Cast your vote in the September 14 Recall Election for Governor Gavin Newsom
In February 2020, an activist campaign began a petition to recall the Governor Gavin Newsom, criticizing the Governor’s position and actions on taxes, immigration, health…
Politics
Santa Clara County Supervisors vote ‘No Confidence’ in Sheriff Laurie Smith
This week the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously that the board lacks confidence in County Sheriff Laurie Smith to “faithfully, effectively and…
Santa Clara to hold first-ever special meeting, allegedly to fire City Attorney Brian Doyle
Santa Clara is holding a special meeting this Wednesday for the purpose of ‘disciplining, dismissing, or releasing a public employee’ – thought to be City…
San Jose Councilmember Matt Mahan rejects idea of single-family zoning rules
As the debate heats up over whether to eliminate traditional single-family zoning in San Jose, a decision that will shape the city’s housing for decades…
Tech companies push back return-to-work targets to 2022; Bay Area vaccine mandates continue
As the Delta variant brings renewed uncertainty around gathering indoors, many Bay Area tech companies are again modifying their return-to-work plans. Here are a handful…
Los Gatos seeks residents to join Housing Element Advisory Board
The Town of Los Gatos recently announced its plan to implement a Housing Element Advisory Board. Up to four town residents will be selected to…
San Jose Mayor Liccardo Calls for Resignation of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has called for the resignation of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith amidst new details on an inmate abuse settlement…
Tara Sreekrishnan appointed to fill vacant Board of Education seat
Tara Sreekrishnan, who currently serves as deputy chief of staff for Sen. Dave Cortese, was appointed Wednesday to provisionally fill the vacant seat for Trustee…
Bay Area Health Officers mandate masking up indoors
Effective as of Tuesday, August 3, wearing masks is now required in public indoor settings regardless of vaccination status in seven Bay Area counties. In…