San Jose Politics & Government News - San José Spotlight
3 days ago · The CEO of San Jose’s recycling hauler was federally charged for allegedly bribing former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and her boyfriend. California Waste Solutions CEO David …
San Jose officials greenlight hospital expansion
Nov 20, 2024 · No one at the packed San Jose City Council meeting wanted the West Valley hospital to close or miss its seismic retrofit deadline, but numerous residents wanted city …
Silicon Valley minimum wage bump barely makes a dent
Dec 25, 2024 · Next month will bring a minimum wage bump to workers in Silicon Valley, but it's barely enough for these earners to survive in one of the most expensive places in the country.
Editorial: San Jose school districts struggle to stay afloat
Nov 22, 2024 · The flight of families due to the high cost of living in Santa Clara County has caused school enrollment numbers to crash in East and North San Jose — and it doesn’t look …
Santa Clara County launches TRUST direct crisis hotline
Nov 16, 2024 · County officials — overlooking families’ calls for a direct line — initially funneled calls for TRUST through the 988 suicide and crisis helpline, putting people through phone …
Santa Clara electricity rates are going up - San José Spotlight
Dec 2, 2024 · Santa Clara residents will see their electricity bill inch upward in the next year, as the city works on improving its power grid. While much of Silicon Valley relies on Pacific Gas …
Election 2024: Follow here for election results and our LIVE BLOG
Nov 5, 2024 · LIVE ELECTION RESULTS Silicon Valley voters Tuesday faced a slew of critical decisions — who to elect to the area’s first open congressional seat in decades, how to …
D8 San Jose Councilman Domingo Candelas headed to victory
In a heated fight for reelection, San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas appears to be headed for another four years on the city council. As of 5 p.m. Friday, incumbent Candelas is …
Campbell hotel program to support homeless residents
Dec 7, 2024 · Campbell’s program goes a step further than similar services nearby. Los Gatos homeless residents can only stay in a hotel during cold, rainy weather or when there’s bad air …
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