Until San Jose’s “just cause” ordinance takes effect, the measure designed to protect renters puts them at greater risk of retaliation.
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Following Historic Vote on Rent Protections, San Jose Considers Ban on Voucher Discrimination
Nearly half of of San Jose’s elected leaders want to prevent landlords from discriminating against recipients of housing subsidies.
Policy Aides in San Jose Are Held to Higher Ethical Standards than President Donald Trump
Low-level policy aides in San Jose have greater requirements for economic transparency than the president of the United States.
San Jose to Hold Historic Vote on Tenant Protections, Evictions
San Jose’s City Council on Tuesday will hold a contentious debate on new ways to protect tenants and hold landlords accountable.
Sunnyvale City Manager, Execs Receive Sweetheart Housing Loans that Are ‘Practically Free’
Records show that a handful of Sunnyvale’s city directors have benefited from loans that are nearly impossible to find on the open market.
Op-Ed: San Jose Needs to Protect Tenants from Unfair Evictions
What we need in San Jose is a “just cause” protection, which would prevent landlords form ousting renters unless they had good reason to do so.
San Jose May Revise Urban Village Policy to Advance Affordable Housing Projects
The City Council on Tuesday will consider relaxing requirements that have stymied the type of development prescribed by the General Plan.
Lawsuit: Santa Clara Elections Run Afoul of Voting Rights Act
A new lawsuit claims the city of Santa Clara’s at-large elections violate state law by systematically discriminating against Asian-Americans.
Trump Approves Federal Disaster Aid for San Jose Flood Recovery
President Trump this week approved federal disaster aid to Santa Clara County and other parts of California affected by February floods.
San Jose Begins Search for New Independent Police Auditor
San Jose’s search for a new independent police auditor begins in earnest this month, as Walter Katz will officially resign from the post Friday.
Mayor Wants City to Sue Scam Artists Preying on Flood Victims
Complaints of price-gouging contractors and negligent landlords have prompted the city to consider taking legal action on behalf of residents.
Santa Clara Weekly, City Hall Reporter Carolyn Schuk Fail to Disclose Conflicts of Interest
Santa Clara Weekly failed to disclose to readers that its editorial staff runs a nonprofit that gets money from electeds and special interests.
State-Funded Child Care Agency 4C Council Placed Under Audit
Dramatic operating losses and reports of pension mismanagement have prompted a state audit of the 4C Council.
San Jose Council Weighs Locally Controlled Clean Energy Plan
San Jose is exploring the idea of forming its own power agency to offer residents a higher mix of renewable energy at a slightly lower cost.
Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran Tweaks City Manager on Facebook; ‘I’m going to give the people the truth’
Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran announced on Facebook that he intends to call for an independent performance review of the city manager.
San Jose Mayor, Water District Chair Trade Barbs in Letters about Special Meeting on Flood
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and John Varela, the local water district chair, are sparring in dueling letters about the San Jose flood disaster.
