October 3, 2019 San Jose Draws Scrutiny From State Leaders, Other Cities Over Tax-Sharing Pact with eBay By Jennifer Wadsworth Locally, however, the only controversy over the treaty involved how, exactly, to divvy up the money once it starts pouring into city coffers. Read More 1
October 2, 2019 Despite Commitment to ‘House Every Spartan,’ SJSU Turns Homeless Students Away By Grace Hase The response from SJSU administrators has fallen short of their promises—such as providing safe parking in one of the nearby garages. Read More 6
October 2, 2019 SJ Leaders Discuss Preliminary Anti-Displacement Policy By Grace Hase The finalized policy will make its way to the council this winter after running through various city commissions. Read More 7
October 2, 2019 Hundreds of SEIU-Repped Santa Clara Co. Workers Go On Strike By Nicholas Chan The county has been negotiating with SEIU for the past five months, although the union’s contract expired in mid-June. Read More 9
October 1, 2019 San Jose Council Hopeful Helen Wang Misleads on Endorsements By Grace Hase The D10 contender and local businesswoman caused some confusion by touting supporters she didn’t actually have for her campaign. Read More 9
September 30, 2019 Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Finding Convicted Child Molester By Silicon Valley Newsroom Anyone who sees Apollo Johnsen or knows where to find him is urged to not detain him but to notify local law enforcement. Read More 4
September 30, 2019 Milpitas Councilwoman Carmen Montano Joins AD 25 Race By Silicon Valley Newsroom Montano’s candidacy brings the number of contenders for Assemblyman Kansen Chu’s seat in the March 2020 primary to seven. Read More 4
September 30, 2019 State Senate Candidates Sound Off On Transportation, Housing By Grace Hase All but one candidate in the State Senate District 15 race appeared at a SVLG forum Friday to voice their views on key issues affecting voters. Read More 5
September 27, 2019 Urban Catalyst Proposes Biggest Rooftop Bar in Silicon Valley By Nicholas Chan Details about the project surfaced earlier this week when the developer submitted a permit application to the San Jose Planning Department. Read More 1
September 27, 2019 East San Jose Councilwoman Rallies for More Diversity on City’s Planning Commission By Grace Hase The seven-member land-use commission has become a flashpoint in a politically charged conversation about equity in local government. Read More 12
September 26, 2019 Pres High Opens Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct Claims By Grace Hase Newly-hired President Holly Elkins broke the news Thursday in a letter addressed to the school’s students and alumni. Read More 6
September 26, 2019 As SJ Expands 5G Broadband Network, Cell Phone Tech is Called Out for Health Scares By Chris Rooney San Jose is set to roll out fifth generation of wireless technology for the masses, whether they’re ready or not. Read More 10
September 25, 2019 Amid Fears Over Reported ICE Raid, San Jose Leaders Remind Public of City’s Sanctuary Policy By Nicholas Chan But reports surfacing online included enough detail to inspire real fear in the largely Latino and Vietnamese East Side. Read More 16
September 25, 2019 SJ Council Extends High-Rise Housing Incentives in Split Vote By Grace Hase Developers scrambling to finance high-rise apartments in San Jose will get a break on taxes for at least a few more years. Read More 8
September 24, 2019 South Bay Dems Join Call for Impeachment Proceedings By Silicon Valley Newsroom With Rep. Anna Eshoo joining the fray, now every single congressional Democrat in the Bay Area backs an impeachment inquiry. Read More 27
September 24, 2019 New Santa Clara County Office Goes After Wage Theft Violators By Nicholas Chan Four years after the county authorized its creation, the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement has finally opened its doors to the public. Read More 8