The following is a calendar of events happening this 4th of July weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. Friday, July 4 – Happy 4th of July! Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival — 9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m., … Read more
A Sunnyvale man was one of three Bay Area residents arrested for allegedly bilking the federal healthcare system of millions of dollars. According to federal prosecutors, Sevendik Huseynov, a 47-year-old national of Azerbaijan who lived in Sunnyvale, was arrested on June 26. Federal prosecutors say he operated Vonyes, Inc. and submitted more than 7,200 claims … Read more
Santa Clara County Fire chiefs are encouraging community members to enjoy professional fireworks displays to avoid potential injuries and fires this 4th of July. “Fireworks are not just a nuisance—they are a serious fire hazard. All it takes is a single spark landing on a roof, in dry brush, or near flammable materials to ignite … Read more
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAD) is expanding its vehicle buy-back program to encourage the removal of higher-polluting vehicles from the road by increasing the buy-back amount to $2,000, an increase of $500. Beginning on July 1, vehicles that are model year 2000 and older can qualify, the Air District said. “The Vehicle … Read more
A 17-story San Jose housing development initially slated to be built on the Santa Clara border has failed to gain traction. Earlier this month, the San Jose City Council unanimously blocked the construction of 135 apartments and 15,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail space planned for 826 N. Winchester Blvd. in San Jose. The development, … Read more
This year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order temporarily suspending California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions to expedite rebuilding after the Southern California wildfires. This may be a prelude to broader CEQA reform, something that many have asked for over the 50 years since Gov. Ronald Reagan signed the environmental law. Over the … Read more
Across the Bay Area, one unexpected expense can push a family into crisis — a car repair, a medical emergency, a rent hike. Too many of our neighbors are teetering on the edge — crushed by soaring housing costs, on the brink of homelessness, uncertain of their next meal and feeling invisible. Organizations like LifeMoves … Read more
As the need for language access increases, Sunnyvale is leading the charge with the use of AI software. Last month, Wordly, an AI translation service, released its report on language access in local government. Language access, according to the report, is a growing need, with 61% of cities reporting a growing population of non-native English … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. Friday, June 27 Foundation and Friends Book Sale — 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Northside Branch Library (695 Moreland Way, Santa Clara) Event … Read more
The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration. This Weekend Foundation and Friends Book Sale — Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21 at Central Park Library (2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara) … Read more