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While the election may look like it is wrapping up, it is just beginning for LaToya Fernandez who is running for a seat on the San Jose City Council in 2022. Fernandez, 32, an educator, activist and community leader, said she intends to bring equity and representation to District 3. She would replace Councilmember Raul...
New San Jose job program brings hope to workers displaced by COVID-19
Angellina Duran was scheduling appointments for a cardiologist prior to the pandemic. Things started to fall apart when she and her stepfather came down with COVID-19. Her stepfather, who was her primary childcare provider, was in the hospital for several weeks fighting for his life. He returned in a weakened state. After she recovered from...
San Jose community leaders challenge Trump with call to count votes — peacefully
As President Donald Trump cast doubt on election results even before all the votes had been tabulated, faith leaders and nonprofits gathered at San Jose City Hall to promote a complete count and a peaceful presidential transition. Scott Myers-Lipton, a sociology professor at San Jose State University and a member of Protect Our Community, said...
Election Day in Santa Clara County sees record turnout
This election saw the public turn out like never before in Santa Clara County. On Nov. 3, about 59,000 people countywide cast ballots in person. Counting mail-in ballots, the Registrar of Voters received more than 692,000 ballots, more than double the numbers from 2016. “We’ve been seeing very high participation numbers,” said Ryan Aralar, spokesperson...
LIVE BLOG: Polls close, early results posted in Santa Clara County
South Bay voters headed to the polls Tuesday after a long and often divisive campaign season that saw deep division between Silicon Valley’s two powerful political camps — business and labor — and widespread fallout from a racist campaign image from business lobby. READ MORE: Find a vote center or ballot drop box here. Like...
San Jose Unified students to return to school in January
With the spread of COVID-19 slowing in Santa Clara County and schools no longer responsible for testing, San Jose Unified School District officials will allow students to return to class Jan. 5. Nancy Albarrán, SJUSD superintendent, said staff members are preparing classrooms and common areas, and developing training for in-person learning. In September, the school...
Early voter turnout in Santa Clara County breaks records
More than half of the registered voters in Santa Clara County have already cast a ballot, shattering records and surpassing national and statewide early voter turnout rates. According to data from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (ROV), 53% of eligible registered voters countywide voted early, surpassing those in the state (41.9%) and nation...
Robert Mezzetti, 4th-generation Santa Claran, seeks seat on City Council
Having resided in Santa Clara for more than 50 years, and a fourth generation Santa Claran, Robert Mezzetti touts his roots and commitment to the city. He says he is running for a seat on the Santa Clara City Council to safeguard the city he loves. Mezzetti did not respond to interview requests. On his...
Pro-business Gary Barve wants to ‘Make Santa Clara Great’ as councilmember
Gautam “Gary” Barve’s baseball cap gives a hint about what makes him tick. Although his education and work experience are in the high-tech industry, Barve said Donald Trump fuels his passion for politics. “I began to realize while working in technology that it wasn’t giving meaning to my life,” Barve said. “Having a bold vision...
Anthony Becker seeks to bring millennial perspective to Santa Clara City Council District 6
Anthony Becker stops to write a personal note before dropping off his flyer at a home, addressing the residents by name and asking them to vote. When someone opens the door in answer to his knock, he perks up. “Hi, I’m Anthony Becker. I’m running for City Council,” he says. “I’d love to get your...