Saratoga
San Jose leaders move to pause data center approvals until stricter rules come up for a December vote
Mayor Matt Mahan and four council members proposed Thursday to halt land-use approvals for data centers until the council votes Dec. 8 on standards for water, power and noise. Advocates say a real moratorium should last longer.
BART's San Jose extension finishes the 83-foot shaft where tunnel boring will start in 2028
VTA crews completed the launch shaft near PayPal Park for the $12.7 billion project, but the boring machine is still in Germany and service is not expected until 2037.
Sasha Lowery · November 12, 2026
Winter storm preparation resources and contact numbers provided
The City of Saratoga has published a guide for residents to prepare for winter storms, including information on emergency contacts, free sandbag stations, and procedures for reporting hazards.
Paloma Janssen · November 12, 2026
Saratoga
County veterans office needs room to grow, supervisors' president says after Stand Down draws more than 100 groups
At Santa Clara County's fourth annual Stand Down, officials told San Jose Spotlight the veterans office is seeking a bigger home and that red tape keeps many veterans from services they are owed.
Sasha Lowery / November 11, 2026 / 2 min read
Local Business
1 New Business in Saratoga: Week of Nov. 9
Public business listings show 1 business listing for Saratoga businesses in the week of Nov. 9. Here is the full list.
Owen Esparza / November 11, 2026 / 1 min read
Saratoga
Fantasy of Lights lost nearly $950,000 last season, county parks report says, ahead of this year's pared-back walk-through run
Ticket sales of $882,592 covered less than half the cost of Vasona Lake County Park's 2025 holiday display once staff time is counted, according to a report for the Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Sasha Lowery / November 11, 2026 / 2 min read
Saratoga
Valley Water's long-range model has north county groundwater charges more than doubling before peaking in the 2040s
Projections prepared for the Valley Water board's Tuesday meeting put the north county charge at $4,913 to $8,193 an acre-foot at its peak, up from $2,673 today, depending on which big projects go forward.
Sasha Lowery / November 10, 2026 / 2 min read
Saratoga
Saratoga warns residents of phishing scams targeting Planning Commission applicants
The City of Saratoga is alerting residents to fraudulent emails impersonating planning staff and urging verification before making any payments.
Sasha Lowery / November 10, 2026 / 1 min read
Saratoga
San Jose's new women's hockey team will be the Sea Lions, with a Dec. 5 home opener at SAP Center
The PWHL unveiled the Sea Lions name Tuesday, along with names for three other expansion clubs. San Jose hosts the Minnesota Frost in its first home game, Saturday, Dec. 5, at SAP Center.
Sasha Lowery / November 10, 2026 / 2 min read
Saratoga
Domestic violence deaths in Santa Clara County rose to 13 in 2024, the most since 2017, county review team finds
The Domestic Violence Death Review Team's 2024 report, before a Board of Supervisors committee Tuesday, counts 13 deaths in eight incidents, up from four in 2023, and urges more use of gun-removal orders.
Sasha Lowery / November 10, 2026 / 3 min read
Local Business
4 New Businesses in Saratoga: Week of Nov. 2
Public business listings show 4 business listings for Saratoga businesses in the week of Nov. 2. Here is the full list.
Owen Esparza / November 5, 2026 / 1 min read
Local Business
1 New Business in Saratoga: Week of Oct. 19
Public business listings show 1 business listing for Saratoga businesses in the week of Oct. 19. Here is the full list.
Owen Esparza / October 24, 2026 / 1 min read
News From Neighboring Cities
- Contractor starts swapping out all of the city's 22,000-plus water meters, a $12 million job running into 2027
November 12, 2026
- Trustees vote tonight on emergency repairs after rain flooded Amador Valley High's gym building during a roof job
November 12, 2026
- Animal shelter bill would jump 36% to $340,789 as Livermore's exit leaves three agencies splitting the cost
November 12, 2026
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Cars kill about 780 mountain lions a year in California, and I-280 is among the worst stretches, UC Davis report finds
November 11, 2026
California
Santa Clara County votes no on the Prop. 40 billionaire tax, unofficial returns show
November 10, 2026
California
Justice Department drops ballot suit; Santa Clara County had received a federal list of names
November 8, 2026
California
California colleges must post how students can ask for more financial aid under a law taking effect by fall 2027
November 2, 2026
California
Newsom faces deadline on $1.42 billion broadband grant that critics say would sideline California's rules, including a firefighter data protection
November 2, 2026
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Sharks Rally from Deficit, Win Shootout vs Penguins 3-2
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Anaheim Falls Short as Nashville Extends Win Streak to Six
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Warriors Drop 115-108 Decision to Rockets in Houston
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Lakers Extend Winning Streak to Seven with 123-112 Win Over Bucks
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