News September 17, 2020 Judge Denies Motion for DA’s Recusal From CCW Case By Jennifer Wadsworth District Attorney Jeff Rosen can continue to prosecute five defendants accused of plotting to exchange bribes for hidden-gun permits. Read More 8
News September 17, 2020 SJUSD to Continue Online Learning Through Year’s End By Jennifer Wadsworth The South Bay’s largest school district will continue virtual learning through December, saying it’s too risky to resume in-person instruction. Read More 3
Opinion September 17, 2020 Op-Ed: We Must Crack Down on Companies Exploiting the Pandemic to Cheat Workers By Lorena Gonzalez and Ruth Silver Taube AB 3075 would make sure California’s recovery is fair to the companies that did the right thing by their workers. Read More 6
News September 17, 2020 What Are ‘Boogaloo Bois,’ and What Do They Even Want? By Todd Guild Bay Area law enforcement is still trying to learn about the fledgling anti-government movement, which has been tied to three local arrests. Read More 7
Opinion September 17, 2020 Op-Ed: Californians Depend on Gov. Gavin Newsom to Protect Privacy of Genetic Data By Maureen Mahoney Many Californians likely don’t realize that commercial DNA tests typically aren’t protected by strong heath privacy laws. Read More 2
News September 16, 2020 San Jose Council Shoots Down Mayor’s Rubber Bullet Ban By Jennifer Wadsworth The City Council on Tuesday voted 10-1, with Mayor Sam Liccardo dissenting, to keep the projectiles as an option for unruly protests. Read More 15
News September 16, 2020 Two Killed, Four Injured in Mass Shooting by San Jose State By Silicon Valley Newsroom Gunfire was reported around 10pm Tuesday on the 600 block of South Eighth and East Reed streets, by San Jose State University. Read More 7
News September 16, 2020 ACLU Sues Over Restricted Access to Foothills Park By Grace Hase Since 1969, it’s been a crime punishable for up to six months in jail of a fine of up to $1,000 for non-residents to set foot in the park. Read More 9
The Fly September 16, 2020 DA Denies Leaking Grand Jury Transcripts in CCW Case By The Fly Without citing any evidence, the lawyer for Capt. James Jensen claimed prosecutors leaked the records to this news organization. Read More 6
Investigative Reports September 16, 2020 BlueLeaks Hack Suggests Bad Intel Fueled SJPD’s Violent Response to Recent Protests By Jennifer Wadsworth A leaked trove of law enforcement records shows that police were told to view anti-brutality protesters as an adversarial force. Read More 18
News September 15, 2020 FPPC Opens Investigation into Kansen Chu’s Campaign By Grace Hase The complaint accuses the lawmaker of using his former state assembly campaign account to fund his bid for county supervisor. Read More 5
Culture September 15, 2020 Sculpture Fair Aims to Redefine Public Art in Silicon Valley By Emanuel Lee If a new Peninsula-based nonprofit has its way, the region will also be known for the transformative effects of public art. Read More 1
News September 15, 2020 United Sikhs Help Fire Evacuees By Emanuel Lee United Sikhs has expanded its program to San Jose to mobilize its resources on behalf of those impacted by the massive wildfires. Read More 0
Business September 15, 2020 SV Lawmaker Taps Local Pizza Shop for Worker Co-op Panel By Emanuel Lee Baby boomers own close to half of the nation’s privately-held businesses. Some say they should turn to worker co-ops as they retire. Read More 9
News September 14, 2020 SJPD Report Details its Handling of the George Floyd Protests By Grace Hase The nearly 250-page report details everything from use of force to an hourly play-by-play of what happened during the protests. Read More 4
Business September 14, 2020 Businesses, Faith Leaders Plead for County to Loosen Restrictions By Erik Chalhoub and Janice Bitters Local leaders say the county should allow more struggling companies to open indoors as smoke- and ash-filled air has driven away customers. Read More 5