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May 5, 2026 by

San Jose budget proposal outlines millions in service cuts

After months of speculation about where the budget axe might land to balance a $50 million deficit, San...

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May 5, 2026 by

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds audit reveals conflicts of interest

A new audit suggests the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds harbored conflicts of interest and questionable contracts for years,...

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May 5, 2026 by

High-rise apartments in Campbell could replace closed restaurant

The location of a beloved Campbell restaurant that shut down during the pandemic could be redeveloped for housing....

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May 4, 2026 by

Silicon Valley Business Alliance calls for halt to gas-appliance ban

A coalition of South Bay business leaders and anti-regulation advocates is urging Bay Area air regulators to halt...

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May 4, 2026 by

Mountain View approves 8-story condos after parkland fee dispute

A developer’s plan to build an eight-story condominium complex at a prominent gateway to downtown Mountain View got the greenlight...

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May 4, 2026 by

Historic San Jose farmhouse seeks funds for renovations

A historic Japanese American farmhouse has found a new home after an eight-mile journey from what were once...

Latest Opinion

Rosen: Santa Clara County’s invisible police squad saves lives

Rosen: Santa Clara County’s invisible police squad saves lives

Santa Clara County is one of the safest counties in the United States, served with dedication by a dozen traditional law enforcement agencies. We know them well. San Jose Police Department with its 100% homicide clearance rate. The heroic Gilroy police officers who took on the mass shooter at the Garlic Festival. The Sunnyvale ‘Badass Detective’ who solved several high-profile cold cases. There isn’t one police force in this county that I don’t have full confidence in protecting our community with excellence, integrity and professionalism. There is a 13th law enforcement agency that you may not know about — the...

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The Podlight

East San Jose reckons with Cesar Chavez’s legacy

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.