The California Supreme Court decided Monday that local governments can require developers to supply a certain percentage of below-market-rate housing as a condition of building permits. The landmark ruling ends a years-long legal battle for San Jose.
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Spike in San Jose Housing Costs Spurs Council Rent Control Plans
As new figures show average rents in San Jose have soared 54 percent since 2010, city officials are moving forward with plans to bolster rent control and tenant rights.
Palo Alto Set to Hire Ed Shikada as Assistant City Manager
Seven months after being forced out as San Jose's city manager, Ed Shikada is set to accept a permanent role as assistant city manager in Palo Alto.
Council Unanimously Approves Mayor’s $2.9 Billion Budget
San Jose's City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Mayor Sam Liccardo's $2.9 billion spending plan, which would cover the coming fiscal year starting July 1.
San Jose Taxi Company Beefs Up on Lobbyists to Fight Uber, Lyft
In a strategic advance earlier this year, Yellow Checker Cab owner Larry Silva made a calculated decision to hire many of the city’s most well-known lobbyists/consultants before Uber or Lyft made a move.
Commission Poised to Dismiss Complaints against Manh Nguyen
An independent evaluator has recommended dismissing complaints against Manh Nguyen, who's running against Tim Orozco for San Jose's District 4 council seat.
Drought Inspires Cash-for-Grass Rebates, Native Gardening Trend
With California slogging through its fourth year of an apocalyptic dry spell—the worst in 106 years—a new market has emerged for drought-tolerant landscapes.
Silicon Valley’s Roads in Better Shape than Education System
Local leaders in transportation, education, housing and equity convened last week in Mountain View’s Computer History Museum for the 2015 Silicon Valley Regional Economic Forum.
Vote-by-Mail Ballots Sent Out in District 4 City Council Race
Voters in north San Jose's District 4 will be able to cast ballots for their chosen City Council candidate as early as this week.
Memorial Day Events, Closures
Silicon Valley, like many communities across the nation, is observing Memorial Day with somber speeches, ceremonies and flag planting at cemeteries.
San Jose Council Considers New Medical Marijuana Department
San Jose could create a dedicated oversight office for local medical marijuana collectives, much like the Division of Gaming Control that monitors the city's two casinos.
San Jose Police Union, City Agree to Terms on Body-Worn Cameras
After several delays and stalled pilot programs, the city of San Jose and its police union have reached an agreement that should lead to all officers being equipped with body-worn cameras by next summer.
Report: SJPD Targets Latinos, Blacks Disproportionately
The longstanding perception that San Jose police disproportionately target certain racial minorities was confirmed last week. While African Americans and Latinos make up about a third of the city, they account for two-thirds of traffic stops.
San Jose Considers More Rent Control, Tenant Protections
As San Jose's burgeoning rents price out longtime residents, force some into homelessness and others to double-up with parents in multi-generational households, city officials are talking about how to bolster local regulations to help tenants.
San Jose Sharks, City Extend Lease Agreement at SAP Center
San Jose will remain home base for the Sharks, putting to rest rumors that the hockey club could up and move to another city.
San Jose City Manager Norberto Dueñas Has Interim Tag Removed
Norbert Dueñas has spent the past 30 years working for the city of San Jose, steadily moving up the ladder until becoming the city's top employee in December. On Tuesday, a decision was announced that he will remain in his role as city manager, minus the "interim" tag.
