In a highly-competitive race to become Santa Clara County’s first Vietnamese American supervisor, Betty Duong appears to have a slight edge over Madison Nguyen. As of 5 p.m. Friday, Duong is leading her opponent with 52.6% of the vote, or 36,367 votes. Nguyen, a former San Jose councilmember and vice mayor, is trailing with 47.3%...
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...
Willow Glen native Mulcahy maintains lead in San Jose D6 race
Real estate investor Michael Mulcahy has pulled ahead in the race for the San Jose City Council District 6 seat. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, Mulcahy is leading with 52.3% of the vote, or 14,849 votes. Olivia Navarro, an insurance agent and political adviser, is trailing with 47.6% of the vote, or 13,531 votes....
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...
Sunnyvale lacks funding for guaranteed income program
Sunnyvale is prepared to launch a guaranteed basic income program — it’s just waiting for funding. The Sunnyvale City Council approved the pilot program unanimously last week, with Councilmember Alysa Cisneros absent, and instructed city employees to look for external funding. The pilot could run for up to two years and provide at least 100...
Election 2024: Follow here for election results and our LIVE BLOG
LIVE ELECTION RESULTS Silicon Valley voters Tuesday faced a slew of critical decisions — who to elect to the area’s first open congressional seat in decades, how to reshape local city councils and the race on everyone’s mind: Who to send to the White House. After a battering election season rife with political attacks and...
East San Jose district narrows down school closures
An East San Jose school district superintendent has recommended closing seven schools and consolidating others. On the heels of Alum Rock Union School District’s consolidation committee selection of 13 schools to close or consolidate, Superintendent Germán Cerda has narrowed his choices. He proposes closing Aptitud Community Academy at Goss, Donald J. Meyer Elementary School, Horace...
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...
Paz-Cedillos: A defining moment for our nation and our daughters
Tomorrow’s election is a pivotal moment, a tipping point with consequences that will echo for generations. This isn’t just about choosing a leader. It’s about shaping the future of civil rights, women’s rights and justice. Regardless of the outcome, this election demands that we show up and show out today, tomorrow and in the days...