Houslets, a project offering open-source prototypes of tiny homes, is one of nine San Jose finalists vying for a slice of $5 million in grant money being distributed across the country by the Knight Cities Challenge.
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SJPD’s Top Brass Not Thrilled with Security Camera Program
Mayor Sam Liccardo’s pet project to have home security cameras feed into a San Jose Police Department registry will soon get off the ground. But not everyone shares his enthusiasm.
Council Considers 5-Year ‘Plan to End Homelessness’
San Jose will embark on an ambitious campaign to house 6,000 homeless people in the coming five years.
State of the County: Cortese Calls 2015 a ‘Year of Opportunity’
Delivering the annual State of the County address to a packed Montgomery Theater, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Dave Cortese called 2015 a "year of opportunity." He outlined a plan to advance affordable housing initiatives while improving public safety and public health. “Working together, we can seize on the opportunity to better our community,” Cortese said.
Dave Cortese to Deliver State of the County Address
Dave Cortese, the recently appointed president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, will deliver the State of the County address Tuesday.
County Considers Plan to Save Palo Alto Mobile Home Park
Palo Alto's only remaining mobile home park faces closure, which would force out hundreds of mostly low-income residents. But Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider putting up $8 million in seed money to help save the community.
Nine San Jose Finalists Chosen for Knight Cities Challenge
Last fall, the Knight Foundation asked 26 communities across the country: How would you make your city more successful? The answers are in, and nine submissions from San Jose were named finalists.
Dysfunction at City Hall: How the City Manager Office Broke Down
San Jose Inside has learned that allegations of inappropriate relationships, threats of violence and overzealous internal investigations have split the city manager’s office into factions. On Friday, the office's third top-level executive will resign—but not before parting with a $100,000 severance package.
Liccardo Selects Senior Staff, Dueñas Named City Manager
San Jose Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo has a new city manager in Norberto Dueñas, and now he’s got his senior staff in place. Jim Reed, vice president of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce since February 2013, will become Liccardo's chief of staff.
Tech Alliance Keeps Homeless Connected through Mobile4All
Contrary to prevailing notions about poverty, technology is vital to the unsheltered, says Allan Baez, a project manager for pilot phone service Mobile4All.
Statue Featuring Rod Diridon Sr. in Works for Diridon Station
A curious cultural taboo has been openly flouted over the last two decades in San Jose, and it seems one local institution could soon double down.
Rocha, Kalra Clash with Mayor-Elect Liccardo over D4 Seat
The City Council is divided on how to make an interim appointment to fill the seat vacated by Kansen Chu, who was elected to the state Assembly.
Does Mayor Sam Have the Votes?
People opposed to incoming Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo are also concerned with an interim appointment to the District 4 council seat, fearing it will give the mayor a governing majority. The truth is Liccardo already has a majority.
Police Clear Out Homeless from ‘The Jungle’ in Massive Sweep
As of today, the homeless are no longer allowed in "The Jungle," a 68-acre shantytown that's been called the largest homeless camp in the nation.
A Conversation with San Jose Mayor-Elect Sam Liccardo
San Jose Inside editor Josh Koehn sat down with Mayor-elect Sam Liccardo last week to discuss the recent election, what accomplishments he'll cite when running for re-election in four years and how he plans to mend relationships with political adversaries.
Happy Thanksgiving! Avoid Black Friday and Pay it Forward
Thanksgiving affords us a little more free time, thankfully. But rather than getting pulled into the chaos that is Black Friday, here's a list of suggestions on how to give back a little during the four-day weekend.
