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Fallen Oakland Officer Tuan Le's widow says city is asking for $461; police union outraged
The widow of Tuan Le, the Oakland police officer who was shot and killed while trying to stop a robbery, claims the city is asking her for $461. They sent her an invoice and claim that money is from the ransomware attack back in February of 2023 where Le was accidentally overpaid.The Oakland Police Officers Association calls this move from the city outrageous."We were furious," said Huy Nguyen, the president of the POA. "It's devastating to experience what she is going through."VIDEO: Fallen Oakland police officer Tuan Le honored, remembered at Buddhist vigilNguyen says the city was potentially willing to...
Cisco Systems will slash thousands of jobs as tech layoffs widen
SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems will slash thousands of workers worldwide, a fresh jolt to a shaky Baty Area economy and an unsettling reminder that the region’s tech layoffs have yet to run their course. The legendary tech titan warned that it would chop 7% of its workforce,...
California Democrats fear US tech firm 'death spiral' with more China curbs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrats are calling on the Biden administration to freeze reported plans to impose fresh restrictions on U.S. technology exports to China, arguing unilateral curbs benefit foreign rivals at the expense of U.S. businesses.
‘A customer got violent’: Self-checkout proposal aims to help retail workers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As technology advances, many stores have introduced self-service checkout stations— however, California lawmakers worry that self-checkout is actually putting workers in danger rather than just reducing costs. Los Angeles Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talked Wednesday about a new proposal that aims to solve this problem, providing workers safety and customer satisfaction. “The […]
Harris' energy policy is strategically ambiguous, her aides say
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - In the 25 days since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, she has kept energy executives guessing. Is she the climate and anti-pollution warrior who was attorney general of California? Or the pragmatic Number Two in the Democratic Biden administration that oversaw record U.S. oil production and exports.
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds director accused of extortion
(KRON) — A marketing director for the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds took thousands of dollars in kickbacks from a security company each month to recommend its services to her employer, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Obdulia Banuelos-Esparza, 41, of San Jose, faces felony charges of bribery and extortion, the DA's office […]
How Progressive Are Silicon Valley Congressional Candidates?
Santa Clara County's hottest congressional race may come down to which of two establishment Democrats can expand their base and capture more young progressive voters. While former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo hasn't exactly branded himself a progressive, his opponent in the race for Congressional District 16, state Assemblymember Evan Low, has made some issues -- such as LGBTQ+ rights -- core to his image.
Google preps beer garden, outdoor dining in downtown San Jose village
SAN JOSE — Google will launch a wide-ranging strategy to activate a key section of downtown San Jose, including beer and dining sites, in the footprint of the search giant’s proposed transit-oriented neighborhood. The tech titan has teamed up with Jamestown, Google’s development and real estate ally, to...
SJSU Men's Golf Alum Kevin Velo Qualifies for 2025 PGA Tour
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State men’s golf alum Kevin Velo has qualified for the PGA Tour for the first time in his career. Velo currently sits in ninth place on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, with five events remaining. He cannot fall outside the top 30, which will secure his 2025 PGA Tour membership at season's end.
SJSU views San Jose housing tower as boost for students and downtown
A San Jose State University student housing village in a landmark downtown tower is poised to create a vibrant living space as well as further deepening the university’s roots in the city’s urban core. Spartan Village on The Paseo — the name of the new student housing hub...
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