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San Jose Considers Controversial Wage Settlement with Republic Services, Newby Island Landfill
San Jose may be close to resolving a drawn-out legal fight with its recycling contractor over how to enforce the city’s living wage policy.
San Jose Reconsiders Proposal to Relax Gift Limit for Politicians
On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council will decide whether to walk back a gift limit increase by keeping the $50 cap set in 2004.
San Jose City Council Poised to Change Up Zoning Rules to Allow for More Homeless Shelters
Faced with burgeoning homeless population, San Jose will consider changing up its zoning rules to allow for more shelters.
Mayor Sam Liccardo Launches 2018 Re-Election Campaign
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Thursday that he will run for re-election in 2018. So far, no other contenders have emerged.
Rebranded Bike Rental System Expands in Downtown San Jose
New bike rental stations have been cropping up around downtown San Jose as part of a massive regional expansion bankrolled by Ford.
Light Tower Proposal Would Give San Jose a True Landmark
Can San Jose rebuild its iconic light tower, visually brand itself and break the curse of century of mediocre architecture?
Santa Clara Valley Water District Sticks with CEO Norma Camacho
A national search for a new Santa Clara Valley Water District chief netted an empty catch, so the agency will stick with a familiar face.
H2O Watchdogs Catch San Jose Water Co. Overbilling Customers
By inquiring about a subtle detail in her water bill, Rita Benton uncovered what may amount to a multimillion-dollar debt to the public.
Water District Resists Installing Low-Tech Pumps that Might Have Prevented San Jose Flood
Silicon Valley’s flood protection agency might have prevented the Anderson Dam from overflowing earlier this year, but failed to act.
Google Deal Is a Key Moment for San Jose to Finally Get It Right
Has San Jose’s moment arrived? The city is negotiating a deal to bring Google to downtown and the timing is ripe.
Google Unveils Plan to Set Up Shop in Central San Jose—Will Downtown Ever Be the Same?
The proposed Diridon Station Googleplex has San Jose officials seeing dollar signs while local businesses, residents suspect the end is nigh.
Water District to Discuss Flood Protections for Rock Springs
Rock Springs, the San Jose neighborhood hit hardest by the Feb. 21 flood, may finally get the help it needs to withstand a future deluge.
Feds Sign Off On $647 Million Grant to Electrify Caltrain
Federal transportation authorities announced Monday that Caltrain will get the $647 million it needs to electrify the commuter line.
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 Residents to Weigh In on Mayor’s Proposed Budget
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo released his proposed 2017-18 budget earlier this spring. Now it’s time for residents to give their thoughts.
