Milpitas City Hall, for the life of it, can’t seem to hang on to its top-tier employees. Human Resources Director Carmen Valdez became the latest in a long line of department heads to abruptly leave.
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Vote-by-Mail Ballots Sent Out in District 4 City Council Race
Voters in north San Jose's District 4 will be able to cast ballots for their chosen City Council candidate as early as this week.
San Jose Council Candidate Tim Orozco Admits to 2 DUI Arrests
Last week Fly took a close look at the life of Manh Nguyen, a candidate for San Jose's District 4 council seat. This week Fly turned its attention on Nguyen’s opponent in the upcoming election, Tim Orozco.
Santa Clara City Council Rejects $3 Million Gift from 49ers
Santa Clara City Council rejected a $3 million gift from the San Francisco 49ers after a dispute over some youth soccer fields.
Santa Clara County May Change Smoking Age to 21
The legal age to buy cigarettes may soon level up to the drinking age—at least for unincorporated Santa Clara County.
San Jose Council Considers New Medical Marijuana Department
San Jose could create a dedicated oversight office for local medical marijuana collectives, much like the Division of Gaming Control that monitors the city's two casinos.
Manh Nguyen: A Most Unusual City Council Candidate
The District 4 council race in San Jose has been whittled to two candidates, Tim Orozco and Manh Nguyen, and the latter has quite a life story—as well as some Gatsbyish intrigue.
San Jose Considers More Rent Control, Tenant Protections
As San Jose's burgeoning rents price out longtime residents, force some into homelessness and others to double-up with parents in multi-generational households, city officials are talking about how to bolster local regulations to help tenants.
San Jose Sharks, City Extend Lease Agreement at SAP Center
San Jose will remain home base for the Sharks, putting to rest rumors that the hockey club could up and move to another city.
San Jose City Manager Norberto Dueñas Has Interim Tag Removed
Norbert Dueñas has spent the past 30 years working for the city of San Jose, steadily moving up the ladder until becoming the city's top employee in December. On Tuesday, a decision was announced that he will remain in his role as city manager, minus the "interim" tag.
Requests to Carry Hidden Guns Skyrocket in Santa Clara County
Extensive records requests San Jose Inside filed with law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area show that the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has become ground zero for concealed weapon permit requests.
Milpitas City Manager Blamed for Toxic Work Environment
A dozen current and former city of Milpitas employees say that City Manager Tom Williams has created a hostile work environment that's led to unprecedented turnover of department heads. The long-simmering tension could now lead to the removal of the city attorney.
San Jose Weighs Strict Drought Plan, Echoing State Restrictions
To step in line with unprecedented state mandates limiting water use, city of San Jose officials will consider a long list of local restrictions on lawn-watering, car-washing and serving water at restaurants.
To Combat Wage Theft, San Jose Weighs Local Ordinance
Taking a cue from Santa Clara County, San Jose is considering adopting a wage theft ordinance.
Tim Orozco Leads in San Jose’s District 4 Council Race
With 86 percent of votes tallied, Tim Orozco holds a clear lead in the special election for San Jose's District 4 City Council seat.
Councilman Calls for Review of Police Communication Network
Councilman Raul Peralez wants the city to conduct a thorough review of the police department's glitchy mobile communications network.
