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Top San Jose news: Facebook giving $15M to small businesses; city adopts emergency sick leave; more

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Published on April 08, 2020
Top San Jose news: Facebook giving $15M to small businesses; city adopts emergency sick leave; morePhoto: Lorenzo Tlacaelel/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in San Jose? Read on for everything you need to know.

Frustration builds over COVID-19 leniency after release of drug-trafficking suspects

San Jose police and prosecutors argue that the court should have treated defendants as public-safety threats given their history and association with Mexican cartels.

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San Jose coach arrested on suspicion of sending lewd photos

Police say the 34-year-old man also used Snapchat to ask teen girls about their sexual experiences.

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Millions for coronavirus-hit Bay Area small businesses coming from Facebook, company says

Small businesses in the Bay Area suffering during the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders will receive grants from Facebook totaling $15 million, the company said.

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San Jose adopts emergency sick leave but rejects rent suspension

San Jose officials have unanimously approved an emergency paid sick leave policy that guarantees any essential employee in the city will be paid if they are affected by the growing coronavirus crisis and unable to work.

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Google buys Cisco building, widens north San Jose holdings

Google has widened its north San Jose holdings with its purchase of a big office building from Cisco, a deal that gives the search giant ownership of 25 choice acres next to a light rail stop and a short distance from a future BART station.

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