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April 25, 2024 by

Silicon Valley congressional recount closing in on final tally

The recount to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo’s congressional seat is coming to a close, but it will still...

A two-story suburban house in Los Gatos on Benedict Lane which could be impacted by a potential seven-story housing development going through the preliminary application processes. DevelopmentLos Gatos
April 25, 2024 by

Housing development could loom over Los Gatos backyards

A quiet neighborhood just off bustling Los Gatos Boulevard could be forever changed if a massive housing project comes...

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April 24, 2024 by

Sunnyvale voters likely to support property transfer tax

Sunnyvale officials may have found a new source of revenue, with a green light from residents to place...

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April 24, 2024 by

Sunnyvale affordable housing project opens near downtown

Dozens of affordable homes near Sunnyvale’s downtown are ready to welcome hundreds of residents. City officials celebrated the...

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April 24, 2024 by

San Jose mayor’s security injured in altercation

A pedestrian attacked San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s security detail after a verbal altercation turned physical. The altercation...

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April 24, 2024 by

Domestic violence cases overwhelm Silicon Valley prosecutors

Santa Clara County is experiencing a surge of domestic violence cases, spreading county prosecutors thin and holding up...

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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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Collins: The changes in the real estate industry you need to know

On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. This proposed settlement ended a series of copycat lawsuits throughout the country following an unfavorable decision in the Sitzer-Burnett class-action lawsuit. “NAR has worked hard for years to resolve this litigation in a manner that benefits our members and American consumers,” Nykia Wright, interim CEO of NAR, said. “It has always been our goal to preserve consumer choice and protect our members to the greatest extent possible. This settlement achieves both of...