The Eiichi Sakauye Farmhouse in San Jose, key to the city's Japanese-American agricultural heritage, is scheduled for relocation and restoration by mid-2025 after a successful community fundraising effort.

A report reveals inhumane conditions and mismanagement at San Jose's Animal Care Center, prompting calls for reforms and better animal welfare practices.

Valley Water's Board of Directors approves an ordinance to reduce encampments along waterways in Santa Clara County to protect the environment and public health, with enforcement beginning in 2025.