Two electoral fights have shaped the “Valley of Heart’s Delight” into combative territory.
The San Jose Rules and Open Government Committee unanimously approved moving the early stages of taking Chavez’s name off city-owned sites.
San Jose has begun to firm up plans to remove his name and likeness from publicly-owned properties that honor the late labor leader.
Several top Santa Clara County officials are running for reelection unchallenged this year, but two incumbents will fight over their seats.
Neighbors succeeded Monday, urging the Palo Alto City Council to limit the expansion of an assisted living facility that faces their homes.
San Jose is clearing one of its most infamous homeless camps again, in what city officials claim will be the last time.
A number of communities in the South Bay are reconsidering the use of automated license plate reader cameras.
Santa Clara County officials will explore a reparations policy that could compensate Black residents for historic human rights violations.
In addition to Nguyen and Garcia, Doan is also facing a challenge from East Side Union High School District Trustee Van Le.
All of Mountain View’s license plate cameras are being disabled, effective immediately, police announced this afternoon.
"You need to affirm that no city resources will go to ICE," the man dressed as Batman told the councilmembers.
The mayor joins an already crowded field of candidates vying to succeed Gavin Newsom.
The county fair will no longer happen in the traditional month of July. Instead, it will be held Aug. 19-23 to accommodate vendor schedules.
The San Jose City Council meets Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Land use consultant Erik Schoennauer said the policy package provides crucial support for San Jose’s beleaguered housing industry.
County leaders hit reset on the broader fairgrounds vision in October, moving forward with a new master plan for the 165-acre property.
Santa Clara County leaders are asserting stronger authority over key services and public land in the region.
“We’re going to do the best we can with the resources we have to serve those most vulnerable in our community,” Heidi Emberling said.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom has come out firmly against the tax, South Bay Congressman Ro Khanna has become one of its most vocal supporters.
For the second time in as many weeks, San Jose officials have postponed voting on a proposal to loosen regulations on the city’s casinos
Michael Cohen, principal at Strada, said at a public hearing on the project in October that the goal is to provide homes for families.
Several cities are set to see sales taxes go up later in 2026.
The existing six-foot-wide sidewalk over Central would remain, with the new path connecting to the overpass on both ends.
The housing advocates said their case has been bolstered by a study released earlier this year from Pew Charitable Trusts.
Santa Clara County leaders have gathered to denounce President Donald Trump's actions to cut funding for permanent housing programs.
San Jose is cleaning up state-owned land in an attempt to keep freeway underpasses free of homeless encampments.
“Losing one election but carrying lifelong hatred — Guinness should open a ‘Lifetime Grudge’ category just for Van Le,” Quennie Ngo wrote.
With Veterans Day approaching, Santa Clara County is offering free health and social services to local vets this weekend.
Despite the sighs of relief, however, speakers at the East San Jose event voiced skepticism that the enforcement reprieve would stick.
One San Jose tiny home site has added more than 100 beds to house homeless residents.
“(Amador) was my mentor coming in… she allowed me to grow,” Ramos-Chavez told San José Spotlight.
San Jose and its surrounding cities have taken the top spot in housing — but the data is nothing to brag about.
There are 10,711 homeless people living in Santa Clara County, an all-time high according to a point-in-time count conducted in January.
When the district received bids to renovate the building in 2017, the lowest bid was $6.9 million, more than the district could afford.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to renovate the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.
There are 6,503 homeless residents in San Jose, according to a point-in-time count conducted in January. 3,959 people are unsheltered.
Another commercial space in Cupertino could become townhomes.
Levi's Stadium is getting a facelift ahead of hosting major sports events in 2026 — and local fans are reaping the benefits.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said each city should have the ability to tackle homelessness the way it sees fit.
The math says it all. Santa Clara County can't build temporary or permanent housing fast enough to address its growing homeless population.