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Downtown parking fee hike riles local businesses

San Jose has delayed a decision on whether to increase downtown parking prices after widespread pushback from local...

Palo Alto commission backs restoring ‘parkland’ status to Baylands site

The ribbon of land stretching along the southeast edge of Palo Alto’s wastewater plant has little to offer...

San Jose kicks ranked choice voting down the road

The San Jose City Council has punted on a proposal that could have introduced ranked choice voting to...

Silicon Valley lawmakers want to prepare students for AI workforce

Two Silicon Valley lawmakers want to reshape the AI narrative by connecting students with cutting-edge careers.  Congressmembers Sam...

Santa Clara County balances budget without severe service cuts

Santa Clara County has closed its multimillion-dollar deficit while preserving essential services amid one of its most challenging...

A San Jose artist who chose to serve artists

When Erin Salazar walked into a Knight Foundation networking event back in 2012 wearing paint-covered work coveralls, she...

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Collins: Real estate scams are on the rise

In the new age of technology, consumers and real estate professionals have countless opportunities to streamline the home-buying transaction process. However, while technology is crucial and often simplifies transactions, its widespread adoption has also introduced significant risks, including scams and other fraudulent activities, within the real estate industry. Scams and fraud in the real estate industry have exploded over the last few years. The complexity and depth with which the perpetrators use technology to trick homebuyers have reached new heights. With 1 in 5 homeowners reporting they have received a fraudulent message before closing, understanding how these scams work is...

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.