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A photo of a crowd of people on the dance floor of a nightclub EconomyLos Gatos
May 14, 2024 by

Last call at Los Gatos nightclub & bar after 50 years

Mini disco balls dangle from a giant chandelier over people dancing energetically to a cover band’s live performance...

Two small white homes in Campbell CampbellDevelopment
May 13, 2024 by

Campbell development will add dozens of homes

A cranny of Campbell is slated for demolition to make way for a larger housing project, leaving some...

Outside the San Jose Police Department San Jose
May 13, 2024 by

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...

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in the meeting chambers Santa Clara CountyTechnology
May 12, 2024 by

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...

Homes under construction in Santa Clara's Tasman East neighborhood DevelopmentSanta Clara
May 11, 2024 by

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...

HomelessnessSan Jose
May 10, 2024 by

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...

The Podlight

A closer look at BART’s extension to Santa Clara

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

Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA’s Office undermines racial justice efforts

Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA’s Office undermines racial justice efforts

This May marks four years since the killing of George Floyd and the largest social uprisings for racial justice in the history of the country. In Santa Clara County, local officials and law enforcement administrators responded quickly with public proclamations both acknowledging the existence of racial bias, as well as declaring policy reforms to address them. District Attorney Jeff Rosen, in particular, made media statements about the role and culpability of prosecutors in both contributing to the racial disparities in the carceral system, and the requirement of his office to address issues of systemic racism. In an editorial published in...