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San Jose Sharks tout benefits to city as lease set to expire

The San Jose Sharks’ SAP Center lease with the city is expiring next year, and the terms will...

San Jose to crack down on illicit drugs in smoke shops

San Jose smoke shops will soon be monitored more closely by the city for unregulated drugs due to...

Silicon Valley official might sue San Diego County over top job

Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez may pursue legal action against San Diego County after being snubbed twice for...

San Jose commission wants to split parkland for commercial use

Plans for a 40-acre park in San Jose that was previously home to hundreds of homeless residents are shrinking...

San Jose District 2 candidate bridges labor-business divide

San Jose’s long-standing divide between business and labor interests might come down to the District 2 race and...

Ex-San Jose mayor criticizes Democratic Party process after it endorses rival

After losing his party’s endorsement by a single vote, congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is taking aim at the...

The Podlight

A closer look at BART’s extension to Santa Clara

Despite ballooning costs and delays, BART's much-anticipated extension in Silicon Valley is inching forward as pre-construction work begins on the transit agency's Santa Clara stop. Editor Nick Preciado digs into the update with reporter B. Sakura Cannesta, who covers Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.

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Dewan: Exploring behavioral health careers

Dewan: Exploring behavioral health careers

In an era where mental health awareness is steadily rising, the demand for skilled behavioral health professionals creates career opportunities. The behavioral health sector encompasses a broad spectrum of services aimed at promoting mental well- being. It addresses substance abuse issues and supports individuals facing psychological challenges. The field intersects psychology, social work, counseling and psychiatry, offering diverse career paths for those interested in making a difference in people’s lives. Currently, a range of programs and services aimed at addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents are emerging. These initiatives recognize the interconnectedness of social, environmental and familial...