San Jose has made its top cop—until-now-acting Chief Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia—the permanent leader of the department.
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Study: Gross Receipts Business Tax Could Quadruple Revenue
San Jose could quadruple its business tax revenue under an tax reform initiative slated for the fall ballot, according to a new study.
SJPD’s White Privilege Problem
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.
Jails, Homelessness Prioritized in State of the County Speech
Board President Dave Cortese called for jail reforms and continued efforts to help the homeless in Wednesday's State of the County speech.
Civil Grand Jury Investigates Stadium Authority for Levi’s Stadium, Site of Super Bowl 50
The civil grand jury has been quietly investigating the stadium authority for Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50, while billionaire developers play chess for Santa Clara’s future.
Bay Area Martin Luther King. Jr. Day Celebrations, Closures
Nationwide on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, thousands of people will give back to their communities in honor of the civil rights leader.
Ethics Commission Dismisses Charges Against 20 Candidates
San Jose’s Ethics Commission dismissed charges against 20 candidates and City Council members who unwittingly broke local election laws.
Soccer Fields—Yes, Soccer Fields—Hold up Super Bowl’s Billion Dollar Extravaganza
NIMBYs in Santa Clara are attempting to detract from Super Bowl 50 under the guise of fighting for children, Rich Robinson writes.
Joe Colla’s Legendary Stunt Leads to Freeway Interchange Being Named in His Honor
Local leaders will name the 680-280-101 freeway interchange after Joe Colla, the San Jose councilman who lobbied for the project's completion in 1976.
How Much Will Super Bowl 50 Cost Local Law Enforcement?
A month shy of Super Bowl 50, local police agencies are going all out. There’s just a couple questions: How much will it cost and who will pay for it?
Spouse of Assembly Candidate Darcie Green Changes Name, Can’t Erase His Violent Past
Darcie Green's new husband said he took his bride's surname to honor her family, but those familiar with his record of domestic violence think that may have had something to do with it.
2016 Year in Preview: Jails, Rep. Honda, Police and Pot
Last week we ran through the biggest stores of 2015 in our annual Year in Review. As we pivot to a New Year, here's a look at the stories to come.
2015: A Year in Review
A year in review is rarely pretty, and 2015 was no exception. Here’s a brief list of the some of the biggest stories that made it a year to remember, and soon leave behind.
Ex-Xmas in the Park Vendors Allege Racial Discrimination
A decision by Christmas in the Park to ditch some longtime vendors has drawn charges of racism.
SCV Water District Appoints New South County Trustee
The Santa Clara Valley Water District has appointed John Varela to its South County seat. The former Morgan Hill mayor was sworn in Thursday.
Amazing Teachers: Silver Creek High School’s Edward Youngblood
Edward Youngblood, a business and accounting teacher at Silver Creek High School, realized early on that there is no ‘right’ way to think.
