California has overwhelmingly approved Gov. @GavinNewsom’s plan to gerrymander congressional seats in favor of Democrats for the next several election cycles. His most powerful allies in Silicon Valley are tempering their zeal.

PODCAST: With federal SNAP benefits stalling, food insecurity is rising sharply across Silicon Valley. Hear from Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley @2ndharvest, about the growing demand for food assistance and toll of funding cuts. https://t.co/hCJaYjtzg9

With Veterans Day approaching, Santa Clara County is offering free health and social services to local vets this weekend

Honored to return to my alma mater @SJSU to speak with journalism students about my career journey. I remember walking these halls, dreaming of a future in journalism. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of journalists ready to make their mark. #gospartans #spartanup

“I’m just trying to do my part to use my platform, use the Warriors platform, to shed light on the situation and hopefully people come out to donate and help." – @TrayceJackson

An essential food service provider in Santa Clara County is being stretched thin under federal cuts — including not knowing how it will pay for its new facility.

Bay Area restaurants are stepping up to provide meals to families affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the looming loss of food stamps.

The small Bay Area city hosting the 2026 @SuperBowl and @FIFAWorldCup wants to make an impression as the world watches. That may be difficult when it’s sandwiched between San Francisco to the north and neighboring San Jose the south

San Jose continues to strengthen protections for its immigrant communities by prohibiting federal immigration agents from hiding their identity and advancing plans to prevent ICE from using city-owned properties for enforcement

Community members of @AlumRockUnion school district are demanding a trustee repay funds or step down from serving on the board

Santa Clara County leaders will establish ICE-free zones throughout Silicon Valley — raising physical barriers and locking gates to prevent federal immigration agents from unlawfully using county properties for surveillance and arrests.

An East San Jose school district is changing how and when its board members are elected.

One East San Jose school district is purchasing a vacant school after closing six campuses this year due to a multimillion-dollar deficit. https://t.co/rLxORR8Wzn

We’re excited to welcome our new Black voices columnist, Chuck Cantrell! Cantrell is an economist, San Jose planning commissioner, and creator of “Dying to Stay Here,” a video/podcast series exploring economic and social barriers facing Black communities in Silicon Valley.

Latinos in Santa Clara County suffer from higher rates of poverty, lower rates of high school graduation and more deaths from diabetes than other groups. Officials want to find ways to close that gap.

We had a wonderful listening session with Filipino/a/x community members today! Thank you to all of our participants for sharing your valuable perspectives to help inform our journalism. And thank you to LEAD Filipino for partnering with us for this important discussion!

.@SJSU is reviewing its safety protocols following the assassination of a conservative political commentator at a college campus in Utah. https://t.co/PPlUgQZFLn

Join us next week for a critical conversation about the state of health care in Silicon Valley. 🏥 🚑 Event details: 📆 Wednesday, Sept. 17 ⏰ 6 - 7:30 p.m. 📍 Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose 🔗 RSVP here: https://t.co/PGPQK2e5LY

The closure of Downtown Streets is a definite loss for those who were looking for a way to get back on their feet with a job and housing assistance.@joyce_speaks @SJSpotlight Silicon Valley street cleaning crew is swept away

While Santa Clara County is facing unprecedented revenue losses due to federal health care cuts, one newly opened clinic may survive.