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San Jose News - Silicon Valley Updates for San Jose, Santa Clara & Sunnyvale CA Today - ExtraLocal San Jose

San Jose News - Silicon Valley Updates for San Jose, Santa Clara & Sunnyvale CA Today - ExtraLocal San Jose

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Stay connected to the heart of Silicon Valley with ExtraLocal San Jose, your daily source for San Jose news and the greater South Bay area. We cover the stories that matter most to residents in San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and surrounding communities in California.

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  • ICE Tensions Rise, Housing Rules Eased, Mobile Home Rent Win | San Jose, CA News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026

    ICE Tensions Rise, Housing Rules Eased, Mobile Home Rent Win | San Jose, CA News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 30 2026

    San Jose, CA local news evening update for January 29, 2026. As the Super Bowl approaches, tension is building between local leadership and federal agents, with Silicon Valley lawmakers taking a stand against recent violence involving ICE. It is a developing situation that could impact how the region handles security during the big game.

    In local development news, the San Jose City Council has moved to cut some red tape, easing housing development requirements in hopes of spurring more construction across the city. Finally, we share a sigh of relief for residents of a local mobile home park, where a proposed rent hike has been officially delayed, preserving a slice of much-needed affordable housing in San Jose, CA.

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    3 mins
  • San Jose Mayor Joins Governor Race, Cupertino Budget Crisis, Police Mental Health Aid | San Jose, CA News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026

    San Jose Mayor Joins Governor Race, Cupertino Budget Crisis, Police Mental Health Aid | San Jose, CA News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    San Jose, CA local news noon update for January 29, 2026. We are tracking a major political announcement today as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan officially enters the race for California governor, ending months of speculation about his future ambitions.

    We also look at a budget crisis brewing right next door in Cupertino, where soaring costs for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's contract are causing significant financial headaches for city officials. Plus, we cover a positive step forward in Palo Alto, where the police department is bringing on a dedicated clinician to assist with mental health calls, aiming to provide better care during crisis situations.

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    3 mins
  • Youth Farmers Hit by Fair Dates, Housing Rules Eased, Rent Hike Paused | San Jose, CA News Morning Edition | January 29, 2026

    Youth Farmers Hit by Fair Dates, Housing Rules Eased, Rent Hike Paused | San Jose, CA News Morning Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    San Jose, CA local news morning update for January 29, 2026. We start this Thursday with a difficult situation for local youth farmers, as a sudden schedule change for the Santa Clara County Fair disrupts plans for 4-H and FFA participants.

    We also discuss new policy shifts from City Hall as San Jose eases development requirements in an effort to spur more housing construction. Plus, we cover a moment of relief for some residents as the City Council delays a controversial rent increase at a local mobile home park, helping to preserve affordable housing options in the region.

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    3 mins
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