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May 14, 2026 by

Mountain View approves new rules to cut down on traffic

Looking to cut down on pollution, Mountain View approved a citywide policy Tuesday that seeks to reduce the...

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May 14, 2026 by

Former Palo Alto cannery celebrates history with new chapter

Few buildings epitomize the evolution of Silicon Valley better than the sprawling, lofty structure on Portage Avenue, which...

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May 13, 2026 by

Federal detention center planned in South County

Public records suggest the federal government plans to build a detention center in Santa Clara County, just 11...

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May 13, 2026 by

San Jose pumped over sporting events’ financial win

San Jose’s leaders are taking a victory lap following the release of new figures gauging the impact of...

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Waymo driverless cars are coming to the West Valley

Driverless vehicles will soon be a more common sight in the West Valley as autonomous ride-sharing company Waymo...

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May 13, 2026 by

Immigrant defense funds slashed in San Jose budget cuts

San Jose is planning to slash its funding for immigrant protection services in half amid a budget deficit,...

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Construction on a water project in Santa Clara County, California

Estremera: Investing in the future of water

From the water we drink to the flood protection projects in our neighborhoods, infrastructure quietly supports our daily lives. In Santa Clara County, many of our water systems are nearly 50 to 60 years old, making this a critical time to modernize and strengthen them. As we take time to acknowledge the upcoming National Public Works Week, we recognize the essential role public works play in our community and the people who maintain and improve these systems. These services are essential to our health, safety and quality of life, and they depend on an informed and engaged community that supports...

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The Podlight

East San Jose reckons with Cesar Chavez’s legacy

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.