State Bill Could Put Silicon Valley Homeless Shelters Under Scrutiny

There are 10,711 homeless people living in Santa Clara County, an all-time high according to a point-in-time count conducted in January.

Future Of East San Jose Youth Center Uncertain After Fire

When the district received bids to renovate the building in 2017, the lowest bid was $6.9 million, more than the district could afford.

San Jose City Council Approves Deal To Keep The Sharks In The City Until 2051

The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to renovate the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.

San Jose Starts Sweeping Homeless Camp In Columbus Park

There are 6,503 homeless residents in San Jose, according to a point-in-time count conducted in January. 3,959 people are unsheltered.

Cupertino Housing Development Could Replace Business Center

Another commercial space in Cupertino could become townhomes.

Levi's Stadium In Santa Clara Shows Off Its Upgrades

Levi's Stadium is getting a facelift ahead of hosting major sports events in 2026 — and local fans are reaping the benefits.

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Want To Decriminalize Homelessness

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said each city should have the ability to tackle homelessness the way it sees fit.

Santa Clara County Has 1 Shelter Bed For Every 3 Homeless People

The math says it all. Santa Clara County can't build temporary or permanent housing fast enough to address its growing homeless population.

San Jose Parking Garage Construction Shutters Micro-Retail

San Jose is continuing to beautify its downtown with more public art projects, but at the expense of small businesses.

Downtown Santa Clara Revitalization Slow To Start

Santa Clara's neglected downtown took a key turn toward revitalization in 2023, but there's been little movement since.

San Jose Lawmaker Fights To Keep Activist's Name On Navy Ship

“It would be an injustice (to remove his name),” Rep. Sam Liccardo told San José Spotlight. “But it wouldn't be the end of his legacy.

Long-Delayed Santa Clara Project Cuts Office Space

The behemoth development across from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara has received a key nod from city officials to help it move forward.

Palo Alto Hopes To Protect El Camino Retail Amid Housing Boom

When city leaders pitched a plan to transform El Camino Real into a “grand boulevard,” there was a gauntlet of skepticism in Palo Alto.

Santa Clara County Weighs Bringing Back Zero Bail

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering revisiting the idea of zero cash bail.

Next Santa Clara County Assessor Could Reshape The Valley

“It impacts everybody in the county, whether you’re a property owner or kids in school,” Assessor Larry Stone told San Jose Spotlight. “

Lawsuit Ties Up Millions Of Dollars In Campbell Revenue: San Jose Spotlight

It's unclear when the lawsuit will be resolved, forcing the city to leave roughly $8.7 million the measure has already collected in escrow

San Jose Nonprofits Threatened By Federal Funding Cuts

Santa Clara County nonprofits serving the region's vulnerable residents are facing funding cuts coming down from the Trump administration.

Early Results In San Jose City Council Race Show Anthony Tordillos Leading

Tuesday's update showed Tordillos had 4,449 votes, 64%, and Gabby Chavez-Lopez had 2,413 votes, 35%, according to the Registrar of Voters.

Santa Clara County Homelessness Hits New High

Homelessness has increased in one of the most expensive regions in the nation, a tell-tale sign of what could come.

San Jose Bans Homeless People Renting RVs

Campos said the city’s two safe parking sites are insufficient to accommodate the 800 RV dwellers across San Jose.

State Could Strip Silicon Valley's Homeless Funding

The progress San Jose and Santa Clara County have made to reduce homelessness could be halted as the state cuts crucial funding for housing.

San Jose's $5.5B Budget Tackles Controversial Plans

The City Council voted Tuesday to approve a $5.5 billion proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Sound Alarm On Trump's Military Mobilization

“It’s not limited to California or Los Angeles,” Lofgren said. “It’s illegal, but he’s saying he’s going to send troops where he wants.”

San Jose Leaders Approve Mayor's "Responsibility To Shelter" Ordinance For Unhoused

The San Jose City Council approved a controversial ordinance on homelessness at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Bay Area City Makes Homeless People Eligible For Arrest If They Refuse 3 Offers Of Shelter

The controversial policy change aims to encourage unhoused people to trade in their tents on sidewalks for beds indoors.

San Jose Councilmembers Push Back On Pay Tied To Performance

Vice Mayor Pam Foley, who co-sponsored Pay for Performance, said it will benefit underserved residents rather than hurt them.

Mountain View Backs 7-Story Office Building At San Antonio Center

The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved the 7-story commercial development at the corner of San Antonio Road and California St.

Silicon Valley Cities Hit With Request For Residents' Emails To Train AI

Bay Area residents who emailed their officials in the past few years may be surprised to learn their correspondence could train a compan ...

Homeless Advocates In San Jose Say Governor Newsom's Encampment Plan Is Political Posturing

The problem of homelessness has been an issue that has plagued Governor Newsom's administration for years. \

San Jose Mayor Pushes Housing Vouchers For Homeless Shelters

"We’ve been working hard on making the voucher program more efficient and being able to serve more families with the same dollars,” he said.

Alec Baldwin, A $227,000 Payment, And A South Bay Fundraiser At Heart Of Allegations Against Former Lawmaker

California's political watchdog is fining former Assemblymember Evan Low $106,000 for campaign finance violations.

Los Gatos Services Could Be Hit By Federal Funding Cuts

“The best case scenario is that we’re overreacting,” 30- year resident Karla Albright told San José Spotlight.

VTA Strike Must End, Santa Clara County Judge Rules

“This was a success for the passengers and for the people who rely on public transportation,” VTA spokesperson Stacey Hendler Ross said.

San Jose Mayor Wants To Clear Homeless Camps Near Freeways

Mayor Matt Mahan is exploring a partnership with Caltrans to accelerate sweeps near freeways.

San Jose Congressmembers Speak Out Against Medi-Cal Cuts

The cuts could put lives at risk, lengthen wait times for patients and further strain Santa Clara County’s four public hospitals.

San Jose Mayor's Proposals Criminalize Homelessness, Advocates Say

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is taking a hardline approach in his budget plan to get homeless people off the streets.

Santa Clara County Cuts Early Education Program

Local education leaders and parents are in uproar.

San Jose Council Approves Mayor's Budget Plan

Mahan’s plan requires cooperation and coordination with the county in order for his plan to work.

Billboard Company Spent Thousands Lobbying San Jose Officials

“We don’t have even close to the access that the billboard lobbyists do,” the co-founder of No Digital Billboards told us.

San Jose Rejects Development Due To ‘Ridiculous' Red Tape

The San Jose Planning Department has rejected a proposed project because it was filed at 1.2 inches instead of 1 inch.