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.
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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.
Magdalena Carrasco Opts to Stay Out of 2016 Assembly Race
Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco put to rest rumors of a bid for higher office, announcing that she will not run for the state Assembly in 2016.
Nguyen Coasts to Victory in D4
Manh Nguyen finished Election Day with a solid 13.6-point lead over his opponent.
Assm. Rich Gordon Wastes No Time, Endorses Marc Berman
Peninsula politicos received an unexpected surprise earlier this week, when word began to spread that Assemblyman Rich Gordon (D-Menlo Park) was throwing his support behind Marc Berman in his run for the State Assembly's 24th District seat.
