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Escalating Sign Spat Riles San Jose District 9 Candidates
Campaign signs go missing in just about every election cycle in San Jose — and accusations begin to swirl of theft and sabotage.

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Campaign signs go missing in just about every election cycle in San Jose — and accusations begin to swirl of theft and sabotage.

The plan is going back to staff for revisions after feedback from residents and councilmembers, including exploring an appeal process.
Consumers are spending more to fill their tanks, leaving them with less money to spend elsewhere as energy prices push up inflation.
Zoe Lofgren warned that the president’s “erratic behavior” and “cognitive decline” have threatened the lives of millions of people.
Yesterday, astronauts embarked on a journey that will take them farther into space than any human has ever traveled.
The Board of Education is expected to vote on the layoffs in June when it adopts a budget for the next fiscal year.
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Chef Ivan Plata developed the burger by testing it out in the kitchen of local eateries, cooking it up and handing out samples at the bar.
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A new Whole Foods Market is about to open in Los Gatos, with a spacious hot-food bar, indoor seating and a mural. of local birds.
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Santa Clara County officials will explore a reparations policy that could compensate Black residents for historic human rights violations.
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The county fair will no longer happen in the traditional month of July. Instead, it will be held Aug. 19-23 to accommodate vendor schedules.