Friday, November 6, 2026
San Jose
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Culture & Events ·
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced that California's Great America will close after its 2027 season, with the final day on Labor Day, September 6.
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Weather & Environment ·
The Bay Area Air District board voted Wednesday to delay a gas water heater ban. Up to half of Bay Area households can be exempt, reports said.
Elections ·
Registar of Voters reports that it has counted approximately 48% of total votes cast.
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Elections ·
Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-16) said he was hesitant to read the midterm results as a mandate for the Democratic Party. He looks to focus on affordability and AI.
Public Safety ·
Police said two men were stabbed and a woman was assaulted on Brigadoon Way in East San Jose around 7 p.m. Thursday.
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
A two-car crash and fire at North Tantau and Pruneridge avenues in Cupertino hospitalized one child and two adults, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
City Hall ·
Santa Clara has not received usable convention center financial statements for over a year. The city won't say how much it withheld from operator Oak View Group.
Read at Silicon Valley Voice
Around Town ·
Meta, Google and TikTok are suing to block a California law meant to protect kids' mental health on social media platforms.
Elections ·
Incumbent John Varela led challenger Jimmy Forbis 58.04% to 41.75% in unofficial early results posted by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
Elections ·
In the Wednesday 5 p.m. count, Karen Hardy led Santa Clara's mayoral race with 3,874 votes, or 24%, 465 ahead of Kathy Watanabe. The race is too close to call.
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Elections ·
Early returns show Measure F leading with 78.75%, or 10,052 votes. The measure would give the City Council authority to raise Mountain View's hotel tax.
Read at San José Spotlight
Elections ·
As of 5:11 p.m. Thursday, the Cupertino Together slate of three City Council candidates led, with three other candidates trailing.
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Elections ·
Early results as of 5 p.m. Thursday showed Mayor Rob Moore leading the Los Gatos Town Council race with 5,234 votes, or 24%.
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Elections ·
The next election results update is expected Friday, Nov. 6 by 5 p.m. In Campbell, Districts 3, 4 and 5 have candidates running for City Council seats.
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Elections ·
Steve Hilton conceded 60 minutes after polls closed Tuesday evening. Becerra's strong anti-Trump campaign and Democratic sweep doomed the Republican’s candidacy.
Read at San José Inside
City Hall ·
Santa Clara's City Council unanimously approved ending membership fees at its Senior Center on Oct. 20. Questions remain about pool hours and staffing.
Read at San José Spotlight
Elections ·
Slightly more than half of the $209,000 Santa Clara candidates have raised is loans, most of it from the candidates themselves.
Read at Silicon Valley Voice
Housing & Homelessness ·
Stanford University proposed a mixed-use complex with nearly 200 apartments on its property in Stanford Research Park.
Read at Palo Alto Online
Housing & Homelessness ·
The Gilroy City Council unanimously approved extending its temporary moratorium on detention centers for another 10 months and 15 days.
Read at San José Spotlight
Public Safety ·
A San Jose neighbor who accused an 11-year-old boy with autism of being a "public nuisance" was recently ordered to pay the boy's family $8 million following a jury trial in Santa Clara County civil court.
Read at KRON4
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
According to Gilroy police, chiropractor Robert W. Kovacs has been charged with sexual battery. Police believe he may have more victims who have not yet reported.
Read at Gilroy Dispatch
Public Safety ·
The parents of Sierra LaMar, who disappeared in Morgan Hill 14 years ago at age 15, spoke about enduring a second murder trial.
Read at KTVU FOX 2
Public Safety ·
The California Highway Patrol said two people were rescued after a vehicle went down a 100-foot dirt embankment near Marsh and Arroyo Hondo roads Tuesday.
Read at KRON4
Public Safety ·
The California Highway Patrol deactivated a Silver Alert Friday after Campbell police said a 68-year-old man reported missing in San Jose was found.
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Business & Economy ·
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney built their country-pop following on close harmonies and songs like “Tequila” and “Speechless.”
Read at Metro Silicon Valley
Weather & Environment ·
Mountain View's Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed a proposal to plant dozens of new trees near the library to replace trees that deteriorated.
Read at Mountain View Voice
Culture & Events ·
Pacific Art League in Palo Alto offers a program teaching young artists classical oil painting techniques, funded by a Peninsula resident.
Sports ·
The Santa Clara Bruins control the team’s playoff destiny. On Friday night, the Bruins head to Jefferson High School in Daly City.
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Sports ·
Wilcox High School's flag football team won its first CCS playoff game, against Notre Dame in the first round on Nov. 2.
Read at Silicon Valley Voice
Sports ·
The Sobrato volleyball team finished the regular season 16-9 overall and 8-2 for second place in league play, reaching the Central Coast Section playoffs.
Read at Morgan Hill Times
Culture & Events ·
The Santa Clara Rotary Club awarded multiple community nonprofits with the money they fundraised during last month’s art and wine festival.
Read at Silicon Valley Voice