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April 10, 2026 by

San Jose eyes reviving outdoor dining program

When COVID-19 struck in 2020 and health officials banned most indoor business activities, Doug Cookerly was among dozens...

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April 9, 2026 by

State housing law could change Campbell’s small city vibe

Campbell could add 40,000 homes — more than tripling the city’s current population — under a new state...

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April 9, 2026 by

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones

Another South Bay city is working to keep federal immigration agents off public property, following the lead of...

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April 9, 2026 by

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference

A measure to allow San Jose Police Department personnel to jump to the front of the line in...

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April 8, 2026 by

Silicon Valley lawmakers want Trump removed under 25th Amendment

President Donald Trump reneged this week on public threats to wipe out “a whole civilization” after reaching an...

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April 8, 2026 by

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road

Creating what is essentially a brand new neighborhood from scratch is no easy feat — a fact the...

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Flaherty: Veterans deserve generational healing in their own community

This year, thousands of Vietnam War veterans will cross into the 65+ population, a demographic shift that carries both honor and urgency. These men and women served our country decades ago. Today, many need us to serve them. In Mountain View, 12% of residents are age 65 and older, and more than 1,400 veterans call this 12-square-mile city home. As this population ages and the cost of living in Silicon Valley remains among the highest in the nation, access to stable housing, health care coordination and daily support for veterans becomes increasingly critical. In 2025, these realities prompted action. 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.