An internal audit going before the City Council found that San Jose often fails to track fees and waivers for high-rise development.
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International College Students Return to the Valley with Trump, Immigration Fears Top of Mind
As the Trump administration calls for the deportation of nearly 800,000 DACA recipients, it’s no surprise that international students are questioning their own future in this country.
Director of Embattled Child Care Nonprofit 4C Council Steps Down Amid Five Ongoing Audits
After 45 years at the helm of Silicon Valley’s largest publicly funded child care agency, the head of 4Cs has called it quits. But the audits go on.
San Jose City Council Looks at Ways to Salvage Tiny Homes Plan
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday will consider how to salvage its proposal to build tiny home communities for the homeless.
Gilroy Police Department Rocked by Lurid Sex Scandal Lawsuit
Gilroy police are accused of hosting sex parties and having inappropriate relationships with Police Explorers, according to a former dispatcher.
Key Organizer of Charlottesville’s Deadly White Supremacist Rally Has Ties to Silicon Valley
One of the key organizers of the white supremacist rally that turned deadly in Charlottesville has roots in the South Bay.
Public Defenders’ Podcast Prods New Dialogue on Criminal Justice
Two county public defenders recently launched the “Aider & Abettor” podcast to help change the criminal justice narrative.
Santa Clara County Sees Drop in Domestic Violence Deaths
Seven people died as a result of domestic violence last year in Santa Clara County, according to a new report.
Serial Cat Killer Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison after Guilty Plea
A serial cat killer who abducted and tortured a number of household pets in San Jose was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Hundreds of Rape Kits Remain Untested in Santa Clara County
Justice has been delayed for an untold number of sexual assault victims in Santa Clara County, as hundreds of rape kits remain untested.
Santa Clara County Slowest in State to Resolve Felony Cases
Despite a low crime rate, Santa Clara County takes longer to resolve felony cases than anywhere else in the state.
SJPD Publishes Names of People Suspected of Buying, Selling Sex
Like a growing number of police agencies, the San Jose PD is punishing sex workers and their so-called “johns” by outing them online.
Op-Ed: Perverse Justice System Requires Antolin Garcia Torres to Sing Like a Bird or Fry Like One
In a country founded on “give me liberty or give me death,” the ultimate punishment is contrary to our own stated belief system.
Milpitas City Manager Charged Personal Legal Fees to Taxpayers
According to records obtained by San Jose Inside, Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams tried to charge taxpayers for his personal legal expenses.
Op-Ed: Revisiting Silicon Valley’s Best, Worst Political Decisions
A recent column in the Mercury News listed the best and worst local decisions in the last 50 years. Here’s a few more to add to the pile.
San Jose Council Member Magdalena Carrasco Dismisses Criticism from Nora Campos
Nora Campos’ unorthodox political career may lead her to challenge Councilwoman Magdalena Carrasco, who is clearly not a fan.
