Santa Clara County elections appear to be cursed — they can’t seem to avoid recounts for too-close-to-call races....
Bramson: When the market crashes, the safety net tears
The stock market’s recent volatility and the looming threat of a recession aren’t just numbers on a screen — they’re harbingers of a deeper crisis unfolding in Santa Clara County. As economic uncertainty intensifies, the fragile balance keeping thousands of families housed is tipping dangerously toward disaster. In 2024, more than 4,000 Santa Clara County households experienced homelessness for the first time — a staggering reminder that people are losing their homes every day. Alarmingly, for every household that found housing, nearly two others became homeless. These numbers aren’t merely statistics. It’s a reflection of the precarious state so many in...
