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Rod Diridon Sr. Hailed by Santa Clara County as ‘Father of Modern Transit’
San Jose Inside • 2026-04-15
The Santa Clara County legend is best known for spearheading the first half-cent sales tax and VTA light rail. The post Rod Diridon Sr. Hailed by Santa Clara County as ‘Father of Modern Tra…
Di Salvo: How will California’s gubernatorial candidates improve education?
San José Spotlight • 2026-04-14
On June 2, California voters will cast primary ballots to choose their top two candidates for governor. One of those two will become the next governor-elect in November. As a retired truste…
A toddler died after a foster care placement. Now Santa Clara County’s child welfare system is under scrutiny — again
Mercury News — Local • 2026-04-14
A 2-year-old boy died after a Santa Clara County placement, and his 17-year-old cousin faces sexual assault charges as officials question possible child welfare failures.
Bramson: 20,000 people housed — and still not enough
San José Spotlight • 2026-04-13
There’s a number that should fundamentally change how we talk about homelessness in Santa Clara County: 20,000. That’s how many people are no longer homeless — now housed — as a result of t…
California pledges $54M for Bay Area housing projects
The Real Deal — SF • 2026-04-10
A $54 million boost is coming to build housing that addresses homelessness in two Bay Area counties, part of a $145 million statewide funding round. Santa Clara County will receive $49.9 mi…
Santa Clara County accused of again hiding child welfare report
Mercury News — Local • 2026-04-10
Child welfare leaders said they take "full ownership" of the breach in trust and explained that they needed "more clarity" from the state about its ongoing concerns with child safety.
El Camino Hospital’s latest buy is prime Sunnyvale corner site
The Real Deal — SF • 2026-04-10
El Camino Hospital has expanded its footprint on the peninsula with a $19.3 million purchase of a Sunnyvale property. The site at 595 Lawrence Expressway, a high‑visibility corner at Lawren…
California Loses a Legend: Rod Diridon Sr (1939-2026)
The Silicon Valley Voice • 2026-04-09
To paraphrase Hamlet, we “shall not look upon his like again.” This month, the South Bay lost a leader whose impact reached far beyond his home in Santa Clara County, to the state and the c…
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