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Silicon Valley Democrats rally around Kamala Harris after Biden drops out
President Joe Biden’s stunning decision to drop out of the presidential race Sunday has put the Bay Area’s own Kamala Harris at the forefront of the country’s most critical race this November. Silicon Valley leaders on both sides of the aisle saw it coming. Biden had faced intensifying pressure in the last few weeks to... The post Silicon Valley Democrats rally around Kamala Harris after Biden drops out appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose water rate hikes could drop
The for-profit company feeding water to six Santa Clara County cities may agree to walk back its plan for a 22% water rate hike over three years. State officials are in the process of developing a settlement with the San Jose Water Company that would adjust its controversial January proposal, after residents during hearings this... The post San Jose water rate hikes could drop appeared first on San José Spotlight.
What Silicon Valley DNC delegates say about Biden
Most of Silicon Valley’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention who backed President Joe Biden are now on board with fresh leadership from the party. Days before Biden withdrew from the race Sunday amid intensifying calls for him to step aside, most delegates stood staunchly behind him. Some local Democrats wished they had a better... The post What Silicon Valley DNC delegates say about Biden appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights
The FBI probe into a Bay Area recycling hauler — and the showdown between its owner and another influential Vietnamese figure — has sent a ripple through one of Santa Clara County’s hottest elections. It’s also revealing how two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful Vietnamese figures are backing competing Vietnamese American political candidates in a... The post Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Silicon Valley lawmaker tells Biden he will lose the White House
A top Silicon Valley congresswoman has a grave warning for President Joe Biden — step aside or lose the White House. San Jose Rep. Zoe Lofgren, one of the most senior and respected members of Congress, sent a strongly-worded letter to Biden Thursday expressing significant concerns over his ability to beat former President Donald Trump.... The post Silicon Valley lawmaker tells Biden he will lose the White House appeared first on San José Spotlight.
East San Jose hospital won’t close trauma center amid scrutiny
East San Jose may keep its only medical trauma center after all — just not in the same form. Regional Medical Center — the private hospital owned by for-profit company HCA Healthcare — is walking back the planned closures of its trauma, heart attack and stroke care services which have kept residents alive in that... The post East San Jose hospital won’t close trauma center amid scrutiny appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County property value growth is slow
The total assessed value of all properties in Santa Clara County has increased, but revenue isn’t enough to keep up with cost of services. According to the 2024 Assessment Roll, Santa Clara County’s assessed property value is $696.8 billion and has grown by $35.6 billion, or 5.4%, from last year. That growth rate isn’t fast... The post Santa Clara County property value growth is slow appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Summer movie screenings return to downtown San Jose
Summer in San Jose has brought back the classics: a scorching heat wave, crowded conventions and an almost decade-long tradition of outdoor movies. In partnership with the city’s Viva Parks program, the San Jose Downtown Association is hosting Starlight Cinema — a seasonal summer event that provides free movie showings on Saturday evenings in St.... The post Summer movie screenings return to downtown San Jose appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Silicon Valley congressional candidates won’t say if Biden should step down
As the country’s top Democratic leaders urge President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign, the two men vying for an open congressional seat in Silicon Valley won’t say where they stand — dodging the question the whole country is asking. State Assemblymember Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, both running to... The post Silicon Valley congressional candidates won’t say if Biden should step down appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Los Gatos park improvements to fill equity gaps
Dead, dry grass and tree stumps covering a corner of a popular Los Gatos neighborhood park will be transformed into a new grove thanks to a financial boost. Live Oak Manor Park, a roughly 4.1-acre, narrow strip of land nestled between homes and utility poles, will be replanted with a centennial grove and a meandering... The post Los Gatos park improvements to fill equity gaps appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County supervisor candidates respond to reader questions
Four politicians vying for two open seats on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in June received dozens of questions from attendees of San José Spotlight’s flagship all-day political festival, PolitiBeat. With a limited time for the candidate forum — one of eight live discussions at the Hammer Theater in downtown San Jose —... The post Santa Clara County supervisor candidates respond to reader questions appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development
Cupertino has waived millions of dollars of development fees for the largest housing development in its history after years of disputes — bringing the city closer to filling the void at the former Vallco Town Center. The Cupertino City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to waive roughly $77 million in developer fees for The Rise in... The post Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development appeared first on San José Spotlight.
NBC Bay Area: Feds investigating Santa Clara County Office of Education’s use of Head Start funds
Investigators from the federal Head Start program visited the Santa Clara County Office of Education in person as part of an on-going process to determine if federal funds were used to pay salaries and other expenses for non-Head Start employees. The post NBC Bay Area: Feds investigating Santa Clara County Office of Education’s use of Head Start funds appeared first on San José Spotlight.
From the CEO: Ex-San Jose mayor hurts voters by ditching public forum
When you’re a journalist, ruffling the feathers of politicians and people in power comes with the territory. You might even call it a badge of honor. I once had an editor who assured me that if I wasn’t ticking them off, I wasn’t doing my job. It’s expected and it’s not uncommon. What is uncommon,... The post From the CEO: Ex-San Jose mayor hurts voters by ditching public forum appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose hotel workers want higher wages as industry bounces back
San Jose hotel guests looked on as hundreds of hospitality workers marched and picketed major hotel chains across downtown Tuesday — calling for higher wages, benefits and more staffing after their collective bargaining agreement recently expired. It’s been four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and many hotels have maintained reduced staffing levels,... The post San Jose hotel workers want higher wages as industry bounces back appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen
A proposed seven-story apartment and townhome project could bring 126 homes and a new retail space to Willow Glen, but many residents in the neighborhood are not happy about the plan. Almost 200 people called in to a June 3 community meeting hosted by San Jose Planning Department officials. Callers raised concerns about the imposing presence... The post San Jose residents say 7-story apartments too big for Willow Glen appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Campaign filings reveal Silicon Valley recount donors
Tech CEOs and business leaders were the main sources of funding behind a contentious Silicon Valley congressional recount earlier this year. That’s according to recent campaign filings from Count the Vote, the super PAC that directly paid for the Congressional District 16 recount that sent Assemblymember Evan Low to a November runoff election with former... The post Campaign filings reveal Silicon Valley recount donors appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose unveils war monument at Vietnamese Heritage Garden
San Jose’s Vietnamese community is celebrating a long-anticipated monument symbolizing its post-war roots in the city after the project faced years of delays. The statue, unveiled Saturday at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden, features a Vietnamese soldier and an American soldier, both armed and standing beside each other atop rocky terrain in front of the flags... The post San Jose unveils war monument at Vietnamese Heritage Garden appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards
San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins. The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation and, for the first time, the awards combined... The post San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Silicon Valley candidates spent hundreds of thousands on recount
New campaign finance filings show Assemblymember Evan Low significantly outspent his opponent, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, on lawyers related to the April recount that solidified both their spots in the November runoff for Congressional District 16. While both candidates claim to have not been involved in the recount request, they received hundreds of... The post Silicon Valley candidates spent hundreds of thousands on recount appeared first on San José Spotlight.
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