Candidates Neysa Fligor and Rishi Kumar have to contend with potential voters distracted by the holidays, nearly empty campaign coffers and the absence of turnout-boosting state redistricting and county sales tax ballot initiatives.
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Newsom’s Veto Hints at Shift in CA Homelessness Strategies
Sacramento could be moving to embrace temporary housing for unhoused people, as advocated by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, at the potential expense of long-term housing.
California Lawmakers Send AI Regulation Bills to Newsom
Most plans to regulate data centers died in the state’s Legislature this year, despite a nationwide backlash. Two surviving bills aim to promote disclosure of energy and water use.
Dramatic Victim Testimony Seals Maximum Sentence for Omar Torres
The cousin of 43-year-old Torres, identified only as John Doe, said he was far from the only victim of the former City Council member's abuse. Shocking revelations at Friday's sentencing divided the family and resulted in a maximum 18-year sentence.
Newsom Launches Task Force to Clear Homeless Encampments
Newsom’s office expects to deploy the team within the next month to San Jose and California’s other nine largest cities, to tackle encampments on state property along highway medians and under overpasses.
Vine Hospitality Closes Downtown Rollati Ristorante
Less than two years after opening its doors in Downtown San Jose, the modern Italian Rollati Ristorante is closing its doors today, its owners announced. The restaurant was located on the ground floor of the luxury Miro apartment building across from City Hall. At 28 stories, Miro is one of San Jose’s tallest.
Trump Administration Cuts Threaten Social Services Provided by Non-Profits
San Jose city officials say outreach services to homeless individuals and food programs for low-income seniors will continue, using city funds if federal funding ends.
Metro this week: Alebrijes arrive, Common returns, Jazz Summer Fest Guide, Improve the Plaza
This Week in Silicon Valley is highlighted by the San Jose Jazz' Summer Jazz Fest at Plaza de César Chávez featuring world-class talent.
Newsom Wants Cities to Force Homeless To Move Campsites Every 3 Days
In his latest push to crackdown on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to make certain camps illegal.
Mahan Pushes Plan to Move Homeless into Housing and Treatment
The mayor said the city can use repeat, non-violent misdemeanor charges to work with the Mental Health and Drug Courts to help compel people to engage in treatment.
CA Lawmakers Want to Shield Themselves from Public Questions
A dozen bills proposed in Sacramento would make it harder to confront local officials at public meetings, shield more information from the public and relax rules on financial reports.
With 94% of Ballots Counted, Most Races Are Decided
Two newcomers, Margaret Abe-Koga and Betty Duong, win county supervisor races. In the Gilroy mayoral race, Greg Bozzo moves farther ahead of incumbent Marie Blankley.
Torres Faces New Sex Charges: Assault of a 13-year-old in 1999
Police Chief Paul Joseph said the arrest of Omar Torres on Election Day came just one day after a man told police that when he was a child, he had been sexually assaulted by Torres for several years. Torres sent a letter of resignation from the City Council just before his arrest.
Lawyer Say Omar Torres’ Sexually Explicit Comments about Children Were Fantasy Role Play
The San Jose police union accused City Manager Jennifer Maguire of attempting to divert police resources from the investigation of Omar Torres to instead go after media for leaking an affidavit that was on file with the court.
Democrats Low, Liccardo Face Off in Televised Debate
The debate at the end of the first week after ballots were mailed to registered voters was combative but offered voters few real differences of opinion between the progressive Evan Low and the moderate Sam Liccardo.
Polling by PAC for Sam Liccardo Shows He Has Solid Double-Digit Lead Over Evan Low
On the first survey question posed to likely 16th District voters, Liccardo leads Low 42% to 28%, according to a memo from the pollsters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4%.
