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Coronavirus: Nearly one-fifth of Silicon Valley companies eye layoffs, survey says
Layoffs are being actively contemplated among about 18 percent of the major employers in Silicon Valley amid the widening economic fallout unleashed by the coronavirus, a new survey shows.
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Downtown San Jose office tower planned at old phone company site
A development firm plans a new office tower in downtown San Jose on a choice site next to a long-time phone company building, according to city documents.
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No rent for 3 months? San Jose to consider COVID-19 response plan for tenants.
A controversial proposal in San Jose coming from two city council members calls for impacted tenants to pay no rent for up to three months.
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San Jose police bust nets cache of cocaine and guns
Two men were arrested, several handguns and a rifle were confiscated, and more than 15 pounds of narcotics were seized last week in San Jose police raids connected to home drug-making operations, authorities said.
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San Jose looks to bolster homeless housing, tenant protections
In a two-pronged approach, San Jose councilmembers on Monday announced plans to add housing for the homeless and protect vulnerable renters pounded by the coronavirus pandemic.
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