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Big questions remain over policing and accountability, as Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies try to de-escalate their response levels and work toward outcomes that don’t end in tragedy. Community and police leaders came together to discuss public safety at a Wednesday panel hosted by San José Spotlight. Participants agreed work needs to be done to...
Silicon Valley Bank collapse hits nonprofits
The abrupt closure of Silicon Valley Bank has hit dozens of local nonprofits. The immediate concern was making payroll. But nonprofit leaders also worried how they could continue providing direct services for the disenfranchised residents who rely on them. Thankfully, it hasn’t had a drastic impact, but it could’ve meant life or death for many families, said...
Santa Clara County official fights identity theft
What began as a case of stolen identity for one Santa Clara County official has snowballed into a scam targeting immigrant residents. Santa Clara County Deputy Counsel David Campos has been dealing with identity theft for several months, and the alleged culprit is a familiar face. Campos said he’s speaking out to prevent the perpetrator from continuing...
Silicon Valley Bank CEO leaves powerful board
Silicon Valley Bank President and CEO Greg Becker, who led the financial institution for more than a decade before its collapse on Friday, has resigned from the board of directors of Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Laura Wilkinson, spokesperson for Silicon Valley Leadership Group, an influential advocacy organization for tech businesses, told San José Spotlight on...
UPDATE: Santa Clara County swaps land to build teacher housing
Santa Clara County teachers could have a chance to live where they work as county officials take the first step in creating new housing for educators. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted today without discussion to secure approximately five acres at 10333 N. Wolfe Road in Cupertino to construct affordable housing for educators....
San Jose youth nonprofit CEO has a ‘personal stake’ in change
The new CEO of a Silicon Valley nonprofit that helps homeless teens faced bullying and intimidation as a gay youth. He hopes to channel that experience into bringing change to the lives of young adults struggling with their own identities. Josh Selo took the reins at the Bill Wilson Center last month, replacing former CEO...
Silicon Valley city tosses out controversial official
A controversial Cupertino planning commissioner has been booted from his seat. After nearly two hours of heated public comment from more than 60 residents, the Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 to remove R “Ray” Wang from the Planning Commission Tuesday. Mayor Hung Wei, Vice Mayor Sheila Mohan and Councilmember J. R. Fruen voted in favor, while Councilmembers...
Santa Clara County concealed weapons applications skyrocket
A Supreme Court ruling last summer changed two words, starting a chain reaction across the nation for who can obtain a concealed carry weapons permit. In Santa Clara County, it means more residents will be able to carry concealed weapons on the streets. The June 23, 2022 ruling struck down previous regulations that gave the...
‘A very dark place’: Silicon Valley leader opens up about fatal crash
More than three years after Jenny Higgins fatally struck Santa Cruz resident Timothy Starkey with her car, she said not a day goes by when she doesn’t think about the pain her actions have caused his family. “I carry a burden of shame, of sadness,” Higgins told San José Spotlight. Higgins, the co-founder and former...
Silicon Valley water agency makes Lunar New Year a paid holiday
California took an important step last year when it recognized Lunar New Year as an official holiday. Now, one Santa Clara County agency is giving it the same treatment at the local level. The Valley Water board of directors unanimously voted last week to recognize Lunar New Year as a paid holiday. The move goes...