the arm. Mahan’s...

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Jayadev: The Super Bowl is over, but ICE is still in the South Bay

The week leading up to the Super Bowl may have been one of the most significant displays of unity against an external threat Santa Clara County had seen in generations. From elected politicians speaking at podiums, to high school students belting “ICE Outta the Bay!” from bullhorns during walk outs, Santa Clara County made our message clear — ICE is not welcome here. Labor unions, immigrant rights groups, nurses, students, San Jose elders and faith representatives led a resounding echoing drumbeat that our community would not tolerate the infamous “ICE surge” we saw invade Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and other...

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The Podlight

How San Jose is betting on big games

How San Jose is betting on big games

From the Super Bowl to future global sporting events, San Jose is positioning itself for an economic surge. Reporter Keith Menconi explores the strategy, the stakes and what success would really look like for the South Bay.