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State card room crackdown could cost San Jose

San Jose officials are urging California regulators to rescind new rules for the state’s card rooms, warning of...

San Jose pushes to retain transparency amid ICE court rulings

San Jose’s fight against immigration enforcement remains unimpeded as federal rulings try to hamper city and state efforts....

Bernie Sanders warns about AI ‘tsunami’ at Stanford town hall

Workers, students and researchers in Silicon Valley are no strangers to the idea that artificial intelligence may be...

Santa Clara County brings mental health services to shelters

An at-times icy relationship between San Jose and Santa Clara County seems to have thawed as the county...

Silicon Valley lawmaker’s bill aimed at suicide prevention in K-12

Editor’s note: Resources for any person who is feeling depressed, troubled or suicidal are listed at the bottom...

Touted San Jose shelter rife with dysfunction, workers said

A San Jose development touted as the gold standard for prefabricated temporary housing has turned into a hornets’...

Latest Opinion

A multigenerational family standing in front of their home

Collins: Multigenerational living can be a strategic housing choice

The continued rise in the cost of living has compelled many families to reassess what homeownership entails. An increased number of families are considering pooling their resources for the greater good of all, and that’s where multigenerational living has become an attractive option for some. Multigenerational living is no longer viewed as a fallback option, but as a strategic and often empowering housing choice. By combining incomes, caregiving responsibilities and long-term financial goals, families can create greater stability while also strengthening family bonds. “Multigenerational living isn’t just a trend, it’s become a heartfelt solution for so many families trying to...

The Podlight

How San Jose is betting on big games

From the Super Bowl to future global sporting events, San Jose is positioning itself for an economic surge. Reporter Keith Menconi explores the strategy, the stakes and what success would really look like for the South Bay.