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Santa Clara County election workers sort ballots in a warehouse for a recount effort ElectionsThe Washington Report
April 15, 2024 by

Silicon Valley congressional race recount begins

In a massive warehouse behind the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, election workers are pulling hundreds of...

A photo of Sylvia Cassell Park in San Jose, where Councilmember Peter Ortiz said a pirate ship play structure used to be. Visible in photo: A blank gravelly space with a play structure and a slide in the background. East San JoseSan Jose
April 15, 2024 by

San Jose park maintenance has multimillion-dollar backlog

A multimillion-dollar work backlog in San Jose is leaving empty spaces where playground equipment used to be, basketball courts...

People outside a terminal at San Jose Mineta International Airport San JoseTransportation
April 14, 2024 by

San Jose airport adapts to new world of travel

Ridership is climbing back up across Bay Area airports after COVID-19 sent traffic plummeting, and the battle for...

Former Mayor Sam Liccardo, California State Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian are pictured in a collage photo ElectionsThe Washington Report
April 13, 2024 by and

Who’s behind recount in Silicon Valley congressional race?

Two men from different counties have pushed for a recount in a highly-scrutinized Silicon Valley congressional race —...

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April 12, 2024 by

Former San Jose church leader arrested for alleged child abuse

A prominent Silicon Valley leader and former pastor has been arrested and charged with six felony counts of...

Group of striking nurses wearing blue shirts reading #RNPASTRONG and holding signs while walking across the street. Signs read "Santa Clara County Nurses for a Strong Contract", "Willing to strike for my patients", and "RNPA Protect us, Pay us, Respect us." HealthSanta Clara County
April 12, 2024 by

Santa Clara County nurses threaten a second walkout

Thousands of nurses across Santa Clara County’s strained and overburdened public hospital system may go on strike again...

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Inside Cupertino’s move to misallocate housing funds

Inside Cupertino’s move to misallocate housing funds

Cupertino spent more than $100,000 from a fund for low-income housing on attorneys to defend itself against housing-related lawsuits, San José Spotlight first reported. Editor Nick Preciado sits down with reporter Annalise Freimarck who broke the story to learn more.

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Dewan: Preparing Santa Clara County’s high school students for active citizenship

As Santa Clara County’s high school students prepare to step into the role of active citizens, a crucial component of their civic education is voter preregistration. California is among the states leading the charge in encouraging youth participation in the democratic process. State law allows eligible 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote, ensuring they are automatically registered once they turn 18. This proactive approach streamlines the registration process and cultivates a sense of civic responsibility from a young age. In Santa Clara County, where the vibrant tapestry of cultures and perspectives shapes the community’s identity, fostering youth civic engagement...