Monday: Medical Cannabis Outreach Meeting
The first outreach meeting regarding medical cannabis collectives was held Monday night at City Hall. Even though the meeting was held late in the process, it was well attended with over 150 people. There were two main groups present: residents and collective patients. Not one person spoke against compassionate use of medical marijuana in San Jose, however, both groups agreed that the locations should be away from schools, parks, daycare centers, etc. Last October, when I initially brought this issue to the Rules Committee, I advocated that we restrict where collectives can locate and include setbacks from locations like schools, etc.
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Dear Google
An Open Letter To Google’s Executives
Dear Google Executive Team:
Why doesn’t Google come to San Jose? The city is making plans to expand its convention center, and the 17-story Sobrato Building is up for sale again (you know, that beautiful, cobalt-blue building that sparkles in the sun).
Google Comes to Town
San Jose Convention Center Hosts Google Developer Day
Google held its annual Developer Day at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center last week and I attended the event. (I’m involved with a project that’s being pitched to the Google Foundation.) I can attest to the fact that the City of San Jose did itself proud last week.
New Google Version Installed in Mayor’s Office
Watchdog Groups Fear Censorship
Hot on the heels of Google’s successful implementation of their internet-censoring product in China, Mayor Gonzales has ordered the popular new totalitarian version of the search engine’s “Great Firewall” software to be immediately installed on his City Hall net servers. All internet searches originating within the city will now be routed through this new google.com/rg network.
Google for a Change
Once again our neighbor to the north has an intriguing proposal by the mayor of San Francisco. Stealing a march on San Jose, the true epicenter of innovation, Gavin Newsom has positioned this new program as a way to offer universal and affordable broadband Internet access to the city’s residents and businesses. Google has responded in a big way, promising free wireless Internet service. The Mountain View company has a pile of cash and is thirsting to make a big impact. This is important because it is unique and ground breaking.
San Jose Says City Has 20 Data Centers, with 10 More Under Review
The city disputes the data and methodology of an international website that lists 47 data center sites in San Jose.
Big Tech Spending Big to Battle Data Center Backlash
Polls show voters are turning sharply against data centers and several bills to regulate the facilities are advancing in the California Legislature. Utilities and tech companies, meanwhile, are spending millions lobbying state officials.
DA Says Sheriff’s Deputies Lawfully Shot and Killed Suicidal Man
Prosecutors said Jose Neftali Martinez-Nolasco had barricaded himself in his car for hours after a traffic stop, then charged at police with a 9-inch knife.
DA Say San Jose Officers Acted Lawfully when They Fatally Shot Murder Suspect
Mateusz Dzierbun, 48, of Fremont, had just stabbed his 9-year-old son to death last summer when he attacked the responding officer.
San Jose State Pledges to Destroy Stockpile of Tear Gas Grenades, Submachine Gun per CSU Policy
Some California colleges revealed their military weapons stockpiles after CalMatters investigation uncovered violations of college policies and state law. San Jose State University and San Francisco State University revealed they own AR-15s even though this is not authorized by CSU policy.
Billionaire Tax, Affordable Housing Bond Among 14 Measures on November Ballot
California voters will decide on a high-stakes billionaire tax, an $11 billion affordable housing bond and new voter ID requirements.
DA Says San Jose Officer Lawfully Killed Armed Man in South San Jose Shootout
In July 2025, a San Jose police officer shot and killed a heavily armed man dressed in military fatigues after he shot at officers.
Mahan, Villaraigosa Learned Why So Few CA Mayors Make Leap to Governor
Why do so few California mayors become governor? San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan was a relatively late entry into the governor’s race but was widely expected to shake things up. The business-friendly, centrist (for California) Democrat reduced street homelessness in his city and tapped into the state’s post-pandemic retreat from criminal justice reforms. Tech billionaires like Sergey Brin and Steven Huffman, and more conventional billionaires like Rick Caruso, gave lavishly to committees backing him.
Follow The Money: Who’s Backing CA’s Next Governor — and Why
Billionaires, Big Oil and other interests spent big to influence the California governor’s race. Here are five key takeaways: Outside money shatters records. Mahan fizzles out. Steyer personal spending breaks records. Swalwell donors flock to Becerra. Republican Steve Hilton has the most donors.
Paid Influencers Flood CA Governor’s Race, Violating Disclosure Rules
Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his $200 million California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it. A state law offers little accountability.
Santa Clara County Sues Meta for Making Billions from ‘Scam Ads’ on Facebook and Instagram
Santa Clara County is going after Menlo Park-based Meta Platforms Inc., accusing the social media giant of facilitating 15 billion scam ads daily on Facebook and Instagram, accounting for $7 billion in revenues per year.
