Santa Clara County, Santa Clara and Cupertino Reporter
Grace Hase
Grace Hase covers Santa Clara County, Santa Clara and Cupertino for The Mercury News. She is a lifelong Bay Area resident and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in investigative reporting and political science. Before joining the Bay Area News Group she covered San Jose City Hall, housing, transportation and the COVID-19 pandemic for Metro Silicon Valley/San Jose Inside.
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Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a Democratic ‘heavyweight,’ asks Biden to bow out of presidential race
Lofgren is one of more than two dozen congressmembers who have asked the president to reconsider.
Regional Medical Center reverses course on trauma center closure — but critics say it’s still not enough
The new changes will start on Aug. 12.
Here’s who funded the Congressional District 16 recount
The Count the Vote PAC had five individual donors and money from one other pro-Liccardo PAC.
Liccardo continues to lead Low in fundraising in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo
Liccardo raised more than twice as much as Low in the last filing period.
Santa Clara residents to vote on $400 million infrastructure bond in November
The city estimates it has more than $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs.
Santa Clara councilmembers slam civil grand jury report over biases, errors
The report said there are "deep divisions, rivalry and routine disrespect" among councilmembers.
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As VTA waits for federal funding decision on the San Jose BART extension, a report from the feds details additional project risks
VTA is asking for $6.297 billion in federal funding for the project.
Santa Clara’s International Swim Center will reopen temporarily – and partially – after $1.8 million in renovations
The city is still searching for a long-term solution to rebuilding the nearly 60-year-old facility.
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Low and Liccardo have raised $4.4 million in the race to replace Silicon Valley Rep. Eshoo
Liccardo has raised $2.6 million, while Low has raised $1.7 million.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez lands new job leading New Mexico county
Chavez has served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors since 2013.