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July 14, 2026 by

Santa Clara officials get raises but no performance reviews

Several Santa Clara officials are receiving pay raises following a routine City Council vote that turned into a debate over...

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July 13, 2026 by

Mountain View sees slowest property value growth in the county

Mountain View saw the most sluggish growth in its property values out of all cities in the county...

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July 13, 2026 by

San Jose paramedicine pilot could provide timely intervention

The San Jose Fire Department is rethinking how it responds to emergency medical calls. Under a new pilot program,...

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July 12, 2026 by

Saratoga residents and developer come to terms on project

Saratoga residents living next to a former vineyard that’s about to be transformed into homes have reached an...

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July 11, 2026 by

Silicon Valley residents support each other with mutual aid

When systems fail, people often turn toward each other. In Santa Clara County, groups have been meeting each...

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July 10, 2026 by

Is Google hiding a data center project in North San Jose?

Advocates say Google is hiding a data center inside a planned research and development lab in North San...

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Baker: Not all donation bins are authentic in Santa Clara County

Dropping off clothes and other items at a nearby donation bin feels like a convenient way to make a difference. But you may not realize that deceptive donation bins have become a big problem in Santa Clara County — just as they have in many communities across the United States. Sadly, it’s not a new problem. The Mercury News published a story in 2016 noting that hundreds of unpermitted donation bins were littering city streets. It’s only become worse since then. At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, we have monitored the explosive growth of rogue donation bins. We believe there are at least 300 such receptacles in San Jose alone,...

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The Podlight

Breaking down the primary election

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.