Silicon Valley Voice

Because of the vision of early Santa Clara founders, Silicon Valley Power got its early start in the late 19th Century thanks to a budget surplus.

Santa Clara’s Municipal Power Company: 19th Century Beginnings

In 1896 — 14 years after Thomas Edison launched the first electrical power plant in…

The California Legislature is back at work and there are some major issues they will tackle in 2025 including housing affordability and the budget.

CalMatters: Five Things to Watch as California’s Legislature Returns to the Capitol in 2025

With the election and the holidays behind them, the California Legislature returns to Sacramento today…

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The Sunnyvale City Council selected its vice mayor on Jan. 7 and swore in its new council members. The city also hired a new finance director.

Sunnyvale Appoints New Vice Mayor, Finance Director

The City of Sunnyvale seated its newest members of the city council on Jan. 7.…

A new state law prevents banks from charging you overdraft fees if you are instantly declined from withdrawing your money at the ATM.

CalMatters: California Limits Junk Fees and Blocks Fines for Declined ATM Withdrawals

Californians who try to withdraw money but don't have enough in their bank accounts won't…

Santa Clara Unified fields concerns from Santa Clara Westside Little League regarding Haman Elementary Master Plans. Dual Language Immersion expansion approved.

Santa Clara Unified: Haman Elementary Plans Strike Out with Little League

Misinformation ran rampant online regarding the fate of little league fields leading up to the…

Santa Clara and Sunnyvale fire personnel have joined the fight against the fires raging across Los Angeles, adding much needed manpower to the effort.

Santa Clara, Sunnyvale Firefighters Join Battle Against SoCal Fires

Southern California’s cataclysmic fires were only 36 hours old, but by Thursday afternoon, firefighters from…

For more than 50 years, Miguel Castillo has coached basketball in the Bay Area, most recently with the Fremont Firebirds in Sunnyvale.

50 Years Later Miguel Castillo Still Loves to Coach

1979 was the year Joe Montana was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. Star Wars:…

January 2025 Sierra Snowpack Survey Uneven

According to the state's first snow survey of 2025, Northern California has much more precipitation…

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Jan. 10 – Sunday, Jan. 12

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.…

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Milestones – Proactive Reactive – Opinion

There are people in this world who are proactive. They prepare for the future; they…