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Parcel tax helps preserve Santa Clara County open space

A group that works to preserve open space in Santa Clara County will receive millions of dollars every...

San Jose Vietnamese community reeling following statue theft

San Jose leaders are pledging a swift response following the brazen weekend theft of a portion of a...

Mountain View to launch Makers Market this fall

Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small...

Silicon Valley office market still shaky, despite gains

An uptick in leasing activity in Silicon Valley’s commercial real estate market has offered a glimmer of hope...

Santa Clara County offers residents tips to avoid scammers

With scams targeting the pocketbooks of older adults on the rise, Santa Clara County is working to educate...

San Jose’s budget lands with wins, losses, work to do

Budget season in San Jose is over, but the months-long negotiations have set the stage for new political fights...

Latest Opinion

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Melillo: San Jose school district’s move to buy condos is betrayal of voter trust

A school district exists for one reason — its students. Every decision it makes should be measured by a single question: does it benefit the children in our classrooms? San Jose Unified School District’s recent move toward buying condos in downtown San Jose fails that test. Right now, students across our district are learning in classrooms with broken heating and air conditioning, and playing on cracked, aging blacktops that are overdue to be replaced. These are not luxuries. They are the basic conditions a child needs to learn. We have the money to fix them. In 2024, voters approved Measure...

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.