San Jose Inside

John Cox, a 60-year-old Midwesterner who made his fortune in law and real estate, moved to California to play golf and upend the state’s political system.

New research out of Stanford shows clear academic benefits to ethnic studies, especially for younger students who are on the cusp of dropping out of school.

Democrats sparred this past weekend in San Jose, host of this year’s state party convention, and there was no shortage of shenanigans.

Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio wants to give San Jose library patrons—who collectively owe $6.8 million in late fees—a fresh start.

San Jose has made its top cop—until-now-acting Chief Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia—the permanent leader of the department.

San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study.

San Jose Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio took just about everyone off guard when he filed papers last week to run for Congress against Rep. Mike Honda.

A review of local jails found that inmate complaints often fall on deaf ears and that a lack of oversight allows guards to conceal their own misconduct.

San Jose may assign Mayor Sam Liccardo to pen argument and rebuttal against an initiative that aims to replace the city's medical marijuana ordinance.

SJPD has a White privilege problem, which starts and ends with officer Phil White. But if not addressed properly it could infect the rest of the force.

High-stakes power struggles will play out in San Jose this weekend at the California Democratic Party’s political convention.

Board President Dave Cortese called for jail reforms and continued efforts to help the homeless in Wednesday's State of the County speech.

Darcie Green’s campaign had a few stumbles to begin the year. Now, hard-to-find campaign filings have raised questions about her accounting practices.

On Monday, a jury found three former San Jose State students guilty of battery—but not hate crimes—against another student.

British ex-pat Simon Brooks stumbled into the cleaning business after a failed tech venture left him broke and homeless in Silicon Valley.