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Santa Clara County news for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3 stories from Santa Clara County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · San Jose, CA

San Jose City Council to Vote Tuesday on Plaza de César Chávez Renaming

The San Jose City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on renaming Plaza de César Chávez in downtown San Jose. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended changing the name to "Plaza del Pueblo de San Jose," a combination of two popular community submissions. This decision follows sexual abuse allegations against the late Cesar Chavez, which prompted the city to begin the renaming process.

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Public Safety · Santa Clara County

Dino Fire Reported in Santa Clara County Oct. 26

A new wildfire named the Dino Fire was reported at 4:29 p.m. on October 26 in Santa Clara County, California. The fire is burning on private land, and its cause remains undetermined. As of the report's publication, no information regarding containment status was available.

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Crime · San Jose, CA

San Jose Man Arrested After Machete Attack and Seven-Hour Standoff

San Jose police arrested a suspect on Sunday after an alleged machete attack on a neighbor in East San Jose. The incident, which occurred around 9 a.m. on Naples Road, resulted in injuries to the victim and led to a seven-hour standoff before the suspect was taken into custody at 4:30 p.m. Police are investigating the case, with no criminal charges announced as of Monday.

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