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New Costco in San Jose closer to final approval despite community pushback
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A proposed Costco location in West San Jose is one step closer to being built. Despite pushback from the community regarding traffic safety, the city’s planning commission still gave the approval for Costco to move on to the next step, which is talking with the city council. The proposed new […]
Silicon Valley food stamp levels highest since 2014
It’s a tale of two worlds in Santa Clara County — one of affluence and one of survival, as thousands of residents struggle to put food on the table. Participation in CalFresh is at its highest level in a decade. As of July, the federally funded food assistance program has more than 130,000 individuals receiving... The post Silicon Valley food stamp levels highest since 2014 appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Fact check: San Jose congressional candidate’s cop claims disputed
San Jose police staffing levels have become a key dispute in Silicon Valley’s hottest and most unusual election. In a recent campaign TV ad, Congressional District 16 candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo boasts of adding 200 police officers while representing the city. But the city’s police union and state Assemblymember Ash Kalra,... The post Fact check: San Jose congressional candidate’s cop claims disputed appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Robinson: Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor’s Trumpian politics
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor is known for her vengefulness. She is the Trumpian equivalent for small government. Early in her career she lost her first attempt running for mayor. The Mercury News called her tactics “loony” in an editorial as she went after the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce with no evidence. The irony is Gillmor refused to pass judgement on the local garbage company, an ally, who had been convicted of money laundering. Garbage in, garbage out.
Cupertino council candidate reports death threat
Cupertino City Council candidate Claudio Bono is used to the city’s polarization, with neighbors and officials often split over issues — but he never thought he would receive a death threat. Bono, area general manager of The Cupertino Hotel and one of seven council candidates, found a note...
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