San Jose has blocked the release of hundreds of emails sent and received by Eddie Garcia, who will become interim police chief in January. San Jose Inside has appealed this decision and will make arguments to release these messages at this week's Rules and Open Government Committee meeting.
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San Jose Weighs Drone Policy
A controversial police drone, purchased unbeknownst to many in San Jose, may not take flight until 2017. While the City Council on Tuesday will vote on a policy governing drone use, police don’t expect the Federal Aviation Administration’s blessing until the end of next year.
San Jose Plans Monument to Honor Fallen Police Officers
San Jose will create a group tasked with planning a police memorial to commemorate officers killed in the line of duty.
City Council Returns to Action; Trestle Dispute Tops Agenda
Fresh off the July recess, San Jose's City Council reconvenes Tuesday to start a new fiscal year. With a pension reform settlement out of the way, it's time to talk trestle. The Willow Glen trestle
Mayor, Nearly Half the Council Broke a San Jose Election Law
The sudden realization that most of San Jose’s lawmakers are law breakers is not the best way to end summer vacation. Not that they intended to end up on the wrong side of the law, of course.
Civil Rights Groups Urge Caution in ‘Sanctuary City’ Crackdown
Kathryn Steinle’s killing by an unauthorized immigrant in San Francisco has riled the national debate about so-called "sanctuary cities."
San Jose Reaches Deal with Fire, Police Unions on Pension Reform
San Jose's nastiest political battle is no more. On Wednesday, the city reached a pension reform settlement agreement with its police union, ending a three-year court battle after voters passed Measure B in June 2012.
Mayor Liccardo, City Council Repeatedly Violated Brown Act
San Jose's mayor and City Council members flouted state open meeting laws at least three times this year, according to city officials.
Councilman Oliverio Dropped from Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio's former chief of staff dropped his name from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed last fall.
Sources: Milpitas City Attorney Ouster Was Personal
Milpitas fast-tracked the firing of City Attorney Mike Ogaz, laying the groundwork to completely outsource legal counsel.
Residents to Rally Against Oil Trains, Route through San Jose
A group of South Bay residents plan to rally against a proposed refinery expansion that would route oil trains directly through San Jose.
Councilman Peralez Strips Down for Monday Night Live
Monday Night Live! ramped up the raunchiness with a skit that left freshman Councilman Raul Peralez drenched and shirtless.
Milpitas Fires City Attorney, Opts to Outsource Legal Help
In a 3-2 vote last week, Milpitas City Council ousted longtime City Attorney Mike Ogaz and his entire staff in a move to outsource his replacement.
Labor Agreements Move to City Council for Final Approval
San Jose has reached multi-year agreements with all but one of its 11 employee unions, the city announced at the end of last week.
Supreme Court Ruling a ‘Win’ for Affordable Housing, San Jose
The California Supreme Court decided Monday that local governments can require developers to supply a certain percentage of below-market-rate housing as a condition of building permits. The landmark ruling ends a years-long legal battle for San Jose.
Spike in San Jose Housing Costs Spurs Council Rent Control Plans
As new figures show average rents in San Jose have soared 54 percent since 2010, city officials are moving forward with plans to bolster rent control and tenant rights.
