Mugambi Jouet’s new book examines how the growing dark side of “American exceptionalism” has driven the polarization of U.S. politics.

We here at San Jose Inside are quite partial to fireworks. Check out this list of local Fourth of July events in and around San Jose.

San Jose announced plans to end food giveaways for the homeless in St. James Park, drawing backlash from activists and church groups.

Justice has been delayed for an untold number of sexual assault victims in Santa Clara County, as hundreds of rape kits remain untested.

An annual review by San Jose’s Independent Police Auditor comes up for discussion at Tuesday’s City Council meeting—the last until August.

Despite a low crime rate, Santa Clara County takes longer to resolve felony cases than anywhere else in the state.

The valley’s well-to-do tech bros hope to outlive most of us—and how they’re investing their time and money speaks volumes.

San Jose adopted new rules this week that require lobbyists to file reports more often, but with fewer accountability measures in place.

Silicon Valley’s flood protection agency might have prevented the Anderson Dam from overflowing earlier this year, but failed to act.

After receiving a $150,000 grant from the Knight Cities Challenge, San Jose has hired a new city designer in Timothy Rood.

In a bit to improve transparency, San Jose will consider increasing the frequency of its lobbying reports.

San Jose this week adopted a $3.2 billion budget that allocates money for disaster response and re-housing people displaced by the flood.

In the recently launched SV411 Podcast, we speak with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia about police shootings and mental illness.

The proposed Diridon Station Googleplex has San Jose officials seeing dollar signs while local businesses, residents suspect the end is nigh.

It appears Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams has a history of trying to pay his personal legal bills with public funds.

Two elected officials in San Jose want to earmark an extra $150,000 to expand mediation services for tenants and landlords.