Around Santa Clara- July 23, 2021
Updates for the Santa Clara community regarding the Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Independent Redistricting Commission, and upcoming Sunset Cinema events. Applications…
Los Gatos plans to add double the amount of required housing units by 2040
After two decades of being one of the slowest growing towns in the south bay, Los Gatos plans to add 3,783 new housing units to…
VTA Delays Return to Service to mid-August at soonest
Following the mass shooting at its San Jose control center on May 26, Valley Transit Authority (VTA) temporarily suspended services. While VTA released an announcement…
San Jose Planning Commission expands seats, selects new leadership
The San Jose Planning Commission has elected new leaders and seated newly appointed members selected by the City Council. Following voter approval in November 2020…
Santa Clara health officials urge employers to require vaccinations
Health officers representing Santa Clara, San Francisco and Contra Costa counties are urging employers to consider requiring that their workers are fully vaccinated. In a…
Bay Area health officers recommend ‘universal’ mask-wearing in public indoor settings
“Out of an abundance of caution,” Bay Area health officers are recommending that everyone wear masks indoors while in public, including people who are vaccinated,…
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Santa Clara County as Delta variant spreads
Nearly one month after California pulled the plug on COVID-19 restrictions, cases have seen a recent uptick here in the Bay Area and across the…
California Geological Survey issues new tsunami hazard maps for the Bay Area
The California Geological Survey (CGS) released new interactive Tsunami Hazard Area maps for San Francisco, Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties. The maps allow you…
LinkedIn purchases its Sunnyvale HQ for $323 million
LinkedIn Corp. announced the purchase of its Sunnyvale HQ for $323 million, solidifying its long-term presence in the South Bay. The company acquired three assets…