San Jose Inside

Now that the application is in the city’s hands, the project will embark on a year-long public engagement and environmental review process.

In all, the widespread, fire-mitigating electrical outage cost the city about $500,000—and that number is expected to rise.

Let an apartment building rise in every neighborhood—especially in West San Jose, Willow Glen, the Rose Garden and Almaden.

The congressman proved that one can win races without help from corporate PACs. Now, he wants to enshrine that practice in federal law.

As the power goes down, so does the strike by thousands of county social service employees. At least for the time being. 

Christine Hanchett says the city broke its promise and violated a legally binding sales agreement by changing the rules as it went.

Officials want people to avoid driving in blackout areas and to remember that powered-off traffic lights render intersections a four-way stop.

It was hardly the most eventful day for the PG&E staff at Avaya Stadium. But some folks figured that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

The declaration will be in effect for the duration of the power shutoff and must be ratified by the Board of Supervisors within a week.