They said it: San Jose homeless on leaving soon-to-be cleared camp for shelter

Quote of the week.

Governor’s race coming into ‘focus’ as Rep. Eric Swalwell, Republican Steve Hilton lead new polls

The top two vote-getters will advance to the November election.

‘Please don’t do that’: Brentwood releases footage of officers shoving woman into patrol car, where she passed out before death

The death of Yolanda Ramirez, not disclosed by police until after the media found out, has led to public controversy and dueling autopsy reports.

Valley Water CEO Rick Callender sexually harassed employees, investigation finds

Santa Clara Valley Water District releases report, Callender denies wrongdoing

Before-and-after: See how huge snow storms transformed the Sierra Nevada in just a few days

NASA satellite photos show a dramatic change this month.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson mourned, celebrated in Bay Area after death During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco and marched with 100 residents of …

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson mourned, celebrated in Bay Area after death trib.al/xEDslGx

Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups The spectacle runs from mid-December through March, drawing wildlife watchers eager for a glimpse of the largest seals on the planet.

Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups trib.al/jvxpO7d

Capitals coach explains why he’d give Hart Trophy vote to Macklin Celebrini Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery has been impressed with the growth of San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini

Capitals coach explains why he’d give Hart Trophy vote to Macklin Celebrini trib.al/wm4Og8X

She knew sharks — and their risks. Now the search for beloved swimmer Erica Fox continues off Pacific Grove PACIFIC GROVE – Search crews using dive teams, drones and rescue boats returned to the waters off Lovers Point on Monday for a second day looking for a swimmer likely attacked by a shark. More than…

She knew sharks — and their risks. Now the search for beloved swimmer Erica Fox continues off Pacific Grove trib.al/i6TeWCQ

Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion Federal and state officials have repeatedly investigated and fined the utility for gas-safety incidents in recent years.

Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion trib.al/XhqEsgX

RCFP announces 2025 Freedom of the Press Award recipients Freedom of the Press Awards, hosted by Judy Woodruff, return Oct. 15 to celebrate leaders in journalism and law

The Lenfest Institute congratulates former Lenfest Institute Board member and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, investigative journalist, and editor Amanda Bennett, who received the 2025 Freedom of the Press Career Achievement Award from @rcfp.org last night in New York City.

Silicon Valley street cleaning crew is swept away - San José Spotlight A flagship program that employed homeless people to clean the streets of San Jose and connect them to housing is abruptly ending. Nonprofit Downtown Streets Team is ending operations Oct. 31, citing f...

A flagship program that employed homeless people to clean the streets of San Jose and connect them to housing is abruptly ending.

San Jose restaurant closure is symptomatic of larger problem - San José Spotlight Jtown Pizza Co. is shuttering after six years in Japantown. The closure has sparked fears for other businesses in the neighborhood owned by the same family. It has also renewed debate over preservatio...

Jtown Pizza Co. is shuttering after six years in Japantown, with its owners buried in debt from city red tape over historic buildings.

Another #DTSJ / #Japantown staple calls it a day.

Exclusive | The Onion Brought Back Its Print Edition. The Gamble Is Paying Off. Publications turn to the old-style products to appeal to nostalgic readers and stand out in a crowded digital-media landscape.

Some incredibly good news:

One year ago this week, The Onion returned to print.

In that one year, we’ve grown to the 13th largest print newspaper in the United States, just ahead of the Boston Globe, and growing fast.

In short, it’s working.

So… thank you. Thank you for helping save this thing.

Drive carefully, San Jose

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Axios’ Sara Fischer in conversation with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince YouTube video by Axios

I will be brief. If you care about the quality of news we get, this clip is the most disturbing and important 20 minutes I have for you. If you have only 5 minutes to watch then do that. Via @michaelsocolow.bsky.social

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More bird. Correction: front yard.

This is eating a squirrel in my downtown San Jose backyard. #birdsky what is it? We have Cooper’s hawks and peregrines. #norcalbirds #birdid

When I was very pregnant and miserable, there was a man living on the streets near my work. Every morning, he’d say to me “you’re almost done. You got this momma.” And I needed that so badly. 💕

San Jose lawmaker withdraws bill to lower state rent caps - San José Spotlight While Assemblymember Ash Kalra successfully advocated for his "Affordable Rent Act" proposal Thursday at the state Housing and Community Development Committee, further discussions with the Judiciary C...

Politically-active landlords are coordinating a campaign to stop a proposal from California lawmakers to slash yearly rent control caps — and it appears to have worked.

Carnegie Mellon student with one semester left learns his visa was revoked with no explanation Local universities and colleges across the country continue to report international student visas being revoked.

This international student is incredibly brave for going on the record about his visa suddenly being revoked, including how he has one semester left and his mom has terminal cancer: www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

YWCA Silicon Valley loses federal funding for rent subsidies - San José Spotlight YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley will no longer be able to provide as much rental assistance, leaving domestic violence survivors at greater risk.

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley will no longer be able to provide as much rental assistance, leaving domestic violence survivors at greater risk.

Eating your child’s chocolate Easter bunny for breakfast doesn’t make everything better. Heads up. Also, I need a chocolate bunny before Sunday.

Viva Calle San Jose marks 10 years of open streets this weekend Sunday’s event, which closes six miles of streets to vehicles, will have entertainment, food trucks and bike repair stations at Emma Prusch Farm Park, St. James Park and Tamien Park.

Viva Calle San Jose marks 10 years of open streets this weekend

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Monterey Bay Aquarium announces name of newest resident otter The aquarium described Opal as a colorful name for her playful personality and said the name is “associated with the iridescent gemstone and there are many ocean-related opalescence references like…

Monterey Bay Aquarium announces name of newest resident otter

San Jose special election could have major implications for city The winner of the District 3 City Council race could determine whether Mayor Matt Mahan has enough votes to implement his policy agenda.

San Jose special election could have major implications for city

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