Michael E. Robles

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UPDATE: Appeal to stop West San Jose hotel denied

A group of West San Jose residents’ last ditch effort to stop development on a six-story hotel on Winchester Boulevard has failed. Residents Gaz...

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UPDATE: San Jose officials question legality of letting noncitizens vote

San Jose is exploring extending the right to vote for noncitizen residents, but it may not be constitutional in California. At a San Jose...

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Santa Clara County doctors ‘stressed out beyond belief’

Santa Clara County could see an exodus of primary care doctors, as physicians say they’re at a breaking point after years of heavy workloads and...

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What team are San Jose officials on: Chavez or Mahan?

Almost all San Jose councilmembers and candidates are backing one person for mayor: Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez. Chavez is facing off against San Jose...

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San Jose mobile app rife with problems

San Jose spent millions on a mobile app to improve community services, but only about 10% of residents use it. The city has put...

Local News

Apple expected to unveil new iPhones at ‘far out’ event on September 7

By Catherine Thorbecke | CNN Business Apple customers could soon get a look at the next generation of iPhones. Apple sent out press invites...

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High-speed rail to San Jose passes another hurdle

With a recent vote, high-speed rail moves one step closer to rolling down the tracks in the Bay Area. When completed, passengers will be...

Politics

Santa Clara County offers more monkeypox vaccines

Even as the monkeypox vaccine supply is falling short of the need nationally, Santa Clara County is preparing to offer more appointments for people...

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Election 2022: Silicon Valley schools seek funds for upgrades, programs

Santa Clara County residents will be asked to approve millions of dollars in education funding come November. A yes vote would mean several local...

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Massive Silicon Valley food bank held up by appeal

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley could be close to breaking ground on its new headquarters in Alviso, but the nonprofit food bank must clear...

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San Jose offers homeless services before final sweep

San Jose is connecting homeless residents with resources days before it sweeps them from a sprawling encampment near Columbus Park. Dozens of unhoused residents...

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