Shelter order extended to May 31, some activities allowed to resume
The fight against COVID-19 will continue for at least another month in the Bay Area. Seven Bay Area Counties extended their shelter-at-home orders Wednesday through…
Politics
Santa Clara adds $300k more to small business relief program
At its meeting Tuesday, Santa Clara’s City Council expanded its in-demand small business relief grant program. Approved on April 8, the program initially had $500,000…
Two County Supervisors hosting town halls in coming week
Novel coronavirus and stay-at-home orders are keeping residents at home, making elected officials find new ways of connecting with constituents. Two Santa Clara County Supervisors…
Cupertino to require face coverings in public
At an emergency meeting Wednesday, Cupertino’s City Council passed a measure requiring the use of face coverings on essential activities. While Santa Clara County has…
County expands middle-income healthcare subsidies
During its meeting Tuesday, Santa Clara County’s Board of Supervisors took big steps to support low-income families. On a unanimous vote, the Board agreed to…
Santa Clara County to waive property tax penalties
Homeowners in the West Valley are getting some much-needed relief in the face of COVID-19’s economic fallout. On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of…
County outlines tenant protections
Santa Clara County’s daily update on Friday went in-depth on efforts to protect tenants struggling to pay rent during COVID-19. Destination: Home head Jennifer Loving…
City of Santa Clara small business grant program opens to applications
With small businesses struggling under the weight of COVID-19, cities across the West Valley are stepping up to help. The City of Santa Clara approved…
State campaign commission fines two Cupertino groups
California’s campaign-finance enforcement arm levied large fines on two Cupertino groups Thursday, citing failures on filings and record keeping. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)…