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Silicon Valley Pride takes over in August

San Jose may celebrate Pride Month in June, but it’s not over until Silicon Valley Pride has its...

Mountain View scraps bond, opts for hotel tax measure

Looking to give the city an injection of new revenue, Mountain View is putting a measure on the November...

Silicon Valley nonprofits partner to expand food aid

At a time when hunger is at a high and resources are low, two Silicon Valley nonprofits are...

The Biz Beat: La Pizza Spot in Campbell has deliciously playful cuisine

There’s something incongruous about seeing the faces of Cantinflas and El Chavo emblazoned on a food truck parked...

Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend

Friends, family, politicians and members of the community remembered a pioneer who never gave up his dream for...

Mountain View enters legal fight over Gilroy ICE facility

The Mountain View City Council took action on multiple fronts Tuesday to push back against the Trump administration’s...

Latest Opinion

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Sneed: The water industry might be the best career you’ve never considered

In an era obsessed with artificial intelligence startups and tech giants, one of the most stable, rewarding and interesting career paths is hiding in plain sight. Technology has long been at the center of the workforce universe here in Silicon Valley. It certainly was for me back in the days of the dot-com bubble. I was at San Jose State University and fully expecting to join one of the local tech outfits. But the local water utility where my father worked was hiring student interns to help plug staffing gaps during a potential merger, so I signed up for some...

The Podlight

Breaking down the primary election

California's primary election settled some races, set up new battles and offered clues about where local politics may be headed next. Reporter Keith Menconi breaks down the biggest results from across the South Bay, the surprises that emerged and what they mean for voters, candidates and the region's political future.