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Mysterious MACSA Fire Dashes Revival Dreams
A day after a fire destroyed large parts of the former MACSA Youth Center, the local school board voted to take steps to demolish the site.
Testimony Seals Omar Torres’ Fate
Tearful testimony from the victim of convicted child sex abuser Omar Torres moved the judge to hand the former San Jose council member an 18-year prison sentence.
Local Leaders Roll Out Alum Rock ‘Revitalization’ Plan
Expanding small businesses and eliminating vacant storefronts are on the menu for the new East San Jose revitalization campaign.
County Seeks Higher Sales Taxes
Supervisors voted unanimously to ask voters to approve new sales taxes that would place half the county in the double-digits.
Feds cut homelessness safety net
President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has defunded San Jose nonprofits assisting low-income residents facing eviction.
Feds Sink Santa Clara County Budget With Medicaid Cuts
Billion-dollar cuts to the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system leaves county leaders with no choice but to slash more than 100 jobs.
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