As California prepares to host several of the world’s most high-profile sporting events — including Super Bowl 60, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics — the pressure is on to move millions of visiting and local fans, athletes, coaches, officials and everyday commuters safely and efficiently. These mega-events promise economic...
California Democrats want their state to hold the line on trans rights
California lawmakers said the state should stand up to President Donald Trump after his threat to impose large-scale fines on the state over trans student athletes. “We can’t bend the knee,” Rep. Ro Khanna told NOTUS. “You have to take it to court if we need to and make sure that we don’t get intimidated....
San Jose settles for $620K over police brutality claims
City officials are paying out more than half-a-million dollars after officers injured protesters rallying against police brutality in summer 2020. The $620,000 settlement comes in response to a civil rights lawsuit filed five years ago by the NAACP San Jose/Silicon Valley, San Jose Peace and Justice Center and community organizers such as Derrick Sanderlin —...
Google looks to sell Middlefield Park property in Mountain View
In an abrupt turnabout, Google is looking to pull back on its commitment to build high-density housing in an area of Mountain View slated for major residential growth. The tech behemoth confirmed to the Voice that it is exploring the sale of Middlefield Park, a 40-acre site in the East Whisman area – a part...
San Jose mayor redefines ‘Responsibility to Shelter’ policy
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is changing his tune when it comes to arresting homeless people who refuse shelter. Mahan held a news conference Wednesday to talk about how he is redefining his “Responsibility to Shelter” initiative. When it first rolled out in March, Mahan said those who refuse shelter three times within an 18-month...
Urbanowski: San Jose celebrates summer with the arts
It’s been a trying spring, with so many challenges and setbacks in our local community. From federal funding cuts, whiplash federal policy shifts and local government budget pressures, to economic volatility and layers of uncertainty in safety net services — we are feeling tired and overwhelmed. The arts can provide both a respite from this...
Silicon Valley transit workers overwhelmingly approve contract
The union representing Santa Clara County bus drivers and light rail operators has approved the latest contract proposal from VTA after months of negotiations and a 17-day strike that stopped transit service. Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265, which represents more than 1,500 frontline VTA workers, voted 70.5% to approve the proposed contract, with...
San Jose councilmembers push back on pay tied to performance
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to withhold up to 5% of his colleagues’ salaries if they fail to meet citywide goals — a policy numerous councilmembers said would come at the expense of already underserved residents. The “Pay for Performance” policy was introduced as part of Mahan’s March budget message after he said City...
Housing project across from Los Gatos High moves forward
A controversial Los Gatos housing project next to the town high school is moving forward, despite residents raising safety concerns. The Los Gatos Town Council voted 3-2 May 27 to approve a 30-home, mixed-use development located at 143-151 E. Main St. across from Los Gatos High School. Mayor Matthew Hudes and Councilmember Mary Badame voted...
Mountain View backs 7-story office building at San Antonio Center
A massive office building at The Village at San Antonio Center is on track to getting built, following a yearslong delay after the developer put the project on hold during the pandemic to reassess its feasibility. The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved the 7-story commercial development at the corner of San Antonio Road and California Street...