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San Jose workers want safeguards from AI

San Jose has been an early adopter of generative artificial intelligence tools. Now the city’s largest public sector...

Mountain View plans expansion of Shoreline RV parking program

For years, Mountain View has invested in a safe parking program to support residents living in vehicles. This summer, the...

Controversial San Jose shelter to become permanent housing

A large South San Jose homeless shelter will be converted to permanent supportive housing following complaints from neighbors...

San Jose’s largest school district closes five schools

Hundreds of parents sat anxiously and silently as they waited for five board members in San Jose’s largest...

Campbell council picks new vice mayor after restaurant incident

Campbell has a new vice mayor after the City Council removed the title from one councilmember in the...

Cupertino residents say housing project sits in risky wildfire zone

A controversial housing development in Cupertino is heading toward potential approval, as city officials weigh state housing mandates...

Latest Opinion

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Collins: Unsettled housing market still yields opportunities 

Just as inflation seemed to be leveling off and mortgage rates were dropping, a war broke out that has had significant economic and geopolitical impacts on the market. During the spring market, we typically see new inventory entering to meet increased buyer interest. While we are seeing more inventory, some buyers are expressing hesitations to take the leap into homeownership. “In the wake of the recent conflict in Iran, buyers have turned more cautious,” Clint Moore with Intero said. “Across the county, the number of houses going into contract has slowed.” Adding to all this uncertainty is the ebb and...

The Podlight

Inside San Jose’s budget shortfall

From rising costs to slowing revenues, San Jose is facing a $56 million budget shortfall. Reporter Keith Menconi talks to city leaders about what’s driving the deficit, the difficult tradeoffs ahead and what potential cuts could mean for city services.