Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary in San Jose faces potential closure due to declining enrollment, impacting the community and memories tied to the 9/11 hero it honors.

Meta Platforms Inc. announces a 5% workforce reduction, with layoffs starting February 10th, as part of a company-wide performance management initiative to increase efficiency.

San Jose's unhoused residents face encampment sweeps, with potential displacement of 50 people along Story Road, amid the city's efforts to tally creek-dwellers and expand shelter options.

San Jose faces a homelessness crisis intensified by cold weather, with a memorial held for 200 homeless individuals who died last year, many seniors. Mayor Mahan calls for urgent action as hypothermia risks rise.

The San José Police Department introduced a new feature to its crime dashboard, providing local crime data by City Council Districts for better public awareness and engagement.

San Mateo County approves new contracts for public service workers, offering pay raises over three years and additional benefits, including health care contributions and wellness days.

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.

Santa Clara County's "Operation Second Chance" offers individuals with non-violent misdemeanor warrants the chance to receive a new court date without jail time in December.

San José partners with Pets for Patriots, waiving adoption fees for veterans and prioritizing overlooked shelter animals for them, highlighting mutual benefits.

The Prusch Farm Park Foundation in San Jose faces city eviction over a dispute involving fund allocation, sparking community backlash and raising issues about the city's engagement with community organizations.

A former San Jose hotel has been converted into supportive housing for the homeless, with funding from Project HomeKey and the city, as part of a larger plan for a mixed-income community.