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Sam Liccardo maintains lead in Silicon Valley congressional race

Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is leading in Silicon Valley’s hottest congressional race over state Assemblymember Evan Low in an unprecedented showdown between two powerful, liberal Bay Area politicians. As of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, results show Liccardo leading with 59.9% of the vote, bumping Low to second place with 40.1% of the vote for Congressional...

San Jose police arrest Councilman Omar Torres

Story updated Nov. 6 at 9:27 a.m. Original story published Nov. 5 at 4:40 p.m. San Jose police have arrested Councilmember Omar Torres, his attorney confirmed to San José Spotlight. The attorney said on Tuesday that Torres had been “picked up,” and will be arraigned Wednesday. SJPD confirmed Torres was taken into custody as part...

Silicon Valley cities get funding for ride-share service

Multiple Silicon Valley cities are raking in money for micro-transit programs, which transit advocates say is critical for areas with sparser public transportation. Sunnyvale has secured a roughly $4.2 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency to cover about half the cost of a micro-transit pilot program for at least five years beginning next year....

Silicon Valley education office audits misuse of funds

As the Santa Clara County Office of Education board faces backlash for firing Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan, it’s responding with an “extraordinary” request for third-party audits into misuse of school district funds during Dewan’s tenure. The audits will focus on unspecified contract awards and expenditures of public funds, as well as allegations of email surveillance...