The word of the day this past Saturday Overfelt High, where Mayor Sam Liccardo delivered his second State of The City speech, was “opportunity.”
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San Jose’s Business, Sales Tax Measures Top Council Agenda
The City Council will discuss a number of different tax measures on Tuesday, including one for businesses and others that would up the local sales tax.
Ex-City Attorney Sues Milpitas
Milpitas’ former city attorney has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the city for what he calls a wrongful, retaliatory termination.
Lisa Gillmor Appointed Mayor of Santa Clara in Unanimous Vote
A week after Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews’ abrupt resignation, the City Council appointed his successor: Lisa Gillmor.
Op-Ed: ‘Big City’ Santa Clara Needs Full-time Leadership
Santa Clara needs to come to terms with its new identity as a big city and update the way it does business.
District 7 Councilman Tam Nguyen Resigns from State Bar
Rather than fight a disciplinary action stemming from a client complaint, attorney-turned-Councilman Tam Nguyen resigned from the state bar.
Op-Ed: Down and Out in Silicon Valley’s ‘Super Bowl City’
In the South Bay—the actual Super Bowl City—it was “don't ask don't tell” when it came to the issue of homelessness.
Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews Announces Resignation
Santa Clara Mayor Jamie L. Matthews announced his retirement—only a day after his city played host to Super Bowl 50.
Council to Review Regional Transportation Tax Priorities
San Jose has released its wish list of projects for a 30-year half-cent sales tax measure slated for the fall ballot.
Former Staffer of SJ Councilman Manh Nguyen Accuses Office of Breaking Law, Dirty Campaigning
One of San Jose Councilman Manh Nguyen’s ex-staffers made some bold allegations last week, accusing the District 4 rep of pulling a Mike Honda.
Recycling Rates Lag as San Jose Fights its Biggest Hauler
San Jose has been at odds with its biggest recycling hauler, California Waste Solutions, for failing to meet its contractual obligations.
San Jose: Street Vendors Not ‘Clean’ Enough for Super Bowl 50
Making San Jose easier to swallow for Middle America’s diabetic masses shouldn't involve sanitizing the streets of local color.
San Jose Considers Exemptions to Affordable Housing Law
San Jose will consider exempting high-rise developments from a year-old law designed to increase the supply of affordable housing.
San Jose Council Reconsiders Controversial Nightclub Proposal
A proposal to bring a two-story nightclub to downtown San Jose comes back for consideration at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Lan Diep Wants Rematch in San Jose’s District 4 Council Race
San Jose’s District 4 councilman will face a familiar opponent in his bid for re-election: Lan Diep, who lost by a slim margin in last year's race.
San Jose Considers Impartial Review of Citywide Tax Measure
Two San Jose City Council members have called for an unbiased review of a citywide tax measure that was filed last week and is angling for the 2016 ballot.
