An unhoused man says he transformed an eyesore near a South Bay freeway only to have his improvements swept by Caltrans. Now, that man and his 19-year-old special needs son say they’re left with next to nothing. Miguel Maruyama set up a nativity scene for the holidays but Friday morning, it was taken down by … Read more
Young people are very anxious about the changing climate and warming planet. According to a landmark survey published in the Lancet , an overwhelming number of young people feel anxious, angry, and powerless about climate change. Even so, there’s optimism and creativity generated by our youth. Take for example a solution that was developed by a young … Read more
Students and parents in San Jose are rallying to keep their public schools open. The Berryessa Union School District is looking to close three of its 13 campuses. This comes as the Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose is also saying it must close campuses at the end of the school year. Trang Huynhnguyen is … Read more
Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano is leading the 2024 race by just three points over her closest opponent Councilmember Hon Lien. Montano was first elected Milpitas mayor in 2022 after serving as vice mayor — making her the first woman mayor in the city’s history. With Milpitas mayors serving two years per term, the 2024 campaign started almost … Read more
Police in San Jose arrested a man in connection with an intentional hit-and-run pedestrian accident that left the victim pinned under a minivan early Tuesday morning, according to authorities. According to a press release issued by the San Jose Police Department , shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, patrol officers responded to a hit-and-run collision involving a … Read more