Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Bringing her four-decade love for the Santa Clara County Fair to work
You could say that Salene Duarte is all in on the Santa Clara County Fair and has been ever since she first exhibited animals at the fairgrounds when she was 9 years old. When the 80th edition of the South Bay tradition opens next Thursday, it’ll mark 40 years of involvement for Duarte, who has been the fair manager since 2019 and took over as co-executive director of the Fairgrounds Management Corp. this year.
West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in San Jose, Santa Clara County to handle it with pesticide
Santa Clara County officials will be spraying pesticide in parts of San Jose and unincorporated Santa Clara County next week after finding West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in the area. People living in ZIP codes 95127 and 95140 east of Alum Rock and centered around Calco Creek Drive may see a...
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.
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.
Former Santa Clara sheriff's captain guilty of bribery involving concealed weapon permits
A former captain with the Santa Clara County sheriff's office has been found guilty in connection with a bribery scheme involving concealed weapon (CCW) permits, prosecutors said Wednesday.According to District Attorney Jeff Rosen's office, a jury convicted 47-year-old James Jensen of felony bribery and conspiracy. Jensen faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison."Government services, including the issuance of gun permits, are not for sale in Santa Clara County," Rosen said in a statement. "I'm grateful to the jurors who once again have shown that we are a community that deeply values integrity, fairness, and accountability."Prosecutors said Jensen...
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
Milpitas unveils 102 affordable apartments near Great Mall
MILPTIAS — Angelique Chisom spent years living out of her car, searching for an affordable place in the Bay Area to call home. Discouraged with her options, she reached out to local housing services for help. With thousands of people in need of housing in Santa Clara County, she...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.