Fast-food workers in San Jose demonstrated last week against a 2024 statewide referendum to scrap a groundbreaking law allowing business-sector labor contracts that could boost fast-food wages to $22 per hour.
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As California Celebrates Diversity, It Also Confronts Hate
California’s Legislature has become more diverse than ever. At the same time, a rally against transgender healthcare was held at the state Capitol and anti-semitism in the state is on the rise.
Vice Mayor Nominee Kamei Sees Herself as a ‘Bridge Builder’
Prior to her election to the city council in June, Kamei served as a Morgan Hill planning commissioner, a trustee of the Santa Clara Valley Water district and a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education.
Arenas Wins Supervisor District 1
On the eighth day of ballot counting, Arenas cemented her victory, roaring to a more than 9,000-vote lead over former council member Johnny Khamis, with just 11,000 votes remaining to be counted.
Mahan Reverses Slide in SJ Mayor’s Race; Chavez Running out of Time and Votes
Chavez would have to increase her winning percentage of the approximately 57,000 uncounted ballots to 55%, in order to wipe out Mahan's lead.
Mahan Maintains Lead Despite Chavez Gains In SJ Mayoral Race
The Sunday ballot count in the San Jose mayoral election showed Mahan with 103,241 votes, or 50.89%. Chavez had 98,610 votes, or 49.11%.
ELECTION 2022: Sylvia Arenas Retains Slim Lead in District 1 Supervisor Race
As of Nov. 9 with 51% of the ballots counted in the Board of Supervisors’ only contested seat, Arenas held a 3,488-vote lead over Khamis.
The Billboard Issue Is About A Lot More Than Billboards
Think more broadly and consider billboards from the perspective of how the city works and how our elected and appointed officials do their jobs.
Slowly but Surely, Ballot Counting Continues with No Surprises
The approximately 25,000 ballots counted by the Registrar of Voters Elections Division June 9 didn’t change any trends or flip any projected outcomes, but did suggest the early, expected outcomes are more likely to hold.
Valley Water Agrees to $8.25M Settlement with Coyote Creek Residents for Flood Damages
The lawsuit settled this month by Valley Water with more than 200 property owners along Coyote Creek stemmed from a February 2017 flood when the Anderson Dam in Morgan Hill overflowed, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents in South San Jose.
More Police, More Policing Reforms Supported in Latest Power Poll
Nuanced positions regarding law enforcement defy stereotypical attitudes found in some media accounts
Khamis Has Strong Early Support in New Supervisor District 1
In the latest San Jose Inside Power Poll, the would-be supervisor’s political fortunes have rebounded since a majority of incumbent supervisors realigned district boundaries, making him temporarily ineligible to join them.
A Look at 2021: Turning Up the Heat Everywhere
Explosive anger was a top contender for emotion of the year in 2021. A month-by-month look at some of the stories.
Is Bay Area Next for COVID Vaccine Rules for Indoor Businesses?
The City of Los Angeles requires proof of vaccination for many indoor businesses beginning today.
Mahan Announces Mayoral Run
Mahan enters a field to replace termed-out Mayor Sam Liccardo that includes fellow councilmembers Dev Davis and Raul Peralez.
Opinion: Why Does Housing Take So Long to Build?
Former San Jose Councilor and Santa Clara County Supervisor candidate Johnny Khamis shares his perspective on construction delays
