Michael E. Robles

Local News

Photos: Bay Area artist’s new wildlife murals in South Bay parks

Sixth-grader Ruina Li, 11, helped paint some white flowers over four days. Sophomore Jason Li, 15, created a tree and texturized it with mixed...

Local News

Lukewarm interest in COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

U.S. health officials hailed the recent authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for very young children as a pandemic milestone — making the protective shots available...

Health

San Jose LGBTQ leaders: Monkeypox ‘not a gay disease’

The Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ community is livid another virus is being referred to as a gay disease. Concerned about stigmatization, local LGBTQ+ leaders are...

Politics

San Jose gun policy can move forward, judge says

A federal court has denied a gun rights group’s attempt to halt San Jose’s gun harm reduction policy, as the city works to dismiss the...

Politics

Santa Clara County ‘navigators’ tackle mental health crisis

For someone in crisis, being able to access assistance is critical. To help, Santa Clara County is striving to connect people with the right...

Politics

Looking to rent in Silicon Valley? Get in line

Silicon Valley remains one of the most sought after rental markets in California, despite being one of the most costly. In a new study by apartment...

Politics

UPDATE: San Jose reconsiders homeless housing at park

San Jose may pause plans to construct tiny homes in the north part of the city, following fervent backlash from neighbors. On Wednesday, the...

Politics

Silicon Valley’s new crisis center a game changer

The national mental health hotline is in full swing in the South Bay, and officials hope it will get those in crisis the help they need...

Politics

San Jose mayor’s race: Attack ad goes after NRA support

With three months left to Election Day, the San Jose mayor’s race is taking an ugly turn. The top two candidates, Santa Clara County...

Politics

Santa Clara County leader under fire over ‘tone-deaf’ letter

Local doctors say they’ve lost confidence in Santa Clara County leadership after seeing the head executive downplay the death of their colleague. thecupertinodigest.com obtained an email sent from...

Politics

San Jose pours millions into housing relief, WiFi

San Jose’s mayor took to the national stage to tout how the city used federal funds to address rampant homelessness and the digital divide. San Jose...

Politics