In celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, the African American Community Service Agency in San Jose aims to connect residents with educational and supportive services. The agency is hosting its Martin Luther King, Jr. annual luncheon today, to highlight existing problems, celebrate successes and honor the Black community’s history and culture. Beyond the luncheon,...
Silicon Valley congressman brings ‘a changing of the old guard’
The most prominent California leaders at the national stage have either retired, died or stepped back — opening the door for a new generation of leadership to emerge. Rep. Ro Khanna appears to be at the forefront of that movement. The Silicon Valley congressman has found a unique intersection that combines advocating for tech innovation and investment,...
Doctor joins race for District 5 Santa Clara County supervisor
Neurologist Dr. Peter Fung wants to parlay his years of health care experience into a seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors and use it to improve care quality. Fung, a 76-year-old retired neurologist, joins a crowded race for District 5 supervisor as incumbent Joe Simitian terms out and runs for Congress. Fung...
UPDATE: Silicon Valley water board elects new chair
In an unexpected turn of events, Valley Water’s board of directors reelected Director Nai Hsueh to be its next chair. After a motion to elect Director Barbara Keegan failed, the board voted 5-2 to make Hsueh chair. Directors John Valera, Richard Santos, Tony Estremera, Rebecca Eisenberg and Hsueh voted yes, and Director Jim Beall and...
Santa Clara County cautions against winter illness surge
Santa Clara County is seeing a surge of COVID-like illnesses this winter, as the weather cools and people travel and gather for the holidays. The county is experiencing a spike in respiratory illnesses, such as COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The Santa Clara County Public Health Department tracks all three in wastewater and...
South Bay boosters want bigger bump from 2026 Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is returning to the South Bay in 2026, and local movers and shakers hope to get the region more shine than it received last time around, when San Francisco drew the lion’s share of the fans and revenue. Some leaders suggest San Jose and its boosters should work to undercut and outcompete...
Here’s who’s running for Santa Clara County supervisor
In about two months, Santa Clara County residents will be asked to select a candidate in the primaries who can govern through a landmine of challenges over the next four years. Three of five seats on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors are up for election this year. Districts 2 and 5 are open contests,...
New laws that affect Silicon Valley in 2024
California residents can expect a variety of new laws to take effect in 2024, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills to tackle the state’s most pressing issues. These bills range from updates to mental health services and housing to worker protections to safe drinking water, and Silicon Valley lawmakers championed many of them....
Silicon Valley minimum wage bump doesn’t cover costs
The minimum wage is going up across Silicon Valley in January, but it won’t be high enough to cover the rising expenses of daily living. Although minimum wage is going up as high as $18.55 in Sunnyvale, workers and business owners say the increases aren’t enough to make a dent in the region’s expensive rent...
Lawsuit alleges harassment by former Santa Clara County sheriff
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office employee is suing the county, claiming former Sheriff Laurie Smith created a hostile work environment for her and others who participated in a corruption investigation targeting Smith. Lara McCabe, a management analyst in the sheriff’s office, alleges in a complaint filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court last month...