Updates to the Santa Clara County Fair
The county of Santa Clara has announced new plans for conducting this year’s county fair in a more COVID-mindful manner. Due to ever-changing health recommendations,…
Return to work? Not so fast: Google, Apple, other tech companies change course due to rising COVID-19 cases
After the long-awaited return-to-work plan finally seemed within reach, the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant and breakthrough cases has prompted…
City of Mountain View Hires Experienced Public Sector Professional as New Housing Manager
The City of Mountain View has appointed Micaela Hellman-Tincher to be the city’s new Housing Manager, slated to begin on August 23. Hellman-Tincher will be…
Santa Clara Fall Recreation Classes Start August 23
After successfully completing six park projects as well as renovations for the Senior Center Fitness Center, Community Recreation Center patio, and Henry Schmidt Park building,…
Bloom Energy sues City of Santa Clara for the second time
San Jose-based Bloom Energy has sued Santa Clara for the second time over the city’s reluctance to issue permits for its fuel cell boxes. Bloom…
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…