San Jose’s police overtime costs have tripled in the past seven years to $36 million as staffing vacancies reached all-time highs.
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San Jose Revisits Proposal to Allow Legal Funds for Candidates
After deferring a decision last week to allow legal defense funds for incumbents and candidates, the council will revisit the matter Tuesday.
Contested Election Result Could Lead San Jose to Authorize Legal Defense Funds for Candidates
Litigation over the outcome of San Jose’s D4 council race has prompted the city to consider allowing candidates to raise money for legal defense.
Nonprofit 4C Council Accused of Financial Dysfunction, Leaving Low-Income Families in the Lurch
A taxpayer-funded Santa Clara County child care nonprofit faces allegations of unfair labor practices and mismanagement.
San Jose Looks at Ways to Bolster Disaster Preparedness
San Jose—home to the highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States—is woefully underprepared for emergencies.
San Jose Council Candidate Crashes Press Event, Denies Claims of LGBT Discrimination
Council candidate Steve Brown crashed a press conference convened to denounce his views on discrimination against the LGBTQ community.
Chapman, Davis Both Good Picks for San Jose Council’s District 6
Dev Davis and Helen Chapman may disagree on how to solve major issues, but both are exceptionally qualified to represent District 6.
San Jose’s District 2 Voters Have Tough Call on Brown, Jimenez
Both Steve Brown and Sergio Jimenez come from humble, if not hardscrabble, beginnings, and these origins led them to vastly different views of the world.
Santa Clara County Voter’s Guide to All 32 Local Ballot Measures
Santa Clara County will see 32 local initiatives on the Nov. 8 ballot. Here's a breakdown of those measures by county, city and district.
Santa Clara Police Union Talks Boycott over Comments by 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick
Santa Clara’s police union threatened to opt out of working San Francisco 49ers games because of Colin Kaepernick's recent comments.
Op-Ed: Sunnyvale’s Measure M Will Ruin Progress City Has Made
Sunnyvale Councilman Jim Griffith breaks down why civic leaders consider Measure M a threat, and why they’ve stepped up to oppose it.
Mayor Calls San Jose Police Recruiting Trip to Hawaii ‘Not a Good Use’ of Taxpayer Dollars
SJPD's staffing shortfall has made recruiting even more important. But a recent trip to Hawaii raises questions about how the budget is being spent.
San Jose Expected to Declare Police Staffing ‘Emergency’
To address a critical police staffing shortage, San Jose is expected to suspend union protections to reassign detectives back to patrol.
Campbell Councilman Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Campbell Councilman Jeffrey Cristina was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of domestic violence, according to city officials.
Op-Ed: Manufacturing Will Help San Jose Restore Middle Class
As the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is at the heart of the innovation economy. But are we creating enough opportunities for upward mobility?
San Jose Council Might Adopt Bird-Safe Building Guidelines
To curb avian collisions, San Jose will consider requiring builders to abide by bird-friendly architectural guidelines.
