More than 100 people gathered to honor our fallen veterans, but also to acknowledge nine Valley Transportation Authority employees who lost their lives while trying to serve the public.
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A sparkling new building, under construction in the middle of San Jose’s Little Saigon district, has been designed to serve the health care needs of the Vietnamese Americans, who represent 11 percent of the city’s population.
Sacramento, CA – In California one can face life without parole (LWOP) if one is convicted of murder with special circumstances, even if the person did not kill anyone nor intend for anyone to die.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday was in downtown San Jose, joined by other state leaders, to sign a bill that paves the way for more affordable housing, creating more jobs and boosting California's economic recovery.
SAN JOSE — Offering a boost to large residential developments in the midst of a deepening housing crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday signed into law a measure streamlining environmental reviews for large projects.
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and local labor leaders Thursday in downtown San Jose to sign legislation to fast-track affordable housing developments. Read the full article at this link.
Senate Bill 739, the Transition Age Foster Youth Act, would provide a direct, unconditional monthly stipend of $1,000 to youths who are aging out of the system. View the full story and interview here.
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Join Senator Dave Cortese on May 20th at 6:00pm for his 18th annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education - this year, the Bus Trip will be virtual!