While the crime spike resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has receded in most parts of the country, California stands out as a stark aberration, with persistently high rates of violent crime and a spike in property offenses.
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Mahan Gets Opponent, as 17 Qualify for City Council Ballots
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan now has a primary opponent, Tyrone Wade, but past elections provide strong evidence the two-year incumbent will sail to an early victory in the March 5 primary.
Michael Mulcahy Announces Bid for District 6 City Council Seat
The business developer has been actively involved in the revitalization of Willow Glen’s Lincoln Avenue, revamping the Garden Theater and partnering in The Table restaurant, and led the conversion of the former cannery location on Monterey Highway into a shopping center.
San Diego Vote Opens Door for Chavez – Does She Still Want County Administrator Job?
Cindy Chavez was the top choice in May for San Diego County administrator, but the county won't say if she is still an applicant for the position, or if she needs to reapply. Chavez isn't responding to questions about the San Diego job.
San Jose Moves to Capitalize on Growing AI Opportunities
Mayor Matt Mahan said his goal is to position San Jose as a leader in the AI landscape and make it easier for AI companies to locate and expand in the city.
Mayor, Council Members Call for Independent Study of Care at Animal Shelter
San Jose's Animal Care Center has experienced years of staffing challenges and is caring for a record number of animals amid a nationwide shelter crisis.
Raging Waters Announces Permanent Closure of San Jose Water Park
City officials are reportedly scouting for a new operator of the park, located on 23 acres on South White Road in East San Jose.
San Jose’s Biggest Union Says Its Members Will Strike for 3 Days Next Week
The unions are seeking a 7% pay increase, and complain that many city departments are understaffed. The city in June said its final pay offer was 5% the first year of the contract, 4% the second, and 3% the third.
San Jose Will Target Junk, Weeds, Graffiti in Aggressive Cleanup Program
San Jose will no longer wait for citizen complaints to remove graffiti, junk cars and trash from city streets in downtown and other selected areas.
San Jose to Use $88M in Leftover Federal COVID Aid to Pay Police Patrol Costs
Mayor Matt Mahan said millions in COVID funds also have been used to feed unhoused residents and provide services for vulnerable families. Bay Area activists urged remaining funds should be targeted to help Black and brown families who suffered most from the pandemic.
Union Contracts Are Unfinished Business for San Jose, as Budget Decisions Loom
The city this week announced with enthusiasm tentative agreements with three bargaining units, but the unions representing police dispatchers, building inspectors and park rangers account for a little more than just 7% of the contracts that end June 30.
San José Mayor Endorses New State Bill in Bid to End Unsheltered Homelessness
SB 634 would make the task of housing unhoused and low-income residents on vacant land easier for California cities.
Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker Indicted on Perjury Charge, Accused of Lying to Civil Grand Jury
The grand jury report, titled "Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Santa Clara City Council," alleged unethical relationships between multiple members of the City Council and the 49ers. Becker allegedly leaked a draft of the report at least three days ahead of its planned Oct.10 release.
Cindy Chavez’ Appointment as Top San Diego County Exec Snagged in Partisan Squeeze
Cindy Chavez’ strong Democratic Party and organized labor credentials had vaulted the Santa Clara County supervisor to the top of the list of candidates for Chief Administrative Officer, but these strengths could prove to be her undoing.
Labor Ties Could Be Key To Cindy Chavez Getting Top San Diego County Post
he San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted today to rehire retiring Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer to stay on until her replacement is hired May 2.
Cindy Chavez Called Leading Candidate for San Diego County Top Administrator
The final decision for who gets the $300,000-plus-per-year job running day-to-day operations of San Diego County could come in the next few weeks.
