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High gas prices gouge Silicon Valley

Surging gas prices will cut $1.1 billion from household income in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties this...

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight

San Jose’s former mayor turned congressman finds himself at the center of a national battle over who can...

Palo Alto’s safe parking program can’t find case managers

At a parking lot near the Palo Alto Baylands, 23 vehicles serve as the homes of more than...

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing

A homeless shelter in San Jose is set to serve as the launching point for residents to transition...

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns

Editor’s note: The following story contains references to self harm and suicide. San Jose State University has seen...

East San Jose school district changes how its leaders are elected

An East San Jose elementary school district is changing how its leaders are elected, launching the first of several...

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A group of volunteers preparing to clean up waterways in San Jose, California

Beall: Valley Water celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week

In Santa Clara County, you might see a Valley Water volunteer picking up litter from a creek or helping neighbors understand local water issues. These actions add up. In 2025, our volunteers contributed more than 9,200 hours. They removed tens of thousands of pounds of trash and served their communities as water ambassadors. Volunteers are crucial to Valley Water’s mission of providing safe, clean water for our health, environment and economy. They remove trash, educate the public by sharing resources and inspire others to join our work. That’s why this time of year is especially meaningful. Valley Water is celebrating...

The Podlight

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.