Karen Tanveer is a recent high school graduate, except unlike some of her peers, she has dealt with homelessness her whole life. But a new county guaranteed income program will give local students like her financial relief. Santa Clara County is set to give 50 homeless high school students $1,200 for three months, as well as peer...
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Unemployment rate in Silicon Valley lower than state
Silicon Valley’s unemployment rate has inched up, but industries like hospitality and restaurants are still seeing growth despite employment fluctuating throughout the region. Local unemployment rose to 3% from April to May, nearly 1% higher than the same time last year, according to a recent report from Joint Venture Silicon Valley, which analyzes issues affecting quality...
San Jose officials crack down on illegal fireworks
Citing the dangers of illegal fireworks, San Jose city leaders and first responders are urging residents to leave Fourth of July fireworks to the professionals and are cracking down on violators. At a news conference last week, Mayor Matt Mahan said people caught selling fireworks will face up to a $15,000 fine and potential jail...
Meet Santa Clara County’s new top boss
While middle schoolers read books by Judy Blume, James Williams read federal budgets. Decades later he’s reading multibillion dollar budgets for Santa Clara County as he takes the helm as its new CEO and executive director. Williams steps into the role this month after serving as county counsel and former deputy county executive for a...
MLB to San Jose mayors: No team anytime soon
San Jose has been rebuffed by Major League Baseball once again. Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a terse response this week to Mayor Matt Mahan and four former San Jose mayors who called on MLB to remove the San Francisco Giants’ South Bay territorial rights to clear a path for a possible expansion team in the city....
15 inspiring leaders in Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ community
A poll in 2015 found San Jose had one of the smallest LGBTQ+ populations of any metropolitan area. And in 2013, a county health assessment reported about 4% of Santa Clara County’s population was estimated to be a part of the LGBTQ community. Across the country, LGBTQ people have struggled to gain recognition in leadership positions...
Shadow poll tests new sales tax in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County voters might find a new sales tax measure on the 2024 ballot—and there’s an opinion poll swirling through the community to gauge the climate. Texts and emails went out last week asking residents whether they would vote for a half-cent sales tax increase on the next ballot. The poll was sent by text through Opinion Research U.S....
San Jose mayors blast MLB for excluding city
San Jose officials are making a renewed push to clear a path for a future professional baseball team in the city. A group of former San Jose mayors and current Mayor Matt Mahan sent a sharply worded letter to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred calling for an end to the San Francisco Giants’ claim...
Bay Area lawmaker won’t be bullied out of office
In her first six months in office, state Sen. Aisha Wahab has faced critiques for pro-worker, anti-discrimination bills and even a recall committee—but said she still hasn’t hit her stride. Last November, Wahab became the first Muslim, Afghan American elected to the state Legislature and jumped right into the work, authoring 10 bills since her...
‘Not enough representation’: Silicon Valley Latinas struggle to enter tech industry
Despite being raised in the shadow of tech giants like Apple and Google, Stephanie Valenzuela struggled to see how she fit into the industry. As a Latina, Valenzuela said she rarely saw herself represented. Valenzuela has worked as a tech recruiter as part of a small cohort of Latinas in the sector. She wants to...