News September 10, 2019 Dems Censure One of Their Own for Flouting Rules of Decorum By Nicholas Chan While Shay Franco-Clausen won’t be ousted from her non-voting position on the e-board, she has been formally rebuked by her peers. Read More 27
Opinion September 10, 2019 Op-Ed: SJ Has a Chance to Truly Promote Diversity with Planning Commission Appointment By Andrea Portillo Every district in San Jose deserves to see itself represented on the Planning Commission. Especially the ones made up of brown and black families. Read More 3
News September 9, 2019 San Jose Considers Funding Motel Vouchers for the Homeless By Grace Hase On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council is expected to approve a $1.95 million contract with the nonprofit LifeMoves. Read More 6
News September 9, 2019 San Jose to Consider Forgivable Loans For Backyard Cottages By Grace Hase The loan initiative is being championed by Mayor Sam Liccardo and council members Magdalena Carrasco, Sylvia Arenas and Pam Foley. Read More 7
News September 9, 2019 Santa Clara Co. Supervisor Joe Simitian Wants More Focus on Election Security Ahead of 2020 By Nicholas Chan The North County rep wants to hear regular updates about election security, starting at the Oct. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting. Read More 5
News September 8, 2019 SJ Poised to Renew Contracts with Homeless Service Providers By Nicholas Chan Up for consideration are grants that would fund PATH, the Bill Wilson Center and a mobile hygiene program called Dignity on Wheels. Read More 2
News September 7, 2019 Q&A: MDisrupt Founders on the State of the Health-Tech Industry, Avoiding Another Theranos By Nicholas Chan We caught up with the founders of MDisrupt to hear their insights about health-tech industry and their hopes for their latest venture. Read More 0
News September 6, 2019 San Jose May End ‘Safe Parking’ Program for the Homeless at Seven Trees Community Center By Grace Hase Some have lost faith in the program, which was hailed as an innovative short-term fix for the growing number of car-dwelling families. Read More 6
News September 6, 2019 First ‘Granny Flat’ Design Approved Under San Jose’s Fledgling ADU Master Plan By Grace Hase To help spur more backyard cottage construction, the city has given its seal of pre-approval to one vendor’s 495-square-foot dwelling design. Read More 11
News September 6, 2019 SCC Planning Commission OK’s Construction of San Martin Mosque, Community Center By Jaqueline McCool The South Valley Islamic Community has been working to get the project approved for years, after first purchasing the land in 2006. Read More 1
News September 5, 2019 Former Leland High Student Sues SJUSD for Allegedly Mishandling Her Sexual Assault Claim By Grace Hase The plaintiff accuses district officials of intentionally inflicting of emotional distress after she reported being sexually assaulted by a classmate. Read More 20
News September 5, 2019 Thousands of Silicon Valley College Students Struggle with Homelessness, Hunger By San Jose Inside The South Bay’s poorest pupils sleep in cars, on couches and in the library—all while holding down day jobs and earning degrees. Read More 23
News September 4, 2019 ‘Emily Doe’ Reveals Her Identity in New Memoir, ‘Know My Name’ By Jennifer Wadsworth The book will be available in bookstores on Sept. 24, just days after Miller’s first-ever TV interview is set to air on 60 Minutes. Read More 34
The Fly September 4, 2019 Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers Retires a Year Early By The Fly This evening marks the Santa Clara City Council’s first discussion about whether to replace Sellers by appointment or special election. Read More 1
Opinion September 3, 2019 Op-Ed: Ro Khanna Rejects Hindutva, Launches New Debate for South Asian Americans By Amar Shergill The congressman’s rejection of Hindutva encourages us all to embrace the principles of fundamental human rights that bind us together as Americans. Read More 52
News September 3, 2019 Q&A: Ro Khanna on Yemen, Foreign Policy and Ending Violence at Home and Abroad By Nicholas Chan The congressman reflected on his push to end violence overseas and extremism in the US, and what inspired him to pursue a career in politics. Read More 4