Outraged by bigoted comments allegedly made by San Jose cops, Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen vowed to take unprecedented action.
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SJPD Officers Mock Muslims, BLM Protesters on Facebook
The partner of an active San Jose cop penned a blog post citing troubling comments posted by current and retired local police officers.
Op-Ed: Though Thousands Lack Shelter Amid Deadly Pandemic, San Jose Leaves Trailers Empty
The city’s decision to “demobilize” FEMA trailers for the unhoused can only be summed up as a shameful debacle lacking any transparency.
San Jose Mayor Unveils Nine-Point Plan to Reform SJPD
The news comes weeks after the killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests and prompted calls to scale back funding for local police.
Labor Warms Up to San Jose’s Strong Mayor Proposal
Under the plan unveiled today, the mayor wouldn’t get to hire and fire department chiefs until 2023—when Sam Liccardo terms out.
SJ Mayor Unveils Measure to Expand Powers of His Office
For decades, San Jose’s mayor has lacked the powers afforded to big-city counterparts across the country. But that could change this fall.
San Jose Approves Budget Shaped by COVID-19, Protests
An economy-crippling pandemic and historic civil unrest has made this one of the most consequential budget years for local governments.
Calls to Defund Local Law Enforcement Push San Jose to Rethink Future of Policing
After witnessing SJPD respond to protests against police brutality with bone-breaking force, it seems the whole city has trust issues.
Op-Ed: San Jose Leaders Ignore Calls for Justice From Families Impacted by Police Violence
When it comes to addressing the needs of people who make up the city’s diversity, leaders respond with empty gestures, ineffective policies.
Hundreds of Protesters Decrying Police Brutality Stage Sit-In at San Jose Mayor’s House
A group of activists placed 17 crosses, each with the name of someone killed by San Jose cops, on the sidewalk outside Sam Liccardo’s home.
Letter: San Jose Leaders Should Heed the Call to Defund Police
Together with families of people killed by police, Silicon Valley De-Bug came up with a practical guide for defunding the San Jose PD.
Letter: Dr. Sara Cody, Please Let Churches Gather to Worship
Keith Crosby, the pastor of Hillside Church in San Jose, urges Santa Clara County to ease public health rules on places of worship.
Despite Fierce Public Backlash, San Jose OK’s Charcot Overpass
Councilman Lan Diep, who represents the project area, said extending Charcot Avenue over I-880 is essential for the city’s growth.
Hundreds of Rubber Bullets Later, San Jose Confronts the Human Toll of Forceful Tactics
More than a week has passed since SJPD responded to protests with alarming force. How many people were hurt in the fray is still unclear.
San Jose Police Defend Use of Force at George Floyd Protests
Dozens of community members phoned in to express their anger with city leaders and demand that they slash funding to SJPD.
San Jose Mayor Says Defunding Police Would Harm People of Color, Deepen Racial Inequities
The San Jose Police Department has a roughly $450 million budget, the vast majority of which (about $442 million) covers personnel costs.
