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Santa Clara County closes deficit but can't escape budget cuts

Brandon Pho
  • County officials are bridging a deficit with new revenue to balance the new fiscal year’s $12.4 billion budget.
  • But it will still require cuts. County officials want to reduce spending across all departments by $118 million.
  • Much of that will be achieved through removing vacant jobs. But it will also cut resources for vulnerable residents
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East San Jose teachers demand raises to meet cost of living

Annalise Freimarck
  • The East Side Union High School District is struggling with an anticipated multimillion-dollar budget deficit.
  • Teachers in the district are calling for higher wages to keep up with the rising cost of living.
  • The district is offering teachers a 1.1% raise for next school year, but teachers said the increase is insufficient.
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San Jose neighborhood fights to preserve its identity

Lorraine Gabbert
  • After decades of resident requests, San Jose is starting the process to create a new city landmark district.
  • The San Jose City Council earlier this month voted to nominate Alameda Park/Schiele Avenue as a historic district.
  • The designation would protect homes in the neighborhood west of downtown along Schiele, Harding and Pershing avenues.
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