San Jose Inside

You may have a barbecue planned or a pool in which to swim and soak yourself to prune-pleteness. But maybe, just maybe, you haven't figured out plans for the Fourth of July, the most sacred of national holidays. We've got you covered.

Last week was amazing. The Supreme Court delivered two major victories to move our country forward, the President exhibited strength and eloquence in the aftermath of a tragedy, and a young woman of unparalleled courage graced us with her presence.

More than 6,500 of California’s 130,000 inmates committed crimes under the age of 18. Efforts are now underway to change the mass incarceration policies of teens created in preceding decades.

No rest for the weary: Congressman Mike Honda spent his birthday weekend hopping from one fundraiser to the next.

Hours before thousands of workers planned to walk off the job, Santa Clara County's largest employee union reached a tentative four-year agreement.

Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco put to rest rumors of a bid for higher office, announcing that she will not run for the state Assembly in 2016.

Local leaders applauded the same-sex marriage ruling Friday, while social media lit up with celebratory tweets, status updates and rainbow memes.

Santa Clara County's largest labor union voted to authorize a strike next week to protest what they call unfair labor practices and demand higher wages.

San Jose will join the growing list of cities in nearly 40 states that temporarily close their streets to car traffic in favor of pedestrians and cyclists.

Monday Night Live! ramped up the raunchiness with a skit that left freshman Councilman Raul Peralez drenched and shirtless.

Bay Area-based startup HandUp connects homeless people in need with donors who want to help.

Manh Nguyen finished Election Day with a solid 13.6-point lead over his opponent.

The third U.S. Social Forum will be held today through Sunday in the Washington United Youth Center in San Jose.

In a 3-2 vote last week, Milpitas City Council ousted longtime City Attorney Mike Ogaz and his entire staff in a move to outsource his replacement.

Residents of north San Jose's Berryessa neighborhood have until 8 tonight to cast their vote for a new City Council member.