Kansen Chu has run through quite a few staffers as a state assemblyman, a trend carried over from his days on San Jose's City Council.
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New Campaign Aims to House Hundreds of Homeless Veterans
South Bay leaders on Veterans Day unveiled a campaign to get hundreds of homeless veterans off the streets.
Forced to Close, Cannabis Club Converts to Legalization HQ
One of San Jose's longest-running cannabis clubs has been forced to close, but will convert the facility into a campaign headquarters for statewide legalization.
Who Really Controls Alcohol Sales for 49ers Games?
Elected officials in Santa Clara can’t get on the same page over alcohol sales, mirroring the efforts of the city’s beleaguered football team.
VTA Offers Cash to Businesses Hurt by BRT Construction Delays
The VTA has offered cash payments to businesses hurt by construction delays on a rapid bus line running through San Jose's Alum Rock corridor.
VTA Fires Contractor Over Safety Issues on East Side Bus Route
The VTA will dump a contractor after permitting issues and a busted gas line put a major project behind schedule and over budget.
‘Principal Oliverio’ Assigns Homework to D6 Candidates
District 6 candidates say Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio is trying to run the race, positioning himself as a kingmaker on his way out the door.
Kevin Moore’s Book on Levi’s Stadium, 49ers Looks Amazing
Former Santa Clara Councilman Kevin Moore loves to tell stories, and his upcoming book focuses on two of his favorite subjects: Levi’s Stadium and Kevin Moore.
Silicon Valley’s Low-Income Renters Find Few Protections from Predatory Landlords
A public interest lawsuit that paints one property owner as an unrepentant slumlord reflects a growing power imbalance between landlords and tenants.
County Tackles Gender Wage Gap; Gov. Jerry Brown Pledges to Sign Equal Pay Bill
Santa Clara County proposes an equal pay ordinance, while Gov. Jerry Brown pledges to sign bill meant to close the state’s pay gap between men and women.
Assembly Check: Nora Campos Loses Another Top-Level Staffer
Another top-level staffer has left the office of Assemblywoman Nora Campos (D-San Jose), which perhaps comes as a gesture of goodwill to political Mad Libs writers. As for constituents in East San Jose? Not so much.
Political Operative Again Targets Carrasco, Who Accuses Campos Clan of Obsessive Vendetta
James Rowen just can’t seem to quit Magdalena Carrasco. The political operative who was sued off the Internet for defamation has once again taken aim at the San Jose councilwoman’s fundraising before taking office this year.
Who Will Lead the Silicon Valley Transportation Tax Effort?
A bevy of suitors are expected to push for control of the organizing committee to raise Santa Clara County's sales tax for transportation improvements.
Mayor Liccardo Speaks on Wealth Gap at Vatican Symposium
At the Vatican this morning and before an audience that included Pope Francis, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo spoke about affordable housing as a solution to Silicon Valley's chasmic gap between rich and poor.
Honda Burns through Campaign Cash; Name of Fundraising Efforts Has Link to Tragic Story
Congressman Mike Honda has spent more than $65,000 in campaign funds to defend himself from a House ethics probe. That's not why most donors give money to a candidate up for re-election, but how Honda targeted these contributors might be considered even more offensive.
Go Big or Go Home: SJDA Slams First Street Development Plan
Plans to revamp an old office building on the corner of First and Santa Clara streets are too drab and unambitious for the city center, according to the San Jose Downtown Association.
