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One in Four at Risk of Hunger in Silicon Valley

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 27, 2017 The tech-gilded region is home not just to the uber-wealthy but also to a population that needs help just to get adequate food. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Displacing the Unprofitable and Undesirable in California’s San Jose

By Rich Gutierrez & Leslie Patron / SV De-Bug Apr 22, 2017 The policing of the Fountain Alley area—and, by extension, downtown San Jose—targets the very people who need the most help and protection. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘Largest Ever’ Silicon Valley Eviction Will Force Hundreds From Their Homes

Staff / Truthdig Jul 7, 2016 Iris Milano is one of 670 tenants being displaced from their apartment complex in San Jose, Calif., to make room for tenants who can afford to pay more for housing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

To Protest Foreclosures, San Jose Priest Divests $3 Million From Bank of America

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2011 Father Eduardo Samaniego, the Jesuit pastor of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Jose, Calif., protested foreclosures by Bank of America against those in his flock and beyond by moving $3 million of his parish’s funds to a local credit union. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chilean Mine Company Goes Belly-Up

Staff / Truthdig Nov 28, 2010 The company that owns the now-infamous mine where 33 Chileans were rescued after two months underground has agreed to liquidate its assets, avoiding bankruptcy. Much of the money will go to pay miners idled by the disaster and to compensate the government for rescue efforts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )