Stiff challenges ahead for governor, Senate contenders
With California’s marquee races set to pick up steam this month (read: even more TV ads), here’s a Labor Day look at where each contest stands and the key tests…
San Jose, CA
Fire destroys Sunnyvale home, kills two dogs of determined family
A fast-moving fire destroyed a Sunnyvale home Saturday, killed two dogs and left homeless a family that, through grit and determination, had only stitched itself together a year ago.
Zero One techno-art festival takes off in San Jose
As other artists were just unpacking their computers and hammers Sunday at the Zero One techno-art festival in San Jose, Natalie Jeremijenko was way ahead of them as she grabbed…
Government Watch: This week’s meetings from around Silicon Valley
ALUM ROCK UNION SCHOOL DISTRICTWhat: School boardWhen and where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2930 Gay Ave., San JosePARENT INVOLVEMENT: The board will consider a policy on parent involvement in schools.
R&D tax credit prized by tech firms held hostage in Washington
News that President Barack Obama wants to make permanent a tax credit for research and development was met with a mix of hope and skepticism among advocates for Silicon Valley…
Inmate dies of apparent heart attack at Elmwood
Inmate dies of apparent heart attack in Santa Clara County’s jail at Elmwood
San Jose scheduling additional community meetings on police chief search
Looking to get more input from the city’s crime-plagued and sometimes cop-suspicious immigrant neighborhoods, San Jose city officials are adding more meetings to hear what residents want in their next…
Pizarro: San Jose gallery has a wild-and-crazy invite for Steve Martin
The Institute of Contemporary Art has launched a fun campaign to get the actor, comic and art collector to its 30th anniversary fall auction in October.
Internal Affairs: Do Nora Campos and Pete Constant need a time out?
No substitute for the original: Copies chafe CamposSan Jose City Council members Nora Campos and Pete Constant are at it again.
Some San Jose residents may have to wait months for new appliances thanks to PG&E error
Transformer blowout fried refrigerators, air conditioners, computers and more.
San Jose man fears persecution in Philippines, tries to avoid deportation
Benito ‘Benny’ Honorio is now sitting in a Yuba County jail while his attorney races against the clock to win a court hearing from the federal Board of Immigration Appeals.
Defense: Mountain Charley’s saloon was hot spot for drugs
Prosecutors say no evidence that murder victim Mark Achilli used or dealt drugs from the popular Los Gatos bar before he sold it to the man now accused of ordering…
Pizarro: Readers shine at San Jose literacy program
Partners in Reading held a celebration this week for its adult learners, many of whom contributed to a collection of their personal stories.
Some San Jose residents may have to wait months for new appliances thanks to PG&E error
Transformer blowout fried refrigerators, air conditioners, computers and more.
Defense in Los Gatos murder-for-hire case wants more evidence on drug connection
Garcia’s lawyer says marijuana discovery proves drug theory
Beer truck loses trailer on Hwy. 17, blocks lanes to Santa Cruz for four hours
Heading south from San Jose to Santa Cruz this morning was a sluggish affair.
