San José to Approve $24M to Close Digital Divide in Silicon Valley

San José city officials are pushing for equitable access to technology through a $24 million fund that could bring internet access to low-income areas and ease a “digital divide” in the Silicon Valley over the next 10 years. The Digital Inclusion Fund was approved in May 2018, and developed through feedback Mayor Sam Liccardo received from students struggling to meet technological demands at school. The City Council is hoping to partner with the nonprofit California Emerging Technologies Fund to fundraise and implement an initial $1 million in grants.