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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.

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

The San Jose Planning Department has rejected a proposed project because it was filed at 1.2 inches instead of 1 inch.
“When you ended up finally making a part (you need), you’ve been working on so passionately, that is what’s so beautiful,” Mike Appio said.
Santa Clara County has increased its commitment to the well-being of children and families.
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This program is essential for the low-income communities that Arteaga’s Food Center serves in the county, owner Lupe Lopez said.
Residents said they needed protection from landlords who indiscriminately evict renters.
Sandwich shop by day and pizza parlor by night, The Last Round Tavern in San Jose manages its split personality exceptionally well.
Councilmember Karen Hardy said she’s concerned other utilities will increase at steeper rates, such as Valley Water's proposed rate hikes.
For avid Campbell skateboarders, a long overdue facelift of the city skate park is happening earlier than planned.
Santa Clara County has made strides to house homeless veterans, but the work isn't over.
San Jose officials want to recreate the success of downtown gathering spaces like San Pedro Square and Paseo de San Antonio.
“It’s about bringing people together and making sure that everyone has a voice and can participate,” Abe-Koga told San José Spotlight.
New court records released Thursday show San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres is being investigated for “oral copulation of a minor.”
Tam Troung's officer certification was temporarily suspended by the state police board amid allegations of mortgage fraud.
Homeless deaths in Santa Clara County are down so far this year despite an opioid crisis and thousands of people living on the streets.
Joe Lopez, 71, worked for the United Farm Workers after graduating high school and discovered his passion for advocacy.
“The way Silicon Valley handles our homeless situation is extremely dysfunctional. It’s unorganized, inefficient and it’s slow to react."
Candidates have raised millions of dollars across many contentious races to represent Silicon Valley, on national, state and local stages.
Duong, CEO of trash and recycling hauler Cal Waste Solutions, has hurled a defamation lawsuit against Hai Huynh, a bail bonds businessman.