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Santa Clara County church commits funds to immigration defense

Faith leaders across Santa Clara County are committing money to immigration legal defense services as advocates warn families...

North Sunnyvale residents fight development to prevent food desert

A grassroots advocacy group in North Sunnyvale is working to stop the area from turning into a food...

San Jose council candidates raise funds ahead of election

The latest round of campaign finance filings for the 2026 election cycle show money pouring into San Jose’s...

Will Bay Area transit tax measure qualify for November ballot?

Transit advocates say they’ve surpassed their signature-gathering goal to put a sales tax on the November ballot, which would...

Palo Alto poised to restore crossing guard funding after public uproar 

Despite ongoing budget challenges, Palo Alto is preparing to restore some of the funding it was planning to...

Former Denny’s in Campbell to become Chase Bank

Bucks not clucks — that’s the future for a contested commercial site in Campbell set to become a...

Latest Opinion

Steps leading to the front door of a house

Collins: Presentation is essential in today’s housing market

The little things can make a big difference. This year’s housing market has been a mixed bag. Some weeks’ sales are red hot, and others are ice cold. Even with all the challenges our market has had this year, it is remarkably resilient compared to other parts of the country. We are truly fortunate in that regard. However, the uncertainty brought on by war and inflation has created a significant headwind, leading to abundant inventory options for buyers. So, if you are planning to list your house in this environment, you need a skilled real estate professional and a solid...

The Podlight

Matt Mahan’s longshot governor bid

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launched an ambitious campaign for California governor backed by millions from Silicon Valley donors. But with weeks until the June primary, he has yet to break out of single-digit polling. Reporter Keith Menconi examines the state of the race, the challenges facing Mahan’s campaign and whether there’s still a path forward.