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Meet the candidates for Santa Clara police chief and city clerk
Alongside filling City Council seats, Santa Clara voters will need to pick their next police chief and city clerk on the November ballot. Santa Clara voters resoundingly approved to keep electing both positions after two measures failed in the March primaries to change them to appointed positions. In March, 72.4% of voters said they wanted to continue electing their chief of police, and 67.6% chose the same for the city clerk.
Hunger in affluent communities: How a Silicon Valley food bank is fighting food insecurity
When people hear “Silicon Valley,” hunger isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, most think “global tech hub” and “wealth.” Named after the silicon used in computer chips, this renowned region is home to nearly 3 million residents and is famous for offering some of the highest salaries in the United States. Given Silicon Valley’s association with wealth, it’s easy to overlook that not everyone living there is affluent. The high cost of living in the area makes it challenging for those without high-paying jobs to make ends meet. Many residents, including those who work full-time, struggle with basic living expenses.
Nevada governor backs volleyball players boycotting game over transgender rival
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo threw his support behind the University of Nevada, Reno volleyball players boycotting an upcoming game against a transgender opponent, then took a dig at NCAA rules allowing biological males in female sports.
Study: Residents of California region need to make a quarter million dollars to live comfortably
San Jose has been ranked as the most expensive city in the U.S. to live comfortably, according to a recent study by GOBankingRates. The online finance site analyzed data from sources such as the U.S. Census, Zillow, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, calculating that an annual income of $265,926 is needed to afford living in San Jose. San Francisco follows closely behind, with a required income of $252,878.
Ex-San Jose mayor leads in funding over congressional opponent
With 20 days left before the November general election, two candidates racing to represent Silicon Valley in Congress each have more than $1 million in hand — and a wide gap between them. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has extended his funding lead over opponent Assemblymember Evan Low, raking in $1.1 million since the... The post Ex-San Jose mayor leads in funding over congressional opponent appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Nick Nash a Beneficiary of SJSU’s ‘Spread and Shred’ Offense
SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Nick Nash spent less than 24 hours in the NCAA Transfer Portal last offseason. With the ever-popular head coach Brent Brennan headed to Arizona and taking his wide-open offensive attack with him, the senior wide receiver had a major decision to make: spend his final collegiate season elsewhere or stay at San Jose State and take a chance on a new staff.
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