A Scotts Valley nonprofit is set to tackle a $1 million Title IX investigation across Santa Clara County’s hundreds of K-12 and post-secondary schools, despite having neither college-level experience nor legal staff for the task. Education, Training and Research Associates is the intended awardee of a contract to assess and codify how educators countywide comply with state and federal laws on sex- and gender-based harassment and abuse, according to documents obtained by San Jose Inside. The decision will be final on June 10, if none of the other four bidding agencies protest the selection.

The university’s denial of homework accommodations for Antonio Milane has launched a larger conversation about disability rights.

The group took issue with her refusal to return donations from South Bay lawyer James McManis, who opposed the Recall Persky campaign.

Title IX, a federal law, prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions and outlines steps to protect students from sexual violence.

Stanford law professor Michele Dauber wants state Senate hopeful Ann Ravel to give back thousands in campaign cash from her employer.

If the board OK’s the referral, county staff would report back to the board on the matter by the middle of November.

Dave Cortese said he already redirected campaign contributions he received from recently indicted lawyer Christopher Schumb.

While 19 individuals signed on to the resolution, local party insiders say there are a number of members against the idea of scrutinizing Biden.

It would be particularly meaningful if the city could do so in time for the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment.

The Bay Area Women’s March president snagged the coveted endorsement by a 46-17 margin over ex-Brigade CEO Matt Mahan.

The nonprofit refunded James McManis’ money over comments he made that downplayed the assault of a well-known YWCA client.

The former FEC chair said she feels full of remorse for being associated with a campaign that espoused victim-blaming rhetoric.

Unlike the flagship event in Washington D.C. Saturday the Women’s March in San Jose was met with clear skies and warm weather.

The embattled comedian turned his personal scandal into a punchline at the first West Coast gig as part of his comeback tour.

The San Jose Improv announced Monday that C.K. was set to perform on two nights this week, prompting backlash from local activists.

The snail-mail drive by the Enough is Enough Voter Project aims to fight Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ regulatory rollback.