Santa Clara Sued By Retired Social Worker Who Says Asians Are Discriminated Aganst

A retired social worker has sued Santa Clara, saying the city's election system prevents Asian Americans from being elected to City Council.

Should Election Day Be A State Holiday in Calif.? Local Lawmaker Says Yes

State Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Cupertino, has authored legislation that would make Election Day in November a California state holiday.

Proposed Bill Would Make It Easier for Local Governments to Get Transportation Funding

A proposed bill would lower the voter approval threshold for transportation measures to 55 percent from its current level of two-thirds.

Santa Clara County Sues Trump Administration Over 'Sanctuary Cities' Order

The lawsuit argues that coercing cities and counties to cooperate with federal deportation efforts is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Gov. Brown Declares State of Emergency in Santa Clara County

BREAKING: The proclamation directs Caltrans to formally request immediate assistance through the a federal emergency relief program.

Cupertino Council, Commission and Committee Meetings Cancelled

The meetings were all postponed due to a lack of new items on the docket.

Ro Khanna Defeats Longtime Incumbent Mike Honda for Congress

Khanna came out on top in the rematch. Just two years ago, Honda beat Khanna. (Breaking)

Santa Clara County Measures: What Passed, What Failed In Tuesday's Election

Both measures related to sagging Vallco Mall lost in Cupertino. (Breaking)

Honda, Khanna Round 2 Face-Off For Congressional Seat

Incumbent Mike Honda​ vs. lawyer Rohit "Ro" Khanna​ for the state's 17th Congressional District.

Computer Glitch Bogs Down Mtn. View, San Jose DMVs

Heads up, if planning to go there! Outage bugs have hit some Bay Area offices since Monday.

What To Do With 'Ghost Town' Vallco Mall: 2 Ballot Measures Offer Different Approaches In Cupertino

Revitalize once-shiny jewel as retail, restaurant, entertainment, commercial space? Or to use to acreage include housing, schools, offices?

Efforts In Place To Protect Bay Area Voters' Rights, Prevent Election Fraud

Phone numbers released to the public for U.S. Department of Justice and FBI monitoring officials.

Your Input Sought On Proposed Rule For Toxic Emissions

Air District's new rule, aimed at improving air quality, could affect hundreds of businesses and facilities.

Rep. Honda Files Suit Accusing Ro Khanna's Campaign Of Espionage, Computer Fraud

BREAKING: The two are facing off in the November election for the Silicon Valley's 17th Congressional District seat.

Prop 59 Supporters Hold County Rally To Eliminate 'Corporate Personhood'

If passed Nov. 8 election day, corporations would no longer have rights akin to people. [Breaking]

Jill Biden Meeting Today With Silicon Valley Leaders To Discuss Free Community College Program

The wife of the vice president to promote America's College Promise initiative at area tech company campus. [Breaking]

Back To Work: Santa Clara Co. Union Ratifies Court Workers' Labor Contract

The strike is over. Many employees went without a raise for eight years before this new contract.

Cupertino's Rep. Honda To Host 'Social Security Town Hall'

On the agenda: Plans for a bill to "scrap the cap" to eliminate the limit high earners pay to Social Security.

3 Sunnyvale City Council Candidates Square Off Tuesday Night

Three men running for a vacant seat on the Sunnyvale City Council will discuss their platforms during a forum Tuesday evening.

Water Board OKs Grants For 11 Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects

That means more than $52,000 for the Friends of the Stevens Creek Trail, among other projects​.

Convicted San Jose Identity Thief Sentenced To Long Prison Sentence

A man was sentenced Monday in Superior Court for participating in what San Jose police called an elaborate identity theft ring never seen.

Where to Vote in California: 2016 POLLING LOCATIONS LIST

Headed out the door to cast your vote? Or, just need to drop off an absentee ballot? Here's where to go.

Bernie Sanders To Appear At San Jose Rally On Wednesday

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is planning appearances in San Jose and Vallejo Wednesday.

Cupertino 10 Years Ago Today: Steve Jobs Announces Hewlett Packard Property Buy

Ten years ago, on April 18, 2006, Steve Jobs appeared before the Cupertino City Council to announce the purchase of Hewlett Packard property

Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County Awards Local Leaders

Cupertino is invited to attend the Child Abuse Council Symposium on April 1. The event will address trending issues in child welfare.

Investigation Clears 2 Officers Of Murder Charges

An investigation found that two police officers lawfully shot an armed robbery suspect who died nearly a year ago in Santa Clara.

Top Clinton Contributors From Zip Codes 950xx

The campaign of Hillary Clinton has over one hundred $2700 donors from the zip codes of 950xx. Bernie Sanders has 1. Here's the area list.

26 County Restaurants Flunk 2016 Health Inspections

Reasons include vermin in the kitchen, sewage issues, lack of hot and cold water. How to check Santa Clara County records of closures.

Helicopter Treatment For Mosquitoes Set For Area This Week

Approximately 725 acres will be treated.

Cupertino Firm Among 3 Recipients Of Water District Grant

The Santa Clara Valley Water District awarded grant funds to three water conservation projects.

Letter to Editor: Cupertino Citizens Submits Growth Petition

The filings went to the Cupertino city clerk on Tuesday.

Passport Backlog: Renew Your Passports Now, Cupertino!

The U.S. State Department is expecting an influx of passport renewals soon, which could create lengthy delays.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

UPDATED: Crab Season Delayed Due To Toxic Algae Bloom

California Fish and Game Commission voted to delay the season in an emergency meeting after health officials warn against eating local crabs

County Prosecutors Force Settlement From Online Company

The California-based company will pay millions because of its lack of online disclosures.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.

Two From Bay Area to Hear Pope in Person Thursday

Others from the Bay Area will be watching from here.

County Rips Up Contract, Sues Turner Construction Over Hospital Project

The county is seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages from the construction company. The project is years behind schedule.

San Jose Airport Gets Grant to Study Runway Safety

The two year study will get underway in November. The FAA recently changed its standards for runway safety.

Environmental Group Opposes Plan to Blow Up Old Bay Bridge Piers

A Baykeeper scientist fears the plan could harm wildlife and pollute the Bay.