Silicon Valley workers struggle amid minimum wage increase
The new year brings new resolutions — and a slight increase in pay for minimum wage workers in…
Mountain View allocates $295K for Super Bowl, World Cup events
Looking to boost local businesses, Mountain View is planning to host watch parties and other community events to draw visitors…
San Jose lawmaker eyes state attorney general run
State Sen. Dave Cortese plans to run for California Attorney General if Rob Bonta decides to enter the…
San Jose Vietnam Town management shrugs at complaints
San Jose officials are cracking down on alleged mismanagement in Vietnam Town. But the plaza’s landlords aren’t budging.…
San Jose says RV parking site is unpermitted
A San Jose safe parking program on VTA property is in violation for operating without proper approvals. The…
2026 marks another busy election year for San Jose
With five of San Jose’s 11 City Council seats up for grabs in 2026, the city is gearing…
Palo Alto tries to rein in Zuckerberg’s Crescent Park expansion
When asked in August about the private school and the neighbors’ complaints, Aaron McLear, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg,…
San Jose falling behind on key climate target
Halfway through the decade and the clock continues to tick down on San Jose’s ambitious climate target of…
New laws affecting Silicon Valley in 2026
California lawmakers approved dozens of new laws in 2025 addressing housing development, wildfire prevention, labor protections and more.…
Santa Clara County supervisors show support for allcove funding
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors expressed dedication on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to partially funding allcove Palo…
Santa Clara County committee says ranked choice voting saves money
Santa Clara County’s special assessor race this year has cost the county tens of millions of dollars. A…
2025 in review: Silicon Valley’s state of housing and homelessness
This year was daunting for Silicon Valley leaders and their efforts to confront homelessness. Actions to stem the…