Silicon Valley Voice

CalMatters: These Four Million Acres of California Forest Could Lose Protection Here’s What Trump’s “Roadless Rule” Repeal Could Do

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CalMatters looks at the potential consequences of the Trump Administration's "roadless rule" repeal on California forests.

The Trump administration’s plan to repeal a rule prohibiting logging and road construction in undeveloped parts of national forests would strip protection from more than 4 million acres within California’s borders. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Monday that she will act to rescind the “roadless rule,” developed during the Clinton administration, to … Read more

When Federal Dollars Stall, Local Giving Becomes Lifesaving

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Local agencies like LifeMoves and United Way Bay Area are working to make sure that local families stay housed and fed in difficult times.

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

Jalisse Padilla: Local Soccer Player Squares Off in Elite European Series

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14-year-old Jalisse Padilla recently traveled to France, where she played in an elite U.S. soccer development program.

One local youth athlete has her sights set on becoming a pro soccer player, and her recent series of matches in France is the latest chapter in that journey. Jalisse Padilla, who plays for Bay Area Surf, lives and breathes soccer. Her mother, Denisse Corral, said Jalisse trains six days a week. Even on Jalisse’s … Read more

Sunnyvale Leads the Way on Language Inclusivity

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The City of Sunnyvale uses the AI translation software Wordly to ensure that non-native English speakers have access to city meetings.

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

Chef Dane Mechlin 1952-2025: Traveled the World But Made His Mark in Santa Clara

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The Santa Clara community remembers Chef Dane Mechlin as someone who was generous and believed good food was for everyone.

It takes a rare personality to make Eggs Benedict for 125 people in a camp kitchen, with real hollandaise sauce, and just consider it routine. Yet that was typical of Dane Mechlin — Chef Dane, as he was known — who died in April of leukemia, surrounded by his family and many of the close … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29

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This Weekend in the Valley there is the Roast Battle: Bay Area and an Artists Reception. There's a Coffee and RnB singles events and Yoga and Pilates classes.

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

Sunnyvale Hikes Utility Rates

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The Sunnyvale City Council approved an increase in utility rates and assessed its downtown parking district at its June 17 city council meeting.

Rising water costs and infrastructure improvements are largely responsible for the Sunnyvale City Council increasing utility rates.  By a unanimous vote, the council upped garbage, water and wastewater rates at its most recent meeting June 17.  Stephen Napier, the city’s utility billing manager, told the council that the city does rate studies every five years. … Read more

Santa Clara Enacts Eminent Domain For SVP Expansion, Approves Massive Station Rebuilds

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The Santa Clara City Council approved using eminent domain to potentially acquire two properties for SVP expansion.

The Santa Clara City Council has approved enacting eminent domain on two properties sitting on land needed for a Silicon Valley Power (SVP) transmission line. At its most recent meeting, June 24, the council approved two resolutions of necessity to secure easements for an SVP 115 kilovolt transmission line. The 2.24-mile line will run from … Read more

Westside’s Defense Dazzles During Pitcher’s Duel 

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The Westside 12U All Stars showed off some impressive defense and a strong pitching effort in a tough loss to the Los Altos All Stars.

It’s that time of year again—the local Little League teams have started out on the road to Williamsport, Pa., home of the Little League World Series. On Saturday, June 21, the Santa Clara Westside 12U All Stars opened up the round robin pool play with a home game against the annually tough Los Altos All … Read more

Sunnyvale Homicide Suspect Arrested

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Sunnyvale DPS officers arrested 44-year-old Jesus Aguilera in Oakland on June 20 in connection with a May 29 homicide.

Sunnyvale DPS officers have arrested the man connected to the city’s first homicide of 2025. Officers found and arrested 44-year-old Jesus Aguilera in Oakland on Friday, June 20, nearly a month after he was accused of shooting and killing a man on South Wolfe Road in Sunnyvale. According to investigators, around 7:42 p.m. on May … Read more