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July 2, 2026 by

Six San Jose council candidates advance to November

The runoff matchups are now set in San Jose’s three competitive City Council races, after county election officials...

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July 1, 2026 by

San José Spotlight wins 5 state journalism awards

San José Spotlight is taking home five wins in a statewide journalism contest. The five awards are from...

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July 1, 2026 by

Mountain View adopts biodiversity, urban forest plan

A plan to improve Mountain View’s biodiversity and urban tree canopy got the greenlight last week, marking a major environmental...

EconomySunnyvale
July 1, 2026 by

Water, garbage, sewage rates going up in Sunnyvale

Keeping water flowing, sewage systems operating and garbage collected will cost Sunnyvale residents more in the coming year,...

HousingSanta Clara County
June 30, 2026 by

Santa Clara County could see a bump in affordable homes

Santa Clara County may see another funding boost to build more affordable housing—if voters approve a bond measure in...

HomelessnessSan Jose
June 30, 2026 by

RV bans in San Jose reduce vehicles on streets by 60%

RVs that used to be ubiquitous on San Jose’s streets have dropped by more than half since the...

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Teniente-Matson: America at 250 — Civic engagement is our shared responsibility

For 250 years, democracy in the United States has endured because each generation has accepted a shared responsibility to solve public problems, strengthen communities and contribute to the common good. From those who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, to college students who volunteer to support literacy initiatives in local schools and libraries, the story of American progress is written by the people who show up. I am around young people who remind me of  this truth every day. And it’s a constant reminder that we’re in the business of cultivating civic agency across disciplines with the knowledge and...

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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.