Hope Village Homeless Camp Prepares To Move, Again

Santa Clara County's short-term lease agreement with San Jose for the current plot expires, and no new parcel has been agreed upon.

Federal Airport Workers May Get No-interest Loans From San Jose

The mayor of San Jose is exploring a novel program to front federal workers at Mineta San Jose International Airport with short-term loans.

City Water/Sewer Rates To Go Up To Pay For Upgrades

Milpitas' 200 miles of piping delivering water and waste needs replacing to take the system into the next generation of users.

Pot Illegal For Cultivation In Milpitas Per City

While many Silicon Valley cities have opened the door to marijuana businesses with the hopes of taxing them, Milpitas said no to it.

Protest Vigil To Take On Feds Immigration Policies

In its latest anti-immigrant policy maneuvering, the federal government has announced the proposed deportation of Vietnamese immigrants.

Reid-Hillview Airport To Receive No More Federal Grant Funds

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors are floating the idea to consolidate the small San Jose airport with nearby San Martin Airport.

Milpitas Hires Economic Development Director

Alex Andrade comes from the Mountain View where he served as manager for the city's Economic Development Department.

Milpitas Bans Commercial Pot In Council Meeting

After a long discussion and consideration of allowing cannabis businesses within its boundaries, the Milpitas City Council opted out of it.

SC Court Ordered Milpitas To Pay $100,000 In Attorneys Fees

The city lost a public records request lawsuit filed by the First Amendment Coalition, amounting to $100,000 in attorneys fees.

Santa Clara Money Flowing Into Water Projects

The grant funds come from the Safe, Clean Water and Flood Protection parcel tax approved by voters in 2012.

Milpitas Burning Up Pot Shops Ban

After placing a moratorium on cannabis dispensaries, the Milpitas City Council appears headed toward allowing for this industry by 2019.

Milpitas Honored With Helen Putnam Award By League Of CA Cities

The city of Milpitas was given the award of excellence for its effective workforce development initiative.

Michelle Obama Tickets On Sale This Week

Pre-register now to purchase tickets 24 hours before they go on sale to the general public.

San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection Bill Passes

The bill now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature.

County Seeks To Block Ballot Initiative

Santa Clara County has asked the state supreme court to block an initiative that has qualified for the November ballot.

Ashwini Kantak Chosen As Milpitas Deputy City Manager

She has an impressive track record at the City of San Jose, and holds a master's degree in public policy and admin from Northwestern.

Critical Shortage Of Election Poll Workers In Milpitas, County

The county needs another 1400 workers, who'll each earn up to $200. Being bilingual is a plus.

Asian-American Lawsuit Against Santa Clara City Awaits Ruling

The plaintiffs allege the election system discriminates, citing as proof that no Asian-American has been voted in since 1951.

County Begins Mailing Ballots For June 5 Primary

The ballots are in the mail to military and overseas voters.

New County Fee For Affordable Housing Proposed

The fee would be paid by developers - and passed on to homeowners and businesses.

Milpitas Adopts Wage Theft Ordinance

It gives the City the authority revoke or suspend the business license of any employer who refuses to pay workers. It passed unanimously.

ICE Interviews County Jail Inmates

Sanctuary policy prohibits ICE access to the jail. The sheriff calls the access a mistake.

Sen. Wieckowski Highlights Report On State-Funded Research

Following the principles can lead to economic growth.

Untested Rape Kits: Supervisors Press For Information

Supervisors want information on clearing the backlog of untested rape kits.

California Lawmakers Consider Pot For Pets

Could Fluffy or Fido use some herbal relief?

CA Considers Bill To Track Police Guns

The legislation comes after deadly shootings involving stolen police guns, including the death of Kate Steinle.

DA Wants Milpitas Murder Defendants Tried As Adults

The two teens are currently being held at juvenile hall.

Founder Of Failed Start-Up Pleads Guilty In Federal Court

Isaac Choi faces up to 20 years in prison.

Julie Edmonds-Mares Chosen As Next Milpitas City Manager

Edmonds-Mares is currently a Deputy City Manager for San Jose.

Marijuana Workers Could Unionize In California

As California legalizes marijuana, workers could form the next big union.

Here's A List Of CA Convicts Who Had Their Sentences Commuted

On Dec. 23, Gov. Jerry Brown shortened the sentences for 19 people. Here's a glimpse of who they are.

CA Minimum Wage Increase Could Mean Loss Of 400K Jobs: Study

The Employment Policies Institute said a $15 minimum wage would adversely affect the state.

California Lawmaker To Introduce Net Neutrality Bill

San Francisco State Sen. Scott Wiener will introduce a net neutrality bill when the legislature reconvenes next month.

DA Reports No Racial Bias In County: Study

Crime victims and defendants are often from the same part of the county as four of the top five zip codes.

Milpitas Approves Financing For Clean Home Improvements

HERO financing lets homeowners make energy and efficiency improvements that are paid through property taxes.

Santa Clara County Receives Warning Letter From Justice Dept.

The county is one of just 29 jurisdictions nationwide to receive the letter because of its sanctuary city designation.

Flying This Holiday Season - The Airport Just Got Safer

Mineta San Jose International Airport has new gear to respond to an emergency.

Small Business Social Media Workshop In Milpitas Tuesday

The workshop will be co-hosted by Sen. Bob Wieckowski and The Silicon Valley Organization.

Documents Of Alleged Wrongdoing By Ex-City Manager Released

Agency that sued for the Milpitas files questions the timing: "These records should have been turned over five months ago."

ICE Targets Santa Clara County In Arrests

23 of the 27 arrested here and in San Francisco had previous criminal convictions for offenses such as DUI, drug trafficking and assault.