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San Jose approves new union contract, but holdout remains

While the San Jose City Council has approved new contract agreements with several public sector unions, a protracted...

Mountain View prepares for El Niño-powered winter storms

As the first winter rain fell across the Bay Area last week, Mountain View prepared by publishing advice...

Residents renew calls to close East San Jose airport after recent crashes

Two recent airplane crashes stemming from an East San Jose airport are prompting residents and elected officials to renew...

Speed camera pilot program revs up in San Jose

After delays due to a lost federal grant, San Jose is rolling out a long-anticipated speed safety camera...

Santa Clara County opens long overdue youth psychiatric hospital 

For years, children in need of acute psychiatric care in Santa Clara County were being shipped hours away...

Morgan Hill council approves 105-home builder’s remedy project

A plan to bring more than 100 homes to Morgan Hill just east of the U.S. Highway 101...

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Fleck: Karen Hardy is the action leader Santa Clara needs

While typical political campaigns are filled with hollow promises and polished fluff, Santa Clara Councilmember Karen Hardy delivers concrete action. As Santa Clara faces a critical juncture, she stands alone as the only mayoral candidate willing to immediately back up her commitment to residents with bold legislative solutions. On day one of her administration, Hardy will immediately introduce a citywide data center moratorium and a total ban on corporate nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). Santa Clara is the heart of Silicon Valley, but public resources belong to its people. For too long, tech conglomerates have operated under “loosey-goosey” regulations, locking up municipal...

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Making sense of this year’s election

With Election Day approaching, a flurry of changes and claims about voting has left some voters wondering what to expect. Reporter Keith Menconi talks with Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Matt Moreles about how ballots will be counted, what voters need to know and why the process locally remains business as usual.

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