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Advocates want a say in choosing San Jose police chief

San Jose leaders could select a new police chief by September. But before they do, some advocates are...

Santa Clara County struggles to improve internet in underserved areas

County officials want to provide broadband internet service in underserved neighborhoods, contrary to a long-awaited report that dismisses...

Santa Clara one step closer to state housing approval

Santa Clara’s housing plans are still out of compliance with the state, but the city hopes its newest...

San Jose commissioners oppose diverting housing funds

San Jose housing commissioners had blistering words for a proposal to divert affordable housing money to shelters and...

Sunnyvale selects new city attorney and interim manager

Two long-tenured Sunnyvale officials are moving up the ranks of local government. The Sunnyvale City Council permanently appointed...

Santa Clara considers bond to tackle millions in infrastructure upgrades

Santa Clara has more than half a billion dollars in needed infrastructure improvements and officials hope residents will...

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.

Latest Opinion

Bramson: Groundhog Day in San Jose

Bramson: Groundhog Day in San Jose

It’s Groundhog Day all over again with the proposed 2024 San Jose budget. Yes, it’s true that there’s a different driving narrative this time around, but the answer is still the same: slash all affordable housing funding. Apparently, drastic disinvestment in one of our most important and needed assets is the route of least resistance around here. Last year, thanks to the valiant efforts of a council and a community that knows that its people need a place to live if a city is to thrive, the housing funds were preserved. The city’s Housing Department went on to release that...