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Dai Sugano
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Staff Photojournalist / Senior Multimedia Editor, The Mercury News
San Jose
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By Dai Sugano Verified| San Luis Obispo Tribune Verified SAN JOSE — A big photonics semiconductor plant in San Jose is expected to begin initial operations sometime in 2026, potentially creating hundreds of well-paying jobs. The future Nokia plant is poised to sprout at an office and research building in south San Jose where Nokia’s recently acquired subsidiary, tech company Infinera, now operates. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and U.S. Rep.
As the Bay Area looks to increase its housing stock, is there any room for community college students?
By Dai Sugano Verified| San Luis Obispo Tribune Verified Enes Kut, 20, a sophomore at De Anza Community College, in his room he sublets in Sunnyvale, Calif., on March 12, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) Dai Sugano TNS There were many things Abdullah Enes Kut looked forward to about attending college in the Bay Area. As a Turkish international student from Uganda coming to the South Bay, Kut could immerse himself in a new culture, pursue a higher education in the technology-rich region and live entirely on his own.
By Dai Sugano Verified| San Luis Obispo Tribune Verified SAN JOSE — A big photonics semiconductor plant in San Jose is expected to begin initial operations sometime in 2026, potentially creating hundreds of well-paying jobs. The future Nokia plant is poised to sprout at an office and research building in south San Jose where Nokia’s recently acquired subsidiary, tech company Infinera, now operates. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and U.S. Rep.
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The Mercury News
The Mercury News is a historic daily newspaper and digital media outlet based in San Jose, California. Founded in 1851, it is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in California and serves the Silicon Valley and global technology community. Originally launched as the San Jose Weekly Visitor, it evolved through various name changes and mergers, becoming The Mercury News in 1983. The publication focuses on delivering daily regional news, investigative journalism, and technology reporting. It emphasizes accuracy and public accountability, reflecting the diverse demographics of its community. The Mercury News has received numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize, for its influential role in Silicon Valley and its commitment to transparency in journalism. As part of the Bay Area News Group, it continues to adapt to digital trends while maintaining its legacy of community engagement and ethical reporting.
San Jose, California, United States
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Founded: 1851