Sam Liccardo touted the city’s collaborative ethos and acknowledged its struggle to address housing affordability in his annual address.
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San Jose Weighs Gun Storage Policy to Prevent Theft
San Jose will discuss an ordinance that would require gun owners to lock up their weapons while they’re away or risk getting fined.
Voters Approve New Sales Tax, Oppose Deregulating Pot Clubs
San Jose voters overwhelmingly approved a new quarter-cent sales tax and shot down a separate measure that would have deregulated the city's pot clubs.
How Did Mayor Sam Liccardo Do in His First 100 Days?
In an email to constituents, Mayor Sam Liccardo summed up his first 100 days in office, which were marked by public ceremonies, new spending plans, partnerships and, just last month, a tragedy that shook the city.
Photo Gallery: Mayor Optimistic in State of the City Speech
Sam Liccardo delivered his first State of the City speech as San Jose mayor Saturday morning at Independence High School, and the message was one of better times to come.
How to Reduce Crime While Not Talking about Crime
The San Jose mayor’s race has been unfortunately distilled down to a contentious debate on public safety, crime and pension reform. But if the next mayor focuses on one different issue, he will be able to address all of the aforementioned topics.
The Perfect Elements for a Crime
Did someone pull off the perfect crime last week in San Jose? Consider the elements: The house in question, including the address, was published in many news accounts. The occupant was publicly known to be traveling during the break-in. Police in San Jose, due to a lack of officers, do not respond to crimes in progress unless bodily harm is imminent. Oh yeah. And they don't investigate burglaries after the fact.
City Considers Creating Security Camera Registry
City leaders will consider moving forward with a plan to create a security camera registry that would allow police to tap into surveillance footage from private citizens.
Police Blotter: May 1-7, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 1-7 include door-breaking burglars, masked bandits and gang busts.
San Jose Is Not Detroit
Hyperbole is the crudest way to make a point. It’s also the easiest way to lose an audience. But there’s a desperate talking point in local political circles going unchallenged. No longer.
Mayor’s 2013-14 Budget Targets Public Safety Wages, Restoring City Services
Mayor Chuck Reed’s top priorities in a cautiously optimistic 2013-14 budget proposal, released Friday, include restoring public safety salaries and city services. How does he plan to do it? Good question.
Identity Theft and Affordable Prevention
Last week, I hosted a community discussion on identity theft. Our expert that evening was the Director of the Identity Theft Council. The meeting was filled with shock, drama and some hope at the end.
POA No Confidence Vote Doesn’t Pass
The Police Officers Association did not pass a vote of no confidence Tuesday regarding the performance of San Jose Police Department Chief Chris Moore. That doesn’t mean everything is fine and dandy, according to a news release sent out by the police union. “The fact that the POA did not pass a vote of no confidence at this time should not be misinterpreted as a vote of confidence in the Chief or the politicians at City Hall,” said the police union news release.
Good Riddance to “Safest City” Title
It is now firmly established that we no longer enjoy the title of “Safest City in America.” I am glad that it’s over because now we can continue the effort to make our city as secure in all its parts—each and every neighborhood—as any city can be in twenty-first century America. The title, awarded by some group in Washington D.C. (nobody can remember who; okay, who was it, wise guys?), now rests on the sun-kissed head of Honolulu. However, the real question is still the same: are people in San Jose safe in their homes and blissfully free of crime? The answer, as always, is a big “no.” But the struggle endures.
