# centerpiece (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover centerpiece. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eight candidates compete for Cupertino council seats](https://sanjosespotlight.com/eight-candidates-compete-for-cupertino-council-seats/) _2026-08-22 · Mike Langberg · San José Spotlight_ Cupertino voters are facing another high-stakes City Council election between the community’s pro-growth and slow-growth factions. Eight candidates have qualified for three council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot, with seven newcomers and one councilmember — J.R. Fruen — seeking a second term. Vice Mayor Liang Chao terms out in December and Councilmember Sheila Mohan... The post Eight candidates… ## [Santa Clara ditches idea to hold council meetings at libraries](https://sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-ditches-idea-to-hold-council-meetings-at-libraries/) _2026-08-21 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ Santa Clara has shelved plans to explore holding City Council meetings at locations outside City Hall after staff estimated it could cost up to $260,000 to install the audiovisual equipment needed at two libraries. Councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to maintain its current practice of holding meetings in the council chambers. The discussion stemmed from a... The post Santa Clara ditches idea… ## [Jayadev: Santa Clara County shouldn’t invest billions of dollars in its jail facilities](https://sanjosespotlight.com/jayadev-santa-clara-county-shouldnt-invest-billions-of-dollars-in-its-jail-facilities/) _2026-08-21 · Special to San José Spotlight · San José Spotlight_ In the midst of an unprecedented budget crisis which has caused devastating cuts in healthcare, housing, education and employment needs, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering investing billions of public dollars into the worst possible response to a community in need — incarceration. The proposal from the County Executive’s Office to be... The post Jayadev: Santa Clara County… ## [San Jose’s Circle of Palms is losing its iconic trees](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-joses-circle-of-palms-is-losing-its-iconic-trees/) _2026-08-21 · Gabriel Symkowick · San José Spotlight_ Ice skating in downtown San Jose won’t be the same this holiday season, after losing its iconic namesake. Crews began removing all 32 palm trees from the Circle of Palms on Thursday, after a city arborist found none of them were healthy enough to keep. Work is expected to continue for the next several days.... The post San Jose’s Circle of Palms is losing its iconic trees appeared first on San… ## [Santa Clara County youth career program pays dividends](https://sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-county-youth-career-program-pays-dividends/) _2026-08-21 · Lorraine Gabbert · San José Spotlight_ Hundreds of foster youth have found a career path to the future through a unique Santa Clara County program that’s celebrating its 10th year. The Intern & Earn program helps young people develop professional skills and gain experience in the workplace. In addition to earning $19.75 an hour, participants receive mentorship and employment counseling. The... The post Santa Clara County youth career… ## [East San Jose mural honors community legends](https://sanjosespotlight.com/east-san-jose-mural-honors-community-legends/) _2026-08-20 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ For Guadalupe Cruz, the new mural in Alum Rock is impossible to miss. She passes it nearly every day on her way through the neighborhood, just minutes from the home where she has lived for decades. The mural, unveiled Thursday, honors three figures with deep ties to East San Jose — Heisman Trophy winner and... The post East San Jose mural honors community legends appeared first on San José… ## [San Jose to boost housing density to meet state mandates](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-to-boost-housing-density-to-meet-state-mandates/) _2026-08-20 · Keith Menconi · San José Spotlight_ Residents on all sides of San Jose’s housing debate are spoiling for a protracted fight, after the City Council advanced a plan to increase density limits across the city’s sprawling single-family neighborhoods. The policy framework approved Tuesday in an 8-3 vote will guide deliberations over the coming year, as San Jose planners craft an update... The post San Jose to boost housing density to… ## [Palo Alto set to begin Flock audit amid growing public backlash](https://sanjosespotlight.com/palo-alto-set-to-begin-flock-audit-amid-growing-public-backlash/) _2026-08-20 · Gennady Sheyner, Palo Alto Weekly · San José Spotlight_ After watching numerous neighboring jurisdictions pull the plug on Flock Safety in the aftermath of data breaches, Palo Alto remains on the fence about its own relationship with the controversial company that operates automated license plate readers throughout the U.S., including 30 on local streets. Next week, the Palo Alto City Council plans to take... The post Palo Alto set to begin Flock audit… ## [Four candidates face off for two Santa Clara council seats](https://sanjosespotlight.com/four-candidates-face-off-for-two-santa-clara-council-seats/) _2026-08-20 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ Santa Clara City Council representation is about to change in Districts 2 and 3, with both councilmembers terming out in December — and the open seats each have two new challengers. Yvonne Inciarte and Kimberley Williams will be vying for the District 2 seat held by Councilmember Raj Chahal, while Eric Crutchlow and Kyle Madej... The post Four candidates face off for two Santa Clara council seats… ## [Op-ed: Public transit is a public health solution](https://sanjosespotlight.com/op-ed-public-transit-is-a-public-health-solution/) _2026-08-19 · Special to San José Spotlight · San José Spotlight_ For anyone navigating Silicon Valley, traffic can seem like just a backdrop to daily life. It’s easy to accept long lines of cars on Highway 101 during rush hours, idling buses at crowded stops and students waiting beside busy intersections as part of the price we pay for living here. But that normalization masks a... The post Op-ed: Public transit is a public health solution appeared first on San… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/60M7ngyxfZlz) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Feds say South County ICE facility will hold minimal detainees](https://sanjosespotlight.com/feds-say-south-county-ice-facility-will-hold-10-detainees/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Menconi · San José Spotlight_ Federal officials say a planned ICE facility in South County will typically house about 10 detainees, according to the most detailed official statement yet released outlining the project. New court documents filed last week lay out the legal response to a lawsuit seeking to block the facility, and claim detention space will be used only... The post Feds say South County ICE facility will hold… ## [Removal of East San Jose murals upsets residents](https://sanjosespotlight.com/removal-of-east-san-jose-murals-upsets-residents/) _2026-08-19 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ Two community murals connected to San Jose youth and the city’s Indigenous community were painted over after a building was sold, sparking a dispute between the former and current owners over whether the artwork was supposed to remain. A lack of communication may have been at fault, resulting in no written agreement between the building... The post Removal of East San Jose murals upsets residents… ## [Fact Brief: Is San Jose’s downtown plaza the city’s oldest public space?](https://sanjosespotlight.com/fact-brief-is-san-joses-downtown-plaza-the-citys-oldest-public-space/) _2026-08-19 · Donovan Farnham · San José Spotlight_ The post Fact Brief: Is San Jose’s downtown plaza the city’s oldest public space? appeared first on San José Spotlight . ## [San Jose wants to stop its shrinking tree canopy](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-wants-to-stop-its-shrinking-tree-canopy/) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Chu · San José Spotlight_ San Jose’s tree canopy is disappearing. The city is working to reverse the trend, but advocates say in order to meet its goals, more investments are needed in low-income neighborhoods where coverage is sparsest. San Jose has one of the thinnest tree canopies in the Bay Area, with about 13.2% of coverage across the city as... The post San Jose wants to stop its shrinking tree canopy appeared first… ## [Civil Grand Jury raises concerns over Silicon Valley BART extension](https://sanjosespotlight.com/civil-grand-jury-raises-concerns-over-silicon-valley-bart-extension/) _2026-08-18 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ VTA officials will provide more clarity about the finances and long-term costs of the massive Silicon Valley BART extension in response to a Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report that criticized the agency’s management and oversight of the project. The June 17 report raised concerns about VTA’s financial planning and oversight of the roughly $13... The post Civil Grand Jury raises concerns… ## [Palo Alto City Council approves 8-story housing complex](https://sanjosespotlight.com/palo-alto-city-council-approves-8-story-housing-complex/) _2026-08-18 · Riley Cooke, Palo Alto Weekly · San José Spotlight_ Converting retail to housing is one of the pillars of Palo Alto’s plan to create a new residential neighborhood on San Antonio Road, a historically commercial corridor that borders Mountain View. The latest project to do that is 762 San Antonio Road, which received unanimous approval from the Palo Alto City Council on Monday. The... The post Palo Alto City Council approves 8-story housing complex… ## [Six candidates vie for Santa Clara mayoral seat](https://sanjosespotlight.com/six-candidates-vie-for-santa-clara-mayoral-seat/) _2026-08-18 · Maryanne Casas-Perez · San José Spotlight_ A seismic change is about to take place in Santa Clara politics, when Mayor Lisa Gillmor terms out at the end of December. For the first time in 10 years she will not serve in the city’s top spot come January 2027. Instead, six individuals from various sectors of industry and the community are vying... The post Six candidates vie for Santa Clara mayoral seat appeared first on San José Spotlight . ## [San Jose public workers could strike amid contract dispute](https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-public-workers-could-strike-amid-contract-dispute/) _2026-08-17 · Keith Menconi · San José Spotlight_ Thousands of San Jose city workers have voted to authorize their bargaining representatives to call a strike, ratcheting up the pressure on City Hall amid a protracted contract dispute. After a week of voting, support for the authorization came in at 97%, according to a Monday announcement from IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101.... The post San Jose public workers could strike amid contract… ## [Herman: A layoff shouldn’t uproot a Silicon Valley family](https://sanjosespotlight.com/herman-a-layoff-shouldnt-uproot-a-silicon-valley-family/) _2026-08-17 · Special to San José Spotlight · San José Spotlight_ For a Silicon Valley worker on an H-1B visa, losing a job can threaten far more than a paycheck. It can place a family’s ability to remain in the United States at risk, even when that family has spent years building a life here. That is why a newly proposed federal rule deserves the Bay... The post Herman: A layoff shouldn’t uproot a Silicon Valley family appeared first on San José Spotlight .