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Real Estate San Jose

March 19, 2023 by Sonya Herrera

Will San Jose greenlight new affordable housing policy?

An affordable housing proposal that would enable community groups to buy multi-family homes could finally make it back...

Environment San Jose

March 18, 2023 by Jana Kadah

East San Jose lake restoration loses funding

Things got heated at Tuesday’s San Jose City Council meeting when councilmembers reversed a prior decision to use...

Economy The Washington Report

March 17, 2023 by Staff Reports

Congressman discusses why Silicon Valley Bank failed

Congressman Ro Khanna led efforts to ensure depositors of Silicon Valley Bank could withdraw their funds following the...

Education San Jose

March 17, 2023 by Loan-Anh Pham

Petition demands San Jose school district support LGBTQ students

A community petition calling on Santa Clara County’s largest school district to support LGBTQ students has garnered hundreds...

The Podlight

Massive inequality: A snapshot of Silicon Valley’s economy

Every year, research organization Joint Venture Silicon Valley releases a report showing how the region is faring economically -- and this year's report highlights massive and growing inequality in Silicon Valley. Co-host Joseph Geha discusses the stark divide with Joint Venture president and CEO Ru...

Latest Opinion

Dewan: Santa Clara County schools are looking for educators

Schools throughout Santa Clara County are looking for candidates to fill important positions for the upcoming school year. Working in education is incredibly rewarding. School personnel make a difference in the lives of children each and every day. The Santa Clara County Office of Education partners with local schools to recruit credentialed educators to fill vacancies. Annually, a recruitment fair is held to showcase the districts and match candidates with vacancies. The 36th Santa Clara County Teacher Recruitment Fair will be held in person at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, located at 1290 Ridder Park Drive in San...