The November election will either shift the body politic in San Jose toward change or provide a continuation of the status quo. With the problems facing the city, change should be in the air.
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Excessive Force Lawsuit May Cost City $900K
The city will consider shelling out $900,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from an officer-involved shooting that left an alleged gang member dead.
Critics Confront Pat Meyering About Council Compensation
Pat Meyering, the Sunnyvale city councilman who’s target of a recall effort, has repeatedly accused his colleagues of enriching themselves on the public dime. In reality, Meyering takes home the second-highest compensation of anyone on the council.
Who is the Banana Pants Bandit?
The robbery of a Sam Liccardo-for-mayor sign left people perplexed on what was more brazen—the sign stealing or the banana yellow pants?
Civil Grand Jury: Foster Care Center Still Unsafe
The intake center for children entering foster care in Santa Clara County remains unsafe, even after two years of scathing reports calling for change, according to a new audit.
County Considers Pot Club Ban
Cannabis clubs, already banned from every local jurisdiction except for some slim pickings of real estate in San Jose, may get outlawed from unincorporated Santa Clara County, too.
SJPD Officer’s Good Deed Goes ‘Beyond the Call of Duty’
San Jose police officer Huan Nguyen’s generosity has exceeded even his own expectations. The officer set up an online fundraising page, which has now raised more than $100,000 for a road rage victim's family.
Non-Violent Three-Strikers Go Free with Justice Project’s Help
Willard Birts Jr. kept in close contact with his daughter, Angela, throughout his life sentence in prison. Neither realized their close bond would one day help him gain his freedom.
Strict New Rules for Pot Clubs
After weeks of delays and years of failed attempts, San Jose passed regulations on medical marijuana collectives.
A Few Election Day Observations
Tuesday's primary election told us a number of things: Ro Khanna has more than an uphill fight against Mike Honda, spoilers altered the San Jose mayor's race and libertarians in Silicon Valley have disappeared.
Liccardese for Mayor
Two private school-educated Italian-American lawyers who have spent the majority of their careers in government jobs will face off in November with hopes to become mayor of Northern California’s largest city. Here's a guide to the next five months, as San Jose chooses a new leader.
Bill Would Toughen Mental Health Parity Laws
The city seeks to endorse a legislative proposal that would ensure people get adequate mental health and addiction treatment.
Veteran Legislator John Vasconcellos Dies at 82
John Vasconcellos, California's longest continuously serving lawmaker who represented the Silicon Valley for 38 years until he termed out in 2004, died over the weekend.
Police Blotter: May 10-20, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 10-20 include a 9mm-wielding meth courier, a mysteriously sparked fire and a machete attack.
County Sues Rx Drug Makers, Alleges ‘Campaign of Deception’
Santa Clara County filed a joint lawsuit with Orange County against the world’s five largest drug manufacturers, accusing the companies of waging a “campaign of deception” directly responsible for a national prescription drug epidemic.
DA Seeks Death Penalty in Sierra LaMar Case
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
